FIRST FRIDAYS in THE EXCHANGE
These fine establishments welcome you on FIRST FRIDAYS.
Check the What's ON section for opening and closing times. They are also open during the month-please visit their websites for more information. Come explore and enjoy amazing food, roasted coffees, inspired mixology and beer crafted locally.
After you tour the Exchange and all it has to offer, visit venues open late and hosting DJ & dance experiences! |
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FIRST FRIDAYS in the EXCHANGE
Members' Restaurants and Bars & Clubs to Explore:
Albert Street:
48 Albert- Royal Albert Arms
Live music, arts bar
Instagram: @royalalbertarms
Home of:
The Peoples Makers Market
Emparepas Treats Colombian Restaurant
Alexander Avenue:
108 Alexander - Patent 5 Distillery
Award-winning premium spirits and craft cocktails created in the heart of Canada.
We operate out of a 2,600 square foot former livery stable turned craft distillery in the heart of Winnipeg's historic Exchange District.
Website: patent5.ca
Arthur Street:
70 Arthur main floor - Más Coffee Co
We roast our coffee in house in small batches. Our coffee is sourced ethically and our relationships with our coffee producers is as important as the final cup of coffee we work hard to perfect. Stop by and learn more about our roasting process and bean selection.
Website: mascoffee.ca
McDermot Avenue:
171 McDermot - Darling Bar
Winnipeg’s candle lit cocktail bar located underneath our intimate café in the beautiful Exchange District. A space for community. A space for connection. A space for everyone. All it needs is you. Welcome to Darling!
Website: darlingbar.ca
216 McDermot -Dreams Discoteca
Dreams Discoteca is Winnipeg’s only dedicated disco, house, and dance venue. A modern ode to the discothèque, a place where anyone can dress up and groove to feel-good sounds from across the world in the heart of the Exchange.
Website: dreamswpg.com Instagram: @dreamswpg
Pacific Avenue:
125 Pacific Avenue - Nonsuch Brewing Co.
We make our beer. We make our food. But we founded Nonsuch to make your special moments. To appreciate your entire experience. From quiet, intimate gatherings to the grandest of celebrations, it's our honour to be in the heart of your moments.
Website: nonsuch.beer
Princess Street:
111 Princess St - One Eleven Lounge
We are a CUP: Contents Under Pressure.
We are a Dj/Producer Collective of Drum’n’Bass and host a show at this location on the first Friday of each month.
The events are an experience; with proper and really unique decor/stage setups AND a proper sound system suitable for the genre of music, we are creating more than just a feeling, but a vibration.
Instagram/Facebook: ContentsUnderPressureShow
Waterfront Drive:
339 Waterfront - Cibo Waterfront Café
We are located in a repurposed industrial building on the bank of the Historic Red River. High ceilings, massive windows, industrial masonry, simple lighting, warm furnishings and urban riverfront views all create the setting for a special dining experience.
Website: cibowaterfrontcafe.com
William Avenue:
336 William - Little Brown Jug Brewing Co.
We've revitalized a 100+ year old building. Our taproom bar and benches are built out of reclaimed wood. We excitedly share the joy of our complex brewing process. Check out our events page to learn more about what we currently have going on.
Website: littlebrownjug.ca
Members' Restaurants and Bars & Clubs to Explore:
Albert Street:
48 Albert- Royal Albert Arms
Live music, arts bar
Instagram: @royalalbertarms
Home of:
The Peoples Makers Market
Emparepas Treats Colombian Restaurant
Alexander Avenue:
108 Alexander - Patent 5 Distillery
Award-winning premium spirits and craft cocktails created in the heart of Canada.
We operate out of a 2,600 square foot former livery stable turned craft distillery in the heart of Winnipeg's historic Exchange District.
Website: patent5.ca
Arthur Street:
70 Arthur main floor - Más Coffee Co
We roast our coffee in house in small batches. Our coffee is sourced ethically and our relationships with our coffee producers is as important as the final cup of coffee we work hard to perfect. Stop by and learn more about our roasting process and bean selection.
Website: mascoffee.ca
McDermot Avenue:
171 McDermot - Darling Bar
Winnipeg’s candle lit cocktail bar located underneath our intimate café in the beautiful Exchange District. A space for community. A space for connection. A space for everyone. All it needs is you. Welcome to Darling!
Website: darlingbar.ca
216 McDermot -Dreams Discoteca
Dreams Discoteca is Winnipeg’s only dedicated disco, house, and dance venue. A modern ode to the discothèque, a place where anyone can dress up and groove to feel-good sounds from across the world in the heart of the Exchange.
Website: dreamswpg.com Instagram: @dreamswpg
Pacific Avenue:
125 Pacific Avenue - Nonsuch Brewing Co.
We make our beer. We make our food. But we founded Nonsuch to make your special moments. To appreciate your entire experience. From quiet, intimate gatherings to the grandest of celebrations, it's our honour to be in the heart of your moments.
Website: nonsuch.beer
Princess Street:
111 Princess St - One Eleven Lounge
We are a CUP: Contents Under Pressure.
We are a Dj/Producer Collective of Drum’n’Bass and host a show at this location on the first Friday of each month.
The events are an experience; with proper and really unique decor/stage setups AND a proper sound system suitable for the genre of music, we are creating more than just a feeling, but a vibration.
Instagram/Facebook: ContentsUnderPressureShow
Waterfront Drive:
339 Waterfront - Cibo Waterfront Café
We are located in a repurposed industrial building on the bank of the Historic Red River. High ceilings, massive windows, industrial masonry, simple lighting, warm furnishings and urban riverfront views all create the setting for a special dining experience.
Website: cibowaterfrontcafe.com
William Avenue:
336 William - Little Brown Jug Brewing Co.
We've revitalized a 100+ year old building. Our taproom bar and benches are built out of reclaimed wood. We excitedly share the joy of our complex brewing process. Check out our events page to learn more about what we currently have going on.
Website: littlebrownjug.ca