From The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Best Nearby Bars (Nightlife) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Edmonton, AB Ceili's Irish Pub & Restaurant (Nightlife - Bars) 10338 – 109 St, Edmonton  AB  T5J 4X9 • 780-426-5555 Distance: ~1.357 km         Description: The name of this place (pronounced "kay-lee") refers to a gathering of people who've come together to play music, drink and dance. The pub couldn't be more appropriately named. When you come in, the bar faces you immediately, advertising the reason for the festivities. You can order up a Guinness or an Irish whiskey and keep with the Celtic theme. Live musicians play five nights a week, usually jazz and blues. If you're not around for the music, an exterior terrace lets you enjoy the outdoors while you nurse a drink. The Irish food is also terrific, and you can munch a boxty or fish and chips while you watch the game on TV. Iron Horse (Nightlife - Bars) 8101 – 103 St, Edmonton  AB  T6E 3X8 • 780-438-1907 • 780-438-3710 Distance: ~2.599 km         Description: For true Albertan ambience, this establishment is superb. Housed in a renovated Canadian Pacific Railroad station, the Iron Horse pays homage to the steam engines that helped make the west the vibrant region that it is today. Inside, the place retains much of its architectural detail, creating a terrific backdrop for an evening of fun and festivity. Food is served, including steak and pizza, and beer is a significant draw as well. Friends and colleagues gather to chat, to drink, and to enjoy the city's allure from the large outdoor patio, which affords great views of the historic district. From time to time, DJs and live musicians make use of their craft for the patrons. Blues On Whyte (Nightlife - Bars) 10329 – ­82 Ave Commercial Hotel, Edmonton  AB  T6E 1Z9 • 780-439-3981 Distance: ~2.625 km         Description: A favorite venue for blues performers, this casual place has seen its share of beer and cigarettes. Patrons clamor to find a vantage point when the musicians perform, especially on Saturday afternoons, when the jam sessions take place. No matter what type of blues you like, it's almost certain that you'll run into your favorite when the stage heats up. Amateurs and professionals both practice their art here, and you'll find everyone from college students to business types gathered in the space. It's obvious by their rapport that good blues music can erase all barriers with its plaintive strains. Attic Bar & Lounge (Nightlife - Bars) 10407 – 82 Ave, Edmonton  AB  T6E 2A1 • 780-433-1969 Distance: ~2.665 km         Description: If you're young and seeking a release from the tension accumulated from textbooks and mid-terms, this is one of the area's best venues. The music is loud and thumping, and DJs play dance remixes of all your favorite tunes. Anything you could want to drink is available, so it's easy to replenish the fluids that you sweat out on the dance floor. The club's a terrific destination in itself, but since it's located in Old Strathcona, you'll find it a great stop-off in the midst of other clubs as well. Black Dog (Nightlife - Bars) 10425­ – 82 Ave, Edmonton  AB  T6E 2A1 • 780-439-1082 Distance: ~2.665 km User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: This establishment toes the line between being an alternative venue and a traditional pub. You'll find it a great equalizer, welcoming suits and skateboards with equivalent gusto. The three-levels encompass the main floor with its bar, as well as a lower room that is more secluded and a "Wooftop Patio," where patrons can sit in the open air and look out across the traffic (foot and cars) of Whyte Avenue. Although the place gets crowded, regulars love it all the same. One of the biggest draws is the Saturday afternoon event called "Hair of the Dog," where vocalists and musicians play for the spectators. Wednesdays are alternative country, and throughout the week, you'll find other performers, along with DJ-spun tunes. Laid-back and relaxed. Billiard Club (Nightlife - Bars) 200, 10505 – 82 Ave, Edmonton  AB  T6E 2A3 • 780-432-0335 Distance: ~2.693 km         Description: If you're tired of the same old bar routine, standing around, hoping to meet someone new, the Billiards Club is a fun alternative. Shooting pool gives a focus to the evening and lets you hone your skills and your understanding of physics. The venue, located in a refurbished post office, is historical and charming. If you're waiting for a table, try one of their draft beers, or sample the Billiard Burger or a tasty, internationally-influenced appetizer. You'll also find TVs, lounges, and video games. Plus, the patio offers you the opportunity to grab a breath of fresh air and look out over Old Strathcona. And who knows, you may meet someone anyway... Atlantic Trap & Gill (Nightlife - Bars) 7704 Calgary Tr S, Edmonton  AB  T6E 4C5 • 780-432-4611 Distance: ~3.096 km         Description: Fun and casual, this comfortable place brings a bit of coastal ambience to Edmonton. You can sample it in the beer-lightened fish-and-chips or in clam strips, mussels, prawns and lobster. Beer, of course, is a perfect complement to the robust flavors of fried fish and seafood, and you'll find it bottled and on tap. It also goes well with the colorfully-named Big Arse cheeseburger, which is itself a fine accompaniment to White Trash pie. If you want to hang out with friends, new and old, and enjoy the time away from work and the responsibilities of home, this place is a perfect refuge. With live music to boot, it'll be your favorite watering hole in no time. Blue Chair Cafe (Nightlife - Bars) 9624 76 Ave NW, Edmonton  AB  T6C 0K3 • 780-989-2861 Distance: ~3.324 km         Description: The Blue Chair was named one of Canada's Best New Restaurants in 2005, an accolade that has been seconded by many. Their menu spans the globe from Asia to the Americas, so you might start out with edamame, nachos, or hummus and pita. You could partake of Brazilian Churasco BBQ one night, goat curry another night, and pad Thai on a third evening. The perfect accompaniment to all this good food is live music, and Blue Chair has lots of it. Regional blues and folk musicians perform every night, and during Sunday brunch, too. It's a toe-tapping good time for all! Dante's Bistro (Nightlife - Bars) 17328 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton  AB  T5S 1K6 • 780-486-4448 Distance: ~9.315 km         Description: This expansive bar combines Old World detailing with industrial-chic surroundings. Amber hues and dim lighting mix with concrete floors and dark wood accents. The place is hip, contemporary and a haven for business professionals. They hang out in the evenings, congregating around the enormous central bar or gathering at tables along the perimeter. Beneath light fixtures reminiscent of armillary spheres, patrons mingle and talk about everything from sports to the boardroom and current events. Food served at the adjacent restaurant is available here until 11pm. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.