Experience the best that Waterloo has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city.
Spacious cafe offering a wide selection of board games, plus a menu of panini, beer & wine.
Pub
Relaxed long-running tavern with a retro vibe, offering burgers, Tex-Mex staples & a long beer list.
Restaurant
Modern brewery & bar featuring global comfort eats, a late-night menu & weekly live music.
Bar & grill
Relaxed hangout for bar food, beer & spirits in simple environs with games on lots of TVs.
Pub
Neighborhood standby for wings, burgers & other pub grub, with sports on TVs & patio seating.
Convivial tavern offering Canadian & British pub grub along with outdoor seating & live music.
Nostalgic tavern in the Huether Hotel basement with a dark wood interior, stone floors & pub eats.
Pub
Pub grub & daily drink specials in a British-style gathering place with dark wood paneling.
Irish pub
Wide-ranging pub grub, globally themed burgers & Irish beers in a bilevel tavern with live music.
Pub
Hopping spot run by the Federation of Students offering pub fare, beers, trivia nights & dancing.
Smaller, hopping nightspot in operation since 1988 with cocktails, DJs & a dance floor.
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