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Get ready for Happy Hour with the $3.75 Highball - Cheers to great deals and good times! 🥃🎉
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Apr 13, 2026

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It's monday.... and there's an awesome happy hour to check out this week!

 

.....dig in!

Happy Hour Spotlight: The $3.75 Highball

 

The Black Dog Freehouse, located on Edmonton’s lively Whyte Avenue, delivers a classic pub experience that’s easy on the wallet.

 

Since opening in 1992, this downtown staple has welcomed all with its inviting atmosphere and extended daily hours from 2 PM to 2 AM.

 

Its celebrated Happy Hour, Monday through Saturday from 2 to 7 PM, offers well highballs for $4, pints and bottles for $4.50, and plenty of opportunities to unwind affordably.

 

The venue features the unique Wooftop Patio—Edmonton’s only second-story garden patio—plus new year-round seating and a cozy lower-level Underdog room for private events.

 

Weekly DJs and live events create a lively scene, making The Black Dog a dependable favourite for old friends and newcomers alike.

 

This enduring pub remains at the heart of Whyte Avenue’s vibrant nightlife.


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(Free tastings/samples where noted)🍟🥂

Food and Drink

  • The Dalmore Whisky Long-Table Dinner:

    An exclusive, high-end dining experience featuring curated pairings with Dalmore whiskies at the historic Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.

    Date: April 17, 2026 (6 PM – 9 PM)

    Location: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

    Cost: Paid (Reservation required)

    Click for details

     

  • 124 Grand Market (Indoor Spring Pop-up):

    While the full outdoor market starts later, look for indoor spring pop-ups featuring local bakers and makers.

    Date: Check schedule for mid-April pop-ups

    Location: 124 St & 108 Ave

    Cost: Free admission

    Click for details

 

  • Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market:

    Edmonton’s original indoor farmers' market. A staple for fresh local food and handmade crafts.

    Date: April 17, 2026 (Check special weekday spring hours)

    Location: 10310 83 Ave NW

    Cost: Free admission

    Click for details

 

  • Craft Beer Tasting at Alberta Beer Festival HQ:

    Check out local breweries like Sea Change or Omen Brewing for mid-week tasting flights.

    Date: April 13 – 17, 2026

    Location: Various Local Breweries

    Cost: Varies ($8 - $15 for flights)

    Click for details

     

  • Street Food Crawl on 118th Ave:

    Explore the diverse international cuisines of the Alberta Avenue district, known for its incredible Ethiopian and Portuguese bakeries.

    Date: April 13 – 17, 2026

    Location: 118 Ave NW

    Cost: Varies by vendor

    Click for details

(Discounted drinks – no free options typically)😋🥳

Happy hours

  • Starlight Casino Happy Hour: Enjoy discounted draft beer, highballs, and house wine in a lively casino environment. Date: April 13 – 16, 2026 (10 AM – 6 PM) Location: Starlight Casino – West Edmonton Mall Cost: $6.25 select drinks Click for details

 

  • The Canadian Brewhouse (Monday Trivia/Drinks): Trivia night paired with their "Monday Specials" on tankards and appetizers. Date: April 13, 2026 (7 PM) Location: Various locations (Downtown/Sask Drive) Cost: Free to play; Drink specials apply Click for details

     

  • Julio’s Barrio "Bulldog" Specials: Famous for their massive margaritas, they offer mid-week happy hour pricing on snacks and drinks on Whyte Ave. Date: April 13 – 17, 2026 (Typically 3 PM – 6 PM) Location: 10450 82 Ave NW Cost: Varies Click for details

 

  • Earls Kitchen + Bar (Daily Happy Hour): One of the most popular happy hours in the city, featuring a wide range of discounted appetizers and drinks. Date: April 13 – 17, 2026 (2 PM – 5 PM & 9 PM – Close) Location: Various (Downtown/Clareview/South Common) Cost: $5 - $10 menu items Click for details

 

  • Hudsons Canada’s Pub: Known for "Happy Hour Every Day," including deals on local pints and wings. Date: April 13 – 17, 2026 (3 PM – 6 PM) Location: 10141 109 St NW (Downtown) Cost: $5+ specials Click for details

Want more.. much more?..😋🥳

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