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Red Cactus Lounge
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Coat Check:
- No
One review for Red Cactus Lounge
1 review in English
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Review from Paul W.
Winnipeg, MB
3/17/2009
Before I get into the review, I would rather avoid any false expectations. The Red Cactus is a small lounge and isn't super fancy inside or anything. There are many things I love about it. It's on a popular Winnipeg street and gets a steady flow of customers dropping in and taking off during off-peak hours. The bartenders and serving staff are all great people who don't mind chatting with ya if it's slow. You can often order the full menu from the restaurant next door (Civita) which has great food. Drinks aren't expensive and there is a moderate selection of beer that suits me just fine.
On busy nights, and I don't even know when those are anymore, this place fills up FAST. The capacity isn't especially large and sometimes seating can be difficult.
They often have live entertainment in the back area with some really good bands or DJs, but can be loud if you are trying to chat. In that case, you would want to stay near the front of the bar away from the noise.
When there is not live entertainment, you can play pool or buck hunter.
Also, there is a TV to watch sports games above the bar.
During the NFL season, there is a good crowd to watch games during the day.
This is one of my favourite local spots in Winnipeg to go for a beer. Sometimes I'll drop in for a beer if I'm walking home for work, other times I'll come with friends for beer and dinner, sometimes I'll make a whole night of it, and every now and then I'll pre-game before heading to a club. There are a good number of regulars from the neighbourhood but newcomers are always welcome.
Oh and during the summer, the front opens up onto a small patio.
