The Chocolate Shop, which dates back to 1918, advertises itself as Winnipeg's oldest operating restaurant. Although the restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner, is its main draw, the Chocolate Shop also advertises itself as a karaoke bar and grille. The karaoke gets going later in the evening after most of its guests have already eaten dinner. The restaurant has fine dining, offering items such as New York strip steaks, chicken Parmesan, and a wide selection of various soups and salads. The Chocolate Shop also has an extensive selection of wines and beers. Its website has a discount coupon, and various specials are offered on select occasions, including holidays.
Chocolate Shop
268 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0B6
(204) 944-8207
thechocolateshoprestaurant.com
The Limelight Tavern is a popular karaoke bar located in the southeast section of the city in the St. Vital neighborhood. The bar, which is located in a basement, has a friendly and cozy atmosphere, with many of the patrons already acquainted. Food is also served at the Limelight Tavern, which is open until 2 a.m. six nights a week and until midnight on Sundays. Drink specials are regularly offered at the Limelight Tavern, which plays a wide variety of karaoke tunes and often gets crowded.
Limelight Tavern
531 Saint Mary's Road
Winnipeg, MB R2M 3L3, Canada
(204) 233-3201
MB1 Monty's Bar One, which is located on the Pembina Highway, has a karaoke evening on Monday nights. In addition to offering a wide variety of karaoke music, a big feature at Monty's Bar One on karaoke evenings is the fact that singers compete for various prizes, including cash. The bar hops on other evenings of the week with events such as strip poker and DJs playing oldies from the 1950s and '60s on Friday evenings. Saturday nights have a gothic theme as DJs spin music from the dark side. Monty's Bar One has various giveaways and reduced-price drink specials throughout the week, including $1.25 beers.
MB1 Monty's Bar One
2280 Pembina Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2H3
(204) 269-1406