O'Hanlons Irish Pub
O'Hanlons is one of Regina's most popular nightlife venues and stands out from the Dewdney bars. Friday night usually features a few bands, and Saturday night is the infamous Dance Party. A great selection of drinks is available, and the atmosphere is great.
The Press Box Sports Bar
The Press Box is a very popular place to go to watch sporting events, and features over 30 TV screens. It gets especially busy when a Saskatchewan Roughriders game is on. Features a LOT of sports memorabilia which you can buy on request, a lounge, and a restaurant.
McNally's Tavern
An Irish pub with an old world style, McNally's is well-known for having very good taste in entertainment, and brings in terrific bands. It also has a wood fireplace, a dancefloor, a full restaurant menu, 24 different beers on tap, as well as a good selection of other drinks. Tuesday night is karaoke, and Thursday night features local artists performing.
Pure Ultralounge
Popular with the university crowd, The Drink tends to attract the biggest names in live music in town. It can get crowded easily, so come early. Features Big Beer Fridays and Infamous Saturdays.
Beer Brothers Bakery and Cuisine
is a casually themed restaurant and pub located downtown. It features a wide variety of beer, and the food and service is exceptional. Beer drinkers, take note.
Habano's Martini and Cocktail Club
An upbeat nightclub with a good clientele, Habano's is a good place to go have fun. They have varied entertainment - from DJ's to live music to hypnotists. Drink specials on the weekends.
Gabbo's Nightclub
The Gaslight Saloon
The city's only biker bar and tattoo parlour, The Gaslight is also known for its very good if a bit loud live music. The burgers and Mexican food are among the best in town. A good selection of drinks is available, plus they have a Jägermeister machine.
The Pump Roadhouse
The Pump is a country and western-themed venue in the east end of the city, though non-country music is frequently played as well. Features a dancefloor, a very spacious lounge, a bar and the city's largest all-seasons deck. Also has karaoke in the basement.
JD's Cafe and Nite Spot
A bar and nightclub located in the northeastern industrial part of the city, in a somewhat isolated location. It is popular among the locals, but is infamous for attracting a bit of a rough-and-ready crowd. Thursday nights is the especially popular Ladies' Night women get in for free, with a live DJ and music video mixshow.
The Crown and Hand Pub
Located on Dewdney Avenue, though it is several blocks west of the main strip of nightclubs so you might want to drive there in winter. A very friendly pub with excellent daily drink specials. Western Pizza provides the menu. Karaoke on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Casual Pubs
The Distrikt Nightclub
A short walk away from the main strip of clubs on Dewdney Ave., The Distrikt has 3 bars, a dance floor, and a giant-sized DVD screen, among other things. They are also known for their live music, and have hosted many a band throughout the years. This bar is closing. Last night is September 15th
Other drinking joints located in Regina:
The Exchange
A club which is owned and run by the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society SCES, The Exchange contains some of the best live music in the city. It attracts fairly big names, as well as a lot of local talent. Improv is also a fixture. There is no age limit to get in, though it is also a licensed establishment and serves good, cheap drinks if you present ID.
SoHo Restaurant and Club
This bar is closed
Bushwakker Brew Pub
An excellent brew pub which brews their own beer, Bushwakker's was named by The Globe and Mail newspaper as one of Canada's top 5 brew pubs a few years back. Good food, very spacious and comfortable. Also features live music - Monday is jazz night and Wednesday is folk night.
The legal drinking age in Saskatchewan is 19 years.
For those looking to check out a bar or night club in the evening, Regina's Old Warehouse district is the place to be. There are 6 bars and clubs on Dewdney Ave between Albert and Broad Sts:
The Broken Rack Billiards
The Broken Rack is in the south end of the city, in the Golden Mile Shopping Centre building. Has a very friendly atmosphere, and features a pool hall, restaurant and several arcade games.
The OUTside Nightclub
An LGBT bar located in the downtown area. Has a heated patio, which is very cool in the winter. Also home of The Homo Depot and Pink Triangle Community Services.
Dance Bars