Provincial Pub

My fiancée and I came here last weekend. For a Saturday night it was pretty chill. I was worried it was going to be super packed. We were there for dinner. Got the calamari to start, WOW! Best calamari we have ever had! Nice and crunchy, not too salty, perfect. We both had their Baby Back Ribs as our entrees. That was very good as well, we had to eat it with forks because the meat just falls off the bone. Our server was amazing, super fast, no glass went empty while we were there. Lots of tvs so you can watch the game no matter where you sit. Very awesome place. We will be back for sure!!!

Wow, great pub.
Staff was friendly and quick on their feet. I’m a big fan of the aroma in this joint, a very cozy home-​like atmosphere.
The wings were on-​point, lots of meat on the bone while maintaining a crispy exterior. We ordered the fish and chips, the only regret I had was not ordering another peice of fish. Too good for words that dish was! Fish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Homemade tartar sauce was delish. That whole plate had me wanting seconds after my last bite.
I’ll be back for more, hopefully with a few more lads.

Great food — their Saturday bench menu was fantastic all around. My group ordered 5 or 6 different meals, and everyone was pleased! Unfortunately, the service was not so great. The food took a bit to arrive, which is not the end of the world if it’s made well… however, when asking for bills, we waited 20 minutes, only to have the server come by and clarify our orders. There were only a few other people in the pub, so that wasn’t the issue.

Was there for brunch to try it out recently and I was shocked. As a fan of craft beer I heard a lot about about this place. The food is excellent and the dessert — yes, dessert — is all handmade and delicious. If you don’t know what to try for beer, the bartender will give you some samples and he is passionate about local craft beer. I’ve been to a few brew pubs in Edmonton, but the Provincial Pub is probably the only one in the city that has craft beer stocked from local breweries like Alley Kat and Ribstone Creek. And like that bartender who served me, the entire staff is passionate about local beer… LOVE IT.

I’ve been here twice now — once for the Unilocal elite event and once more on Superbowl Sunday.
Though we did get to try a few samplers, talk with the owners, and get a feel for the pub at the elite event, I really didn’t feel it was fair to do a full on review. So now that I was back I figured I’d give it a go.
I wish this place was closer to my house! The food was top notch and the service was fantastic. Even on a busy Sunday afternoon with the Pub full we felt like all of our needs were attended to and our server was never far away! I had the brie cheese (topped with pecans and cranberries with a peppery crusty bread) and the Tomato Soup entrée. Both were delicious and I’d order again!
My group also ordered sliders, pulled pork burgers, french fries and a few other items and no one had complaints. I’d highly recommend coming for a casual dinner out. What was really cool too was that we had reserved a spot over to the side, with couches and tables and our own separate TV and fireplace. It felt super cozy and a great way to watch a sports event with your friends. They also had a massive screen in the main part of the pub with tables set up to watch too so really you can’t lose! I’ll definitely be back when I’m down on the south side!

The Hubba Hubby and I had a great time at the Unilocal Elite event in January at Provincial Pub and we had a great time.
It’s a great little pub that is easily accessible just off of the Whitemud. I can only imagine how awesome it will be in the summer to sit out on a patio, people and car watching from the Provincial!
The décor is simple, warm and friendly. And we loved the tunage that was playing all night — it set the mood for a great time!
We got to try a few samples and after looking at the menu, we look forward to coming back to discover more favourites! The lemon tart is oh so perfect — tart and tasty! So that will definitely be part of the plan for our next visit. And it seems like there are fun events to look forward to, along with great food.
And a shout out to the staff — they were really friendly and fast with the refills!

Being in attendance at the Unilocal Elite event, I was pretty impressed with the latest reno/​re-​marketing of this space. It has been a long line of pubs and bars since I was a young punk finishing high school, so I was able to briefly stroll down memory lane when I entered this establishment.
I like the décor and atmosphere of the Provincial Pub. While there were changes to the table layouts to accommodate the Elite Event, there is a nice flow and great looking bar that greets you when you walk in.
The staff are very nice and service was great. Now for the food samplings. I was really impressed at the sophistication of the food presented to us. Smoked Salmon bites and Naan Bread concoctions that were quite yummy and presented well. Now if this is any indication of the care they take in their standard menu, be prepared for some great eats.
I plan on revisiting this place and sampling some of their menu, I’m dying to try their Tuna BLT.

Is this the new southside place to go? Did it de-​throne the current king and queen of southside pubs?
Here’s my review.
I showed up on a Tuesday and had a great time playing Bingo Tunes (bingo with music) I would highly recommend coming here for this.
The prizes they gave were laughable (frosting, doller store items, etc) but it really wasn’t about the prizes.
People had a great time doing interactive events and just generally bopping to the 1 minute clips.
The service at Provincial was amazing and the food was pretty good.
I tried the duck poutine and the pork belly.
Let me tell you, it’s very risky to feed pork belly to Chinese people. We grew up on this stuff, and will judge harshly.
It definitely hit all of the highlights. Crackly, porky and fantastic. Well worth it.
The Duck poutine however wasn’t anything to brag about. Solid but very «meh»
Pros
Great Service. REALLY. GREAT.
Some super tasty pork belly
Lots of free parking
Cons
Prices were nothing fantastic. Average
Some of the food only so so.
Overall 4 stars. Check this place out if you are looking for something different with a raucous good time.

What a great pub! Can definitely say that before tonight I had not heard of this place but I will definitely be back!
Stopped in for an event and stayed after for some food and drink. We had the duck Poutine which was amazing. Also the pulled pork sandwich and nachos. Awesome homemade food. Lots of comfort food on the menu too.
Beers were cold and my friends said they Manhattan and Old Fashioned were superb. Even had an Italian imported bitters. Dessert was lemon tart and it was exceptional. I really liked the atmosphere here too.
After the event they had a name that tune bingo done by mr. Entertainment. The host was great and it was a lot of fun. All on a Tuesday night! Great times! Ask for Scott or Jason the owners. Super friendly guys and they know about service here too. Well trained staff! I will definitely be back!

Bingo music trivia, daily drink/​food specials, more TV screens than you can shake a fist at! What more could you ask for? Oh yeah, crazy cat lady bathroom & a Where’s Waldo bathroom stall? Look no further, Provincial has got you covered for a great night!
Chef Cédric Boeglin, formerly of Woodwork & Red Ox Inn, will treat you right to uniquely crafted Gastro Pub fare at a price that you can afford to treat your friends.
The Braised Pork Belly served atop carrot purée, fried Brussels sprouts, roasted carrot & a honey garlic gastrique would put a smile on the stingiest of critics faces for a last meal.
A close second goes to the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich (with black bean aoioli, heck yes!) and while you’re at it, be sure to make your side their kale salad with a perfectly paired cider vinaigrette and pickled carrots/​onions with feta and pecans.
The duck Poutine came highly recommended but I think a little more tweaking could bring it to the next level (i.e. Real cheese curds) and the duck was a little dry today for my taste.
My tummy was far too full and happy to order dessert on this visit but a nibble of the Lemon Tart was the perfect end to the meal.
Cheers Chef Boeglin & the Provincial Pub! I look forward to visiting again soon.