The staff and family at the y afterhours have in a ton of work to cultivate a safe, welcoming,…read morealcohol free environment for music lovers and misfits of all stripes to come together and dance the night away in a supportive healthy space. The level of respect shown by patrons makes new faces young and old alike into friends and regulars. With three levels, each able to provide a distinct vibe and experience, there is always something unique and interesting to check out. The community that has come together around this Edmonton landmark encourages and develops local talent and showcases local artists and vendors in a fresh exciting way. If you're looking for a great way to end your Friday or Saturday night with only good experiences then look no further than Y Afterhours, Edmonton's oldest and most iconic afterhours club.

Y is an electronic music connoisseur's dream. The space is…read moreminimal in its decoration but it allows for efficient execution of what most have come to do, dance. I've been here dozens of times and not once have I seen any trouble. Sure it's late and you will see the odd person that is deeply inebriated but it's never an issue. I've been clubbing all over North America for years and the Y has some of the most clean sound I've ever heard. Meaty low and with a high end that is smooth and doesn't pierce. If you like hearing quality tunes while you cut some rugs then I highly recommend the Y.

Perfect nightclub for a great night out. Vegas vibes, great music, beautiful people, great liquor…read moreselection. Place is great for groups and has sick events that sell out all the time. The venue is unparalleled in class and decor and the staff are always friendly. Go here to feel like you're not in Edmonton but Vegas or Miami.

Located in the largest mall in North America (West Edmonton Mall) I had very high expectations for…read morethis place, but sure enough it was everything I expected if not more. This upscale luxury mega-club venue is a definite must-see for anyone visiting Edmonton. I was surprised at how large the venue was, beautiful decor and good sized dance floor with tables connected to it. Make sure you check out the SHVR ice bar. It's a room with a bar sculpted entirely of ice, 1 of 3 in Canada the server told me! I did not purchase bottle service as there was only two of us, but I did keep an eye out for specifics, as I have been to numerous famous nightclub destinations around the world and am used to the way VIPs are handled. I must say, I was very impressed with the bottle service presentations, treatment and attention to detail at this club. Bottle service guests were showered with confetti, greeted with huge "Happy Birthday" signs waved at their table, as well a posse of beautiful girls holding sparklers and signs with the clients name. I even saw a bottle of champagne being brought out in a LED birthday cake. For a bachelorette party the cocktail waitresses brought out a sign that read "Future Mrs." and spelt the bride's last name, super cool! The MC paid great attention to each and every birthday/stagette in the club, and the club was packed. Reminded me of Vegas, nice touch. Music was an open-format mix of Hip-hop, Top 40, and Electro House. Once the headlining DJ started playing we were EXTREMELY impressed and the energy in the club was crazy. We didn't want to leave. He knew exactly what the crowd wanted and kept us all dancing all night long. Amazing DJ, great VIP treatment and very good over all customer service as well. I even lost my coat check ticket and the girls had no problem finding my jacket and it was returned to me. A+++ goes to ENVY Edmonton Nightclub!

We came here for a night out and expected to hear 70s music but it was not quite what we were…read moreexpecting. Still, it was great that we were able to reserve a spot and have a wonderful place to sit. The club is quite nice and the staff are very friendly. Drinks are what you would pay anywhere else, but I was expecting to have a bit more variety considering the high-end nature of the club. I'll go back - maybe try 80s night and see if the music is better!

Came here with a group of friends for some Saturday night fun. Being as old as we were we arrived…read morewell before 11 so there was no cover charge. I immediately noticed the gothic Victorian decor and was awed by what the young folk now have to choose from when going out for a night of hoopla. The waitress recommended a gin cocktail called the bees knees and it tasted like a sweet glass of mead. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend trying one out for yourself. The dance floor was small but large enough for what this joint can hold. From what I can remember the DJ was quite good and everyone on the dance floor was completely inthralled by his mix.

My husband and I decided to try it out here on a whim tonight (Thursday) as the menu was all half…read moreprice - I'm so happy we did! We split a huge burger and a very generous portion of truffle fries with dip, had a bevvy each, and a handful of tokens for just $35 Totally worth it on all fronts! Firstly, I love that Beercade is upbeat but has that pub feel. With the bar at the center of the venue, a raised stage at the back, arcade & pinball games on the other walls, and tons of seating throughout, the set up has a nice flow. There's also tons of big TVs with sports on! The staff are all super friendly and quick to get your order, bring your food & drinks, and to check in. Our server had a lot of knowledge on the menu - it's always nice when you're not trying to figure things out WITH the servers bc they have no clue. We split the Double Double burger (sans veggies cuz hubs isn't into it) which comes with two patties, 2 pieces of bacon, and two pieces of cheese on a brioche (maybe?) bun and house sauce. I'm not sure what the house sauce was, but I really liked it. I saw one other person review that it tasted like Big Mac sauce, but my husband won't go near that stuff and he devoured his half of the Double Double burger. The patties were thin and flavourful - just how I like mine! - and homemade The bacon was thin too, but it was all good cuz it covered more of your bites. The cheese? Cheesy I apologize for not knowing the type of bun that was used, but it's the kind that can sometimes be kind of waxy on the outside of the top half - that shiny kind - which this one thankfully was not! I thoroughly enjoyed each bite! Our burger was $6.25 They had tacos and other sandwiches as well, all which I look forward to trying in the future! Sides were on for $3.50 tonight - normal fries, tater tots, kettle chips, yam fries, and truffle fries. I still hadn't tried truffle fries ANYWHERE yet, so opted for this option YUMMAY!!! My husband said they smelled like the bottom of a mouldy foot, but I dunno... I found them SUPER flavourful and am all about that stinky food life (I didn't find them to be of a bad smell tho...) I got them with the lemon aioli (which I also haven't had before) and I looooooved this dip The dip was only $1 and came with enough to dip the whole serving of fries in. The serving was enough that three people could split it! Hubs got a fraught beer for $4. Some kind of bitter beers were on for $3, though neither of us tried it - not really beer people. They have a lot of pinball machines, as well as modern arcade games and some from previous decades for a throw back. I loved the Mario Kart game The crowd seemed about the 18-25 range, kind of the quiet type. Lots of different kinds of music played which was nice that they could kind of cater to everyone. For such a cheap date night, we'll definitely be back! I'm not one to spend $12 on a single burger when I make my own pretty same good at home, so I loved that we got a meal for two for the same price as a fast food place here tonight but with much superior quality. I think this is our new Thursday night spot! I get my yummy stinky fries and hubs gets to play a ton of arcade and pinball games. The chill vibe means you don't even have to get all supa fancy for a fun night out and everyone there seemed to be in pretty good spirits BEERCADE IS A WINNER

I am extremely disappointed with the service at Beercade. My friend turned in a piece of my…read moreproperty to one of your staff members, and I have been trying to retrieve it for almost two weeks now. Unfortunately, the employees have been completely uncooperative and have made no effort to help me recover my belongings. I expected much better professional standards and assistance regarding lost property.

I've been to two shows here over the years - one just before Covid and one more recently. I see…read moreother reviews talking about a $5.00 membership, but they must have gotten rid of that because I've never been asked to pay for a membership. The venue is old and full of character for sure, but it is not accessible at all if you have any kind of mobility issues. And it's a shame, because the management does seem to WANT to be inclusive, but they are terribly limited by the physical location. It's true that you walk down a dingy and dank outdoor hallway to get to the entrance, and then walk up a whole bunch of stairs to get to the ID checking station. Then you go in and get to the ticket scanning station. Maybe she was having a bad day, but the attitude from her was really off-putting. When you have a mobile ticket, apparently they can't scan the QR Code if you have your phone in dark-mode. I've never had that issue with any other venue accepting my mobile tickets, but maybe their scanner is different. Anyway, she was really annoyed with me for that. Once inside, there were 3 bars open and the bartenders were all super friendly. We went back to the same bartender each time and she always remembered our orders. As others have said, the washrooms are down a flight of stairs. If you choose to leave while there are still people lined up to get in, you will have to squeeze past them in that same dank alley/hallway thing you came in - There are no other exits (though I'm sure you could use the other doors in the event of an emergency). The slanted dance floor is not everyone's cup of tea, but I think it adds to the quirky character of the old building. I thought the sound quality from the performers were great for both shows I saw and the lighting was excellent as well.

This venue gets killer bands in. There's not much more to…read morerecommend. There's hardly any place to sit. They don't have much in the way of good beers. Bar gets very crowded with spectators leaning against it. You are not allowed to exit at East doors by stage, so this means a lot of in and out traffic at the ticket gate. People just need to learn some manners. It's $10.00 to park in the nearby lot. Bathrooms are ok.

Ironic it says wheelchair accessible but they Never clear the sidewalk along the patio area…read more Impossible to get to the corner not to mention the restaurant DO BETTER

Went to Hudsons whyte ave for wednesday karaoke. Got there early and was placed #2 in lineup to…read moresing. As night went on, kept getting bumped further back until was #14 in rotation. Didnt want to wait all nite to sing, so asked DJ why. Was informed that new people were put into rotation in middle of lineup instead of the end? -didnt make sense, especially as I was at beginning of rotation not middle. I eventually gave up and went home. This is not the first time this has happened at other karaoke events. Why do hosts mess up rotation like this and make people who get there early miss out for people who get there late? Everyone has to wait their turn just like we did. Why dont they get added to the end of the line? I watched myself go from #12 at one point and bumpd continuously, after 5 songs was down to # 14. Will not be back!

We went here for the crab boil and I think for 30 bucks pretty good bang for your buck…read more We also ordered a couple of appies. The calamari and the roasted broccoli. Atmosphere was a typical pub ambiance. Really not remarkable. I liked though that the music wasn't blaring and I could have a conversation. Server was friendly and helpful. Food was quick to come out. We both loved the calamari. They were thick pieces that were well seasoned. Definately need to order this again. Broccoli was perhaps a bit underdone, but flavour was good. When the crab came out it looked a little skimpy in terms of potatoes and the other shellfish. However with the appies we were filled up well. Crab was tasty and well boiled. Potatoes were okay and the few mussels and clanms on the bottom. I would come back here for that still. All in all a good meal.

Very quick service and great drinks specials. I really enjoyed the crowd and live music. Also they…read morehad a lot of things available like gaming machines and a large dance floor. They have a lot of events, daily specials and live bands there. I always see a lot of people enjoying themselves. I'd highly recommend I also heard they have a great seafood boil too

Four of us went here for a last minute dinner date .... Tacos were amazing especially the avocado…read moreand bean ones and the potato/mushroom enchilada was delicious. A tasty margarita and outstanding service rounded out the meal.

This is a very eclectic restaurant with a cozy feel. It has a cavern type of feel with Mexican…read moredecore on the walls. There is a long and blue lit bar counter. Popular place. They specialize in drinks. The servers were pleasant. The Mexican meals are mainly tacos with rice but no beans for a side. The enchiladas though tasty and spicy were merely soft tacos folded on their side. Seating is casual. The spooky castle like stairs to the basement washrooms are cool! Good for groups. No private parking. The churros and lava cake were good! Recommended.

During out trip to Edmonton last May, it was getting pretty late but we were craving some good…read morevegan food and drinks.....thankfully The Buckingham (@thebuckonwhyte ) on the eclectic Whyte Avenue .. was open for the save! Their food is 100% vegan, what you might expect to find in a diner or bar, decadent and hearty hearty hearty! If you want healthy, they do have three salad options to choose from. We went with the Buffalo Mac'n'Cheese, Poutine, Chkn Wings and ....oh my ... Deep Fried Oreos. We don't really have vegan Poutine options here in Seattle (if you know of any, please do drop a note in the comments section letting me know where) so it's always a treat going to Canada and comparing the various Poutine options as pretty much every vegan place has their own take. If you haven't been to visit yet, you owe it to yourself to try them out. If you find yourself visiting Edmonton, make a point to visit Whyte Avenue and walk up and down the strip checking out all of the store and most definitely, including The Buckingham in your visit.

We came for a live music event for Rock'n'for dollars. The theme was Shrek and there were about 8…read moredifferent bands that performed. Each one doing a Shrek cover and then 2 original songs. Door cover was $4. I think it was a really neat reason to hit this place and Whyte Ave. Even though it was a Monday night this place was packed! And parking around was cheap and easy (because it was free after 9pm)! The All-Vegan All-the-time menu was a bit of a surprise but really cool. They also had local brewery Sea Change beer on tap.

The food is good the service is great and the music is amazing. They have live bands and teach…read moredance steps. It is great for date nights. Yes I would recommend it absolutely.

Worst club in Edmonton. Overpriced drinks, overcrowded, way too loud, and the staff clearly don't…read morecare about their jobs. The bouncers are a joke--they actually look into the stalls while you're trying to use the bathroom. Seriously? I thought this was a nightclub, not a gathering for perverts.