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James Avenue Pumphouse, Winnipeg, MB

James Avenue Pumphouse

4.6
4.6
351 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
International
Welcome to James Avenue Pumphouse

Awarded Best New Restaurant 2021 by Ciao! Magazine!

Come visit us and experience a diverse menu offering from our very own Executive Chef, Mark Merano.

Complimenting the historical setting and relaxed ambiance is a menu that draws both on Manitoba culinary traditions and globally inspired comfort food. Pair it with our smart cocktail list, and your night is complete!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 18 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    International, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (204) 560-5210

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Mark Merano

  • Neighbourhood

    Winnipeg

  • Parking Details

    Free Street Parking after 5pm

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Best Ambience

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Innovative

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Healthy

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Hot spot

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Great for scenic views

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Lively

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Most Booked

  • Winnipeg

    Best Ambience

  • Winnipeg

    Innovative

  • Winnipeg

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Winnipeg

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Winnipeg

    Healthy

  • Winnipeg

    Hot spot

  • Winnipeg

    Great for scenic views

  • Winnipeg

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Winnipeg

    Lively

  • Winnipeg

    Most Booked

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  1. Sheldon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We thought the restaurant was very nice, the service was great and the food was delicious!! Would definitely come back and recommend to others as well.

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  2. KimR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best vegan options around! Service was incredible and the cocktail menu has something for everyone!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food was delicious but our server wasn’t around very much. We were hoping for some mussels we could share without the sides and were told a hard no but in the end the meals and desserts we had were really tasty.

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  4. ChristineH

    Manitoba

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A unique setting in the old pumphouse is accompanied by great food and service. Perfect place to get together with friends for lunch or dinner. Really appreciate that despite being such a popular place , they let you linger and don't try to push you out the door. We'll be back for sure!

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  5. KristinO

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely love it here. We have never been disappointed. Highly recommend!

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  6. eddy

    Manitoba

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Order the beef taco appetizer . Excellent choice. Had fish and chips for diner which was also very good . The only downside was the noise level. Not good sound absorption within the restaurant .

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  7. ShortVixen

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice dinner, nice atmosphere, good service, good food but would be nice if sandwiches came with a small side included. Also charged for hot sauce which should be included.

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  8. JulienF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The location, the food, the service was excellent. I would go back in a minute, except for the noise level. I happen to have a noise level reader on my phone and it read up to 85 dB! I’m not sure what you can do about that, but we found it excessive. Otherwise, wonderful wonderful. Thank you. Also note, you asked me if I would recommend your restaurant to someone, and I would say, yes, with the full knowledge that the noise level is very high.

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  9. JANF

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Such a cool venue good was delicious servers were so friendly!!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service by Tiffany! Highly suggest the Dan Dan Thai, but all of our meals were delicious.

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  11. neighborhoodvisitor

    Manitoba

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Liked the patio and the food was nicely prepared. Our server was great. She was run off her feet as she covered all the outside tables herself.

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  12. JoanneS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very cool historical place. Love that they really preserved the pumps and that they share the development! Small but eclectic menu. Food was good!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was an awesome lunch! Food was great, service was great, and the place is adorable!

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  14. JanetK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We met friends for lunch and had a great visit! We commented on the noise level and the fact that it was easy to have a conversation. Each of us ordered different meals including Medi Flatbread, Mussels, Double Smashed Burger with Curly Fries and a Chicken Chop Suey dish. The food was delicious and arrived hot. Our server was attentive and friendly. We will definitely recommend this restaurant!

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  15. Enefbe

    Manitoba

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Can you replace the curly fries with just regular fries or matchstick-type? Feel like I’m eating at fast food place, Appetizers were more tasty than mains for sandwiches. Overall great restaurant.

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  16. Nephron010

    Manitoba

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good restaurant fare - well prepped. Bowls and sandwiches are very nicely done. Service is fast. Desserts are HUGE. Only issue was request for dietary change was overlooked by the kitchen. Drinks are very good.

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  17. Brufis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We found the establishment extremely expensive for a very limited main course menu. Drink prices Outrageous!!! While the decor was fine, the noise level was extremely annoying! As a group, this would be fine, for two trying to have a quiet dinner. Food was adequate.

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  18. JenniferJ

    Manitoba

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very cool restaurant. Service was great. Food was very good!

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  19. GrayMatter

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the mussels. They were outstanding. Overall, the service was excellent.

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  20. Tiahna

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, perfect after work bite. Cocktail selection was fun and the espresso martini was great.

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  21. Panda

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Menu was limited to what was posted on the OpenTable. Things were a-la-carte which is odd for just a regular restaurant. Burgers that were $16 was the size of McDonald's cheeseburger with no fries. It's just an alright place.

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  22. DnSaKurz

    Manitoba

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never dissapointed when I go there. Have to try something new off the menu, everything has been excellent. Such a great place!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had to up a party number and the resteraunt was very accommodating. They also had a lot of gluten free options! Great service. Excellent food!

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  24. LindaO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first visit to the James Avenue Pumphouse, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Excellent service, very good food, comfortable atmosphere. Will definitely recommend to others. Linda

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  25. VCdining

    Manitoba

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Met a friend for dinner. Great atmosphere. Easy location to get to and easy to park nearby. Two impark lots within walking distance. Restaurant itself is very pleasant and has cool modern decor while highlighting the old pump house workings. It is a little bit loud so not super easy to have a comfortable conversation. But the food was excellent. Large portions and expertly prepared.

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  26. Haileyb

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was great, food was fantastic and drinks were super delicious. Only downside was that every time someone walked by our table, our entire table would shake. Not sure what could be done about that but was a bit annoying

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  27. Debbie

    Manitoba

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and ambience was excellent! 4 of us went and we all enjoyed our meals. Would definitely return

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  28. MAC16

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. So noisy, hard to carry a conversation.

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  29. POTM

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here. The food was great! You need to try the peanut soup if you get the chance!

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  30. MichelleG

    Manitoba

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a lovely time in celebrating my girlfriends retirement. If it had been busier in there, it probably would’ve been way too noisy. Overall we were very impressed.

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  31. HollyK

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    Great dessert options. Meal could have been a higher temperature and fresher fries. Delicious cocktails but we thought they may have forgotten the vodka as it had no kick. Would go back for cocktails and desserts, but not likely a meal.

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  32. Chris

    Manitoba

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Delicious food! Great venue, really cool to see the pump equipment and learn of the history.

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  33. Joro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Pump house is a very cool spot with a casual atmosphere. I love that you can see the old Pumphouse. The food was good and reasonably priced. Will definitely go back.

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  34. TeresaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, fun ambiance - definitely coming back!

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  35. Flamingo

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Love the atmosphere. Food was good. Drinks were good but a little pricey

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  36. LuckyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Good food, perfect ambiance. Highly recommended!

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  37. DonnaA

    Manitoba

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    I only gave 2 stars for the food, which I’ve had a few times and it’s been delicious, but as a plant based eater who recently became celiac there was nothing available for me.

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  38. RobertaD

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    First time experience was Awesome! Food was fast and delicious. We loved how preserved the machinery was, very cool atmosphere and I am glad they had a non alcoholic beer too 😊Definitely go back

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food was great service was decent the server forgot about our drinks so that kinda sucked but otherwise then that it was good

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing staff. Friendly, fun. Great ambience and good food.

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FAQs

James Avenue Pumphouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (204) 560-5210.

James Avenue Pumphouse is rated 4.6 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 18 times today
Google Map for James Avenue Pumphouse

Unit 2-109 James Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0N6

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Winnipeg

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    International, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Free Street Parking after 5pm

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Mark Merano

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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