I think every weekend these words are mentioned all over the city. Now having lived here for over 25 years lots of things have come and gone however The 40 and Houston’s are a few that have stood the test of time.
Now we will break this article down into four areas of the City of Brandon
North (anything over the 18th Street bridge)
Downtown ( Between 1st to 18th Street and between Pacific and north side of Victoria )
Central / South ( Between 1st to 18th Street and between south side of Victoria and Richmond )
West ( anything west of 18th street to the Victoria Inn)
This will be part 1 of 2 – West and North
NORTH
The North 40 – the name says it all for mostly the 40 and over crowd that love Helix, Prism, and Trooper. However sometimes newer acts that are touring will stop at the 40.
North Hill Inn – Karoake on Wednesday and Sunday nights maybe not the best place to go on a first date, put it that way. Decades ago this was the cool place to be.
VLTS
North 40 – Lots and lots of machines to choose from and the bar is open normal hours
North Hill Inn – 5 machines and don’t bank on ordering any food and you might get bar service
Smitty’s Trans Canada – 4 machines in the back and food and drinks served 7 days a week
Eat
Boston Pizza coming soon behind McDonalds
Chalet Trans Canada – Years ago I know people would love breakfast at this place however over the years it would be safe to say it needs a coat of paint at the least.
Pizza Hut – Subway – A & W – Mc’s – Quizno’s – Tims are all on the Trans Canada
Smittys – always solid and large menu of items
Husky & Humpty’s – also maybe don’t go on your first date
Beef & Barrel – Have to admit the first time I was thinking are you kidding however without a doubt one of the hidden gems in the city with amazing food quality. They could use a few TV’s.
Montanas – Great value and good for b day parties and before Wheat King games
McDonalds, Subway and Starbucks at the Coral Centre no new food operations being opened in the near future in this area
Patches – not sure I have ventured in the doors but supposed to be pretty decent value and quality
Lee’s Chinese – Sergio Lee and his wife are now gone however still one of the best Chinese Buffet’s in the city.
Trails West – Typical menu with a pretty good breakfast and lunch crowd
Lady of the Lake – Homemade types of food and as well a great selection of desserts
Alberts – almost forgot sitting behind the Lakeview Inn is a very busy place and overall very good menu and the atmosphere is ok overall
WEST END
Entertainment
Houston’s – located on Victoria at the Royal Oak Inn does a very good business on Thursday and Saturday nights. Over the years Papa Roach and Buckcherry have performed.
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Victoria Inn – dozens of machines and good food and drinks available plus open very late
Echo / Royal Oak Inn – also dozens of machines and bar and food available late as well
Kam Lung – 10 machines and closes early and some food and drinks available until only 9pm or 10pm
EAT
Victoria Inn – love the brunch on Sundays and a decent menu with overall pretty good value and great appetizers
Royal Oak Inn / Echo Restaurant & Wine Bar – amazing pizza’s and a cool laid back place to hang out with friends…..good decorating
Houstons – has a very good steak sandwich and fries deal at lunch of Fridays for 8 bucks so cheap and good value
Chilli Chutney – East Indian food the location has had many other business’s over the last 2 decades lets hope this works for these people
Astoria Pizza – is at Clemenson’s on Rosser Ave and only pick up or delivery. Overall the pizza is ok not sure it is the same quality as when it was on Vic and 26th
Kam Lung Chinese – in my opinion has fallen off a bit since Sergio Lee and his family sold it… the buffet is ok and overall it gets a passing grade
Fired Pizza – different menu of “street food” and pizza this is a much better option than Vern’s Pizza
Mum’s – amazing breakfast and a very busy place for breakfast and lunch
Pizza Hotline – really good value you can buy like 4 large pizzas for 30 bucks
Sushi Hut – I have only been once and it seems to do an ok business
McDonalds – Subway – Tims all located in the West End
