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The Next Act is a sudsy stalwart that has recently come under new ownership and now boasts a new menu of high-quality pub grub served in a revamped interior. The amplified menu includes weekday lunch and weekend brunch, with hearty munchables making appearances in the form of eggs benedict ($12) and a hunger-squelching breakfast burrito ($10). The lunch and dinner menu hosts worldly starters such as Korean cut ribs ($10) and pulled-pork nachos ($18), as well as the usual round of pub regulars, spanning burgers ($11–$13), fish 'n' chips ($14), and sandwiches ($9–$14). Fuel up before a theatre performance or trade moustache-cultivating tips over a bottle of beer from their ample libation collection.

Reviews,

The Edmonton Journal and Loosen Your Belt recently featured The Next Act. Five Yelpers and eight TripAdvisors give the pub an average of 3.5 stars, and 86% of Urbanspooners recommend it.

• The Next Act is an unassuming class act, a wonderful remount of an old favourite, and one of the best restaurant values in Strathcona, where honest, thoughtfully prepared plates rule. – Alan Kellogg, Edmonton Journal
• With friendly, casual and prompt service, a cozy atmosphere, and solid 'comfort' food that goes well with a good beer, we certainly hope to be heading to The Next Act a little more often. – Marianne and Charles, Loosen Your Belt