Wednesday Wings, .79 cents each! 

1979 Sports Bar & Grill – Where Wainwright Comes Together

Built for Community.
Always Sharing!

Patio season is here ☀️🍻 Grab your crew, catch all the big games on our screens, and kick back with cold drinks and great food.

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Weekly specials!

Monday

Double cheeseburger for just 24.95.

Monday Burger Special
Double Cheeseburger 24.95
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Tuesday

Any 2 burgers for only $30.

Tuesday
2 Burgers for $30
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Wednesday

Wings just 79¢ each, 12 + flavours.

Wednesday
79¢ Wings
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Thursday

2 fish & chips for only $30.

Thursday
2 for $30 Fish & Chips
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Friday

Great selection of steak cuts.

Friday Steak Night
Steak Night
View Steak Menu

Saturday

Prime rib special.

Saturday
Prime Rib
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Sunday

Kids under 12 eat free.

Sunday Kids Eat Free
Kids Eat Free
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LIVE SPORTS
ACTION

HOCKEY MATCH

EVERYDAY

UFC FIGHT NIGHT

SATURDAYS – MAIN CARD

About

1979 Sports Bar & Grill

Deeply rooted in Wainwright, 1979 Sports Bar & Grill is where the town comes together. For six years, we’ve been the spot for big games, midweek wing rituals, spontaneous celebrations, and no-occasion hangouts.

With wall-to-wall screens, cold drinks, and our famous 79¢ Wing Wednesdays, we’ve built something familiar and welcoming. A place where regulars feel known, newcomers feel at home, and every seat feels like the right one. Pull up a chair. The best nights are still ahead.

Grilled ribeye steak with rosemary
Garlic shrimp skillet
Stuffed bread bowl with side salad
Mozzarella sticks with dip
Skillet fried potatoes with pickles

Testimonials

★★★★★

"Absolutely love the Tuesday burger deal! The patties are always juicy and the atmosphere is just perfect."

Sarah Jenkins

Dec 2024
★★★★★

"The wings here are hands down the best. 79¢ on Wednesdays is an unbeatable price. We come here every week."

Mike Ross

Nov 2024
★★★★★

"Great spot to watch the game. The Prime Rib on Saturday was cooked to perfection. Staff is super friendly."

David Carter

Jan 2025
★★★★☆

"Took the family for Sunday brunch since kids eat free. It was a lifesaver! Good food, fast service."

Emily Clarke

Dec 2024
★★★★★

"Steak night on Friday is the highlight of my week. Great cuts and cooked exactly how I asked."

James Wilson

Oct 2024
★★★★★

"Fast service, cold beer, and the Fish & Chips deal on Thursday is huge portion size. Very satisfied."

Robert Green

Jan 2025
★★★★★

"Absolutely love the Tuesday burger deal! The patties are always juicy and the atmosphere is just perfect."

Sarah Jenkins

Dec 2024
★★★★★

"The wings here are hands down the best. 79¢ on Wednesdays is an unbeatable price. We come here every week."

Mike Ross

Nov 2024
★★★★★

"Great spot to watch the game. The Prime Rib on Saturday was cooked to perfection. Staff is super friendly."

David Carter

Jan 2025
★★★★☆

"Took the family for Sunday brunch since kids eat free. It was a lifesaver! Good food, fast service."

Emily Clarke

Dec 2024
★★★★★

"Steak night on Friday is the highlight of my week. Great cuts and cooked exactly how I asked."

James Wilson

Oct 2024
★★★★★

"Fast service, cold beer, and the Fish & Chips deal on Thursday is huge portion size. Very satisfied."

Robert Green

Jan 2025

A welcoming restaurant in Wainwright, Alberta

1979 Sports Bar & Grill is a locally owned restaurant in the heart of Wainwright, Alberta. Whether you want a relaxed dinner, a place to catch the game on one of our 24+ screens, or a family-friendly spot where kids eat free on Sundays, we serve honest pub-and-grill food that brings the community together. The kitchen turns out burgers, steaks, prime rib, wings, poutine, salads, pasta and vegetarian options, alongside daily specials like our famous 79¢ Wing Wednesday.

You will find us at 1418 14 Avenue, Wainwright. Dine-in or take-out, walk-ins welcome, and reservations are easy - just call (780) 703-1979.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a good restaurant in Wainwright, Alberta?
1979 Sports Bar & Grill is one of Wainwright's favourite restaurants - a locally owned sports bar and grill at 1418 14 Avenue serving burgers, steaks, prime rib, wings, poutine and daily specials, with 24+ screens for live sports. Call (780) 703-1979 or stop in for dine-in or take-out.
What kind of food do you serve?
A full pub-and-grill menu: wings, burgers, steaks, prime rib, fish & chips, poutine, salads, pastas, vegetarian options and dessert - Canadian and American comfort food.
Do you have live sports on TV?
Yes. 1979 has 24+ screens showing live sports - hockey, football, UFC, soccer and more - across the bar and dining areas.
Do you take reservations?
Yes. Call (780) 703-1979 or email hello@1979sportsbarandgrill.com to reserve a table. Walk-ins are also welcome.