50 Best Bars in Calgary

“What a cool bar in downtown Calgary!! The drinks are delicious and the ambiance is so cozy with the couches & dim lighting.

I ordered the Father of Sax, all their drinks are works of art 🎷

Already excited to visit Prohibition on my next trip to Calgary!“

“It was a perfect breakfast for the three of us before we dropped out daughter off at the airport. I had my traditional two eggs over easy with toast sausage and bacon. The two others had some wonderful eggs-benny. My eggs were perfect, the toast was perfect, the bacon was crispy, and the sausages were spicy and succulent, making for a delicious meal. Arlene was wonderful throughout the whole meal so thanks to her especially!“

“We had an incredible experience at Bridgette Bar. Out of towners, we showed up on a Friday without reservations. They said the only seats they had were at the Chef's Bar. We've never sat at a Chef's Bar but decided to give it a try. What a great time! It was fun watching the cook staff and chatting with them. And the food was outstanding! Great service, great vibe, we had a great time. If we lived in Calgary, Bridgette Bar would be a regular stop!“

“Amazing food, amazing service, and always a great time!!“

“Jan is great, always a killer haircut, and good conversation, i would recommend Cannibale to anyone“

“I ordered the dill pickle burger of the month for my mom and me through DoorDash, along with a side of poutine. The burger was incredibly tasty and cheesy—the fried pickles on top gave it the perfect extra pickle kick, which I especially loved as a big pickle fan. You really can’t go wrong with it! The poutine was just the right size, and I was impressed that a side portion still felt generous. There was plenty of gravy too, so no chance of it being dry.

Leopold’s is easily one of my favourite places to eat. I love that they always feature a new burger of the month, and their ever-changing menu of goodies keeps me coming back for more!“

“First time visitor. Love the ambiance , decor and space. The friendliness and service were impeccable. The food and drink were delicious and unique. I will be back. Loovveee“

“I love Leopold's Tavern! Great atmoshphere and the food is great!!!“

“prime rib was delish and filling“

“Food was great and fresh and Grat value. I went on taco Tuesday so half price! Server was excellent and was from a different location helping out. He was fantastic! I live few minutes away and always go to Blanco happy hour and taco Tuesday. Thanks!“

“We have been frequenting this location for 25 years. Lots has changed since then with reno's, menu changes and staff. What is consistent is the good service, great value and welcoming atmosphere. We had our first date here 25 years ago and our anniversary lunch today. The staff went above and beyond for us to make today special. Thanks so much!“

“We ordered everything our server recommended and everything was absolutely fantastic. My favourite dishes of the night was probably the pork ribsteak and the prawn toast. From start to finish, dinner took 3 hours and our server was very attentive.“

“Visited The Sound Room for some drinks and light bites, such a cool experience! You descend into the basement and immediately feel that hidden speakeasy vibe. The aesthetic is modern Scandinavian with an eclectic vinyl touch that sets the perfect mood.

The cocktails were top-notch. I tried a tequila signature drink and the Shaft vodka shot cocktail, both absolutely delicious. The chicken kati roll was flavorful and perfectly balanced for a small bite.

A huge shoutout to Adam and Carly, the bartenders, super hospitable, great conversation, and spot-on recommendations. Definitely a spot I’ll be returning to!“

“Great unique experience! Cool mix of vibey sit-down restaurant and take-out as you order at the counter. The funk music created a fun atmosphere 🎶
We ordered the Chef B pizza which was delicious - a tasty combination of sweet and salty!“

“The Food and Service was Terrific! Thank You!“

“Highly recommend Banquet Bar for large parties and events!!!. We were organizing a large event and the lovely folks at banquet bar gave us great service, hospitality, and made planning our event easy. Great atmosphere and a DJ for guests to enjoy. Special thanks to event planner Janet, who was amazing, helpful and really set up our event to be a success!“

“I went for the first time last night. I was so impressed with the measures the waiter and cooking staff took to ensure I didn't come in contact with my food allergies, the sharing plates concept was brilliant, and the food was delicious. Whenever I'm in Calgary again, I will be returning. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!“

“I was so happy my friend Caitlin reccomended this bar. This was my first time here and Carter and Mia were so amazing and funny and welcomimg!! I love the menu and attention to detail (probably one of the most intentionally funny and random menus ive ever had the pleasure of chortling several times to* (*see photo update). Easily one of the best bars ive been to in Canada alongside some seasoned favourites back in Vancouver, but this place is a gem!!! 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎 i really enjoyed my Oolong Peach Long Island (delicious... Lychee in there, maybe? 🍑🦚🧋🍐🕊) and the Mighty Moose Vodka was very decently good for a Well. Will definitely be back!!! 🥰💯💯💯🤠💎💎🍑👨🏼‍🚀🥳“

“Hosted an event in the private room and everything was amazing from first communication with Jamal to food and drinks, service from Steele and Khiana going above and beyond to help us with the techy side of things! I totally recommend checking Hitmans out!“

“Great atmosphere and great service. We stumbled at this wine bar looking for another place, but glad we went inside. Small cozy spot that nice and quiet to end the night with a glass of wine. The server explained the wines by glass to us and gave us a few options. Because we got there late, the kitchen was closed but they had desserts available. We got the chocolate fondant (lava cake) and it was delicious.“

“Starting with mackenzie at the front, brandi our server and joey the bartender service was absolutely spectacular. I love a bar with personable people and this is the one, top it off with great games, an amazing atmosphere and good food and it makes for a great night.“

“We went for a Birthday dinner and the server was very attentive was able to recommend fantastic options. The food was amazing as always. Will definitely come back to this location.“

“The place is cozy, very well designed and clean.
The brunch menu is somehow limited, but the food was ok. I personally had avo toast & eggs. while the eggs were perfect, the bread had butter on (or oil ?) before the avocado which made it pretty heavy. Overall the other option were very much in the heavy side as well. Coffe was ok.
The reason for only 4 it's the service. Our server kept interrupting ( just wanting to be helpful?) and it made us feel a bit rushed (as in get the bill and leave), and they got one of the plates wrong (but that happens, no problem).
There is pay parking outside (free on Sundays) and I recommend you book (for groups of over 6, they apply a 20% gratuity).“

“Awesome food, drinks, decor and great customer service.“

“My FAVORITE bar in the city that happens to be vegan and delicious. My friend and I can't seem to find a place that exudes the same quirky, mellow, and tasteful vibe that Magpie has and nor do we want to. All of the staff that work there have wonderful personalities that are eccentric and easy to get along with. Josh is also someone that cares a lot about his craft(s), and I deeply respect that. Magpie may be one of the few reasons I decide to stay in Calgary for longer!“

“Seriously incredible experience! The server was great and the food was delectable! I love duck so I obviously went for the Duck Pie with Sour Cherry Ju. Sheesh! It was so flavorful! I paired it with the Rundle G&T which was made with Saskatoon berry 🫐. Yummy. Lastly I had a french dessert with coconut cream, cardamom englaise and pineapple. Everything I had was exquisite and really thought out.“

“We ate at Jin bar last night……. Seriously not enough amazing things to say about our experience!! We tried a little bit of everything With our kids and all were just thrilled!!! Exceptional quality of food, amazing menu and delightful people…….. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!“

“I visited a week before the stampede and really enjoyed it. The team that work there were friendly and welcoming. Great choice of beers etc and a super atmosphere helped by live music. Unique decor adds to the Western/Cowboy theme. Would definitely return.“

“Had a great time $5 Beers went down well“

“I found this place while wandering around one night on a layover in Calgary and I was not disappointed, in fact every time I visit Calgary now I will come here for snacks and a couple pints!!!

Extremely friendly staff, who pays attention and actually cares for its patrons- and TASTY SNACKS! Fish n chips, mmmmmmmm, don’t you wanna try?

Tons of TV’s for every game, a wall of VLT’s, and just a perfect spot to hang either alone or with a table of your fav humans. Until next time Madisons!!!“

“What a great place to find in Calgary! Staff was so nice and beer tasted perfect! Was a great place to have a random birthday drink.“

“Last night, we had wonderful experience here. In addition to great food as lamb rack, we got passionate service from Ganesh who patiently not only answered our questions but also delivered exact what information we needed.
We could feel he really cared if we liked food taste or not. This night is fantastic due to the dinner stay.“

“the owners treat us so well. Great food, service,and golf“

“My friend and I stopped to try out the Chinese food menu with a couple of cold beverages.

We decided to order the dumpling platter to share and order individual egg rolls, both were tasty dishes.

As we were getting ready to leave I decided to order the Wor Won Ton soup with extra noodles, as soon as I got home I noticed that there was very little broth and both containers were filled with the ingredients, total disappointment with the soup guess it's better to eat in than take out.“

“I don’t even know where to start.. all of the staff and the manager Sherry (I believe that was her name) are INCREDIBLE!! Friendly, welcoming and great service every time! Thank you for the amazing service and going above and beyond to brighten my day after a hard week.“

“There have been a couple negative reviews about being bear maced outside the bar but I was the person who took the brunt of this random attack. The gentlemen at the front door couldn’t have handled it better. They cant let anyone inside because mace can spread after contact and affect everyone in the bar. They provided me with milk, water, and sanitary whipes to help. They also apprehended the attacker and contained him until police arrived. Afterwards they brought everyone inside who made police statements and placed us at a table and took care of us all night. Cant praise the staff here enough.“

“So Zach was so Coolio good time big ol good guy. I rode an ostrich under the influence and he didn’t stop me. In fact he said “yeeehawww giddy up”. It was the best night of my life and I can only thank Zachy dearest. Thankyou good sir, establishment please raise his wages and throw a pizza party and stuff cause he deserves it.“

“had such a great time at Ranchmans !!!“

“Okay, I've updated the review to reflect your visit in the afternoon:

I had a great time at the SunnyCider Taproom for a cribbage event! The service was top-notch, and they had a fantastic selection of ciders, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks. The atmosphere was also very enjoyable.

Great service: The staff was attentive and friendly, and they made sure we had everything we needed.
Excellent selection of drinks: There was a wide variety of ciders, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks to choose from.
Fun atmosphere: The taproom had a great atmosphere for a cribbage event in the afternoon. It was relaxed and comfortable, and everyone had a good time.
Overall, I would highly recommend SunnyCider Taproom for a fun and enjoyable afternoon out.“

“Food was so good Great atmosphere Loved the games vibe and music..friendly welcoming staff“

“Delicious chicken wings and the Caesar was really good too“

“What a great place! We visited on a busy Saturday night and enjoyed drinks, the bar tender recommended me a Japanese whisky for a take on a Manhattan and it was excellent. Ambiance of a New York place with friendliness of a Calgary host 10/10“

“Great atmosphere, friendly staff, prices decent. Try the homemade beef jerky“

“My daughter and her friends celebrated her birthday at Model Milk so this is a review from five teenagers. They LOVED the food. Their server was “top tier.” They got a chance to try different foods with unique flavours. The ambience was a like a “cool jazz club”. They had a fabulous experience. So we're definitely coming back to enjoy the restaurant again. Thanks to the wonderful staff at Model Milk!“

“John Henry’s is an excellent establishment!! The staff here are amazing! The friendly service, and warming attitude makes this an inviting establishment , and the place to be. This establishment will make you feel at home every-time you stop by.Lindsey, will make sure you have the best service!!!Please stop by and share your thoughts!Excellent ; Service, beer and food. At your local pub!“

“best bar in town- like the show Cheers, always a great time“

“Courtney is absolutely amazing! She goes above and beyond every time I come in. Always friendly, quick with service, and makes you feel welcome the second you walk through the door. She remembers regulars, takes the time to chat, and creates a fun and comfortable atmosphere. Definitely one of the best servers in Calgary—Courtney makes Royal Exchange Pub a place you always want to come back to!“

“Sarb was the nicest server I have met in a long time. She is such a nice lady. I am glad we chose this restaurant for dinner. The food was great, and the service was excellent. I had the fish and chips, it’s yummy. I didn’t get a chance to take photos of our dinner, I was already half way done when I thought of it. :)
We definitely will keep coming back.“

“Grabbed a quick meal here before heading to a concert at the saddledome. Service was good and the food came out quick and they have a decent chinese food menu. I ordered the ginger beef combo that came with a spring roll, fried rice, veggies and ginger beef“

“Parking: Parking is not a problem . Awesome everything, great service, great food on every occasion. My dad and I come get often it’s never a problem or bad food item. Great service with Frank in the drivers seat and awesome staff, Lorhea is fanstasic ! Great ambiance!!“