50 Best Bars in Calgary

“Best cocktail bar in town 🤫.
The presentation is unique, the service is amazing, and the atmosphere is breathtaking.
One of the not many places that has comfortable couches to relax in. I absolutely love this place and bring everyone of my family and friends for a drink when they come to town.
Keep it up guys 🥂🎆🥂“

“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!“

“Larissa the bartender is top notch. Makes a well balanced drink and is a pleasure to talk to.“

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

“Everything was really good and top tier quality across the board. The only consistent feedback from the table that was not so much a hit was the cabbage, edges were too charred or burnt on the outside and slightly undercooked inside, Our server did give us a heads-up right before serving us. But overall everything else was a hit“

“Let me start by telling you about the buffalo chicken mac and cheese poutine - absolutely delectable. Some may say scrumdididilydumpsious. The mac and cheese was ooey gooey, cheesy greatness. The acidity from the buffalo chicken sent electric currens through my body. Don’t get me started with the gravy… ay papi. Eat here if you want to feel your soul touch the heavens.“

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

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

“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“

“prime rib was delish and filling“

“It was good food once we were able to order, and finally received the food. We had a reservation and the table was dirty when seated at it, had to ask them to wipe it. The host gave us some menus & water and then it took quite some time before being met by a server to order drinks. There was only one bartender/ host and 2 servers...could have possibly used more staff to accommodate all patrons in a timely manner. We had to flag the server down to get the toppings we ordered for the tacos (and were an extra charge), and also had to flag her down to order a 2nd drink. We were trying to be patient and kind but overall we felt frustrated by the 1st time experience here. Maybe if a New Year's Eve, would suggest one or two more staff members.“

“Shelby was an excellent server this afternoon! We came in for a birthday party, and she made the experience more than memorable. I highly recommend making a reservation for any special occasion! The staff are attentive, and the food was delicious! We will definitely be back!“

“This place is amazing! We tried the Donair pizza, the Butcher and Hawaii 5-0 and it was all delicious. I wanted to shout out Hayley for being awesome - she definitely made our experience here so much better. I will definitely be back whenever I’m in Calgary!“

“A heaven for Burgundy lovers. And for Champagne lovers. And for German Riesling lovers. And Rhône lovers. And Jerez lovers !

I wouldn’t choose any other place in Edmonton for my next meeting with Jasper Morris, Anne Krebiehl and Peter Liem lol

Meursault villages to the most coveted 1ers & Grands Crus in white and red:

Puligny, St. Aubin, Volnay, Pommard, Vosne-Romanee, Gevrey Chambertin, … Lafarge, Hubert Lamy, Leflaive, Mugneret-Gibourg, …

The Champagne section reads like a grower champagne social club: Agrapart, Roses de Jeanne, Delamotte, Roederer (practically a grower).

Quite a lot of rare wines here, including a Suenen Robarts - how did this rarity travel all the way from France without anyone having drunk or stolen it?

Cold cuts, sardines and cheese served, the place is full of young young, smiling people listening to unobtrusive music.
Make sure you find the stairs from the street level to get here.“

“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!“

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

“The food was incredible! Really interesting dishes that were truly delicious. Portions aren't huge so for two people I'd recommend 3-4 dishes at least. It's also not cheap but the quality was there, at least for the food. It was a bit slow to come out.

The souffle was incredible, really interesting texture and cheesiness. I really enjoyed the duck pie as well, it has a great combination of flavours. The monkfish was incredibly buttery and perfectly cooked; the side vegetables equally good. The cake was phenomenal as well.

Service was decent. Our waitress knew the menu, food was brought out as soon as it was ready, and they checked in the right amount plus refilled waters. Tip started at 18%.

The atmosphere was okay. The art is interesting and I like the open kitchen. It was freezing and a bit loud and bright.

Overall, I would recommend!“

“As someone who enjoys good food, good atmosphere, and staff who enjoy their time sharing their experiences, I would highly recommend coming to see the establishment and it's team.

(Before I even knew who owned the place..) I was informed by the team about the heavy involvement that they play in deciding the menu, protecting the atmosphere, and had a great time seeing the excitement on the faces of the staff when asking for recommendations.

The team is tight knit, the food is on point, the staff are knowledgeable and kind, and I've never had a bad experience, meal, or conversation when attending The Banquet.

Top 10 in Calgary for sure.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“We had a nice evening at the Nash. We liked location in historical building, coat check service upon entrance, a fireplace that created nice ambience and open-space concept. Food was good but not perfect. We had a steak, fish and beef tartar as starter. And they all were too salty. We expected delicious food and it wasn't. Also, I'd suggest changing a background music for more elegant than hard rock tunes.“

“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!“

“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!!!!“

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

“First visit to Greta for happy hour. Booked a standard table but were given a high top (if this matters, confirm on arrival). Note they do enforce the time slot for each reservation, so be sure to use your time wisely for gaming and socializing. Food overall was good, nothing stood out as superior but tasty. Desserts were disappointing (would skip next time). A number of games were out of order but I suspect that might always be the case with the volume of play. Would return for another day based on the weekly specials.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Cleaver Ambience, food and service was amazing. Sun to thurs happy hours is a great deal. Love there cocktails 🍹“

“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.“

“My son's 23rd birthday dinner. Beautiful restaurant, our server can't recall his name was very patient with us, we took a bit looking over menu. No complaints, I had requested a birthday drink or dessert and they delivered, very thoughtful. Overall happy with the experience.“

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

“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.“

“Who said Calgary can’t do seafood?!?! The fish tacos were to die for! The first bite took me back to my trip in Mexico, where the chef caught the fish straight from the sea and served them within hours. Are we sure the chefs here are not fishing and serving these bad boys up farm to table style??

Also Cara or whatever her name is, defined what it is when you have quality service. I don’t like Cara anymore because she has ruined my expectations for service anywhere going forward as anything else will be a disappointment. She added to the experience and made the fish taco and lawnmower lager night one to remember! Thank you!!!“

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

“Came by for their free mini taco event and tried some of their other food and ciders. Highly recommend the guac and chips as it was quite tasty, as well as the Horchata and Pina Picante cider if you like a bit of spice. The burrito was pretty good but could use something refreshing (found out after that there was sauce/salsa available after I had almost finished the burrito). Overall a nice place for some good food and drinks. Worth a visit.“

“Very nice selection of drinks focused on Japanese whiskey, but with a nice variety of other drinks. The Negroni was very tasy. Service is excellent, atmosphere is great, record player on the bar providing a nice back drop.
Didn't have any food so I can't comment on that.“

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

“Comparable prices, good food for a bar.

Waitresses were all pretty and welcoming.

Watching old people drool out the side of their mouths while gambling was the highlight. One guy might have actually been a corpse.“

“I came for the first time over a year ago and only had an ok experience. Since then things have definitely changed. New bar program and they are killing it! Gotta get John to make you something fun! While it’s a speakeasy more people need to be talking about this hot spot!“

“have a blast everytime we go ..“

“I’ve only been here a few times, but every visit has been great. The service is always friendly and attentive, and while I haven’t had a chance to try the food yet, everything I’ve seen coming out of the kitchen looks pretty good. The place has a great vibe with fun games on the electronic dart boards and pool tables to keep things lively. The staff—especially the girls working the floor—have done an excellent job from what I’ve seen. I’ll definitely be coming back, and next time I’m diving into the food menu!“

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

“Great family run business, great music jams on Sunday and cheap beer. What's not to love.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Fun atmosphere, great drinks and service!

We stopped by for a quick drink and snacks. Our server was very friendly and accommodating. Drinks were tasty and the food was excellent. It’s a nice little spot to hang out and chat. Although we didn’t stay for very long, I’ll definitely come back to try more items on the menu.“