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!!“

“Chef’s kiss! Loved the prawn toast obviously. Don’t sleep on the mussels or the bread and dip. Incredible meal, impeccable intimate cozy vibes and great central location. Not to mention kid friendly. Will be back here many times to try more menu items.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Good lord I love ❤️ 😍 💖 this place

First time in

Had a Slyder sandwich....it was so good I almost needed to call an ambulance!!!

To the cute kids running the pizza and sandwiches place

You are
Killing it!! Highly recommend 👌“

“prime rib was delish and filling“

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

“Sound Room in Calgary is such a cozy, chill spot. The atmosphere is warm and intimate, with low lighting and a laid-back energy that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. The music and overall vibe feel thoughtfully curated without being overwhelming. They also have some really solid drink options, especially if you like something fun and easy to sip. On top of that, the staff were genuinely friendly, kind, and welcoming, which really elevated the experience. A great place to unwind, connect, and enjoy a relaxed night out.“

“This is a classic for us. always great service. Happy hour is excellent. Even when busy, it's one of the few places around that you can have a great meal, enjoy a Guinness and still are able to have a conversation with friends as they don't crank the music so loud like so many other places so you can actually your time with your friends without having to be hunched over like you are all in a huddle to try to hear eachother! Just a great place to chill actually. in fact we were there twice over the last few weeks and will always choose to!“

“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.“

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

“This was a place I had wanted to visit for a long time, and I finally made it there.

The potato bread I had been curious about for so long was absolutely amazing! It looked beautiful, cute, and stylish—and honestly, it’s worth visiting just for this bread alone. (Just be careful, it comes out hot! Don’t grab the handle part—lesson learned 😂)

For the main, I had the fish dish. The subtle saltiness from the olives was a great touch, and the fish was fresh and clean with no fishy taste at all.

Chef mentioned that new dessert ideas are already in the works, so I’m planning to come back once the dessert menu is ready. I’m already excited thinking about what to try next!“

“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!“

“Haley was the best waitress. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and drink recs. She even accommodated us on getting shafts when they ran out of milk and used chocolate milk ! She is the best ever. Great communication and problem resolution.“

“Tried this place for the first time. It was amazing. The shrimp tacos are the best of the basic ones I tried. The house hot sauce was very hot, but very good, and made fresh.
Update: I went again, tried the crispy fish taco as well, it is the new favorite.
Service was good as well, and prices are very reasonable.“

“Absolutely loved this place. Everything on the menu is vegan, which is already amazing, but what really stood out was the quality of the cocktails. Honestly, some of the best cocktails I’ve had not just in Calgary, but in Canada. Every drink was beautifully balanced and clearly made with a lot of care and creativity.

Josh, the bartender and owner, is incredibly talented and passionate about what he does. You can really tell he puts a lot of thought into every drink. Katie, our server, was also wonderful, super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better.

Whether you’re vegan or not, this place is 100% worth visiting. If you enjoy creative, well-crafted cocktails, I can’t recommend it enough. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“We had my husband's 60th birthday party at Greta YYC on the weekend and I have to say that all 26 of us had an amazing time.
It's a great party atmosphere with a really good gaming concept and the staff are overall very good at what they do. They do have busy times (excellent for them!) though so it gets crowded and you will have to wait to play some games. The music is constant and while it's not really my style, it was kept at a reasonable level so people could still have conversations.
Kudos and my sincere thanks to Molly Norris who expertly guided me and most capably helped organize a great party! She was patient, provided all the important info quickly and made the whole process super simple.
To the chefs, the party food was fabulous! Your street nuggets, Jap chae noodles, Korean wings and Greta nachos were the hits of the evening!
To your reception staff and Manager Sam - thank you for looking after us so well even though my initial schedule was out the window, lol, from the initial greeting, the games challenge and setting out the food. To our server Lauren (I hope I spelled that right!) - you are phenomenal - thank you for handling our section so capably and with so much grace. I do have to apologize to you for the unfortunate minor oversight (a couple of guests forgot to pay and were super embarrassed afterwards) at the end of our fantastic evening. As a novice party organizer, I will definitely take the blame for that one and make sure it doesn't happen again!!
I did take one star off the service BUT nothing on Lauren or other wait staff. It's because I did receive some minor drinks feedback that I thought I would pass on as constructively as possible: a) a couple of our guests found their extra drinks missing when they got back to their tables after playing games but that could be someone slipping by and snitching them - hopefully they weren't cleared away by accident b) some of our guests noted that their drinks had far too much ice on multiple occasions, which created an awkward question of whether they were getting the bang for their buck.
In any case, it was still a awesome night - birthday boy and our guests had a great time and it was definitely money well spent! We will be back but maybe a bit earlier in the evening when it's not overly crowded :)
Thanks Greta!!“

“Amazing experience had, and just a mention that it is your birthday, and they make you feel like how the Late Macho man would say “The Cream of the Crop”. Khiana really was amazing and the food was so delicious. Call ahead and try to plan something there and they may be able to arrange a surprise for you.“

“Zach- Wow. What can I say? You have provided an absolutely incredible service to me and my companions. Your attention to detail, your demeanor, and your service are commendable.

In all seriousness, Zach is great, super friendly, and very professional. Deserves a raise.“

“A perfect French paradise in Calgary! Fantastic wine selection with knowledgeable and friendly staff. They will help you choose a wine based on your preferences and price point and suggest food pairings. The food selections are excellent with imported cheeses and house made spreads.“

“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.“

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

“Friendly and attentive service“

“Already loved this place, but was made feel uncomfortable by a man and the staff particularly Ali and the girl that was working with her around 8 pm on Friday Feb 13th, went above and beyond to make sure myself and my friends felt safe and comfortable. The staff were so kind and caring and handled the situation amazingly. It’s nice to be able to go to an establishment as a group of young women and know that the staff have got your back! Thanks so much!“

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

“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!“

“A good place to go in Calgary's Malbrough area near the station itself. Their house ciders are great, not loaded with sugars, and they sell Mexican and latin-inspired food which is both healthy and delicious. I go there often after excercise at the gym across the street.

Highly recommended.“

“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.“

“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 🍹“

“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.“

“Calgarys most popular dive bar. This is a place that tends to be a good spot to socialise and meet strangers. It tends to attract a slightly more older (I won’t say mature) demographic which is nice if you are trying to get away from the places more popular with the 18-23 year old crowd. Anyone from 25-50 can feel pretty at home here.

The biggest issue is that it is somewhat a victim of its own success and there are often long queues to get in as it has a small maximum capacity. It can also get a bit crowded and loud, so if that isn’t your vibe then only visit on a weeknight or during the day on a weekend.

The security guys here are all pretty good natured and friendly to talk to but they won’t tolerate people making trouble so be nice and you will be fine.

The $1 Stan’s hot dogs are amazing, great value and they serve them (and their other food) anytime of the night. The poutine here is also surprisingly good.“

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

“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!“

“My daughter just booked The Royal Pub for a surprise birthday party. Along with myself and all that attended commented on how incredibly accommodating all the staff were, the food was amazing and would not hesitate to book this fabulous venue for other events or use them for personal socializing. Thanks The Royal Pub for making my 60th birthday party a day to remember forever“

“have a blast everytime we go ..“

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

“"Great food, great service and not rushed" I definitely recommend it.“

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

“Had a great experience at Bar One! Fanny provided excellent service — very friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout. The food was also up to the mark, fresh and really tasty. Overall, a wonderful dining experience. Will definitely visit again!“

“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!!“

“Great hole in the wall bar and grill on 17th Ave SE. The staff were very nice, atmosphere was enjoyable. The music wasn't to loud so you could have a conversation without screaming. The food was great. Got the 5 Apps for $38 plus a large chicken caesar salad and a burger with fries and gravy. The gravy reminded me of the very yummy high school gravy, which I was very pleased to find out. ? ? ? ? ? ? onion rings, potato skins, deep fried pickles, and the steak bites were all so good.
Had ro take a couple of boxes homeof leftovers but so glad we did. The burger was even better then next day for dinner. First burger I've ever had that you could eat the day after. ????
Will definitely go there again very soon, and always remember to bring cash, it's the best currency since we have to have one.

Parking: You can park on in the street in front of the door or park out back

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, no stairs, street level“

“Diane & Sandy, who served us, were so welcoming and the most fun... they really made our evening out feel special! We enjoyed them immensely and look forward to seeing their friendly faces again on our next Deerfoot Inn staycation! Thank you, ladies!“

“Loved the dim sum at Sammy’s Sports Bar inside the casino. Generous portions, authentic flavors, and very reasonable prices. After some fun at the casino, it’s the perfect spot to treat your taste buds and fill your stomach.
Definitely worth a try ;)“