50 Best Pubs in Calgary

“Great atmosphere, good food and excellent wait staff.“

“Always great food at very good prices.“

“My wife and I were recently at the Penny Black in the Douglas glen. Our server was Nicole. Nicole was fantastic. She was so pleasant and professional. She was extremely helpful in the choices for my wife meal. Thank you Nicole. Regards Rick and Deb.“

“It's a big place, but acoustics are good so it's not too noisy. The staff is friendly, attentive, but not bothersome. So, although I've only been once, as I live in the south, it seems like great place to meet friends and have a good time!“

“The atmosphere is a great local pub feel... drinks are cold service was great... food was mediocre to say the least. Not sure if we'd go back for anything other than wing night and pizza.“

“We ordered take-out for pickup at 5PM. The Steak Sandwich and blackened chicken were Perfection!“

“We went to the Tibb’s Eve kitchen party and it was so much fun. Great atmosphere, good food, live music, our server(Sarah?) was so friendly and funny and kept on top of everything on a very busy night. They even had a visit from a mummer! Will definitely visit again when we are in Calgary. Loved the whole experience!!!“

“Great place for a concert venue! I've been a couple of times. Staff are friendly. No water bottles when you come for a show. If you bring one you will need to leave it at the door. There is water inside from large jugs with many cups available. If you're coming from a show I recommend getting there early because the lineup was around the building yesterday and took about an hour to get inside.“

“I love this place, great staff and great food ❤️“

“Great food and friendly atmosphere. I’d bring friends next time!“

“This is hands down my favourite neighbourhood pub. From the moment you walk in, Krista, Sean, and the entire staff make you feel right at home. They are always attentive, kind, and genuinely make you feel valued as a customer, something you do not find everywhere.

The food here is excellent across the board. Their happy hour specials are a steal, and the food specials are always worth coming back for. With two wing nights each week, you cannot go wrong. The wings are always perfectly done and priced right. Honestly, everything on the menu is solid, and it is clear they put effort into consistency and quality. They even have their own local beer, 2515, brewed just for them, which is a must try if you are a beer fan.

The atmosphere is exactly what you want in a neighbourhood pub, warm, welcoming, and lively. Saturday nights with live bands are always a highlight, and if you are into sports, the large TV screens make it a fantastic spot to catch a football game with friends.

All in all, this place strikes the perfect balance between great food, great service, and a laid back but fun vibe. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Whether you are a regular or just stopping in for the first time, you will feel like you belong.“

“The food is EXCELLENT!!!!!“

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

“OMG,,, the corn chowder was AMAZING!!“

“Best place ever! Don’t Miss out on having a great time here! You won’t regret it !“

“great food,great service 😁😁😁“

“I hate loud clubs and overpacked bars where young people scream incomplete thoughts over the pounding rhythms of Lil' pick an animal...

That being said this place isn't so bad. I've been dragged against my will here several times and didn't even try to climb the walls to escape.

They don't let too many people in, and the big patio gives you a place to go take five deep breaths if you are starting to feel like the bottom lobster in the seafood boil.

I don't want to come back, but if I'm forced to, I will.

That's a compliment.“

“I always have a great time here, the bar staff are wonderful and I always feel like I'm at one big family reunion as everyone just parties together. Love the Karaoke!“

“👍 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“Great food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Love the fact they serve pints of Newcastle Brown Ale as well. Excellent!!“

“Chuck and Helen (?) friendly and helpful. chicken wings thur special...plump...crisp...deelish.... will return. make the time to seek them out in Ogden.“

“After not seeing my wife for awhile, we made our way to this wholesome neighborhood pub. The lovely lady who served us was very attentive, the Wednesday wings were lovely and the atmosphere is modern and inviting so I would highly recommend this place if you are hungry for wings on a Wednesday or any time. Thank you nice waitress lady and to my beautoful wife for making this soirée memorable.“

“The food is so yummy!!! Great friendly staff! Highly recommended!! 🌟🌟 ⭐ 🌟🌟“

“Great wings & friendly service!“

“Amazing place for good time and great memories! Fun times!“

“Smaller yet cozy neighborhood pub. Clean inside and friendly staff I've always found. Have some good specials and host karaoke as well during the week. Have been here a few times and never had a bad experience. Not very big space but still good to try out for a drink or two.“

“I have been living in the neighborhood for over 15 years now. I had stopped into Swiggs a few years ago. I did think nay this place is not for me. I had heard about their fish and chips a couple months ago. I thought I would give it another try. I have been totally happy with the service and food now. I almost go in weekly for the steak, fish and chips or wings on their special nights. I am so happy I decided to go in. It is almost a weekly stop now. Thank you so much to the chef Francis - the steaks are awesome. Thank you so much to the Service staff - Justen and Adria. It is always a pleasure to see your smiling faces. Keep up the great job :)“

“its a great place . Very cozy atmosphere . Very kid friendly . Indian and Canadian food . Bartender is former owner , people live her . Current owners are fun and very friendly . Great cooks . Booths to sit in are very cozy . You can also sit at the bar . There is free pool and darts . Everyone loves this location and find the atmosphete cozy .“

“OMG,,, the corn chowder was AMAZING!!“

“pretty cool bar, great service.❤️“

“What a fun place to party!! Great service! Friendly crowd! Reasonable prices.“

“Let’s be honest: I don’t go to The Governor’s Pub for the pub. I go because Kylie works there.. and frankly, she runs the place (not officially, but spiritually). If she ever leaves, I’ll probably follow her like a loyal golden retriever with a pint.

Kylie isn’t just a server, she’s a wizard of drinks, a ninja of timing, and a therapist with a tray. She remembers my order better than I do, makes everyone feel like a regular, and somehow manages to do it all while smiling like she didn’t just serve 87 wings to a table of loud guys watching the Flames lose again.

If you’re looking for cold beer, warm service, and someone who could probably manage a small country if she weren’t so busy making your night better.. go see Kylie. Honestly, she deserves a raise, a crown, and maybe a statue out front.“

“Fun patio and fantastic service!“

“Feels a my bar! Food was amazing: best fish and chips, Horseradish salmon was plate licking delicious.“

“Shout out to Gary and his entire team! Gary makes you feel like family when you come in and his entire team makes you feel welcomed while you visit. Locos will always be a favourite not just after class but moving forward“

“Great place to hang out after a long day in the studio. The staff are amazing and friendly, even when it’s obvious that they are incredibly busy. Always a smile and a warm welcome! Thanks for becoming my “go to” wind down place.“

“Definitely my favorite place to go for drinks and food the staff and owner amazing people!!! music definitely great especially when they have their live DJ. Everyone's very welcoming love it here“

“It’s a nice place , lots of good memories there . Kenan did a good with layout , theme and live entertainment ! Check it out on a weekend or meet a colleague there for lunch , the food is amazing .“

“A Gem of a Waitress in a Cozy Pub

I've been a regular at this pub for 3 years and one of the main reasons I keep coming back is the incredible waitress who has been here for 2.5 years. Brianna has this unique ability to make every customer feel like they're at home. Her warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care for patrons' comfort is unparalleled. If you're looking for a place where the service is as delightful as the ambiance, this is it - all thanks to her. Five stars aren't enough for the joy she brings to each visit!“

“Great experience and had a great time playing darts and billiards 🎱“

“Everything, friendly staff and good selection of beer!“

“We’ve lived in the area for 13 years and have been on-and-off Schooners patrons over the years. It’s one of those Calgary pubs that everyone seems to know — and to be honest, we’re not totally sure why. There’s nothing particularly standout, but the food is consistent, the drinks are cold, and it hits the mark when you just want something easy and familiar.

Living next door definitely adds to the convenience. It’s not fancy, but it’s reliable, and sometimes that’s all you need.“

“Good food and pleasant atmosphere great staff“

“I can't believe how long we have lived in the vicinity of "Tops" and not discovered it. The food is amazing. No more "restaurant loginess" after a meal. Everything we have tried there is excellent. It's not all about the pizza. Try the beef dip, the lasagna and the spaghatti and meatballs. Their Greek salad is perfect. I downrated "atmosphere" a bit because if you don't enjoy the sports bar sounds they have a nice room for you off to the side. It's a bit dark and there's no view. But who cares anyway? You will be treated like a guest, not just a customer.“

“New to Calgary and its been difficult to find pubs that feel like a second home here. I walked into Glenn’s job site a couple weeks ago, met Cat who provided outstanding service and she’s been pulling me back in ever since :) I’ve tried to find other bars like this one but so far Glenns is my #1. Amazing specials, great prices and great people!“

“This little hidden gem is exactly that! A little hidden gem! At least to us. We usually will pop in here and there for an afternoon brew and appy and every single time we have been satisfied. The drink specials are great. The food is always amazing and the service is ALWAYS great. Especially love going when Brandy is working during the day however we have been served by the ladies working the evening shift they have always been so friendly and quick. Even when it’s busy these guys got it down to ensure you have a great day/night out. I have never been disappointed coming here for an afternoon and we have been going for 5 years. It’s our go to!!! Thanks so much guys!!“

“Wow what a great find! We stopped in for a late afternoon bite & beer. Our family of 3 each enjoyed the steak sandwich with fries and a cold Lighthouse Red beer it was all excellent!! We also each had the homemade chocolate mousse cheesecake, it was amazing. The best part was our super friendly host Jen who made this a special place to visit and we’ll be back again!!“