DINING
cocktails , brown spirits , beer , and food . Entrees : $$ 341 - 10 Ave SW , 403-474-2739 . Map 2 , G4 www . bourbonroom . ca
BREWSTERS BREWING COMPANY Brewsters features 14 handcrafted house ales and lagers complimented by an upscale pub menu . Call to book group parties . Daily food and drink specials . Happy hour 4 pm - 7 pm . Entrees : $$ 834 - 11 Ave SW , 403-265-2739 . Map 2 , G2 www . brewsters . ca
BRIDGETTE BAR A chef-driven bar featuring Chef JP Pedhirney ’ s ambitious menu . Lunch , happy hour , dinner and late nights in a mid-century modern setting . 739 - 10 Ave SW . Map 2 , G2
BROKEN CITY A hip , laid-back pub that features local and international bands . Daily food and drink specials occur . Stand-up Comedy , Mon ; Pub Trivia , Tues ; Live bands Thurs and Fri ; HipHop DJs Fri and Sat nights ; Reggae Jam Sat afternoon ; Karaoke , Sun . 613 - 11 Ave SW , 403-262-9976 . Map 2 , G3 www . brokencity . ca
CANNIBALE A unique space that houses a classic full service barbershop and a trendy cocktail bar serving craft beer , wine , delicious cocktails , and food . 813 - 1 Ave NE , 403-454-5808 . Map 2 , B10 www . cannibale . ca
CONTAINER BAR Located in the alleyway beside Kensington Brasserie and housed in a recycled shipping container , Container Bar is weather dependent and serves up delicious patio perfect food and cocktails . 1131 Kensington Rd NW , 403-457-4148 . Map 1 , G5 www . containerbaryyc . com
CRAFT BEER MARKET The huge bar features a stunning array of tap handles , meaning you get to choose from over 100 craft beers on tap . Hungry ? The food is upscale gastropub fare that is made in-house with fresh , regionally sourced ingredients . Entrees : $$ 345 - 10 Ave SW , 403-514-2337 . Map 2 , G4 www . craftbeermarket . ca
HOME & AWAY A vintage-chic sports bar , Home & Away offers upscale eats such as pork belly mac and cheese or the Wagyu beef home dog . Watch the game on one of their many TVs or play on their arcade style sports games . 1331 - 17 Ave SW , 403-455-9789 . Map 1 , H5 www . homeandawayyyc . com like braised lamb shank and venison Reubens . 219 - 17 Ave SW , 403-454-6871 . Map 2 , H5 www . millstreetbrewery . com
NATIONAL North American craft brews and cocktails served at communal tables , along with contemporary pub cuisine . The beer hall ’ s 10th Ave location boasts its own vintage 10-pin bowling alley . The Westhills / Stewart Green location is family friendly . Entrees : $$ 180 Stewart Green SW , 403-685-6801 . Map 1 , I3 550 - 17 Ave SW , 403-229-0226 . Map 2 , G5 360 , 225 - 8 Ave , 403-237-5556 . Map 3 , E6 341 - 10 Ave SW , 403-474-2739 . Map 3 , G5 www . ntnl . ca
OAK TREE TAVERN Located above The Source in Kensington , this bar features house-made pub fare and Local Village Brewery beer . Features a seasonal wooden patio with a fantastic view of downtown Calgary . 124 - 10 St NW , 403-270-3347 . Map 1 , G5 www . oaktreetavern . ca
PIG & DUKE NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB This pub features traditional pub fare and an extensive list of premium beer brands . Its bacon-themed menu features The Pig , a 12-ounce beef burger topped with ham , smoked bacon , avocado , cheddar and onion rings . Entrees : $$ 1312 - 12 Ave SW , 403-245-8487 . Map 2 , G4
PROOF COCKTAIL BAR Trendy cocktail bar with an extensive list of innovative and classic creations . Small plates are available . Take note that they do not take reservations . 1302 - 1 St SW , 403-264-2414 . Map 2 , H5 www . proofyyc . com
RANCHMAN ’ S This authentic saloon brings in the real cowboys with live country bands , large dance floor and barbecue fare . Fantastic two-step dancing . Live weekly entertainment . Drop-in dance lessons throughout week . Entrees : $$ 9615 Macleod Tr S , 403-253-1100 . Map 1 , K6 www . ranchmans . com
RICARDO ’ S HIDEAWAY A rum bar serving delicious crafted cocktails and latin food . Entrees : $$ 1530 - 5 St SW , 587-353-1188 . Map 2 , I3 www . ricardoshideaway . ca
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TROLLEY 5 A local brewpub on the bustling 17th Avenue that serves a wide selection of pub classics including mac n ’ cheese , fish tacos , and smokehouse favourites . Brunch is also available . 728 - 17 Ave SW , 403-454-3731 . Map 2 , I3 www . trolley5 . com
UNICORN SUPER PUB , THE Calgary ’ s
“ original pub ” is back and better than ever . Three separate areas combine the sprawling pub , complete with a Mexican sports cantina and a Celtic cellar . Entrees : $$ 223 - 8 Ave SW , 403-265-3665 . Map 2 , F5 www . superpub . ca
WURST This Bavarian-themed beer hall and restaurant has two floors and two personalities . Upstairs in the softly lit restaurant , enjoy authentic German food including soft pretzels , spatlze , schnitzel , and sausages , as well as pub fare such as burgers , sandwiches , and chicken wings . On weekends , a delicious brunch menu is offered featuring a hearty sweet-and-savoury French toast , Benedicts , and a bratwurst skillet . Downstairs , enjoy a meal and a pint — or a stein — at one of the long communal tables . Things get boisterous and lively in the evenings especially on Saturday nights with a live Oompah band and beer stein-holding competition . Entrees : $$ 2437 - 4 St SW , 403-245-2345 . Map 1 , H6 www . wurst . ca
BISTROS AIDA ’ S BISTRO This bright Mediterranean bistro features authentic , homemade Lebanese cuisine and friendly service . Takeout and catering available . Entrees : $$ 2208 - 4 St SW , 403-541-1189 . Map 1 , H6 www . aidasbistro . ca
BISTRO ROUGE Casual sister restaurant of critically acclaimed Rouge . Menu includes grilled paillards , rotisserie and other classic bistro dishes . Entrees : $$$ 308 , 1919 Sirocco Dr SW , 403-689-9953 . Map 1 , H3 www . bistrorougeyyc . com
MONKI BREAKFASTCLUB & BISTRO A contemporary breakfast bistro in the Beltline featuring gourmet breakfast fare including paninis , Benedict dishes , and more . Entrees : $$ 1301 - 10 Ave SW . Map 3 , G1 twitter . com / monkibistro
THE JAMES JOYCE A downtown Irish pub that hops non-stop , particularly on weekend evenings . The specialty of the house is Guinness poured at three temperatures . Entrees : $$ 114 - 8 Ave SW , 403-262-0708 . Map 3 , F10 www . jamesjoycepub . com
LAST BEST BREWING & DISTILLING A trendy brewpub with its own line of beers and a great menu full of upscale pub classics . The large patio is a hidden gem . 607 - 11 Ave SW , 587-353-7387 . Map 2 , G3 www . lastbestbrewing . com
LOCAL Part of a small , Canadian chain of gastro-pubs , this comfy space on Stephen Avenue caters to the afterwork crowd . Try the house-made organic veggie burger topped with arugula , almonds and Swiss cheese or the churros : crispy , cinnamon-covered dough sticks with hazelnut chocolate sauce for dipping . 310 - 8 Ave SW , 403-264-7808 . www . localon8thave . com
MIDTOWN KITCHEN & BAR This sophisticated but casual eatery offers 60 craft beers and an extensive wine and cocktail list . The menu is upscale comfort food — try the rotisserie pulled chicken sandwich with arugula , roast fennel , parmesan and cabbage slaw . 302 - 10 St NW , 403-474-2555 . www . midtownkitchen . ca
MILL STREET BREWERY Craft beer and upscale pub fare
SHIP & ANCHOR This alternative English pub serves excellent pub fare including fish and chips , veggie burger and poutine . Entrees : $ 534 - 17 Ave SW , 403-245-3333 . Map 2 , G5 www . shipandanchor . com
ST JAMES CORNER Named after St . James Gate in Dublin , home of Guinness beer , the pub boasts a huge mahogany bar and comfortable seating ideal for intimate conversation . Serves authentic cuisine out of the kitchen , including boxty , a traditional Irish potato pancake cooked on the griddle with sliced chicken breast in a creamy bacon and leek sauce . Entrees : $$ 1201 - 1 St SW , 403-262-1157 . Map 3 , H9 www . stjamescorner . ca
THE STILL FINE SPIRITS & EDIBLES Serving exquisite spirits and made from scratch cuisine with gluten free and vegetarian options available . 270 - 14 Ave SE , 403-500-8885 . Map 2 , H6 www . thestillfinespirits . com
SWINE & SOW WINE & ALE HOUSE This farm-focused tavern is an homage to pork , craft beer , and high-quality wine . Serving comfort food with a twist , its menu features the swine burger with house-cured pork belly and back bacon as well as poutine with crispy pork hock and braised oxtail . For dessert , try the maple bacon crème brûlée . 131 - 6 Ave SW , 403-237-9585 . Map 2 , E5 www . swineandsow . com
YELLOW DOOR BISTRO Yellow Door Bistro serves contempoary French-inspired breakfast , lunch , and dinner . Dishes include lobster bisque with a foie gras cream , ricotta gnocchi , and duck cassoulet . 6:30 am - 10 pm daily . Entrees : $$ 119 - 12 Ave SW , 403-206-9585 . Map 2 , H5 www . yellowdoorbistro . ca
BREWERIES BANDED PEAKS BREWING A local micro brewery that produces three distinct craft beer creations inspired by the Canadian Rockies . 519 - 34 Ave SE , 403-630-9395 . Map 1 , I6 www . bandedpeakbrewing . com
BIG ROCK BREWERY Calgary ’ s largest local brewery is known for its Traditional Ale , Grasshöpper Wheat Ale , Honey Brown Lager , and inventive seasonal beers . Brewery tours take place on Thursdays and Saturdays , and are $ 25 each . Reservations are required . Tours are two hours long and include an explanation of the brewing process , a beer tasting , and a souvenir to take home . Participants must be ages 18 +. 5555 - 76 Ave SE , 403-720-3239 . Map 1 , J9 www . bigrockbeer . com
CALGARY BREWERY TOURS Taste your way through Calgary ’ s brewery and distillery scene on a lively tour , with drink samples and talks . 403-299-4910 . www . calgarybrewerytours . com
TIP
Take a guided walking tour of a local neighbourhood and enjoy lots of great food from restaurants in the area with Calgary Food Tours . Call 1-844-535-5239 or visit calgaryfoodtours . com
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