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Canada's 'Biggest Honky Tonk Bar' Is Reopening Next Month With Bull Riding & Live Music

Get back in the saddle!

The outside of Ranchman's in Calgary.

The outside of Ranchman's in Calgary.

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Western Canada Editor

An iconic nightclub in Calgary which closed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic will once again open its doors.

Ranchman's, known for its live country music and as a Calgary Stampede hotspot, closed in 2020 after almost 50 years in operation.

During an interview with Narcity in 2020, realtor Rob Campbell said COVID-19 circumstances as well as Alberta's economy had led to the downfall of the bar.

In 2021, Campbell said the building had been sold to new owners, and now, in a series of videos posted to Ranchman's social media pages, the venue announce it will welcome people back on its opening weekend on April 29 and 30.

The venue posted, "The secret is out Calgary… get back in the saddle. Ranchman's is opening soon - round up your friends!"

Aaron Goodvin will headline the opening night, followed by Gord Bamford on April 30. A two-day show pass to both evenings is on sale and costs $75.

On its website, Ranchman's said it will offer dance lessons where you can get step-by-step instructions to dance to your favourite country songs.

The website also says that from May 1, you can book a free limo for groups of more than eight people to arrive in style.

Ranchman's

Address: 9615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB

Why You Should Visit: This is the ultimate rodeo drinking spot, with live country music and a true Calgary Stampede experience.

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  • Daniel Milligan
    Western Canada Editor Daniel Milligan was the Western Canada Editor at Narcity Canada. He was responsible for developing trending news strategies and managing a team of writers and editors. Originally from the U.K., Daniel holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in journalism from Staffordshire University. Over the past decade, he has worked on major news stories including terror attacks in London, England, and Manchester, along with royal weddings, Brexit developments, the Canadian federal election and the Nova Scotia mass shooting. Daniel was a senior editor and newsroom leader at Trinity Mirror, one of the U.K.'s largest regional news websites. He would later move to Toronto and work at Yahoo Canada and CTV News/CTV National News.

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