These Are The Best Bars In Calgary By Neighbourhood
Cheers bro, I'll drink to that.
Maybe you're at that point in your life where you're over clubbing, but still want to enjoy a night out with friends. Just because you're getting older, doesn't mean that your crazy Friday nights have to end; you can just keep them more lowkey at one of Calgary's best bars.
The bar scene in Calgary is actually pretty incredible, and not only Downtown, like a lot of people think. If you're looking to enjoy some drinks in your own hood, we've got just the list for you:
For bars in the Northeast, click "Next"
Northeast
Bootlegger's Sports Bar & Karaoke Lounge
Where: 3444 32 Ave NE // Forest Lawn
Best drink special: "Saturday Mingle", which features $1 of sangria, 1/2 price bottles of wine, and $5 Jager and Jose Cuervo shots
Price: 💸 💸
Why you should go: Chicken wings and karaoke. Name a more iconic duo; I'll wait.
Pizza Brew - Minha's Micro Brewery
Where: 1314 44 Ave NE // McCall Lake Area
Best drink special: Happy hours run from 3-5, Tuesday to Saturday
Price: 💸
Why you should go: If you've ever wanted to watch the beer making process before enjoying a cold one, look no further. Minha's also makes all kinds of tasty wines and hard sodas.
Toad n' Turtle Pubhouse & Grill
Where: 2475 27 Ave NE // Barlow
Best drink special: Saturdays feature $5 highballs all day and night, and $1 off Caesars from open - 2pm.
Price: 💸 💸
Why you should go: With drink specials every day of the week, and a menu that caters to everyone's tastes, you'll never get tired of coming here.
The Dandy Brewing Co
Where: 11, 1826 25 Ave NE // Sunridge
Best drink special: N/A, but they do offer a new, unique flavour of beer for every season!
Price: 💸 💸
Why you should go: If you're the kind of person who dislikes beer, this place may change your opinion. They offer a ton of unique flavours that appeal to everyone's tastebuds.
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Northwest
Tudor Rose
Where: 800 - 1100 Pantella Blvd NW // Panorama Hills
Best drink special: Sunday features $5 Mojito's and $6 Bellini's
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Why you should go: Tudor Rose is a bit more elegant than your average drink spot, so it may be more ideal for a date, or a work party, but it's still worth checking out
Kensington Pub
Where: 207 10A Street NW // Kensington
Best drink special: $3 off any 9 oz. glass of wine on Thursdays
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Why you should go: This is a pub with more than just great food and drinks, it's got personality. The decor is cute and cozy, and will always look great on your Instagram.
Moose McGuire's
Where: 25-1941 Uxbridge Drive NW // University Heights
Best drink special: Happy hour runs from 4 - 8 every Monday - Friday, and includes $4 highballs and $4.50 Big Rock draught
Price: 💸
Why you should go: Sorry U of C students, we had to put your hidden gem on blast. Super cheap eats and drinks, and always friendly service make Moose's so great.
The Last Straw Ale House
Where: 11300 Tuscany Boulevard NW // Tuscany
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Southeast
Kilt & Caber Ale House
Where: 53 High Street SE // McKenzie Towne
Best drink special: 1/2 price wine and $5 bottles of Heineken and Corona on Thursdays
Price: 💸 💸
Why you should go: Everyone knows that the Scottish know how to do alcohol, so why not get a little taste of it right here in Calgary?
The Hose & Hound Neighbourhood Pub
Where: 1030 9 Ave SE // Inglewood and Ramsay
Best drink special: $5 house Tequila on Tuesdays
Price: 💸 💸
Why you should go: Not only is the food great, there's also a lot of history in this building. Hose and Hound was built in Calgary's original Firehall #3, which was constructed in 1906.
The Berwick Public House
Where: 356 Cranston Road SE // Cranston
Best drink special: $1 of craft draft on Fridays
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Why you should go: The Berwick is another place with a lot of historical significance, on top of all the great food and drinks they have.
Border Crossing
Where: 1814 36 Street SE // Southview
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Southwest
Wild Rose Brewery
Where: 4580 Quesnay Wood Dr SW // Rutland Park
Best drink special: N/A, but the variety of beer flavours will definitely have you drooling
Price: 💸 💸
Why you should go: Calgary's brewery scene is something we should all be proud of. If you have the chance, take a tour of Wild Rose and find a new favourite flavour.
1600 World Bier Haus
Where: 100A, 1600 - 90 Ave SW // Palliser
Best drink special: 1/2 price bottles of wine, and $6 Blue Buck on Thursdays
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Why you should go: You can travel all around the world just from stepping through these doors. 1600 Bier Haus has a constantly evolving list of World biers.
The Trop
Where: 1501 34 Ave SW // Altadore
Best drink special: 1/2 price wine every Thursday
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Why you should go: The Trop is the perfect hangout for millennials. They're all about culture and fun, with live music and great food and drinks.
Browns Social House
Where: 880 16 Ave SW // Downtown
Best drink special: Great specials every day of the week
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Why you should go: Literally the best peach bellini you will find anywhere, ever.