Visit the Palomino Smokehouse & Social Club and you might wind up writing a country song. It’s a place for drinkin’, singin’ lovin’ and fightin’ – all before lunch. Doing any or all of that is likely to raise a powerful hunger in your belly. Luckily there’s plenty on the menu to fill the hole. The Palomino smokes all of its meats southern style – low and slow – in one of Canada’s largest barbeque pits.

The honky-tonk barbecue atmosphere is the perfect place to enjoy St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork and Alberta brisket. The Palomino is one of the best live music venues in Calgary, with the best local and touring acts performing there regularly. It also has a huge, sunny patio to enjoy a rip roarin’ happy hour in the summer months.