Best Bars & Pubs in Calgary

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Best Bars & Pubs in Calgary

Where to go in a Calgary for the best bar food, drinks, and atmosphere

Calgary’s pub scene puts a huge emphasis on local beer and live music. Every neighbourhood has its own spot to catch up with friends, meet new ones, or just watch a Calgary Flames game at the bar. To make it easy to find a spot to sip on your next beer, here are the best bars and pubs in Calgary by area.



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Bars & Pubs in Downtown Calgary

As you would expect, Calgary’s downtown is the heartbeat of the city’s pub scene. You can feel the energy on 17th Avenue and Stephen Avenue before fans head to the Scotiabank Saddledome to cheer on the Calgary Flames, Hitmen, or Roughnecks. Even on non-game nights, residents and visitors alike flock to trendy bars in the city’s Beltline neighbourhood. 

Bank & Baron P.U.B 

Bottlescrew Bill's Pub  

Brix & Barrel 

CRAFT Beer Market – 10th Avenue 

Central Taps + Food 

Freestyle Social Club 

Greta Bar 

Home & Away 

Hudsons Canada's Pub – 12th Avenue 

James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant 

Jameson’s Pub - 17th Avenue

King Eddy 

Last Best Brewing and Distilling 

LOCAL – 2 locations

Leopold’s Tavern 

National – 3 locations downtown

Palomino Smokehouse 

The Rooftop 

Ship & Anchor 

Shoe & Canoe Public House 

St. James Corner Restaurant & Irish Pub 

The Unicorn 

Trolley 5 Brewpub 

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Central Taps + Food

Central Taps + Food

The Palomino

The Palomino (Photo Credit: Travel Alberta)

 

Bars & Pubs in NW Calgary

Many of the pubs in northwest Calgary are centered around two areas, McMahon Stadium and Kensington. As the historic home of the Calgary Stampeders, McMahon Stadium is surrounded by enough sports bars for any fanatic. Having the University of Calgary nearby also keeps local bars full of students letting off steam. Aside from being a shopping and dining hot-spot, Kensington also boasts some iconic neighbourhood pubs including its namesake, Kensington Pub, located in a 1911 residence.

Brixton Pub & Eatery

1918 Tap & Table

Free House

Jamesons Pub Brentwood

Kensington Pub

Kilkenny Irish Pub

Mad Rose Pub

Moose’s Beanery & Bar Room

Nottingham’s Pub

Pazzer’s Saskatchewan Pub

Side Street Pub & Grill

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Free House

Free House | Craft Beer Hall

1918 Tap & Table

1918 Tap & Table

 

Bars & Pubs in SW Calgary

Marda Loop is at the center of southwest Calgary’s shopping and dining scene. It's home to local institutions like The Trop Bar & Grill and The Garrison Pub, inspired by the nearby Currie Barracks and Military Museum.  

Bull & Finch  - 2 locations 

Joyce on 4th 

National - Westhills

Newcastle Pub 

Richmond’s Pub 

Schooners Neighbourhood Pub 

The Garrison Pub 

The Trop Bar & Grill 

The Dog & Duck Pub 

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The Trop Bar & Grill

The Trop Bar & Grill

National Westhills

National Westhills

 

Bars & Pubs in NE Calgary

For those that have just arrived, or are flying out of the Calgary International Airport, there are plenty of fantastic bars nearby. Tonic Kitchen & Bar offers up 30 different gins and The Rec Room pairs Canadian-inspired cuisine with endless gaming fun.  

Beckham's Pub & Eatery 

Black Bull Pub 

Fiddler’s Courtyard 

Gallagher's Pub & Eatery 

Mr. Schnapps Pub & Grill 

Nixx Neighbourhood Pub 

The Rec Room 

Tonic Kitchen & Bar 

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The Rec Room

The Rec Room

Tonic Kitchen & Bar

Tonic Kitchen & Bar

 

Bars & Pubs in SE Calgary

Calgary’s southeast is well-known for its many craft breweries, but it has an impressive list of pubs as well. In addition to its four craft breweries, Inglewood is home to some character-filled bars such as The House & Hound, which is in a 1906 firehall.

CRAFT Beer Market - Southcentre

Dixon’s Public House 

The Dirty Duck Pub 

Hudsons Canada's Pub - Shawnessy 

The Hose & Hound 

Kilt & Caber Ale House 

Limericks Traditional Public House 

Peanuts Public House 

Raindog Bar 

Southland Yard 

Taiko Canteen 

Toad 'n' Turtle 

The Station Pub + Grill - River Bend

The Tommyfield Gastro Pub 

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Hudsons Canada's Pub - Southcentre

Hudsons Canada's Pub - Southcentre

Taiko Canteen

Taiko Canteen