Best & Cool Bars in Calgary

"Several restaurants are utilizing QR codes to replace menus and Craft Beer Market is one of them. Download the scan QR code app and when you arrive hover your camera over the code on the table to view the menu. A varied and large menu of good eats and local craft beers, plus wine is a good reason to visit."

"Broken City is home to one of the best rooftop patios in Calgary where you'll find pub-style food and drink, plus live entertainment and full-on events at other times. If people aren't eating on the rooftop, chances are there are at least people dancing and a wicked DJ party is going on - even on Thursdays!. This lively Beltline pub/restaurant/entertainment venue has all the working gears necessary to make your patio experience one of the best there is."

"613 11 Avenue S.W. This quiet rooftop overlooking 11th Avenue, is one of Calgary’s best kept summer secrets. A perfect place for wiling away on warm summer nights and sipping on pints with friends.brokencity.ca"

"Date night, after-work drinks, a girls’ (or guys’) night out— whatever you’re feeling, Bridgette Bar has the ideal atmosphere. With uniquely rustic decor such as a motorcycle that hangs from the wall, to loads of 1970s-style planters, eclectic rugs and mid-century modern seating and light fixtures, Bridgette Bar is the coolest place to hit for lunch or spend an evening at. Where: 739 10 Ave SW"

"What it is: This upscale wine bar in the city's Design District boasts a sleek, modern atmosphere that is ideal for both a business meeting and a get-together with friends. Why go: As one of the few upscale bars that also serves late-night snacks, it’s hard not to constantly return here. Eat the eggplant fries or the chicken sausage pizza and wash it all down with a local lager."

"Part of Concorde Group, Bridgette Bar’s relaxed, ’60s-inspired space is an ideal spot to bring a date for an exceptional cocktail and wood-fired cuisine. The huge wood-burning grill and oven pumps out grilled sausages and bread, roasted cauliflower and cheesy pizzas to enjoy together."

"360 225 8 Ave SW A rooftop patio paradise perfected with potted plants, twinkling lights and incredible views of Stephen Avenue. This patio also offers activities including cornhole and ping pong.ntnl.ca"

"National on 10th ave is the place you go for a cold beer, good food, and a great time. Do you get a perfect panorama of downtown?. No, but that’s not to say that the view isn’t a beaut."

"A post shared by National on 8th (@ntnl8) on May 28, 2019 at 3:52pm PDT. Located on the rooftop of the Scotia Centre in downtown, National on 8th Ave has one of the largest rootop patios in Calgary. Ping pong tables and more than enough space to go around for dancing, wining and dining means this best patio in downtown Calgary should be on your bucket list."

"The city views off the National rooftop patio put you in a beautiful urban setting for enjoying their gourmet pizzas, crafty cocktails, and weekend brunches. The large outdoor area has spaces for sunbathers and spaces for shade-seekers, but you can also dine under the downtown Calgary lights at night. National on 8th: #360 225 8 Ave."

"Bowling in a bar is the ultimate couples date night activity. Challenge each other to a friendly round of bowling in an adults-only atmosphere (after 7 p.m.) and choose your eats from the full National menu. Lanes accommodate up to eight people, so this is a great spot for double or group dates."

"Another fine dining spot in a historic home in Inglewood, Rouge is the gold standard when it comes to fine dining in Calgary. This is the place to go for a special occasion, or just an opportunity to really treat yourself in an elegant setting with highly professional service. The menu is French-inspired, with a strong element of Canadiana, and fresh and local ingredients leading the way."

"A post shared by Rouge Inglewood (@rougerestaurant) on May 28, 2019 at 4:00pm PDT. Found in Inglewood near the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, Rouge’s patio backs out onto an expansive green space with lush vegetation. This entire outdoor seating area is engulfed by the sound of rushing water, creating a relaxing ambience in the midst of the city centre."

"Calgary’s new restaurant is going to have you on cloud nine — no really, Major Tom is located 40 floors above street level. The highly anticipated concept is located on the 40th floor of Stephen Avenue Place (700 2 Street SW) and it’s officially open. Address: 40th floor of Stephen Avenue Place — 700 2 Street SW, CalgaryPhone: 403-990-3954"

"Cast your eye across the menu and just about every place it falls is a dish that the whizzes in the kitchen can make gluten-free. Yes, even the fried chicken, fish and chips and anything else coming out of the deep-fat fryer is safe for celiacs. 804 Edmonton Trail N.E., 403-276-5499; 106 Mahogany Centre S.E., 587-482-9979; dinerdeluxe.com"

"A post shared by Diner Deluxe | Locally Owned (@diner_deluxe) on Mar 13, 2019 at 2:01pm PDT. The amenity list for Mahogany residents just keeps getting better and better as the years go by. Now, Diner Deluxe has opened its third Calgary location in Mahogany’s Westman Village."

"Make Riley Park your destination for a day outside with family and friends. A wading pool and playground make it the perfect spot for a family picnic. Explore the Senator Patrick Burns Memorial Rock Gardens, named after one of the Big Four who founded the Calgary Stampede, with over 20,000 pieces of flagstone from the senator’s demolished mansion."

"Located right in Calgary’s inner city, this picnic spot is just down the hill from SAIT and up the road from the hustle and bustle of Kensington. Buy some picnic supplies from Sunnyside Natural Market and spend the whole day in the park. There’s a cricket pitch for the sports fans, a playground and flower and rock gardens."

"The park contains a cricket pitch, a huge wading pool and the Senator Patrick Burns Memorial Rock Garden. Take a stroll into Kensignton for a drink or lunch and then head over to one of the most visited urban parks Calgary has to offer. Learn more about Riley Park"

"Opened in 2018 by a team of veteran home brewers, Inner City offers new beers as often as possible, each informed by studious research of a famous beer or brewery style from around the world. The exception to the rule is the signature Bridgelandia, a modern, hoppy blonde ale that eschews conventions. If you do like your beer with a little extra zing, try a beer cocktail or come after 5 p.m."

"Inn City plan to get back to their usual fun theme and trivia nights this summer!. At this local brewery you can enjoy their patio, their core selection of craft beers, Hops Scholars Trivia Nights, and delicious pub snacks like poutine, burgers, and hot dogs. Inner City Brewing: 820 11 Ave."

"Calgary Co-op is dedicated to selling only sustainable seafood products. Based on SeaChoice‘s recommendations, Co-op de-listed seafood that has population concerns or uses unsustainable fishing practices, and instead offers only sustainable options, including arctic char, sablefish and steelhead trout. Various locations, calgarycoop.com"

"Township 24 was created with the confidence of its founders in creating beer while supporting local producers and putting Alberta in the beer map. This passion led them to opening the business and sharing their knowledge to their community. Since they support local, they also believe that this applies to the ingredients they choose as well."