10 Best Breweries in Airdrie

"Well craft beer, spirits, and Alberta-inspired cuisine come together at Last Best Brewing & Distilling. They brew their own beer in house and leave guest taps open so you can get a taste of other local breweries. Lock your bike up outside and get ready for an authentic Alberta experience."

"We came for the maple bacon waffles, but stayed for the fresh air. Last Best is definitely worth checking out if your craving something on the more ‘indulgent’ side of things. Trust us, you won’t regret heading over there on a nice day."

"The Cold Garden tours and tastings remain virtual for now, but include four beers to taste, a 20oz. branded cup, a live tour of the brew space, a guided tasting, and delivery- you might receive some additional surprise swag, too!. Your tour will get right into how Cold Garden came to eb, and how their beers come to be by learning all the details of how they’re made."

"Cold Garden Beverage Company is known for being a puppy-friendly brewery, but you can also bring the kiddos, too!. A brewery experience the entire family can enjoy."

"Tucked just off Edmonton Trail, Citizen Brewing Company has grown a dedicated following not just for consistently good beers, but also for the food coming out of its repurposed-shipping-container kitchen. The menu includes burgers, hot chicken, a daily soup and even weekend brunch. Pay your respects to Citizen’s resiliency with a pint of Hijacked IPA, a bruiser of a beer that commemorates the time their food-truck kitchen was stolen."

"A recent visit to Citizen Brewery confirms sitting outside is like a little oasis with the heaters blasting and the cold beer flowing. Head Chef Brian Diamond has added a few new items to the menu with daily specials but we think the Citizen Burger for $8.00 is one of the best deals around."

"Tucked behind a Vietnamese restaurant in a parking lot off of 9th Avenue S.E., High Line is the hideaway that bridges the divide between the beer weirdos and the straight crowd. The discreet 32-seat space (with an additional 14 on the patio) might overflow with an experimental music showcase or larger-than-life drag show on certain nights, but its core vibe is all effortless neighbourhood-bar je ne sais quoi. The swagger is innate, never forced, in keeping with creative brews that have the quality to avoid becoming a novelty."

"In addition to providing full sun coverage in a spacious environment, High Line Brewing recently announced the return of its Club Maté+ hard to its long list of unique summer-themed beverages. High Line also offers a hot dog menu inspired by various regions around the world along with a selection of snacks."

"It takes a village to raise a beer, and beer to raise a village,” says this tagline for one of Calgary’s most popular breweries. Village Brewery boasts Calgary’s only interior rooftop bar complete with sweeping vistas of Alberta’s foothills, and inside you can peek into the Farmer’s Market located directly below. There is a strong sense of community here, so enjoy your time and be sure to grab a growler or two on the way out."

"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."

"OT is a family-owned and operated Calgary brewery who offer a similar type of atmosphere in their taproom and on their patio: it is warm, it is inviting, and they’ll make you feel at home. But they have something your home doesn’t: a huge selection of their own craft beers!. And if you’re looking for the ultimate boozy cool-down, try a Tipsy Stix freezie made with Tipsy Stix vodka."

"If you’re looking for a spot to converse over drinks after work one day or take visiting family, one of the breweries in Calgary that you absolutely cannot afford to miss is the Common Crown Brewing Co. Common Crown bills itself as devoted to “Crafting Beer for Good Times and Great Conversations,” making it a great place to just chill, drink and socialize. Core beers include its crisp and light Blonde Ale, its bold and malty Brown Ale and its citrusy and mango-flavoured Journeyman IPA."

"Hailed as one of the city’s finest Montreal smoked meat sandwich shops, you can indeed order a basic two-hander (regular and queen-sized) for under $12 at Alberta King of Subs. Ditto, the majority of the restaurant’s cold sub menu. Stacked with sliced Montreal smoked meat and cheese, The King Cold is recommended at $11.95."

"Clay Pot Rice blends tradition (the selection of Chinese dishes on the menu) with something decidedly modern: robots. While a human will still take your order, the host is a smiling robot whose mechanical sibling delivers food from kitchen to table. The main attraction is rice with your choice of fish, veg and meat cooked and served up in heavy clay pots, plus drinking snacks like wings and shumai (steamed dumplings)."

"Terrible quality control for the overpriced products they let leave their building for others to consume. Bun was hard and looks like someone just slappe..."

"If you’re a total breakfast babe, you’re going to love Brekkie as much as we do. They offer every breakfast option you could ever want to start your day. You must try their black velvet pancakes."

"The two-level Italian eatery on 17th Avenue has a large menu, resulting in options for any and all taste buds. Since Cibo is such a large space, it can easily accommodate big groups, so you might as well invite the grandparents out for dinner too. (1012 17 Ave. S.W., 403-984-4755, cibocalgary.com, @cibocalgary)"

"1012 17th Avenue S.W. The large, west-facing patio at this casual Italian restaurant is full of flowers and even has a herb garden. A sunny spot to enjoy a signature pizza and a glass of wine.cibocalgary.com"

"A photo posted by Joeywong (@joeywongmc) on Sep 21, 2016 at 9:56am PDT. With an aim to bring more authentic flavours and dishes to the table for Calgarians, South Silk Road offers a menu featuring some more Canadian-style Chinese fare alongside Yunnan specialities. Head in with a big group and reservation so you can tackle multiple dishes from their epic menu, particularly their Yunnan-style dishes–like the pork dishes you’ll need to pre-order."

"At Chinese Cultural Centre Cuisine, they have an expansive menu, and just by reading through you might already start salivating at all the delicious dishes to choose from. They make sure they use fresh ingredients in making theirs dishes. Their number one priority is their customers, which is why they are dedicated to giving high-quality services."