10 Best Breweries in Alberta

"Come to Last Best with a mixed group of friends for a sit-down meal paired with sippable, hearty beers. The ample space in the Beltline brew pub features a 360-degree bar surrounded by dining booths, a semi-covered patio (with fireplace!) and a basement nook serving up cocktails next to an active barbershop. Last Best’s “here to stay” taps are usually rich and heavy perennial favourites like the Show Pony ale and Dirty Bird black lager, while the “here to play” roster trends lighter and more flirtatious."

"Cuisine: Craft Beer/Pub Style Food Heated Patio: Yes Address: 607 11 Ave SW, Calgary. Phone: 587-353-7387Website. View this post on Instagram"

"This is a cool place that keeps its beer selection fresh and interesting. It has a lovely patio for summer drinking in the sunshine."

"Cold Garden is the perfect place to introduce someone to Calgary’s brewing scene. Its gleefully kitschy interior has a scrappy charm that makes it instantly memorable: mismatched vintage furniture and a giant pineapple-cum-disco ball let you know right away that the beer crafted here is just as quirky and unapologetic. The tap menu is among the biggest on the scene, and both dogs and outside food are welcome."

"Cold Garden is a somewhat niche microbrewery located in the Inglewood neighborhood of Calgary. Founders Blake Belding, Kris Fiorentino, and Dan Allard set up shop there with the intention of revitalizing the area, as it was once Calgary’s center for all things beer. This is one brewery in Calgary that it really pays to visit, especially if you want a creative beer that you won’t find anywhere else."

"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."

"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."

"Stop by the new extended patio at Highline to try their authentic Calgary beers and more. On top of the craft beer selection, High Line also offer signature cocktails, bar snacks, and wine. Keep your eye on their rotating small-batch taps for something new each season!"

"A post shared by Alberta Brewery Tours (@albertabrewerytours_) on May 22, 2019 at 4:05pm PDT. This Inglewood brewery has a killer outdoor patio tucked out of sight from the busy street. Enjoy a beer and soak up the sun at this spot."

"High Line Brewing is a small batch craft brewery nestled in Calgary that was established in November 2016. They pride themselves in having to offer exciting flavors along with an outstanding selection of beers of the best quality."

"Whether that was working to change provincial regulations allowing them to produce beer, crafting an amazing venue or, most recently, launching a restaurant, Notorious P.I.G., they’ve been always been at the forefront of innovation. The Notorious P.I.G. BBQ team has been competing for years and have won numerous awards including finishing in the top three in Canada in 2020 and top international team for Chicken at the Jack Daniels BBQ competition in Memphis. But they don’t just win awards for their BBQ."

"The Tool Shed Brewing Company was literally born in a backyard tool shed as the brainchild of self-described “high-level geek” Graham Sherman and his partner – two guys with a penchant for obsessing over their hobbies and a strong love of good beer. Their obsessive qualities drove the two men to turn Tool Shed into a phenomenon. Some of the brewery’s mainstays include its Flat Cap Stout and Red Rage Ale, touted as “the ONE thing Chuck Norris fears!"

"The Tool Shed backstory is right there in the name: buddies and beer nuts Jeff Orr and Graham Sherman had a hobby-brewing operation in Sherman’s backyard tool shed and grew that into the craft brewery and taproom that it is today. And the grassroots charm is still there. Tool Shed’s quaffable Red Rage ale is named for the legendary strength that ginger folk (Sherman being one) are said to possess."

"Hotel Arts’ whimsically decorated in-house restaurant, Yellow Door Bistro offers one of the city’s best breakfasts and number of refined dinner options, like a lavender honey glazed duck breast and delicate Haida Gwai halibut, as well as seasonal chef’s tasting menus. Don’t skip dessert — the hotel is home to one of the most creative pastry chefs in the city. Where: 119 12 Ave SW"

"Whether you’re an eight-year-old or just a kid at heart, it’s hard to resist a stack of warm chocolate chip pancakes or some banana bread French toast at this Inglewood brunch hot spot. (1420 9 Ave. S.E., 403-234-8885, finedinercalgary.com, @FineDinerYYC)"

"Offering a four-course prix fixe menu that changes every week. Available for takeout and delivery, orders can be placed over the phone or online."

"The portions are huge - the food is excellent - get bouddhas veggie - honey garlic sauce - deep fried shimp - OMG!. and the prices are great too - front desk lady is so nice!"

"Food was good tables spaced well for covid concerned people . No masks except where the buffet was and that had an attendant enforcing mask and hand disi..."