10 Best Breweries in Calgary

"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."

"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 Beverage Company is a microbrewing business founded by three friends who just love craft beer. They sell eight kinds of beer with very creative names such as ‘Cakeface’ and ‘This Must Be the IPA.’. They also have colourful merchandise and cronks for sale and pick-up."

"A post shared by Citizen Brewing Company (@citizenbrewingcompany). If you don’t want to wait for July 9 to start your Stampeding, the Citizen Brewing patio provides the perfect beer garden vibes to soak up the sun with a selection of summer brews like the apricot and nectarine-forward Space Juice. Citizen also serves a plentiful menu of classic patio fare with options that range from burgers and hot dogs to Hawaiian pork ribs and ice cream sandwiches."

"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!"

"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."

"If you dream in Atari pixels then you’ll be right at home at Zero Issue Brewing. Inspired by the holy trinity of geekdom — sci-fi, comic books and video games — this brother-run operation opened back in 2017 and proudly wears its passions on its coveralls with sci-fi/comic-book-inspired artwork and beer names."

"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."

"Heathen’s Brewing is Calgary’s First Gluten-free beer brewery. Of course with that said, their products are 100% Gluten-Free beer, there is 0% chance that it can be contaminated, it is also additionally fermented and canned that blend and can brew ordinary beer. So if you’re gluten intolerant or vegan, Heathen’s Brewing surely got your back!"

"Paddy’s may have been voted one of the best new breweries in Alberta (by Alberta Brewer’s Association), but they also have a menu dedicated to food that is worth a visit. As you try their small batch brews (usually about 8 styles/flavours available at a time) you can delve into their smoked meats, sausage links, and homemade breads. Paddy’s Barbecue & Brewery: 3610 Burnsland Rd SE"

"They know this to be true at Paddy’s, which is equal parts barbecue joint and craft brewery. Show up hungry and tuck into slow-roasted beef brisket, turkey, pork ribs and more, sold by the pound on platters and served with pickles and bread. The rich flavours of barbecue can handle a bold beer, like the IPA-V1-2019, a new IPA series that debuted at the start of 2019."

"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."

"Art Market Craft Sale has been a part of Calgary for 35 years. It is an annual event that is held every year at the Telus Convention Centre wherein 200 professional artisans from across Canada come together to present an amazing selection of quality art and craft. With live music, food, spirits and shopping, it is an event not to be missed!"

"Wallace Galleries carries artists that mainly create abstract and landscape paintings. They also carry artists that work in other mediums like ceramics and prints. Located downtown they carry artists like Simon Andrew, Nancy Boyd, Robert Lemay, and Jim Stokes."

"This sunny rooftop in Walden serves up fish tacos and something called “potato nachos” — lattice fries topped with ooey-gooey cheese, beef and jalapenos. Add to that a slushy machine, margaritas and bulldogs."

"These guys are known for their Around-The-World-In-80-Beers-Passport they’ve been offering for the last decade or more. Winterized patios make beer tasting much more enjoyable as does their happy hour from Monday – Friday. 140 10 Ave SW | bottlescrewbillstogo.com"

"The staff are outstanding and friendly and the configuration of the distanced booths and plexiglass is well done without feeling crowded in."

"Earls Westhills has an excellent patio space for groups of all sorts. Whether you’re with the family, friends or co-workers, this patio space as comfortable as it gets with spacious seating, large tables and even larger table umbrellas. It’s also sectioned off from the outside of the restaurant, providing more of a personal and intimate setting for you and company."

"This family-friendly joint across from McMahon Stadium has been serving Greek-inspired pizza and steak since 1979. Along with old standbys, like fish and chips and chicken fingers, the kid’s menu has steak sliders. 2430 Crowchild Trail N.W., 403-282-9278, nickssteakandpizza.com"

"Located at Hotel Arts, a great place to stay in Calgary, the Yellow Door Bistro combines classic elegance with a whimsical contemporary twist. The chefs aim to provide the same classic ingredients with contemporary flair in what they serve. The weekend brunch buffet offers hot selections that change daily; every morning, the chef prepares a tasty surprise in the le creuset mini cocottes."

"Enjoy on-trend, all-day dining at the Yellow Door Bistro, a popular brunch spot with beautifully designed interiors and a laid-back atmosphere at the Hotel Arts. It offers boutique buffet options – all served in classic Le Creuset cookware. Alternatively, take your pick from the à la carte menu, featuring stylishly plated dishes with contemporary and seasonal twists."

"A photo posted by The Fine Diner Bistro (@finedinerbistro) on Dec 26, 2016 at 8:04am PST. The Fine Diner has a breakfast and brunch menu will dishes like Banana Bread French Toast, Pulled Pork Hash, and the Turkey Florentine Omelette. Try any of those or take a trip down “Benny Lane” and order one of their six droolworthy benedicts."