10 Best Breweries in Downtown East Village

"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."

"Last Best Brewing’s patio was practically built for the chilly-ish weather. With heaters and even a fire pit, you’re almost guaranteed to stay comfortable. Also, the ambiance here in the evening is a total 10 out of 10, and who doesn’t love a little mood lighting?"

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

"If you’re looking for where to drink in Calgary to enjoy beer, and especially craft beer, check out Cold Garden Beverage Company. This microbrewery in Inglewood community is such a beautiful hangout place with a cozy hippie vibe. Cold Garden’s approximately 2,000 square feet tasting room has pool noodles, random couches with blankets, and a big funky pineapple-shaped disco ball."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Elite Brewing & Cidery is a Military History Themed brew pub with beer and cider made on site with an diverse and adventurous menu. Elite’s relaxing and bright atmosphere is great for all crowds. Check out their carbon fiber bar, frost rail and their 40 foot mural depicting a pacific theater from WW2."

"The list of drinks created at Elite go far beyond craft beer; you can also enjoy their homemade ciders and sangrias on their Edmonton Trail patio. And if it is a really hot day out, you can site under their MIST RAIL on the patio."

"Brüch Bar offers organic and gluten-free kombucha beers and cocktails. They are currently taking tiny steps on growing their business as they aim to become a worldwide producer someday. They are highly-experimental on their drinks that will surely cater to your taste."

"Located in the heart of the newly emerging ‘Barley Belt’ in South-East Calgary, Legend 7 Brewing’s facility has it all: great beers made on-site at their state-of-the-art craft brewery, with a taproom for you to enjoy their legendary brews in a flight, pint, or growler to take home. They also have a full menu of modern pub-style delicacies, merchandise, brewery tours, and more. Due to the current pandemic however, their taphouse is closed to follow COVID safety procedures."

"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."

"I sent my friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I visit this restaurant often. This recommendation is always successful."

"For a seafood enthusiast, Red Lobster is not an unfamiliar name. Started as a family-run restaurant in Florida, today, Red Lobster is a worldwide chain with 7000 eateries globally. Quality has always been a key focus of the food chain."

"Calgarians agree when they think, “I love chicken,” they think Olive Chicken!. Marinated for 24 hours, their popular hand-cut chicken breast strips are available in 3, 5 and 10 pieces – all made with a secret recipe composed of Korean-imported seasonings. Olive also offers Chicken Kangjung tossed in hot & sweet sauce, plus deliciously bite-sized Popcorn Chicken."

"Please verify the status of all activities, learn How to Visit Calgary Safely During COVID-19, and refer to our COVID-19 Traveller Update for more information. Calgary is packed with fantastic malls and shopping centres to satisfy your retail therapy needs. Keep everyone in the family entertained with everything from luxury department stores and big screen entertainment to outlet deals and delicious dining."

"Calgary’s CORE Shopping centre is a popular shopping arena in Downtown Calgary. It spans over 3 city blocks and boasts of Holt Renfrew’s flagship store along with 160 other retail stores. The CORE Shopping centre consists of 4 floors – of retail bliss and cuisines (restaurants and food court), but also a delightful indoor botanical garden, called the Devonian Gardens."

"The Core Shopping Centre (styled as CORE), which consists of TD Square, the Holt Renfrew building, and the former Calgary Eaton Centre, is the…"

"Stuck for date ideas, or just want somewhere to while away a few hours?. TD Square (located inside the Core Shopping Centre) is one of Calgary’s finer shopping spaces, designed with stone floors, natural light and a series of water fountains dotted around the food court. Recommended by local insider Yamila Godoy"