Best Alternative Bars In Calgary Near Me

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"The best bar in Calgary."

Business: Shelter Cocktail Bar offers up an intimate and moody cocktail experience in a low lit, grunge-meets-glam environment.

4worldlovers:
It’s time to forget that tattered madness of the outside world and seek refuge from the storm. SHELTER exists for the weary urban traveler to step into a new world, a private alcove offering a selection of delicately crafted cocktails, precisely chosen wines, and a variety of shared tasting plates to sate one’s hunger.

4worldlovers: You can enjoy Proof’s commitment to tasty drinks anywhere! These ready to drink cocktails are perfect for the golf course, the park, the backyard, or anywhere else you want to bring along a handcrafted quality beverage. Purchase now or pick up on your next visit to Vine Arts Wine and Spirits

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"Rock n' Roll baby! Good folks here."

Business: Discover the Dickens Pub, a great authentic pub and eatery that offers fantastic meals. Get a taste of Britain without ever leaving Canada!

4worldlovers:
Dickens Pub is considered to be one of the most legendary and iconic pubs in the city, famous for its drinks, food, and terrace in the warmer months. A fantastic menu consisting of traditional pub fare as well as more contemporary fare, twenty beers on tap, creative drinks, a huge patio that is heated, and weekly entertainment that can take the form of anything from live music to trivia to karaoke to open mic nights. A location where happy times are spent reminiscing with good friends.


At Dickens Pub, you are able to sample several dishes that are representative of the British culinary tradition. Fish and chips, roast beef, and haddock that are prepared skillfully leave a favorable impression on you. Delicious sticky toffee pudding, ice cream, and Yorkshire pudding are all items that are prepared by the cooks here. The restaurant features a selection of regional specialties that are all prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients.


At the bar located within the restaurant, you are able to order any type of beverage that you choose. A comprehensive selection of alcoholic beverages is available to complement your meal, and you have the option of selecting a beer from a local, national, or even an international brewery. There is a considerable chance that you will not forget the cider, ale, or draft beer that you were able to order.


The welcoming nature of this location allows guests to unwind and have a good time while they are there. This great location would not exist without the friendly and hard-working personnel who always maintain a positive attitude. These restaurant owners place a premium on providing excellent service to their customers. You are always pleased with pricing that is fair. The clients report that the adorable design helps them relax. According to the rating system developed by Google, this pub received a score of 4.5.

Wheelchair users don’t have any trouble getting in and out of the eatery. You are able to watch sporting events on their television, and your food and drinks will be brought to you while you watch. The restaurant’s property has designated parking spaces for patrons’ use. The parking lot closest to the Dickens Pub is called is located 80 meters away.

In addition, you have the option of having your dishes brought to your residence, as well as placing an order for meals to be taken away.

You are welcome to take your meals and drinks outside or sit at the bar inside the restaurant. Either way, you have options. In addition to that, there is always enough seating space.

Dickens Pub may be known for its traditional English pies, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that the inside would be decorated with chintz and tea cozies; on the contrary, the space is extremely contemporary, with marble-topped tables and hand-crafted ceramics. But people come here for the pies, and there’s a good reason for that: they’re fantastic. The filling is meaty and delicious, while the crust is buttery and flaky on the outside. After taking a bite out of the steak and ale, with its beef stew filling and side of minty peas, gravy, and mashed potatoes, you’ll be on a mission to find every last crumb. In addition, the most popular comfort foods continue to be served, such as fish and chips on Fridays and rarebit mac and cheese topped with Trooper Ale cheese sauce. You can rest assured that even the most basic salad will be a revelation if it is made with seasonal greens sourced from local farms, as these will make up the majority of the ingredients.

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"The bar tenders are really good and attentive which is always good."

Business: Commonwealth Bar & Stage is an old warehouse converted to a revelrous night destination in Calgary’s downtown that is the only venue to feature two distinct floors of sound and a vintage fashion-f

4worldlovers: Twisted Element exists to promote equality by celebrating diversity in a unique nightlife experience. We provide a safer space for Calgary’s historically marginalized communities by creating an environment where everyone enjoys the same universal rights. Each night we offer something different; karaoke, drag shows, burlesque shows, dancing and so much more!

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"Go around the corner and you can find alternatives."

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"Its an English stile bar with live music,darts and a great alternative ..."

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"It has that great underground bar vibe Ive missed since moving to Alberta."

Business: A well-chosen and imaginative wine list, fine Japanese whiskey, scotch and gin, and a concise yet delicious tapas menu. Vintage records help create an intimate vibe in a well-designed environment, acc

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"Hands down the best bar in Calgary."

Business: Greta YYC - 213 10 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2R 0A4, 403-984-6405

Business: The only James Joyce Irish Pub in Calgary, - located on Stephen's Avenue Downtown. Varied pub fare, draft brews & cocktails served in a historic building

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"The Palemino is a great bar that I have visited regularly.. great place."

Business: Barbecue season never ends at The Palomino! Downtown Calgary’s favourite smokehouse offers a tantalizing menu of bountiful favourites, huge selection of beer, wonderfully unique patio, and a host of