This popular nightclub and bar hosts the city's up-and-coming bands with live music every night. You can also enjoy great food while you watch the bands performing live; the restaurant opens early to host breakfast and lunch, and is always willing to pour a drink. Choose from an excellent food menu of pub favorites and a spirit list to keep the night rocking. If you're hoping to find the next big band and soak up some local culture at the same time, drop into The Broken City where you're sure to do both.
Swigs Pub and Grill is well known for the its American quick bites and a wide range of refreshing cocktails. Also, a variety of draught beers and bottled beers are available to choose from. The service here is good, especially bartenders who are very friendly yet professional. Live music is also a popular feature of this pub with Canadian bands dropping by to set the mood. Call ahead for more details.
The Embarcadero Oyster & Wine Bar is one of first true oyster bars in Calgary. Embarcadero, which means wharf in Spanish, offers anywhere from nine to twelve fresh oyster varieties from the east and west coasts, and always has a featured oyster of the day. Housed in an old red brick house, the Embarcadero has a full menu—pastas, steaks, salads and sandwiches—and a large wine list of reds, champagne, sparkling, desserts, whites and even sake. Guests will delight in the warmth of the main lounge, while the dining room above offers a more formal take, complete with tablecloth and a self-contained bar.
Located smack in the middle of downtown Calgary, Bear and Kilt Freehouse is a watering hole and diner that is quite popular with the locals. Patrons come for the sumptuous food and refreshing drinks but stay for the excellent service and cozy ambiance. Try your hand at pool, challenge a fellow drinker at darts and soak in the local vibe at the bar. A great time to drop by for a drink would be during the happy hour.