Top Rated Nightlife in Calgary

Established in 1996, the Wild Rose Brewery has been delighting beer-lovers with fine quality craft brews. Velvet Fog, a Canadian Wheat Ale, WRaspberry Ale, made from real raspberry fruit and Stout are few of the gorgeous golden wonders brewed here. Take a tour around to find out the secret behind the brewing process. Once you're done exploring the brewery, head out to the delightful taproom and enjoy the fine brews in the company of beer-lovers. To accompany the brews is an above average food menu that has something for everyone. For those who wish to take their draft beer home, Wild Rose has engineered an ingenious contraption called the Party Pig, which stores and dispenses your favorite beer.

The speak-easy, bygone vibe is in full-force at this barber shop and neighborhood cocktail bar. Sulky light glows from fixtures out of the 1930s, a massive marble-top counter dominates the interior, and a friendly guiding principle to have patrons well-fed, well-groomed, well-imbibed win the day and night here. The food menu is a bit more contemporary than the aesthetics suggest, with kale salad, bahn mi sandwiches, and vegetarian selections. The cuts, however, are to-the point, and do not get more sophisticated than the “fancy beard trim.” Please note that the bar stays open until the very early morning, while the barber shop closes between 4p and 9p.

A fashionable and modern coffee house, Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar is usually bustling with young people from the office spaces nearby. While rich, smooth and nuanced coffees, delicious baked goods and cheese plates seem to be the specialty here, distinctive craft beers and fragrant wines are also served in its warm and inviting space. Impressive live music acts featuring local talented musicians further add to the charm of the place. Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar is a great place to hang out with friends or enjoy a cup of coffee while you work.

A trendy and upscale bar located in downtown Calgary, Bridgette Bar is a lively bar that serves delectable bites along with tasteful drinks from an extensive cocktail, beer, wine and sake list. Featuring an interior complete with exposed brickwork, quirky decor and colorful and plush couches, the establishment is known for its friendliness and passion. Grab a drink from the full bar and pair them with snacks like roasted olives, fritters, french fries, lamb sausage, and a variety of pastas and pizzas among other dishes like grilled farm chicken and Wagyu beef. Drop by with friends and family, and unwind in the pleasant atmosphere as you indulge in some tasteful drinks and food.

A quaint bar and restaurant nestled amid the exciting environs of Beltline, LuLu is imbued with a sense of nostalgia which stems from its laid-back aura and atmosphere. The interior, which features wooden plank-like walls and comfortable seating, and the subtle and attractive decor accentuate the warmth the space is perpetually suffused in. Lounge out on the patio as you sip tasteful drinks or unwind within the confines of the establishment while you dig into delightful and savory bites like steamed lobster dumplings, Thai sausage, slow roasted lamb, oyster mushroom and chicken satay among others. Munch on flavorsome food as you relish the sophisticated taste of the ingenious beverages in a pleasant and friendly space.

Milk Tiger Lounge is a great place in downtown Calgary if you want to spend the evening with friends over cool libations and good music. The chic lounge whips up some of the meanest and most original cocktails that you won't find anywhere else in town. The vibe is funky and reminiscent of urban New York bars. Also they have an excellent choice of food items on the menu. The crowd is very diverse so you won't feel out of place.