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.
The brainchild of a few committed friends, the Village Brewery bottles local brews that have gone on to become favorites in bars across the country. Sample their custom creations, namely the Village Blonde, Blacksmith and Wit, at the tap room after taking a tour of the premise. A label that supports local talent, the brewery often hosts events and music schedules where people come to enjoy, among other things, good music and real good ale.
At Proof, each night is all about perfectly crafted cocktails and stress-free service. The quirky cocktail bar believes that their guests should be able to sip and savor without having to pack into a crowded bar, which is why they only allow in as many people as they have chairs. The bar has a seasonal menu that changes with ingredients they purchase from local producers, which means that guests are only served the freshest of cocktails and tapas. Also on offer are a curated selection of wines and 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.
Sample close to 100 draft beers while taking in the calming rhythm of classical music and gorging on traditional local specialties at CRAFT Beer Market, which is a mecca for beer-lovers. Offering a delicious spread of brunch which includes Baja Fish Tacos, Lobster Stuffed Ravioli, and Bacon and Blue Cheese Burger, this diner is the perfect place for a family dinner or a meal with friends. The restaurant can also be hired out for special events and celebrations; the friendly staff will be more than happy to help you with the arrangements.