Guidebook for Calgary
Drinks & Nightlife
The Milk Tiger Lounge
2004 4 St SWOutrageously delicious cocktails
Twisted Element
1006 11 Ave SWLGBTQ+ nightclub
Winebar Kensington
1131 Kensington Rd NWHalf price Sundays!
Bar. Nightclub. Drag. Music - all in one place. LGBTQ+
20 locals recommend
Murrieta's West Coast Bar & Grill
808 1 Street SouthwestBar. Nightclub. Drag. Music - all in one place. LGBTQ+
Always a busy weekend gem. Quick drink service, dance music and the place to let loose.
30 locals recommend
Broken City
613 11 Ave SWAlways a busy weekend gem. Quick drink service, dance music and the place to let loose.
Food Scene
Abruzzo Ristorante
402 8 St SWExcellent Prix Fixe menu options and the world's best calamari
James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant
114 8 Ave SWBangers and Mash? Irish Cottage Pies? Fish & Chips? Right here!
The most ridiculous milkshakes, Instagram famous and a Calgary must.
15 locals recommend
REGRUB - Beltline
625 11 Ave SWThe most ridiculous milkshakes, Instagram famous and a Calgary must.
Sometimes you just really need falafel, chicken shawarma, grape leaves and taboule. Did I mention this is downstairs?
Calgary Shawarma
855 8 Ave SWSometimes you just really need falafel, chicken shawarma, grape leaves and taboule. Did I mention this is downstairs?
Breakfastclub & bistro - you need to have the Italian wild mushroom, roasted red pepper and feta frittata. It would be a crime not to.
47 locals recommend
Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro
1301 10 Ave SWBreakfastclub & bistro - you need to have the Italian wild mushroom, roasted red pepper and feta frittata. It would be a crime not to.
Mexicana - with vegan options! Authentic Mexican street food, delicious and a great value. I highly recommend their tostadas with chicken and extra guacamole!
Spicy Amigos
821 4 Ave SWMexicana - with vegan options! Authentic Mexican street food, delicious and a great value. I highly recommend their tostadas with chicken and extra guacamole!
Quite possibly the best machiatto you'll ever have. Stunning paninis and intricate latte art make this place so special.
7 locals recommend
Caffè Artigiano
332 6 Ave SWQuite possibly the best machiatto you'll ever have. Stunning paninis and intricate latte art make this place so special.
My go-to breakfast spot with friends. The closest thing to a home cooked breakfast, except it tastes way better because someone else cooks it for you.
7 locals recommend
Nellies Break The Fast Cafe
1000 7 Ave SWMy go-to breakfast spot with friends. The closest thing to a home cooked breakfast, except it tastes way better because someone else cooks it for you.
Sightseeing
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SW8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue SouthwestThe famous Stephane Avenue Walk
Excellent river views. If you cross Peace Bridge - take a walk in Kensington and get a tea at Oolong Tea House.
188 locals recommend
Peace Bridge
Peace BridgeExcellent river views. If you cross Peace Bridge - take a walk in Kensington and get a tea at Oolong Tea House.
Parks & Nature
Simply gorgeous. Prime jogging spot, even better people watching.
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWSimply gorgeous. Prime jogging spot, even better people watching.
Arts & Culture
The perfect selfie exists in the outdoor installation! Very Los Angeles - trust me.
492 locals recommend
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEThe perfect selfie exists in the outdoor installation! Very Los Angeles - trust me.
Shopping
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWEssentials
Safeway! Walking distance with everything you could possibly need.
21 locals recommend
Safeway Pharmacy Downtown
813 11 Ave SWSafeway! Walking distance with everything you could possibly need.
Midtown Co-op
1130 11 Ave SWGroceries, household needs, pharmacy.
I may or may not get an $8 pint of Ben & Jerry's periodically. Right downstairs and has most convenient store items you could need!
Mamm's Food Plus
825 825 8 Avenue SWI may or may not get an $8 pint of Ben & Jerry's periodically. Right downstairs and has most convenient store items you could need!