Guidebook for Calgary

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Guidebook for Calgary

Food Scene

FOOD | Vegetable-forward with plenty to satisfy carnivorous cravings. VIBE | Spirited, hip and homey. DECOR | Hanging ferns bring the outside in, and lend warmth and freshness to this “right-sized” space. DISH | The potatoes are ridiculous, fried with lime, herbs, jalapeno and green goddess sauce. TIP | Don’t skip dessert. The butterscotch pudding is sublime.
79 locals recommend
Ten Foot Henry
1209 1 St SW
79 locals recommend
FOOD | Vegetable-forward with plenty to satisfy carnivorous cravings. VIBE | Spirited, hip and homey. DECOR | Hanging ferns bring the outside in, and lend warmth and freshness to this “right-sized” space. DISH | The potatoes are ridiculous, fried with lime, herbs, jalapeno and green goddess sauce. TIP | Don’t skip dessert. The butterscotch pudding is sublime.
FOOD | California-style pizzas and creative veggie sides. VIBE | Close-quartered and lively. DECOR | Clean and white with light-wood accents. DISH | Margherita pizza. TIP | Download the No Wait app to get your name on the list without having to wait at the door.
61 locals recommend
Una Pizza + Wine 17th Ave SW
618 17 Ave SW
61 locals recommend
FOOD | California-style pizzas and creative veggie sides. VIBE | Close-quartered and lively. DECOR | Clean and white with light-wood accents. DISH | Margherita pizza. TIP | Download the No Wait app to get your name on the list without having to wait at the door.
FOOD | Hyper-local fine dining. VIBE | Relaxed elegance. DECOR | Upscale woodland lodge. DISH | Hog Wild boar with seasonal vegetables. TIP | Try the chef’s tasting menu for a truly seasonal experience.
134 locals recommend
River Cafe
134 locals recommend
FOOD | Hyper-local fine dining. VIBE | Relaxed elegance. DECOR | Upscale woodland lodge. DISH | Hog Wild boar with seasonal vegetables. TIP | Try the chef’s tasting menu for a truly seasonal experience.
FOOD | Argentinean-inspired, with dry-aged steaks, vegetarian options and seafood. VIBE | Casual sophistication. Equally great for business lunches and best-friend birthdays. DECOR | Brick, black paint, an open kitchen and massive fir pillars and steel beams. DISH | Tableside ceviche mixto. TIP | Remember Charcut’s famous alley burgers? You can get ’em at Charbar Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
85 locals recommend
charbar
618 Confluence Way SE
85 locals recommend
FOOD | Argentinean-inspired, with dry-aged steaks, vegetarian options and seafood. VIBE | Casual sophistication. Equally great for business lunches and best-friend birthdays. DECOR | Brick, black paint, an open kitchen and massive fir pillars and steel beams. DISH | Tableside ceviche mixto. TIP | Remember Charcut’s famous alley burgers? You can get ’em at Charbar Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Serving some of the best coffee in Calgary.
26 locals recommend
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters - Mission
2207 4 St SW
26 locals recommend
Serving some of the best coffee in Calgary.
Great Breakfast.
47 locals recommend
Galaxie Diner
1413 11 St SW
47 locals recommend
Great Breakfast.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the best and most famous Pubs in Calgary.
147 locals recommend
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SW
147 locals recommend
One of the best and most famous Pubs in Calgary.
Great Bar to hang out and have a pint, and has a bowling alley in the basement.
109 locals recommend
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SW
109 locals recommend
Great Bar to hang out and have a pint, and has a bowling alley in the basement.
Live DJs most nights.
38 locals recommend
The Hifi Club
219 10 Ave SW
38 locals recommend
Live DJs most nights.

Sightseeing

Calgary's Iconic tower downtown.
757 locals recommend
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SW
757 locals recommend
Calgary's Iconic tower downtown.
188 locals recommend
Peace Bridge
Peace Bridge
188 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Beautiful Park right in Downtown Calgary.
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SW
419 locals recommend
Beautiful Park right in Downtown Calgary.
51 locals recommend
Riley Park
800 12 St NW
51 locals recommend
Beautiful quite little park
Royal Sunalta Park
Beautiful quite little park

Arts & Culture

492 locals recommend
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SE
492 locals recommend
Great little local Theatre.
50 locals recommend
Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NW
50 locals recommend
Great little local Theatre.
55 locals recommend
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
1415 14 Ave NW
55 locals recommend

Shopping

One of the best Shopping centres in Calgary.
235 locals recommend
6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SW
235 locals recommend
One of the best Shopping centres in Calgary.
Lots of great shopping right in downtown Calgary.
132 locals recommend
Stephen Avenue Walk
340 8 Ave SW
132 locals recommend
Lots of great shopping right in downtown Calgary.

Essentials

94 locals recommend
Midtown Co-op
1130 11 Ave SW
94 locals recommend
Lux Laundromat
1211 14 St SW
Liquor and Wine store.
6 locals recommend
Crowfoot Wine & Sprits
1402 14 St SW
6 locals recommend
Liquor and Wine store.
Right on the corner of 14th Street!
Tim's Food Store
1401 14 St SW
Right on the corner of 14th Street!
Organic and Health Foods.
90 locals recommend
Community Natural Foods
1304 10 Ave SW
90 locals recommend
Organic and Health Foods.