Cocktail bars in Calgary
From speakeasies to hotel bars, Calgary pours 12 cocktail bars worth knowing about. The honest list: real venues, real reviews, no paid placements. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Calgary.
Cocktail bars in Calgary
The serious-drinks map of Calgary: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.
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Drinking cocktails in Calgary
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Calgary is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Calgary vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Calgary
Calgary, AB, Canada (coordinates 51.05, -114.07, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Listings for Calgary come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.
More cocktail bars nearby
If Calgary itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:
- Cocktail bars in Canmore (90 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Banff (106 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Red Deer (137 km away)
Common questions
Where do these Calgary cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Calgary with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Calgary?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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