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Social Beer Haus, Calgary, AB

Social Beer Haus

4.5
4.5
58 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Pub
Social Beer Haus is located on Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary: 220 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B5. Now that you know where we are located, WHY hangout with us?

First, let’s talk — food and drinks! Are you a lover of southern smoke texas style bbq, as well as craft beer, whiskey and wine? Yes? Awesome! In a nutshell, that’s our food identity.

Secondly, when you hang out with us, our focus is to make you feel more than welcome. Most importantly, we are creating a super fun atmosphere where everyone can socialize and be HAPPY!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 474-6466
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Josh Gilmour
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Cross street
    8th ave and 2nd Street SW
  • Parking details
    Parking is located below us in the Scotia Centre parkade. The entrance to the parkade is accessed off of 2nd street between 8th ave and 7the ave SW on the east side.
  • Public transit
    C-Train: 3rd Street Station or City Hall StationBUS STOP: 1st street and 7th or 8th ave6 killarney west107 South Calgary63 Lakeview Express70 Valley Ridge Express7 Marda Loop102 Douglasdale1 Bowness - Forest Lawn18 Lakeview - South112 Sarcee Road13 Mount Royal90 Bridgeland/UofC10 City Hall - Southcentre411 East Calgary
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

58 Reviews
  1. ElizabethC

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a great place to come for casual eats and beers. Excellent menu of beers and the chicken wings are great! Service was a tiny bit slow, but when we asked for some more tortilla chips to finish up the queso dip, they were obliging! Overall a very enjoyable location and we'll come again!

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  2. Cory

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the staff was too. Very friendly and attentive.

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  3. MarkF

    Calgary

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this place is excellent! I just wish they’d bring back corn bread!

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  4. MarkF

    Calgary

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is awesome! They just need to bring back their corn bread!

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  5. PhilipM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pork bites were amazing and Taco Tuesday was the best. Usually everywhere else uses tiny tacos for cheap Tacos but Social gave you not only full size but the choice of brisket, chicken, and pork - FOR 10 BUCKS. 2 Beer and 3 tacos plus tip and I could still walk out on the cheap.

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  6. KevinR

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My second time visiting and did not disappoint. My client recommended Social Beer Haus and everyone enjoyed lunch 😋

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  7. MarkF

    Calgary

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was excellent, Food was excellent, just wish they had the corn bread... it used to excellent! Maybe one day it'll come back. Outside of that, Server deserves a raise!

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  8. DavidD

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good tasting food at reasonable prices and a casual atmosphere.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went there last night with a friend, the burrito bowl was amazing. My friend had the Nashville chicken sandwich and loved it. Our server was attentive, and we sat in this cool little area where we could get the breeze and see outside but it was still warm.

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  10. SReview

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I found the brisket quite dry and had little taste. Perhaps there are better food options on the menu. Great place though!

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  11. MaksymL

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We are very upset, can you please tell us how this is possible? I physically go to your bar and your waiters say that I can watch soccer, the next day I call and they tell me that again I can watch soccer at your place, and when I come at 7 pm for the start of the match, they tell me that we do not have this channel, and you can not watch the final of MLS. I am very disappointed, we like your bar, but what happened is not pleasant and shows the incompetence of your staff. That's terrible, the evening was ruined

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  12. daveyg

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The mens bathroom was filthy. Not what I expect at a restaurant these days.

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  13. Steve

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was exceptionally mediocre, had the brisket sandwich that looked like it was from a gas station. Buddy ordered a spiced rum and coke, 1st time they made the executive decision to use white rum and not tell us (they didn't have spiced), and then for the second drink they did much the same again with another liquor. The staff comped it which was good but besides having beer there was no reason to back to this place.

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  14. GordG

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The server and host were great. The day was very nice and being close to the open door was great.

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  15. GMrocks

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here for a biz lunch on a very smoky summer Calgary day, so no one was on the patio, however the inside was maybe 1/2 to 2/3 full. Solid food as usual, service ok. Next time hopefully will get to sit outside with some pints, and the review will likely improve!

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  16. Nathan

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was okay at best. The service was awful, we were there over three hours, and not because we wanted to be. 25 minutes for our bills to get delivered. I wouldn't recommend to a friend.

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  17. OpenTableUser

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food were great. Would like to see the management staff wearing a mask properly.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was good

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  19. HaileyD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is so meat forward that they charged me for the meat + the veggie substitution that I asked for. They also charged me for a more expensive beer than I ordered. Specials are good and patio is nice. Server upsold/overcharged multiple items.

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  20. Mattyoman121

    Calgary

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m not sure the staff were following social distancing protocols. The bartender was not wearing a face mask, neither was our waitress. We didn’t feel overly comfortable. I’m worried you guys might get shut down if a health inspector were to stop in and observe operations.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Destiny is super cool and a great server

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  22. PaulL

    Calgary

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fundraiser & Silent Auction. The event was well organized and the service was excellent. Thank you to all that made this event a success.

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  23. YangC

    Ottawa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crawfish boil was good. Fair amount of food for 2 people. Suggested if they do it again then to add more types of seafood.

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  24. allbusiness

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Unbelievably loud!!!!!! The patrons were enjoying themselves, so happy noisy. The booming bass almost drowned them out! My husband and I had to shout directly into each others ears to be heard. Ruined what would otherwise have been a lovely evening.

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  25. jeanieweanie23

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered one of the platters. Corn fritters were good, pork belly and burnt ends were delicious, salt and pepper wings were so salty and peppery it was hard to eat. I'll come back and try more items for sure.

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  26. LindsayS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, not crazy busy, great service! Will def be back

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  27. MarciaM

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and the service is on point

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  28. phillee

    Calgary

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great event but I think an all you can eat style would be better! Still it was good and fun night.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Crab & Crawfish boil, will definitely be back for the next one!

    Social Beer HausResponded on January 28, 2020

    Thank you very much for your review! Our next boil is Sunday February 23rd and tickets are available on event brite! Hope to see you there!

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  30. crazytz

    Calgary

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third time here for lunch with my customers and co-workers. Love the ambiance, great service overall, but sadly, I likely won’t come back except maybe for evening beverages. The food just doesn’t cut it. All three times I found myself thinking “I wouldn’t order that again”. Same for most of the people I’ve brought with me. When your server guesses exactly what’s wrong with the food my customers didn’t eat off their plates, you know it’s something they’ve heard at least a few times before. Too bad, because the space is great.

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  31. LucileP

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good ! And so many choices of beers. We were welcome by Latesh and the bartender Shelby who were really nice ! Spent a nice night at social beer haus and will go back again !

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  32. MizzJ

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m not sure exactly what happened here, but it took over 20 minutes for us to receive our drinks, and that wasn’t even with the order of food. I was there at 430, ordered at 455, drinks arrived at 520. The waiter did apologize, however we decided to go somewhere else. Just a note, big difference a couple doors down... the other place had served us (food and drinks) within 10 minutes, just in time for happy hour.

    Social Beer HausResponded on January 13, 2020

    Hi MizzJ, First and foremost, I apologize for the experience you had at here at Social. We set a high standard on serving our customers quickly- especially during Happy Hour. Unfortunately, we missed the mark with your table and that's simply unacceptable. I really hope you give us a chance to make it up to you. Hopefully we can set a time where we can show you what a night with us is supposed to be like. Thank you Colin P.

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  33. Nesspra

    Calgary

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the atmosphere while watching the World Junior hockey game. Our bartender was awesome!! Made great margaritas and was super friendly. The smoked BBQ was tasty and the beer selection great. I would definitely recommend.

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  34. ChrisG

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Too many dude servers, stop it

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  35. WadeP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic brisket. Texas twinkies are great the pork belly was great. Excellent Texas smoked food here. Definitely recommend to friends.

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  36. Brisketeater

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply fantastic brisket. Creole corn is a must if you're into spicy food. Great place.

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  37. Adrian

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent experience! Brought some friends from out of town to this hidden BBQ gem on Stephen Ave. The second we walked in we were greeted by a lovely hostess who took us to our table and even told us a bit of the interesting history of the building! We ordered some cocktails which all were awesome (I recommend the shark caesar! It was like a prawn cocktail with liquor!). We decided to switch to beer and found out they have these super cool mini wooden kegs that serve as a pitcher for the whole table! What a neat idea. We ordered a texas platter which came with smoked brisket, pulled pork, smoked St. Louis ribs, smoked whole chicken and pork belly burnt ends. The meat was all very delicious and cooked to perfection, to enhance the culinary experience was the sides, macaroni and cheese done just the way my mama used to make it! Biscuits and sausage gravy (so nice to see this dish up in Canada as it is pretty much a staple fro any American from down South) and fried hushpuppies! Everything was wonderful and we will be coming back very soon to try other menu items.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and great service. Beer selection is outstanding

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and reasonably priced, they had to change a keg making us wait 15 minutes for 2nd beer, would have been a 5 for service if we would’ve been asked to pick different beer...

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  40. Douglas

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went back to try Social it out at lunch. The food was just as good as the first time. We had the flames burger, beef dip and shared some wings to start. Our server, Chelsea was very personable. She knew the menu and actually made the recommendation for us to try the wings. I definitely will return.

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FAQs

Social Beer Haus does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Social Beer Haus also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 474-6466.

Social Beer Haus is rated 4.5 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Social Beer Haus

218 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    8th ave and 2nd Street SW
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is located below us in the Scotia Centre parkade. The entrance to the parkade is accessed off of 2nd street between 8th ave and 7the ave SW on the east side.
  • Public transit
    C-Train: 3rd Street Station or City Hall StationBUS STOP: 1st street and 7th or 8th ave6 killarney west107 South Calgary63 Lakeview Express70 Valley Ridge Express7 Marda Loop102 Douglasdale1 Bowness - Forest Lawn18 Lakeview - South112 Sarcee Road13 Mount Royal90 Bridgeland/UofC10 City Hall - Southcentre411 East Calgary
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh Gilmour
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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