The Wednesday Room

Name: The Wednesday Room
Address: 118 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2P 1B3
Telephone: (403) 452-5080
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1084)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

118 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B3

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2 people

May 25, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

Diners Choice Award 2024

Located in the Tribune Block Heritage Building on Stephen Avenue, one block north of the Calgary Tower, The Wednesday Room serves upscale sharable plates designed by Chef Derek Wilkins. Stylish 1960's atmosphere, with design references to Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" in our basement. Let the libations flow with delightful Cocktails, a robust Wine List & Family Styled sharables to complete the package.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Lounge, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(403) 452-5080
Website
https://wednesdayroom.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Derek Wilkins
Private party facilities
At The Wednesday Room, we pride ourselves in being a flexible event space, that can cater to each unique occasion. With multiple space options for all types of events. From private dinners of up to 30 in the Living Room, or a cocktail reception of 80 in the Basement lounge.

Location
118 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B3
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,084 people are saying

The Wednesday Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Contemporary Canadian
Calgary
Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wednesday Room impresses with its "amazing decor" and "great atmosphere." Diners rave about the "super delicious" and "fantastic" food, with standout dishes like the "French dip sandwich" and "tartare." The service is often described as "exceptional," with staff frequently highlighted for their professionalism and friendliness.

1,084 Reviews

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Greg
Calgary5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and cooked with precision. My steak came with a Bernaise sauce, and you don't see these types of French sauces on menus much anymore, which is a shame. This one was very well done. I'd love to know how the potatoes were done in such thin layers. Innovative. Overall, very well done.
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Correen VIP
Calgary1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Had a hard stop at 7 which didn’t get honoured. Gabby (training) and Adrian dropped the ball. Almost late for theater.
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Karen VIP
Calgary14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved this restaurant! We were able to sit in the rumpus room, which was such a fun experience. It reminded me of a friend's basement that I used to hang out at back in the 70's. The cocktails were so good, the food was delectable and our server Charles was fantastic! Overall a really great time and so looking forward to going back.
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Jennifer
Calgary5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved our evening. Amazing decor, atmosphere. Great service. Lots of food options and super delicious.
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Alexa
Calgary10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great atmosphere at the Wednesday Room, the nicest basement you'll ever eat in! I recommend the prosciutto and potato rosti, and the risotto carbonara, but everything we tried on the menu was delicious! They have a really fun cocktail menu as well, and the staff were all polite and friendly!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic as was our server Charles. Highly recommend.
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Vaughn
Edmonton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great evening on the patio. All the food was delicious, but the highlight of our experience was our server, Maria. She was amazing!
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C.A.
Calgary12 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff was the best part of our experience. Our server was very professional & provided a complimentary drink when the food service was slow. The server was very responsive despite a busy evening on the patio. The food was tasteless and disappointing. The cocktails were good but not as good as Bonterra or The Porch or Betty Lou’s Library.
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Diana
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I went to The Wednesday Room for his birthday. The main reasons we chose this place was the amazingly unique 70’s lounge vibe going on and the wide selection of menu items. I have to say, it was one of the best meals weave had in the last five years. The decor was bitchin’ as promised, staff were funny and friendly, fantastic cocktails (I could drink the passionfruit one by the jug!!) and the food was excellent. My husband had the lamb and I had the sea bass and every bite was a treat. We are already planning to return when the menu changes for summer so we can try something new! Great job, guys!
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Karen
Calgary11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cool vibe in the basement! It was a quiet Monday night but it was perfect for visiting with out of town guests. Service and food were excellent - we'll be back!
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FAQs

The Wednesday Room is rated 4.8 stars by 1084 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

May 25, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

118 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B3

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Lounge, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Derek Wilkins
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://wednesdayroom.com/
Phone number
(403) 452-5080
Private party facilities
At The Wednesday Room, we pride ourselves in being a flexible event space, that can cater to each unique occasion. With multiple space options for all types of events. From private dinners of up to 30 in the Living Room, or a cocktail reception of 80 in the Basement lounge.

The Wednesday Room

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