Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Calgary / Southern Alberta

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Business & Pleasure

4.9

4.9 (120)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Inglewood

About the restaurant

Bustling 22 seat cocktail bar tucked behind Neighbour Coffee offering dinner, cocktails & natural wine in a low-lit space.

Top review

Valerie

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Perfect place for a romantic date night. The cocktails were perfect and the food was divine. Lots of small plates to be able to try a bunch of things without overindulging. Great spot, will certainly be back.

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Experience

Business Casual

afterEIGHT

4.9

4.9 (12)

CAN$51 and over

Speakeasy

Downtown

About the restaurant

Recognized by @Worlds50bestBars as one of the "11 Best Bar Openings of 2025."

afterEIGHT as the name implies is open ONLY after the EIGHT clientele departs. Entry is granted based on a first come, first-served basis as such reservations are limited
For those without a reservation The waitlist can be joined starting at 10 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Without a reservation to secure a seat:

1. Walk in and dial “8” on the secret “phone” to gain priority entrance
2. Or join the waitlist on OpenTable starting at 10 PM
3. Stay nearby for a text notification if a seat becomes available
4. Arrive within 10 minutes of the text. Seats will not be held

afterEIGHT is where Japanese precision and attention to detail meets western hospitality. The 15-foot vaulted arched ceilings, gilded in 10K gold, bathe the space in warm light. Every element, from the adobo wood bar, exclusive hand-blown Kimura stemware and bespoke seating has been carefully curated with intent - for you our guest.

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AlexiaVIP

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Randy and Christiaan were amazing! Took a friend there in about a week of being there the first time. Was awesome and my friend loved it too!

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Experience

A la Carte Reservation

Fleetwood

4.8

4.8 (90)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Beltline

About the restaurant

Fleetwood is a premium lounge offering classic cocktailing and a rich, shareable menu. Socialize and unwind in Fleetwood’s elevated yet relaxed atmosphere featuring modern vintage décor inspired by the rare 1933 Cadillac Fleetwood on display.

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EdVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Good food, great service and amazing live music. Don’t know the name of the singer but she was awesome.

Proof

4.8

4.8 (5)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Calgary

About the restaurant

We all care about drinks and good times… a lot! Everyone working at Proof is fully immersed in cocktail culture. We live and breathe this stuff and if you love it as much as we do, we will geek-out with you. If you could care less about the stuffiness and just want to have a perfectly crafted drink in a fun room, we are here for that too. The best way to learn about what we are about is to come down and visit!

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Nancy

Dined on Jan 23, 2025

Our server was excellent! We only stayed for one drink because we had other plans, but we enjoyed our visit to Proof!

LOCAL PUBLIC EATERY - Barclay

4.8

4.8 (1)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Downtown

About the restaurant

We love calling the Eau Claire neighbourhood home. Two storeys with a bar on each, two patios and TVs to not miss out on any of the action, you'll only be a stranger here once.

Whether you're looking for a lunch, happy hour, dinner, late night drinks or your weekend brunch spot, we're ready for you!

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Ian

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

Music is too loud, but food and service was great.

PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar

4.7

4.7 (1121)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Banff

About the restaurant

Park is a backcountry lodge-inspired craft distillery in the heart of Downtown Banff. Gather 'round for campfire-inspired cuisine and wood-fired rotisserie specialties paired with our award-winning small-batch spirits distilled in-house. We are the only distillery located in a Canadian National Park so don't miss our free daily distillery tours for an exclusive look into our boutique distillery, where we hand-mill, hand-mash and hand-distill to preserve the purity of our ingredients. Our spirits are like no other in the world, because there is no other place in the world like Banff.

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TAMARA

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Steak frites was amazing! Steak was cooked to perfection. Portion was generous and worth every penny. Kids' macaroni and cheese was delish. Too full for dessert...next time! The restaurant was busy but we were well taken care of by our server (Paige) and other staff members.

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Experience

🍹𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 Distillery Cocktail Happy Hour 🌭

Experience

🔥Rotisserie Night @ Park Distillery 🍗

Experience

📦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 Craft Spirits Store - Open Daily

The Potion Room

4.7

4.7 (350)

CAN$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Inglewood

About the restaurant

A Magical Place for Wizards, Witches, & Muggles Alike to Meet and Celebrate Life While Sipping Fine Handcrafted Potions and Elixirs Like No Other!!!

Please note that the reservations have a 90-minute time limit per table for parties of 4 or less!

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Leann

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

We all enjoyed the potion drinks and especially the presentation. Being a Harry Potter fan made it even better

Prickett Richard

4.7

4.7 (279)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Beltline

About the restaurant

Prickett Richard is a cocktail bar located in the underbelly of Comery Block Barbecue. You’ll find the entrance in the back alley just off the corner of 17th Avenue and 6th Street SW. Look for the steel door and head inside. You’ll see a kitchen on your left, don’t go in there, just head downstairs and through the wooden clad door straight ahead. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are available based on availability.

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Kristian

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

The cocktail list was long & the selection of drinks were unique! Oysters were delicious & came out quick as well. Super fun place, great late night vibe. Only reason I did not leave a 5 star review & maybe its a one off, or she was having a bad day, but the server did not seem the slightest bit interested in our table, & did not look like she enjoyed her job. The interactions were short, & when I wanted a drink that they were out of, she did not recommend anything, just kind of stared at me waiting for me to pick a new drink. It was my 30th b-day celebration, she could not care less about us as guests.

Blue Rock Swim Club

4.7

4.7 (137)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Calgary

About the restaurant

No running by the pool!

For membership inquiries, please email info@bluerockswimclub.com

Top review

Isabelle

Dined 1 day ago

Blue rock swim club hosted my friend and I for our Girls nigjt and I couldn’t have been happier with our experience. Drinks were delicious and intriguing, the food was more incredible then we expected (the popcorn chicken was so so good, tender, flavourful and perfectly shareable) Add all that on top of the intimate, funky, underground beachy vibe and you have a perfect spot for drinks.

Truth Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (43)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Fusion / Eclectic

Beltline

About the restaurant

A galaxy-astrology themed dining and cocktail experience, blending Indian and Italian flavors. Dine under the stars with celestial decor & fusion eats

Top review

Alex

Dined on Mar 13, 2025

This place is a hidden gem! From the beautifully designed interior to the well-crafted cocktails, everything was on point. The menu offers a great variety, and each dish is packed with flavor. A must-visit for anyone in Calgary

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