Diners' Choice: Cocktail Bar restaurants in Calgary

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Updated 05 June 2026

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Proof

4.8

4.8 (36)

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!

Top review

Andrew

Dined 6 days ago

Great service, the staff was amazing. Really cool atmosphere. My new favorite place.

Business & Pleasure

4.8

4.8 (146)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Inglewood

About the restaurant

Business & Pleasure is a cocktail and wine bar in Calgary's historic Inglewood neighbourhood, recently ranked #21 on Canada’s 100 Best Bars for 2026. We focus on exceptional drinks, thoughtful food, and genuine hospitality.

Alongside our cocktail program, we serve a menu of thoughtfully crafted sandwiches from Super Variety, our sandwich shop.

Sometimes you can have both!

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SimonGold

Dined on 25 Apr 2026

So glad we tried out Business and Pleasure - unfussy takes on well-made, well-thought out cocktails. Great service, and the snacks and sandwhiches we tried were all good. We'll be back!

Blue Rock Swim Club

4.8

4.8 (288)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Calgary

About the restaurant

No running by the pool!

For membership inquiries, please email info@bluerockswimclub.com

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Diane

Dined 4 days ago

It was our 2nd time dinning at Blue Rock and loved it as much as the first time if not more. We had fabulous service and the food was amazing. We will be back again, thank you so much

Prosperity Bar

4.7

4.7 (6)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Beautiful and balanced cocktails and delicious unexpected bites in the heart of Chinatown.

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Samantha

Dined on 11 Apr 2026

We really enjoyed it! The squid was phenomenal. We felt that the price for cocktails was fair considering some other places we've been to.

Paper Lantern

4.6

4.6 (19)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Tucked away in a Chinatown basement lies a tropical and Vietnamese escape. Come find us, it’ll be worth it!

We're a tropical cocktail bar with Vietnamese small plates.
We save room for walk-ins and phone calls so give us a shout if you're not seeing what you want!

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Sophie

Dined 1 day ago

Great atmosphere great drinks and amazing service

Quarters

4.6

4.6 (149)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Calgary

About the restaurant

Tucked in the heart of Marda Loop, Quarters is a sultry rum-focused 20 seat cocktail den — equal parts island escape and neighborhood hideaway. Calgary’s bartending legends craft bold, rum-forward takes on classic cocktails, from jungle birds to a classic mojito, all poured with expert flair. Sip exotic, barrel-aged and small-batch rums while sharing craveable bites in dim, intimate surroundings — the perfect place to get lost in great drinks and even better company.

Please note that we do not monitor our phone line. To contact us about a reservation, please message us on OpenTable.

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Kayla

Dined on 18 May 2026

WHAT A PLACE!!! The vibes and food were 10/10 as well as the staff. Can’t wait to go back

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Prickett Richard

4.6

4.6 (348)

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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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 17 May 2026

Really gorgeous building, the brick is beautiful!! We had amazing service, everyone was very kind! Drinks were great.

Prohibition Lounge

4.6

4.6 (58)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Beltline

About the restaurant

Hidden beneath the heart of 17th Ave, Calgary lies a whisper from another era of time — an underground speakeasy cocktail bar & lounge where upbeat jazz hums through the brick walls and cocktails are crafted with a touch of rebellion. Descend the dimly lit staircase, slip past the unmarked telephone door, and find yourself in a world of clinking glasses, craft cocktails, elegant eats and a breathtaking atmosphere. Here, the city’s modern pulse meets 1920s decadence. A place where every cocktail is ART and tells a timeless story from the era and every night feels like it shouldn’t exist… but you’re glad it does.

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Ray

Dined 4 days ago

Love the drinks the atmosphere, but more importantly the waiting staff are Amazing personable and friendly.

Pimlico Bar

4.2

4.2 (37)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Beltline

About the restaurant

Pimlico Bar is an energetic craft cocktail bar & open kitchen, featuring an eclectic Modern European menu with Commonwealth influences.

An intimate, cosy, yet fun & lively atmosphere, Pimlico Bar is a great place to enjoy unique food, fantastic cocktails with our friendly hospitality. We have an extended outdoor patio in the summer, where you can watch the world go by in the heart of 17th Avenue, Calgary's top entertainment district.

We have local DJs at the weekends, playing a blend of classic house, disco, soulful and Balearic beats. We keep levels a little lower during dinner, but please be mindful that this is a bar environment and not a typical restaurant.

Top review

CassandraGold

Dined on 11 Apr 2026

It was my first time visiting Pimlico. It is noted to be inspired by a London bar but I don’t get that vibe at all. There were many cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks options that looked good. I had a house smoked old fashioned and it was really great. I also tried the signature cocktail and it was super fresh. I didn’t order food but I saw some go out to other tables and it looked really good. Their menu had some London-inspired foods but it’s a bit all over the place, not honing in on true London eats. They have great music … I went for the amateur DJ night and it was super good. I have no complaints but I would like to see them lay into the London vibe more aesthetically and from a cuisine perspective (tighten up the menu) … Calgary needs this and Pimlico is really close to making a perfect London getaway in YYC! I will be back to try more!

Jungle Bird

3.9

3.9 (35)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Inspired by the adventurous spirit of tiki culture and the desire to create a lively oasis amidst the city's hustle, we envisioned a place where guests can unwind, sip exotic cocktails, and immerse themselves in a lush, tropical paradise right in the city's core.
Welcome to the Jungle.

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Shandra

Dined on 10 Apr 2026

Yummy cocktails, delicious food, unique ambience and great Spanish live music. Had a great time, highly recommend!

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