Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
FOOD | Vegetable-forward with plenty to satisfy carnivorous cravings.
VIBE | Spirited, hip and homey.
DECOR | Hanging ferns bring the outside in, and lend warmth and freshness to this “right-sized” space.
DISH | The potatoes are ridiculous, fried with lime, herbs, jalapeno and green goddess sauce.
TIP | Don’t skip dessert. The butterscotch pudding is sublime.
79 abantu bendawo batusa
Ten Foot Henry
1209 1 St SWFOOD | Vegetable-forward with plenty to satisfy carnivorous cravings.
VIBE | Spirited, hip and homey.
DECOR | Hanging ferns bring the outside in, and lend warmth and freshness to this “right-sized” space.
DISH | The potatoes are ridiculous, fried with lime, herbs, jalapeno and green goddess sauce.
TIP | Don’t skip dessert. The butterscotch pudding is sublime.
FOOD | California-style pizzas and creative veggie sides.
VIBE | Close-quartered and lively.
DECOR | Clean and white with light-wood accents.
DISH | Margherita pizza.
TIP | Download the No Wait app to get your name on the list without having to wait at the door.
61 abantu bendawo batusa
Una Pizza + Wine 17th Ave SW
618 17 Ave SWFOOD | California-style pizzas and creative veggie sides.
VIBE | Close-quartered and lively.
DECOR | Clean and white with light-wood accents.
DISH | Margherita pizza.
TIP | Download the No Wait app to get your name on the list without having to wait at the door.
FOOD | Hyper-local fine dining.
VIBE | Relaxed elegance.
DECOR | Upscale woodland lodge.
DISH | Hog Wild boar with seasonal vegetables.
TIP | Try the chef’s tasting menu for a truly seasonal experience.
134 abantu bendawo batusa
River Cafe
FOOD | Hyper-local fine dining.
VIBE | Relaxed elegance.
DECOR | Upscale woodland lodge.
DISH | Hog Wild boar with seasonal vegetables.
TIP | Try the chef’s tasting menu for a truly seasonal experience.
FOOD | Argentinean-inspired, with dry-aged steaks, vegetarian options and seafood.
VIBE | Casual sophistication. Equally great for business lunches and best-friend birthdays.
DECOR | Brick, black paint, an open kitchen and massive fir pillars and steel beams.
DISH | Tableside ceviche mixto.
TIP | Remember Charcut’s famous alley burgers? You can get ’em at Charbar Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
85 abantu bendawo batusa
charbar
618 Confluence Way SEFOOD | Argentinean-inspired, with dry-aged steaks, vegetarian options and seafood.
VIBE | Casual sophistication. Equally great for business lunches and best-friend birthdays.
DECOR | Brick, black paint, an open kitchen and massive fir pillars and steel beams.
DISH | Tableside ceviche mixto.
TIP | Remember Charcut’s famous alley burgers? You can get ’em at Charbar Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Serving some of the best coffee in Calgary.
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters - Mission
2207 4 St SWServing some of the best coffee in Calgary.
Galaxie Diner
1413 11 St SWGreat Breakfast.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SWOne of the best and most famous Pubs in Calgary.
Great Bar to hang out and have a pint, and has a bowling alley in the basement.
109 abantu bendawo batusa
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWGreat Bar to hang out and have a pint, and has a bowling alley in the basement.
The Hifi Club
219 10 Ave SWLive DJs most nights.
Sightseeing
I-Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWCalgary's Iconic tower downtown.
Isibhuloho Sesithandwa
Peace BridgeParks & Nature
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWBeautiful Park right in Downtown Calgary.
Riley Park
800 12 St NWRoyal Sunalta Park
Beautiful quite little park
Arts & Culture
Igumbi leGlenbow
130 9 Ave SEPlaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NWGreat little local Theatre.
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
1415 14 Ave NWShopping
6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SWOne of the best Shopping centres in Calgary.
Stephen Avenue Walk
340 8 Ave SWLots of great shopping right in downtown Calgary.
Essentials
Midtown Co-op
1130 11 Ave SWLux Laundromat
1211 14 St SWCrowfoot Wine & Sprits
1402 14 St SWLiquor and Wine store.
Tim's Food Store
1401 14 St SWRight on the corner of 14th Street!
Community Natural Foods
1304 10 Ave SWOrganic and Health Foods.