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Auburn Saloon
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115 9 Ave SECalgary, AB T2G 0P5
(403) 266-6628
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 1 am
Sat-Sun 5 pm - 1 am
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
8 reviews for Auburn Saloon
8 reviews in English
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Review from Kay M.
Calgary, AB
10/5/2011
I adore this place! Beautiful interior, sexy jazz music, awesome staff and great food. Their smooth and spicy pumpkin soup is especially fantastic.
On weekends it's packed with the thespian crowd and they host a variety of events as well. Can't beat the location either, just a jump away from Vertigo and Lunchbox theatre. Perfect place to have dinner and drinks pre-show! -
Review from Angelo T.
11/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Auburn Saloon is located along 9th Avenue and is a common hangout for performance and spoken word crowds.
I finally checked out a reading here. Strolling in I immediately noticed the performance stage and tried to find a seating. I decided to sit on a weir table situated in the middle of the room that had a big honking tree sticking out of it. I felt really weird sitting there and couldn't figure out why.
Their service was a little slow but they were friendly when they had the chance to attend to me. Their beer selection was acceptable for a pub, but their food selection was a little disappointing. I ordered the nachos and the bean dip and got a dish that resembled an Iron Chef's concoction, after making a desperate trip to 7-eleven.
Still kudos to the Auburn for supporting the artistic community. Would certainly be back to check out their events.
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Review from Nicole M.
Calgary, AB
9/6/2011
The Auburn is a little place right below the Calgary tower which has local art upon its walls, and location artists from music to theatre within.
Being of an artsy persuasion when I need to meet someone downtown for a pint of beer after work, the Auburn has both the location and atmosphere required to keep me happy.
The atmosphere is a treasure among all the generic downtown trendy places, it seems to be the only non-dive which didn't get its decor from a kits.
The service has always been above average when I have gone, prompt and friendly, although friends of mine have said that they have experienced poor service.
The only problem I had is the food, the portions are small, and the quality is poor, and worst of all is the sin of chipotle abuse, way too many of the menu items had chipotle in it. The chipotle trend has been going on so long that despite that I once loved its smoky flavors, I sincerely wish that I'd never see another dish with chipotle again.
For the food, I have to bring this place down to just 3 stars, despite the fact that I will be back for beer again. -
Review from Justin B.
11/27/2011 5 Check-ins Here
What a lovely place, possibly the only place in the world I have no problem doing things myself. Everyone is very friendly. Not much more to say about the place. You will enjoy it. Try the meatloaf sandwich, I have been eating it for years and I always love it.
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Review from Wendy P.
11/17/2010 4 Check-ins Here
When I think of the Auburn Saloon, I think of special events because it's a great spot for a smaller level shindig. With a riser at the front that can moonlight as a stage and the option to clear out the tables in the middle, it leaves an easily customizable space. I've seen it done up for charity type events all the way to a House party for Halloween.
The only tricky part about the Auburn was trying to find it the very first time around. Being that it's at the base of the Calgary tower, it's a bit hidden from view.
I have yet to give it a try for just a regular sit down kind of place, but it's on the "to do" list. -
Review from Mike M.
Calgary, AB
I don't really know much about The Auburn, but at some point in its history this became the unofficial hangout for all people theatrical. Any given night you can walk in on a passionate poetry reading, an early workshop of a place or a singer making their way through open mic night.
It's unique in its atmosphere, especially in a very corporate feeling downtown. If the the Core was a high school, the Auburn would be the where all the theatre-nerds hang out. That's probably because there are about five or six different theatres within a two-block radius of it.
Anytime I've gone it has always been a really nice place to hang out. Sometimes I know everyone there and sometimes I don't. Just like theatre, you never really know what you are going to get and that's just fine by me. -
Review from dinah g.
Calgary, AB
1/23/2010
Just returned from a Bboy/fashion event at the Auborn Saloon just under the Calgary Tower sponsored by some folks at the UofC. Glad to see tons of talent in Calgary, fashion, break dance, DJ mixing, beat boxing, rapping and art.
The space is an okay size but not for 200 plus people, it was difficult to see folks on stage and I had one of the highest tables. Service was actually pretty good considering there was only one waitress to serve the drinks to 200 some people. I ordered the Nachos with Guacamole and for $1.50 I got I would say 3 tablespoons of Guac. Was this a joke I asked the waitress she said no. Discussion over. For $ 8 bucks I had a plate of Nachos about 6 inches in size, but it was topped high and the mix was pretty good; two cheeses, chopped onion and tomato and even banana pepper and jalapeño, it did its job.
My gin and tonics hit the spot at $6 and then I switched it up to vodka and cranberry juice, but I am able to write this so it may not be a good sign. Nonetheless it was a good evening.
It was well coordinated and the owner and staff were really amenable in making this event happen.
Major up stager for me was this tree that stands inside near the stage, glowing with little lights, in fact she stole the show. -
Review from Christopher W.
Calgary, AB
12/17/2008
The Auburn caters to the theatre crowd, which means I'm not cool enough to eat here. Too many salads and whatnot....
It's a good place for a drink though located in the building at the bottom of the Calgary Tower. Watch out for the poor service, though, where they forget what you ordered.
