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Aussie Rules Foodhouse & Bar
Category: Arts & Entertainment Music Venues Nightlife Music Venues Music Venues [Edit]
1002 37 St SWCalgary, AB T3C 1S1
(403) 249-7933
- Hours:
Thu-Sat 5 pm - 1 am
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
6 reviews for Aussie Rules Foodhouse & Bar
6 reviews in English
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Review from Crystal W.
Calgary, AB
4/3/2012
Aussie Rules gets 5 stars because I've been here at least 4 times and not once did I walk out not feeling I had a great time. Unless you are lame (and those who are likely know it), this is guaranteed fun. Some might consider it a pricey night with the cover charge, potential food orders and tipping the pianists if you so choose, but it's worth it if you splurge.
Should you go back more than once, it's best to leave a year or so in between to avoid hearing many of the same songs. I've only ever gone on a weekend evening and it's typically packed.
April Challenge: The Underdog 3/30 -
Review from Stephanie S.
Calgary, AB
5/22/2012
Yay!! Aussie Rules is SO much fun. I've only been here once before for a friend's birthday, and I did not know what to expect. "Dueling Piano bar? That sounds weird". UMMM, how about the most fun time ever. Lost my voice after that night. People really DO dance on the tables! Can't wait to go back. Did I mention how FUN it is? =)
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Review from Sabahat N.
Calgary, AB
6/14/2011
Been here twice, and had a blast both times!
Its basically a bar with two pianos and dueling pianists! They take song requests, and as the evening progresses, the crowd gets rowdier, the pianist get crazier, and people end up dancing on the tabletops, on the stage, and everywhere in between.
The drinks are good, but the food is a bit pricey. But who cares really, when you're having such a great time anyway?Listed in: Entertaining out-of-town…
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Review from Solomon C.
11/23/2011
this is a fun place! dueling pianos, requests, spontaneous line dancing to cadillac ranch, impromptu katy perry sing-a-longs this place is a lot of fun.
came here with a group of 9, we all met while on vacation in Australia and decided this was going to be our reunion spot. The food was alright, nothing really stood out as amazing. you've got your traditional north american pub fare. We were totally stoked at the fact they had Toohey's beer and Bundaberg Rum.
We binged drink cans of Toohey's New while down under, so that was what were looking for. Unfortunately they only had bottles of Toohey's Extra Dry. We weren't picky, had a great time anyway. -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
3/26/2010
After my experience at Jubilations, I didn't want the evening to end, so I wandered over to Aussie Rules. And boy, does it ever!
Duelling pianists, dancing, good food, great vibe, high-energy crowd, cheap cover ($9) and fun people; How can all that NOT make for a good time? -
Review from Christopher W.
Calgary, AB
10/23/2008
Aussie Rules can get wild on weekends as women take to table tops to clap their hands and stomp their feet to live music provided by the dueling pianists. You usually have to call a week or more in advance for reservations to the place. It's become quite popular with just about every age group and the place fills with cheers and laughter as the guys hit the keys.
It's a lively, high energy show. The guys (three pianists actually, who don't really duel but work in shifts) keep the energy flowing all night long as they cut though standard piano classics and even try other things like metal and rap on the piano. A big part of the show is taking requests and that gets everybody into it. The guys capture a strange vibe in this place through live music that you usually never experience in a bar setting.
No idea why they call it Aussie Rules; the menu is confused about its nationality and the pianists have nothing to do with Australia. The acoustics in the large room are terrible, but it somehow adds to the party atmosphere. Somehow they pump it up and keep the music sounding amazing.
This is a great place to take someone from out of town or if you haven't been, take yourself. If you like live music and a good show, this is the place.
