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Mikey's Juke Joint & Eatery
Categories: Restaurants Tex-Mex Restaurants Cajun/Creole Arts & Entertainment Jazz & Blues Nightlife Jazz & Blues Tex-Mex, Cajun/Creole, Jazz & Blues [Edit]
1901 10th Ave SWCalgary, AB T3C 0K3
(403) 245-8833
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 1 am
Sun 12 pm - 8 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- Live
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Has TV:
- Yes
10 reviews for Mikey's Juke Joint & Eatery
10 reviews in English
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Review from Angelo T.
12/4/2011
I think I'm going to start on a new adventure, in discovering Calgary's local music scene. Really, the only places I've been to were the most commonly known venues such as Broken City, Republik, McEwan Hall,and some other place that I can't bother to remember...
We stumbled into here after the Blues Can was at capacity and a charming lady advised good music was to be found here. So on a thursday night we came and paid the $10 cover at the request of one of the nicest doormen I've met. And inside was literally a place built to be the local pub you can't help but go to every night, I think I've found the Cheers of Calgary.
The performance room is quite intimate, small, but it allows everyone to to share tables and open up to conversation with each other. Their service was also great, we had Penny-who is probably one of the sweetest gals in the joint.
Also their posters are on lend apparently from some eccentric collector, and any music buff can spend the whole night digesting all the cool pictures.Listed in: BECAUSE I SAID SO!!
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Review from Judy A.
Calgary, AB
4/17/2012
My partner took me here on date night. The live music was cosy and rockin and the food was pretty good too. Bonus: they serve beer from Wild Rose Brewery! Patrons are eager to get up and dance and the beer and wine is a most reasonable price. What a fun night out!
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Review from Heather I.
Calgary, AB
11/2/2011
I've only ever had Mikey's during the week at lunch. Odd? Perhaps, but it's walking distance from my office and sometime you need a beer at lunch. Am I right?
I want to give it 4 stars but I can't do it....yet. It's a little too inconsistent in terms of food and service to warrant a solid 4 stars, but it does have potential.
Things they are good at:
Deep frying. Anything I've ever had that was deep fried from this place is good. The wings warrant special mention as they were huge and juicy. However, the "ranch" that accompanies them is a watery blue cheese ranch - not my thing. Dry ribs are also a winner.
Quesadillas. Have had it twice and it's a solid quesadilla.
Serving drinks.
Things they need to work on:
Speed of service. One server for the entire lunch rush is painful. I'm not sure if the kitchen is equally slow or if the time it takes to get my meal is because of the server.
Weird menu twists. It seems like all sauces and dressings have some sort of unique twist. Blue cheese ranch, I think the caesar salad dressing is made with dijon mustard or something else weird. Not my deal.
I do enjoy the One Way board - a tally of all the drivers that go the wrong way down the street in front of the pub. It's a solid place with no pretension and an excellent break from my office.
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Review from Joel K.
11/18/2011
I work by Mikey's. I was overjoyed to discover a pub within walking distance of my office. That said, this place is sort of like that ex-girlfriend you wished would have worked out.
When you imagine it in your mind, you think of all the good things, the wonderful times and the memories. But when you actually see it and go there again, the shine is off. That's not to say Mikey's isn't a good time - it is. It's just not spectacular.
Think "friendly community pub", and you're on the right track. Add in the blues, and you're pretty much there. It's a good place for a pint. It's a decent place for a meal. You won't be let down if you go in expecting nothing but those two things.
I've been here for lunches and dinners. Service is usually pretty good, though the odd time your beverages disappear into the great beyond. But oddly, they only have one server working the busy lunch hour. That might've made sense before the transit construction started, but now this place can fill up with hungry construction workers and it'd be good to have another pair of hands helping out.
That said, staff is friendly and apologetic any time something goes amiss. The atmosphere is fun and casual - I've had a few great little conversations with the easy-going staff.
Live shows are a great thing to take a date to, provided your date doesn't mind being surrounded by older people and has a healthy enjoyment of the blues. Oh, and it'll be loud in there. But seriously, some strong talent in here.
I always order one of two things: the chicken sandwich or the burger. I've sampled the dry ribs - they're good, but nothing amazing. Some of their dishes like the calamari salad are excellent, so don't be afraid to be a little adventurous.
It's no 5-star establishment by any means. It'd be a 4 star if the service was always up to snuff. But it's friendly, it's a good watering hole and if you find the beltline packed out, it's worth rolling the dice on for an uncrowded brew. -
Review from Nicole M.
Calgary, AB
8/31/2011
As a long time computer geek, and general nerd about town, I know that location well, and sometimes it just is completely convenient to cross the street after having looked for nerdy gaming figures and science fiction.
The best music venues are the places are small hole in the wall places, and this is that sort of tiny place. Although you may not be able to see that band, you feel like you are right there, in the thick of everything.
There is no pretension at this place. The music is good, the beer is good & the food is good. -
Review from Wendy P.
I drive by Mikey's every time I take 11th Ave SW to get to Crowchild. I always though it was a bit of a random spot for a pub, and each drive by was a reminder that I wanted to check it out. So when one of my friends said she'd be playing there, I knew the Fates were telling me it was time for a visit.
Mikey's isn't very big, I think 30 people would fill up all of the tables in the front half of the bar. A few more can fill the area with the pool table in the back. The walls are a feast for your eyes with old posters and memorabilia. See if you can spot the record peeking out from behind one of the pictures above the bar.
I was more than happy to hear there was some Velvet Fog on tap from the Wild Rose Brewery. I checked out the food menu and found myself drawn to the sandwiches, burgers and po'boys section. What's a po'boy? Turns out it's a sub sandwich from down south. Fitting for the theme of the bar. I ordered myself a beer battered shrimp po'boy (battered shrimp with remoulade, sliced tomatoes and romaine hearts on toasted filone). Deep fried shrimp on toast bread. I enjoyed it, but it was a lot of bread on bread. I was pleasantly intrigued by the coleslaw that came with it though! Well done Mikey's. It had a bit of a zip, wasn't too creamy... there are so many ways to do coleslaw wrong, thank you for finding a way to do it right. My side of red curry soup was also pretty tasty. All for just shy of 12 bones.
With some kind of music happening every night of the week, I'm sure I'll find my way back this way again soon.
Note: There may be a cover charge... depending on who's playing you're probably looking at $5 or $10. -
Review from Patrick P.
Calgary, AB
7/4/2010
Mikey's ain't a 5 star - but it's certainly my new local watering hole and I'm guaranteed to be entertained and well-watered with Wild Rose beer every time we go.
Whether it's one of the many great live music acts they have (seven nights a week!) or over hearing a 55+ year old drunk woman punching her upper thighs, saying: "What's This? ....I'm beating around the bush!" ...Mikey's is a place that's not about class - but all about fun.
It's kind of a mashup of Cheers meets a honkey tonk roadside blues bar.... The regulars are older, seasoned drinkers, haggard party-ers and veteran musicians.
Leave your ego at the door, and prepare to cozy up next to strangers and settle in for a few hours for a good time. -
Review from Will v.
Calgary, AB
2/23/2011
Mikey's was wonderful, went with a large group to check out the open jam Saturday PM. Though there was only one server at the start of the afternoon, she was still very helpful and on top of it (thanks Debbie:)). Soon there were staff all of which were freindly. They have my fav, Wild Rose on tap, not jsut brown, but IPA, and Velvet fog and others. Also lots of other great beers. We had appies all of which were tasty. Oh and the music!! The jam was unbelievable, great music, great crowd, the tiny space in front of the band, did not stop us and lots of others from dacing like crazy. Soo much fun, will most certainly be back.
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Review from Wayne R.
Cochrane, AB
Updated - 3/21/2011
Went last night - Texas Flood was playing. Band was ok but still had to pay $10 each for cover and standing room only. We left after one set disappointed.
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6/30/2010 First to Review
Dropped by to see Washboard Hank and had a lot of fun. The bartender memorized everyone's name -… Read more »
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Review from Bob D.
10/2/2010
Had a great afternoon hear listening to the jam - a lot of very talented musicians - while eating and drinking with friends. Music was very good, mostly blues. Food was good - try the chili/lime ribs. Service was also very good. Mikey's will be a regular stop for me when I'm in Calgary.
