Arinn "the ruiner" W.'s Profile

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When the sun goes down, you'll find me here.

 1. Ming

520 17 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2S 0B1
(403) 229-1986

Category: Lounges

5.0 star rating
  9/21/2010

Ming is, quite possibly, the hippest bar in Calgary.  From its ironic communist theme to its knockout cocktails it's completely unique in this city's scene.  The food is tasty too: a variety of appetizers to enjoy with your buddhas or lenins.  Its…More »

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 2. Ship & Anchor Pub

534 17 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2S 0B1
(403) 245-3333

Category: Pubs

5.0 star rating
  9/21/2010

I love the ship! It is the best alternative pub in town. My only gripe is that every time I've tried to eat there in the past few months, it's been too busy to get a table!   The menu is killer, a great selection of beers on tap & sometimes you get…More »

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 3. The Kensington Pub

207 10A St NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1W7
(403) 270-4505

Category: Pubs

4.0 star rating
  9/21/2010

Went there last night with a friend.  The service was solid & food good!  It has the standard brit-pub style menu but with a few veggie options (spring rolls, samosas, a couple salads & a veggie burger).  I got the thai salad and she had the club…More »

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 4. The Barley Mill

201 Barclay Parade SW
Calgary, AB T2P 4R3
(403) 290-1500

Categories: Pubs, Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  7/4/2010

This place has some real charm.  I have been there a couple times and the music is fantastic.  There are a couple veg*n options on the menu and a great selection of beers on tap (rickard's white? yes, please!) .  I want to go back and check out the…More »

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 5. The Unicorn Pub

304 8 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1C2
(403) 234-8816

Category: Pubs

3.0 star rating
  2/27/2010

A solid standby.  The food is good, if a bit expensive; the crowd is pretty varied and thus not super judgemental like some hipster hangouts.  Service is ok.  All in all it's a good place.

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 6. Hop In Brew Pub

213 12 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0G9
(403) 266-2595

Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Dive Bars

4.0 star rating
  1/1/2010

I used to love the hop-in-brew, but I have to say I was a little disappointed when I ordered the nachos on my last visit.  They were $13 and it was seriously just a plate of tortilla chips with cheese melted over top.  It was exactly the same thing I…More »

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 7. Blackfoot Truck Stop Restaurant

1840 9 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0T8
(403) 265-5964
5.0 star rating
  1/31/2010

|f you want the real truck stop diner experience I highly recommend the Blackfoot diner.  The food is good and pretty cheap (a grilled cheese for 3.80?!) and the coffee is decent.  It's a good place to while away a few hours.  You could sit there all…More »

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Review votes:
154 Useful, 57 Funny, and 77 Cool

Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

January 2008

Things I Love

sewing, creating in the kitchen, reading, natural bodies of water, nerding out, dressing up, cream earl grey, cuddling cats

Find Me In

hastings-sunrise

My Hometown

edmonton, alberta

My Blog Or Website

http://www.rinbot.word...

When I'm Not Yelping...

i'm sewing, watching nerdy tv or meowing at my cats

Why You Should Read My Reviews

i have discerning tastes

My Second Favourite Website

http://autostraddle.com

The Last Great Book I Read

"the collected works of grey owl" or "wind, sand and stars"

My First Concert

(yikes, kind of embarassing) backstreet boys in 1997!

My Last Meal On Earth

perogies fried with onions, or mac & "chs"

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

i am a total bed hog

Most Recent Discovery

apple-green nail polish

Current Crush

your mom