Classic Calgary Establishments

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The most popular spots with personality. If you're visiting Calgary, new to Calgary, or just haven't been out in awhile, these are must stops.

 1. Diner Deluxe

804 Edmonton Trl NE
Calgary, AB T2E 3J6
(403) 276-5499
4.0 star rating
  Update - 3/7/2012

I took Ms Crystal H for a visit to Diner Deluxe this morning. It's an essential visit for guests and somehow I had neglected it before today! No matter, all is well in the world now.

This time round, the service was a wee bit on the slow side to…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/11/2011

    If you're going to make a list of Calgary establishments, Diner Deluxe had better be on it. Mixed… Read more »

 2. Bottlescrew Bill's Old English Pub

140 10 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0A3
(403) 263-7900

Category: Pubs

3.0 star rating
  Update - 1/9/2012

Why do I have to have principles? It's messing with my Yelp reviews. Bill's remains a solid 4 (and probably 5 once I'm done my beer passport) establishment. The service is awesome, the food rocks, and there's more beers than you can shake a stick at.…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    12/14/2011

    Well, I've officially kicked off my beer passport, which means I'll be spending a lot more time here… Read more »

 3. Buchanan's Chop House Whisky Bar

738 3 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0G7
(403) 261-4646

Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses

4.0 star rating
  1/4/2012

The wonderful thing about whiskey... is whiskey's a wonderful thing!

Well, it's a thing anyway. And Buchanan's has A LOT of it. 2011 was my year to learn about whisky. I popped in for a Whisky Wednesday in December and was treated to a flight of 3…More »

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