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Nightlife
Nightlife
If you have a night of cocktails on the mind, Calgary won’t disappoint.
From quiet nooks by a fire to throbbing dance music overload – and everything in between – you should be able to easily find a spot that meets your needs on a Friday night.
These are great areas to check out for some after-hours activities:
- 17th Avenue SW, between 2nd and 14th streets, 17th Ave has a high concentration of clubs, pubs and lounges
- Mission is your spot if you’re looking for dive-bar karaoke, upscale Irish pub, local sports establishment or well-heeled wine bar
- Kensington/Sunnyside has great neighbourhood pubs as well as moodier and fancier lounges
- Downtown Calgary has loads of great pubs, lounges and popular nightclubs
That’s not all of course! Every neighbourhood has its share of local pubs and nightspots. There’s also a lot of music being played in Calgary on any given night: check out our local music venues listing.
Craft Brewing & Distilling
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Craft Brewing & Distilling
Calgary's craft distilleries and micro-breweries have infused a full menu of local flavours into our celebrated restaurant scene. The city's microbrewery scene is rapidly growing.
BREWERIES:
Take a stroll around Calgary's Barley Belt, where multiple breweries are just minutes apart. Other Calgary breweries include:
With so many options to choose from, don't forget to check out Calgary's Beer Map.
DISTILLERIES:
Many of the distilleries in Alberta's booming craft spirit industry are located right here in Calgary. Take a sip of well-crafted spirits at: