The graveyard: Bars in Calgary

These are the places that have permanently shut their doors but are still indexed on Google. A bittersweet archive of Bars in Calgary that used to be — sorted by how well-loved they were.

Earls Kitchen + Bar image
#1

Sleek, upscale chain serving gourmet burgers, global comfort food, cocktails, wines & beers.

4.20 (2.4K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
Buffalo Wild Wings image
#2

Buffalo Wild Wings

Chicken wings restaurant

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

4.10 (1.8K reviews)
Closed
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#3

Cibo 17th

Italian restaurant

Contemporary Italian small plates & gourmet pizzas from this large, bi-level eatery with a full bar.

4.20 (1.5K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
REGRUB - Beltline image
#4

REGRUB - Beltline

Hamburger restaurant

Innovative burgers & creatively topped shakes in a roomy space with a cool, industrial vibe.

3.90 (1.5K reviews)
Closed
Buffalo Wild Wings image
#5

Buffalo Wild Wings

Chicken wings restaurant

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

4.10 (1.5K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#6

Vendome

Restaurant

Trendy eatery in a historic building offering Mediterranean-style dishes including pasta & salads.

4.30 (1.5K reviews)
Closed
Home and Away YYC image
#8

Sports bar/grill offering elevated comfort eats & draft beer in upbeat surrounds with TVs & games.

4.10 (1.3K reviews)
Closed
Rose & Crown Pub image
#9

Pub featuring a British-inspired menu, daily happy hour & live bands in a circa-1920s building.

4.10 (1.2K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
Yellow Door Bistro image
#11

Contemporary eatery in Hotel Arts with breakfast-to-dinner bistro fare, wine & classic cocktails.

4.20 (1.1K reviews)
Closed
Tipperary's Pub image
#12

Pub grub, happy hour specials, pool & darts in an Irish-inspired tavern with many TVs for sports.

4.00 (1.1K reviews)
Closed
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#15

17th ave

Mexican restaurant

Buzzy restaurant with Mexican cuisine & tropical drinks, plus Latin music & outdoor seating.

3.80 (952 reviews)
Closed
Oak Tree Tavern image
#17

This informal, playful nightspot offers simple pub grub, comedy, bingo & live music nights.

4.30 (790 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
The Metropolitan image
#21

This bright, contemporary eatery serves steak & refined comfort food such as lobster mac 'n' cheese.

4.00 (676 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
Black Swan Ale House image
#25

Casual mainstay for Canadian pub fare & draft beer in a lodgelike setting with vintage touches.

4.00 (621 reviews)
$ $$$
Closed
Midtown Kitchen & Bar image
#29

Contemporary bar & grill serving craft beer plus upmarket pub grub like burgers & charcuterie.

4.10 (553 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
Riverstone Pub image
#30

Laid-back hangout featuring pool, live music on weekends & pub grub, including burgers & pizza.

4.10 (537 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
Winebar Kensington image
#31

Urbane bar offering rotating wines paired with cheeses, charcuterie & inventive small plates.

4.40 (534 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
Seanachie Irish Pub image
#33

Irish pub fare, rotating food specials & a diverse beer list offered in a dark wood-accented space.

3.90 (514 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#41

Milk Tiger

Cocktail bar

Snug, buzzy spot featuring artisanal mixed drinks & a modest menu of light bites.

4.40 (410 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#46

Informal joint offering simple tavern fare, TVs for sports fans, pool tables, karaoke & live music.

4.00 (356 reviews)
$ $$$
Closed

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