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    Bear & Kilt

    3.9 (59 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, Pubs
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Himmat S.

    Came to Bear & Kilt on an early Tuesday afternoon to relax and get some down time. It wasn't too crowded and there was plenty of space available, the music playing was good too. Ordered a Wild Rose IPA and some Bear Bangers. The Bear Bangers were unique and tasted really good, I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for some light bites with their drinks. The server was friendly and attentive. If you're looking for good food and drinks at a dive bar, you'll definitely have to come here, prices are affordable and not over the top.

    Great Nachos here
    Garilicious G.

    Great Pub, friendly staff, and really good eats. Had some wings and (huge) nachos with a couple of drinks, before walking back to my hotel full & happy. Whenever in Calgary, I'll be sure to go back here!

    A new Tuesday special?
    Samantha R.

    One of my friends can't meet up for after work drinks until 5:30pm and so I'm always looking for happy hour deals that go past 6pm. This place has weekday $10 meal and pint daily deals from 4pm - 8pm (and 12pm - 8pm on Saturdays). Perfect! They also discount a bunch of their drinks by $1 for happy hour so a $6.50 local pint becomes $5.50. But you should probably splurge on the extra $4.50 and get some tasty food. The first time I went here was on a Friday and tried their fried pickles and pint deal (note: the deals come with any local pint, I recommend their Wild Rose options) for $10. Tasty! I haven't had many fried pickles in my life but these were right up there and I recall the chipotle sauce being extremely tasty. The pickles are normally $9 so really you're paying $1 for a pint! I went here last week for their Thursday night special (steak sandwich and pint). Firstly the steak sandwich alone is normally $14. And it's pretty tasty, which explains why they didn't have many left by 6pm so get there early! Plus it comes on garlic toast with mushrooms and fries. Mmm... Plus the place is a total dive, but in a great way. They have a bunch of old booths that look like they have emerged from someone's basement - that were previously rescued from grandma's house. The service is always good, never amazing but it's got a great relaxed vibe to it. Two thumbs up.

    Katie C.

    The Bear and Kilt is a bit of a hidden gem. Located in an underground lair (sounds better than "basement") along Stephen Avenue mall, I find that even though I know exactly where it is I walk by it when I haven't been in in a while. I like it that way. The Bear and Kilt is pleasantly busy - which means that your crew is not the only one in the bar but you're not fighting to use the pool table either. I guess I like it because it is so relaxed. Sometimes I feel like the clientele is leaning over to the side of hipster and it will change, but then it bounces right back. Maybe my fear is due to the Canadian Hoser woody hudson's bay company everything is forty years old kind of decor they've got going on. It's just enough to be ironic, so I'm gonna declare a hipster alert right now. Luckily the cheap beer and decent food make it a destination for some awesome downtownians too. Last time I was in there were some business looking people, a bunch of rocker looking guys and probably some other people, but the ratio was decent and our party was pretty big so we got some great service. Our server was just lovely, making friends with the guys and only gently ribbing me for sticking with water because I was sick as a dog. I couldn't eat this time, but I can recommend the wings, the philly beef dip, and anything that comes with fries because they are just that good.

    Daily Happy Hour specials.
    Jamie S.

    Don't judge a book by its cover - The Bear & Kilt has a lot more to serve up than meets the eye. The first time I came here, I was pretty skeptical - the faint smell of smoke in the walls, and the dark atmosphere made it feel like it was a pretty run-down place. But the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the food here more than makes up for the lacklustre appearance. They have a decent selection of beers on tap, including some of the local craft beers, and there's always a monthly special menu, on top of their regular fare. I can definitely recommend the pizzas here, and the Yorkshire puddings are deadly. Don't be afraid to bring a group here - there's a few large tables, and the booths all comfortably seat at least 6 people. If you're in for the long-haul, keep in mind they'll also serve up pitchers of beer, so you won't have to keep hitting up the bar or harassing your server.

    Perogies!!
    Wendy P.

    "Well hello there neighbour!" or next girl waiting in line for an available washroom stall. For real, stall walls, super short. Me, averagely tall. I was happy nobody else was in the washroom with me. Bear & Kilt is another basement bar in C-town.. And yes, totally in the running for dive bar. On a Friday afternoon when everyone else is enjoying sunny patio weather in Stephen Ave, there's plenty of room here. Service is decent but sporadic. Food.. Good if you order perogies, I haven't tried anything else.

    Skip N.

    Although I've been here 3 times now, I'm treated like family. Very welcoming and attentive service. Open late and the kitchen rocks until 12 am. Perfect for me as a flight attendant that lands at 10. Phil the bartender is the best. Need food or beverage suggestions, he's the man.

    Deanna V.

    Great pub in a cold place. Bunch of things on the wall that make it fun to try and look at in a dark, woody, downstairs, creepy guy looking at you kinda place. Good bar food and Canadians that speak Canadian, Good fun and cool place for a chat. Get the pierogies, you won't be sorry! And if you are. . .I'm sorry.

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    Incredible times and dart board, poutine was righteous. Great spot to go to before the game.

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    Great food and good times. Beer also excellent. Highly recommended. Excellent service. Very friendly

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    absolutely terrible place, watch your personal items staff will go through it, they double charge, disgusting place

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    Dingy dive bar. Waiter was rude and condescending. Stayed for 1 beer and left. Will never return.

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    Best pub in the city. One of the few basement pubs that remain - I hope it never changes.

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    Leopold’s Tavern -  Calgary

    Leopold’s Tavern - Calgary

    (54 reviews)

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    Came here with a couple of coworkers on a business trip because it looked like a fun, funky place…read moreto grab some food and a beer. Jackpot! Good music, nice bar and beer assortment, variety on the menu and wacky decor. Server was quick and helped us pick out what to try. The "bucket of bacon" appetizer was good, and the right amount for the 3 of us. I tried the traditional poutine and was a little disappointed as I thought it was a bit bland. Not sure if that's just how it is, or this place was a little off. Fun dinner, not expensive. They also have a crazy poutine challenge but our server wasn't clear on what you won if you finished it, so we passed. Fun place to check out if you get the chance!

    We were looking for a great place to have a cosy lunch as part of the lunch experience as part of…read moremy Calgary food experience as i am vistiting the city for the second time of my life. The first thing you notice are the decorations that are all over the place that tells you this is Calgary . We were greeted very promptly by a pleasant gentleman who knew everything that was on the menu. my brother and i shared a buffalo chicken taquitos. i was concerned that this might be too spicy but it was just right . it had flavor but fire was not coming out of your mouth . As for the mains, i had smashburger with 2 patties and got waffle fries while my brother got the mac and cheese. which he says melted in his mouth and might have been the best mac and cheese he has had this year. Another thing make Leopold's stand out as it has tv every where. This is the first place that actually focussed on the Winter Olympics focussing on all the events. for those of you who don't know Calgary hosted the winter olympics in 1988 but you would not know it this week throughout the city. Not one sign or notice to tell you about. That said Leopolds is a place you can go after a long work week, listen to some country tunes watch sports and have a super meal. We may actually come back before i leave to go back to Ontario catch a certain Olympic mens hockey game Canada vs Finland in the semi final. This place is that good .

    Border Crossing - Order upon arrival... no dip for the beef dip. The dog didn't need the extra salt, but maybe would have helped

    Border Crossing

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    I don't think I have been so disgusted in a LONG time!…read more A beef dip with no dip, as it was notified as already all over the order boxes by driver upon pick up. Beef Dip: A piece of bread with a couple of slices of chewy and grisly beef, NOTHING ELSE, not sauce or dip. Poutine: The poutine was undercooked, cheap fries in congealed gravy. Starving, I tried it and decided to pass and eat chocolate pretzels until dinner was ready. My partner walked through and asked for a bite as he was working and rushing... it went in the garbage... Tried to feed the sandwich to the dog, even he was unimpressed. To send out food like this is an utter embarrassment! Avoid this place at all costs. McDonalds would do better (and that IS an insult!) ** DoorDash photo of the sandwich didn't save to phone. It was the worst sandwich I have been presented, with bare bread and chewy, fatty, poorly sliced beef. Even the worst road food is WAY better **

    The Border Crossing is aptly named, if you, like me, get a little uneasy when crossing into the…read moreStates. This place just puts you on guard for some reason. Let's just say there's a general dinge in the air. Within that expansive general dinge, they have 10 VLTs, a jukebox, and a stage with a dance floor in front. Border Crossing offers a few nightly specials to coax the strays in. Come Friday and Saturday, live music is offered. Thursday night from 9pm - 1am they get a Karaoke Jam going. On Flames game days, they offer $3.25 pints and $9.75 jugs. This place is certainly not a destination pub, but if you're in the area and you're thirsty, it's there. Word to the wise, just like an actual border crossing, make sure you've got your story straight before making the trip - it'll just be easier that way.

    Bear & Kilt - divebars - Updated May 2026

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