This used to be a Hooters? It's unrecognizable now. With the move to this location, my little slice of alcoholism is just across the street now. A great new stage, many new TVs, shiny bar. I rarely am able to get a seat at the bar now, as business seems to have jumped. I'll have to nail a plaque with my name to one of the chairs and perma-reserve it. Also included are Big Buck Hunter (Admit it: After a few beers, we all go into redneck mode and want to shoot at things), Foosball, and Golden Tee. A new royalty program has also been introduced. $10 gets you $5 Bass Head all the time, discount on food, and a key chain that's individually numbered. I'd like to respond to Cameron's note (I approved it and it's on my list) I've been a regular since May. Do some research before making yourself look like an idiot. I don't work there. The food is terrific (Brisket beef dip melts in your mouth), though I do hope they pop in a macaroni and cheese dish for added deliciousness. Live bands, great food, great staff. The only thing that changed is the location. Awesome just got a bit more awesome-er-ernesser. So...ummm...yeah. read more

Blind Beggar Smokehouse - Toad Stools - Smokehouse Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

We were sorely disappointed. After 2 hrs our food finally came & it was mediocre. Attending the finals of Singer Songwriter competition so it was a busy night but the staff & kitchen should have been prepared. read more

Me and a group of friends were turned away because one of them had a small face tattoo. They were pleasant. BUT if your bar is empty at 10pm on Thursday there might be a reason for it. That and all the bad reviews that precede mine. read more

It's all about the music, baby! While it may look like a pub you've been in many times before, in reality the Blind Beggar is one of very few in Calgary to make live, local music a serious cornerstone of what it does. Boasting a large, elevated stage with an area for standing, and many surrounding booths for those of you that want a seat, but still get a good look at the band, the Blind Beggar is designed to put the music first. That said, if you'd like a little more privacy to hand out with your friends and enjoy the music in the back ground, there's a slightly disconnected booth area at the back. Like the box seats at the game, you'll have a great view, but won't be right in with the rowdies. What's extra cool about the Beggar is that along with standing on its own as a music venue, you could strip all of that away (although I don't suggest it) and it would still stand on its own as a pub. They've got a good beer selection that's a balance of pub classics with enough craft to keep it interesting. They've got a good spirits list to boot, and I found myself hitting up the scotch list, and drinking some tasty Auchentoshan 12 for about $7.50. Here again, they had a nice size scotch list with a lot of solid options that won't break the bank. I haven't had a chance to try the food yet, but with the amount of bands coming through these doors that I've yet to discover, I'm positive that I'll be back soon. read more

Paid 15.50$ for 8 chicken wings 2 carrot sticks and 2 tiny celery sticks. Never coming back! ( did I mention that the wings were completely dry?) read more

Blind Beggar Smokehouse - a platter of fried chicken, carrots and celery - Smokehouse Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The food here is mediocre and unless you always like to listen to live bands dont come here for after work drinks or dont expect to be able to talk to your friends while having a beer. Servers seem to ignore us everytime we wanted tomorder something. I guess this is a great place to pre drink for the nightclub crowd. read more

I always enjoy the live music when I go there. They seem to always have good choices on servers too. I think it's more than 10 years now that they have been pushing local live original musicians n Calgary. Keep it up Blind Beggar. read more

The food is mediocre, at best. Worst wings I've ever had, and most expensive. The Caesar salad always tastes like it sat for three days in a dirty fridge. The soup is usually quite good, but the toast you get with it tastes like dirty oil and has a really unpleasant texture. The fries are always soggy with poor flavour. The daytime bartender lacks basic mixology skills and knowledge. read more

There are few venues that stack up to this one in cow town. Indie bands that are always good. Rarely see a bad band here. Not to mention it's a staple to those bands who have already made it, and do not forget where they come from. The Blind Beggar also has delicious food, and amazing service....all the servers appreciate music which is extra amazing. read more

Blind Beggar Smokehouse - a band performing on stage - Smokehouse Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Had good time. Just out for a couple beer and wanted something new. Was a good time live music of variety. Server was great didn't let us go thirsty and never felt pushed. The one thing that jumped out was the cleanliness and quality of washroom was excellent. read more

The reviews don't do this place justice. It's a pub so don't expect caviar. Wings are very good, the best ever? No, but very good. But let's talk kettle chips! Nope! Stop talking. The best ever are found at Blind Beggar!! The rest of the food menu is very good. Let's move on. Service? Top notch!! Ask for Talia, she's a sassy peach!! read more

won $600 in machines and they refuse to pay it out! was told to come back tomorrow. how illegal is that!!