Went for a friends birthday on a fight night. Table was booked for 6pm and think by 7:30pm the…read morewhole place was packed. Assuming this is a regular occurrence. Good selection of draft beers and had Granville Island Winterale on tap - winning! Food wise we shared a bunch of the snacks. Calamari with bacon bits (bacon in everything), was a good size portion but was left in the fryer just a touch too long. Started getting a little chewy. Pork gyoza came with about 6 or more tot he portion. Good thicker soy dipping sauce. Large size gyoza's. Quite tasty. Biscuits and pig sauce (thick gravy) came with 3 large buiscuits to the portion. Little harder round the edges. Felt they may have sat under the heat lamp a little too long. Gravy was 100% fantastic. Thick and flavourful and a good size portion to go with the buiscuits. Wild boar taquitos are amaing! 4 to a plate with sour cream and guacamole on the side. Soft one the outside and packed with ground boar on the inside. These were a clear winner with everyone. Friend had the mac and cheese. Enjoyed it but said it was also a little dry - pretty sure it was the heat lamp again. Looked like they were hosting a christmas party in the back section with buffet service from a hatch area down the end of the bar. The food one the buffet looked quite good when I walked past and nice that they had a little curtain up to make the area a little more private. Feel the aspects of the food that we didn't like were down to the waitresses being so busy running drinks that food sat for a little while. They could do will getting a food runner in for the game/fight nights maybe. Lots of specials everyday. Would like to see how the brunch is. Or just be back on a Monday where the wild boar taquitos are $2 each...

The food was horrible. The server was out back smoking meth and sketching out when she came back…read more Went to the bathroom and a tweaker was at my table drinking my beer and told me he was the manager. I asked for a refund amd was offered a 2 piece of crack

Lovely place! Definitely one of the more unique speakeasies I've been to and was certainly…read moreimpressed. I'd recommend making a reservation beforehand. My boyfriend and I attended when they were having their burlesque show and it was so much fun! I wasn't sure what to expect but the dancers and the music definitely kept us entertained. The food and the drinks were amazing as well as their service. I'll certainly return!

Loved this place! Loved the drink options! Loved the appetizer type food options! Loved the…read moredecor and definitely loved the live music! What a great experience! Totally Calgary unique!

It's always a good time during their happy hour with 1/2 off meats! I highly recommend. Good vibes,…read morefood and deals. Rating: Food 5/5 Price 5/5 Service 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Parking: Street parking Would I return? Yes

While we were looking for places to eat in Calgary, we saw that one of the things the city was…read moreknown for was BBQ. As a result, we saw that Hayden Block had some good reviews so we decided to visit the restaurant. We came for dinner and there was a lot of space inside, so we were able to be seated right away. The interior is lively and rustic, with helpful waiters. For the food we decided to try the hot link, brisket, pork spare ribs, bacon wrapped corn on the cob, and deep fried pickles. All the meats were juicy and flavorful, just some solid BBQ all around. The corn and pickles were nice sides, and I think they were good choices overall. If you're looking for BBQ in Calgary, this is definitely a nice place to check out!

I can't say enough about Porch! Such good food, and the ambiance is stunning. Especially for a nice…read moredinner with friends or if you're trying to impress a date. Their salmon was fantastic. I'm always scared it's going to be overcooked, because at many restaurants the fish usually is, but this was perfectly grilled and well seasoned. The bed of veggies underneath had a really nice, subtle flavor that complemented the fish without overpowering it. I also ordered their banana cocktail, which honestly surprised me. I didn't think I would ever like banana in a cocktail, but it was absolute heaven. Smooth, balanced, and not overly sweet. One of those drinks you think about ordering again halfway through. For food, I also had the braised short ribs, and they were excellent. Super tender, rich, and full of flavor. Definitely one of those comforting dishes that still feels elevated and well executed. The decor deserves its own mention. The space is warm, stylish, and thoughtfully designed, and there's an actual live tree inside the restaurant, which is such a cool touch. You can already tell this place must be incredible in the summer when everything is open and lively. Overall, Porch delivers on food, drinks, and atmosphere. Easily a spot I'd come back to, whether for dinner, drinks, or a special night out.

We were originally going to another brunch spot but they were way too busy so we looked up more…read moreoptions on Yelp and came across Porch. We saw they were going to open at 11am, and decided to try our luck by getting there right at opening since we didn't have a reservation. We got lucky and got seated right away! - PARKING - Street parking, make sure you take note of how long you paid for! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - The ambiance inside is so nice and airy, with greenery and natural light shining through. There's also a super cute swing area next to the bar area that you can sit. I really liked the overall interior design! The staff was very attentive for our large party throughout our meal. There are bathrooms downstairs as well. - FOOD - Bacon Jam Benedict ($20.00): Loved the flavor combination in this! The sweet savory maple bacon jam worked so well! We upgraded to the fried potatoes ($4.00) and they were pretty tasty. Carrot Cake French Toast ($24.00): We got one to share with the table, and I'm glad we didn't commit because it was just OK to me. I wish there was more mascarpone filling, and also a different sauce than chocolate because it didn't pair well for me. Winter Nights ($19.00): We wanted to get some greens in and chose this salad. I enjoyed the mix of greens and also the fennel salami which gave a salty bite! Truffle Parm Fries ($13.00): We also got this to share with the table and you can't go wrong with these! - OVERALL - Great brunch option if you have a small or large group! Really nice airy ambiance for a nice start to your day.

Came here with the family on a Sunday night after shopping all day. On this day it was happy hour…read moreall day. We ordered mini blarney chips and calamari to start while we took a look at the menu. The chips and calamari were both really good. Who doesn't like melted cheese on waffle fries. For mains, we ordered fion burger, penne ale, shepherd's pie, and fish and chips. Everything came out quickly and was super yummy. Service was great. Food came out fast. Everything tasted great. Will definitely come back.

The music was live, and not too loud. The server had bounce in her step and a quick smile that…read morematched her wit. The food was great and came just in time - hot and tasty. I had the Steak Stew with mashed potatoes - so tempting my review photo has a bite out of it (sorry!). The Fish 'n Chips was also a hit. Don't forget the Guinness to wash it all down. #1 Irish Pub in Calgary! Upside: - live music - great food - awesome servers - decor for days! - portion sizes are perfect Downside: - parking is tough

The service was excellent food was good, and the beer was nice. Will definitely be back!read more

It was the perfect place, I got hacked and had to deal with blocking my credit card so went in and…read moregot a pint while I made phone calls to take care of it. friendly helpful staff in a really nice place. A great area of town with lots to do. Food was perfect too.

Great place. Beers and food are reasonably priced. It's a…read morelittle divey which is what I like.

Super rude and racist manager Saturday night with named Dan. I came with a friend, and he politely…read moreasked for a table. The manager Dan said that he did not have crystal ball and did not care to serve us. He said that my friend gave servers a hard time in the past. Even if this was true (and i know that's not the whole story), he did not even acknowledge me, i had never even been in there. And he did not ask me if i needed help or say he could still serve me. Maybe its because we are brown i do not know. But i will be telling all my family and friends and none of us will he coming here. He should not have treated me this way i did nothing and i was there ready to spend my money. 1/10 rude service.

It's a cheap club with high prices. Expensive beer, mold in the food…read more The service is good, but nothing special.

Nice people but that's not enough…read more Food was tolerable but not value for what it was worth. Generally prices were higher than they should be for the quality they were. Seating and ambience was that of a dungeon. Place was cold and inhospitable, much like an Orc with irritable bowel syndrome. If you're here it's an accident, even if you came on purpose. Just like after prom.

This is the only alley in Calgary where you'll find mint sprig and cucumber infused water…read more Everything's got a purpose, but Container Bar takes it one step further and gives every part of this bar a repurpose. They make fantastic use of a Kensington Alley, just sitting there doing nothing for nobody. Which, I guess means it was doing something for somebody... but not very much. Just as Container bar has repurposed the alley into an outdoor patio, they've modified and old shipping container into a bar, shipping pallets into tables, and reused old stackable school chairs for you to sit. Container Bar is exciting through its contrast between the lowest of the low and the highest of the high. Paired with this dumpster dived wonderland is some of the best food you'll find in all of Kensington. Owned by Brasserie (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/brasserie-kensington-calgary) and Winebar (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/winebar-kensington-calgary), Container Bar makes use of the same incredible kitchen as these two high class foodie destinations but welcomes a menu showcasing finest street food style grub you've ever seen. A Chili Dog with a house ground pork sausage and chilli with a fancier name... hell, I don't remember what it's called, but container bar is the kind of place where you'd get frites, not fries. I don't know the difference, nor do I care because they're delicious and they're damn well cooked in duck fat. Yes. Duck fat. This is THE place for creative cocktails outside of downtown. Everything is very high quality using fresh herbs and berries and even creating a pineapple rum cocktails out of Sea Cider Rumrunner, my absolute favourite in the cider world. Give Container Bar a try. It's truly unique to Calgary, high-class sketchiness serving 5-star food sets it apart from any other alley in town.

Normally I reserve reviews to be written until a place has been around for at least a couple months…read more- There are always bumps that need to be ironed out, staff that needs more training, dishes that need re-working. But honestly, not here! Container Bar is just simply put: Fun, fun, foodie, fun! Snugly nestled in the alleyway beside the sister wine bar/resto of Container Bar, the Brasserie, an old shipping container that has magnificently been refurbished into a working cantenna-style bar is the basis for the outdoor attraction. Around the container the rest of the alley is filled with about 6 tables. So this quaint spot really feels small and special. The staff is super friendly, fun and quick on their feet. The food is Canadian-comfort like to-die-for poutine! I had a fantastic Fisherman's sandwich - I definitely recommend it. And the cocktail/wine list is small but nicely assembled. I hear that they will soon be getting casks of beer in weekly for those brew loving boys and girls. For originality, outdoor-only dining and out of sight eats; I give Container Bar 5 big stars!