What an an exceptional hidden spot! Loved the dramatic entrance into this speakeasy and very much…read moreenjoyed the music that night. The ambience is low light, perfect vibe, waitresses and staff were wearing vintage looking clothing, and you definitely felt that you were taken back in time. The drinks were amazing and the food looked great, we only had the snack nuts which I highly suggest. There were some surprises during the night with musicians coming in and playing, so the experience was even better with so many sounds throughout the night.

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!

Wow. Absolutely amazing! Stunned by how unique, well-balanced, and well thought-out their cocktails…read morewere. 10/10 would come back again!!

cheese + chips was 12/10 - may have been a bit tipsy and snackish but it was soooo good if I…read moreremember correctly! And good price! Harvest Hills 12/10. So smooth, such a great drink. Every time we come into town we stop here!

The service and food were exceptional . They were able to…read moreaccommodate allergies and were very gracious

Visited on a Thursday night with a friend around 7pm, bar was pretty busy but we were quickly…read moreseated upon arrival. Drinks: Cucumber Salad - fantastic, slightly tart with refreshing cucumber, perfectly balanced, with a touch of savoriness from the sesame oil, loved this drink Staycation - sweet, creamy with notes of pineapple, coconut and rum, really rich but delicious if you like a sweeter cocktail Food: Banh Xeo - so good, super crispy crepe, filled with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts, we made little lettuce wraps and dipped it in the fish sauce Lemongrass chicken - comforting and delicious, chicken was well seasoned, tender and juicy served with rice and veggies, really enjoyed the staff meal Passion fruit coconut cookies ice cream sandwich - sweet but tasty, coconut cookies had a nice chew and a great texture, passion fruit ice cream was creamy and rich with mild passion fruit flavor, decadent dessert Service was great, friendly and welcoming. Water was refilled throughout our meal and pacing was solid. Overall love our visit to paper lantern, great food and drinks with a nice variety of options! Definitely worth a visit to this fun Vietnamese speakeasy.

Ambiance: Speakeasy style bar & lounge with an emphasis on champagne & absinthe. Dark & romantic…read morespot for a date night or post-dinner drinks with friends. We enjoyed the DJ and the staff is super friendly and accommodating. The caviar chips are an amazing deal at $5 each and made for a unique tasting experience. Highly recommend the black hummus paired with the truffle martini. As a craft cocktail lover who considers themselves well-traveled, I'm not exaggerating when I say this might be the most unique cocktail menu I've ever seen! Truly a menu of one-of-a-kind cocktails with unique flavors & creative twists. A must visit for anyone wanting a unique drinking experience. Loved everything about this lounge!

Was recommended this place by numerous people while out for dinner. Prices of cocktails are a lot…read morehigher than other surrounding bars. The drinks were good but there is not shazammmm to them. My waitress was not all that and rarely checked in. I paid a pretty penny and had about 6 drinks total until I had enough from the service. The waitress didn't know the menu and wasn't able to give any recommendations. They had some good drinks, but they were not drop on the floor omg delicious. I will say the most interesting drink they had was the dill with popcorn. Note, you can ask for more popcorn! It is made fresh daily.

Lovely patio, tasty coffee, and very good food! Had to modify something to make it vegetarian, but…read moreit was doable and they subbed in a tomato for the sausage :) would definitely come back!

Came on a weekday night so it wasn't too busy. Bottom line was the drink was good, the service was…read morefabulous, and the chips were totally forgettable. Got the Jungle Bird (like many others on Yelp it seems) and thought it was pretty tasty. Can't go wrong with pineapple. The bar chips we ordered tasted like they came straight out of a bag, so nothing to write home about there. The bartender was exceptionally friendly and told us about his travels throughout Canada and the world. Always cool when you get a chance to speak with people with different experiences than your own. The setting itself is awesome--who wouldn't want to drink in the back of a barber shop? I'd have no issue coming back next time I'm in Calgary.

wow. this was a highlight of our time in Calgary. Through the curtains of a pizza shop is the…read morecoolest, vibey wine bar. The server was incredible and recommended us a great wine (orange!). Paired with mussels was perfect.

Best cocktails in Calgary! The atmosphere is amazing and the people working are super friendly.read more

These guys make a mean ass cocktail, if you can find the door. I'll probably be on someone's shit…read morelist for posting this, but it's too good to keep hidden for long. The music playing in the single turntable will sooth the soul while the amazing classic cocktails will leave you grinning ear to ear. The mixologists here are professional and polite. They know their stuff. Bring your manners.

Cocktail bar, yes. Speakeasy, most certainly not!…read more Firstly this place plays loud music so it's not a "speakeasy" bar, more of a loud cocktail lounge. The cocktails are pretty cool. You can try one of their concoctions or order off menu but at $13 a pop, choose wisely. If you're a beer drinker, this place isn't for you. $10 for a $3 beer makes an unhappy camper. Truthfully, The loud music was a turn off. I was expecting a quiet place to sit and talk with friends not sit and listen to loud music while shouting.

Three girlfriends and I made a reservation a week in advance to celebrate a birthday at Sub Rosa…read more We arrived at 8:30pm on a Friday and it was pretty quiet, even though the doors open at 7pm. We loved the atmosphere because the music wasn't blaring. We could actually hold adult conversation and properly hear each other. It was noticeable when the music got louder around 10:30, but it was still tolerable. We left at 11pm and by then the place was busy. The crowd ranged in age from 20's to 50's and it was an interesting mix of people. Most were dressed up as we were. It has a classy feel and we had stellar service. The only thing we all needed to adjust to was the co-ed bathroom. My friend was accosted by a guy seeking a wardrobe opinion who then decided it was okay to lift up his shirt to show off his "abs." I don't know how often this sort of thing happens, but it shouldn't have happened at all. It would be nice for Sub Rosa to remind the male patrons to be respectful to the ladies when there isn't staff or security monitoring them. Despite this one incident, I would return for a second visit and my friend who was flashed in the restroom said she would too, but next time it might be with her husband.

It is not worth it. Staff is not friendly. It is not a safe club to go. Go at your own risk.read more