Been back a few more times and I find it's not consistent. One day it's outstanding next time it's average. Must be different cooks. Service and atmosphere always great. read more

The menu has something for everyone. Our burgers were perfectly cooked and a bit better than usual pub fare. Service is excellent with cheerful staff who kept us well looked after. The space is comfortable pub style with mostly high tops. Some parking available. Good drinks menu but I was surprised that the beer choices were weak by pub standards. I settled for a Lancaster but considering all the great breweries in Calgary they could improve the offerings. It's convenient for Altadore residents but if you're a beer connoisseur then The Garrison won't do it for you. read more

after touring the military museum we stopped at the garrison on a friends reccomendation. the food was very good. the service was excellent. our server was jess. she was awesome. highly recommend this pub. very busy with locals so you know it is good read more

Food is fine for the most part Been ordering here for years but have changed their delicious cinnamon buns . I ordered t weeks ago and I got some cheap store bought version couldn't even eat it It was so stale. So I called and the girl answering the phones told me their cinnamon buns have always been like this.Left a message for the owner and owner called back and apologized and the baker was on holidays. I ordered 2 weeks later same thing and girl at the freaking front same story. I can accept that no longer are made that way but don't lie about twice Done with this place Owners called me back and apologized and said the woman that makes them is on holiday read more

My Dudes...the burger.... It's one of those things where I couldn't have even said anything. It wasn't a good burger that got cooked wrong, it was a horrible burger cooked horribly. It must not be too much of a secret because I literally only had one bite of it and the server didn't even ask if anything was wrong when she picked up my plate. That said, the poutine was good as usual, and the beer is always fresh and cold. I only use the word "literally", literally...and that was literally the worst burger I have had in 20 years. Please step your burger game up. It is not up to the standard of The Garrison Pub. read more

The food is good, however the value Is not there. We ordered a pound of wings for $21 and received 8 tiny wings. I can't imagine each wing being worth $2.50. read more

The Montreal Smoked Meat sandwich I rate the best in Calgary! Absolutely amazing. My wife was also loving the soup. Service was excellent as well. We sat outside on the patio and the area is so nice and quiet, relaxing, great for an afternoon out. read more

We've only been ordering take out since Covid, but their food is still fantastic. They've set up a separate counter for picking up food so it's Covid safe. This place is our go to in a pinch for ordering take out. read more

Solid pub. I like the crowd and the food. Wings and the fish burger and fries were delicious, way better than the typical pub grub you get in Calgary. Daily specials and the pizzas look good. I didn't care for the Moroccan lamb spring rolls, which weren't crispy and thus bendy and the filling was too sparse. I want to try the prawn noodle appetizer next. No cool beers like Banded Peak or Tokyo Drift, but I like that you can get a smaller glass of beer for $5.00. If The Garrison Pub had a couple more beers that I like, I'd give this place 5 starts. Service is good and genuine, but note you may have to wait a bit because it gets crazy busy in here. read more

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I didn't even get in the door! Was going for, conveniently, an Ice cream ( from the shop beside!) and then a beer with my significant other. We thought the garrison would be good since it was beside our ice cream shoppe. easy, you'd think, right? as a matter of fact, not so much. As I got into an altercation with someone who I didn't know was the owner. the very sad man proceeded to tell me I had to move right now and that he pays too many taxes annually for the parking lot for it to be used by patrons of other shops. Funnily enough I was going to end up there. I would reccomend this pub to anyone looking for a laugh and not much more read more

Love this place! So friendly and the food is amazing. You can't go wrong with the pizza the Tomato parm soup is to die for! Enjoy the ambiance and stay for the food and drink see you soon there as we love it read more

Service was nice. They charge $24 for a tasteless pizza. I can't believe how boring tasting it was, I've had better frozen pizza. The place is nice, classic pub atmosphere. Bathroom is clean. read more

I don't drink alcohol at all, so going to a pub for me is not a very common thing. But this pub is my favorite out of the ones I've been to in the city. It's small, not crowded all the time and the food is amazing. I am a huge sweet potato fries fan, and they probably have some of the best in the city. The staff is quick and really friendly, I've never had a problem with them. It's a great neighborhood pub for those living in the Altadore area, and when the other pubs are way too packed for your liking, this one is worth the trip for sure. read more

My colleagues and I had our 2014 Christmas lunch here. I ordered the namesake Garrison Burger, which despite its monstrous size I was able to finish, because it was juicy, tender, and oh-so-flavourful. I don't normally expect much from pub food, so it was a pleasant surprise. This neighbourhood pub is out of the way for me, but if you live nearby, you should definitely check it out. read more

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I've been going to the Garrison for a while, almost since they opened. It has become one of my favourite pubs in Calgary, and I have visited many. Maybe too many. :-) Beer is a commodity, and the Garrison's prices are in line with pubs and bars in central Calgary. Premium pints nudged up against the $8 mark in Calgary a loooooong time ago, so if you can't afford it, pre-drink or stay home. The prices here are the same or within $0.50 of the Ship, OJ's, KPub, 510, Yardhouse, Unicorn, etc. What really makes the Garrison a winner is the food. They do daily specials, and come up with some great stuff. If the special isn't to your liking, try one of the fantastic pizzas or the Garrison burger [top-rated pick by FFWD]. The house side salad is excellent, and the fries are a nice thick cut. Appetizers are pretty standard, they do wings, calamari, nachos, etc. I usually skip those and get a full meal instead. I've had great service at the Garrison. Once out of every 20 days, a server will be having a bad night, but you get that everywhere. The thing I like is that there is reasonably low staff turnover. The staff have a great attitude, and if you are friendly, they are friendly back. Some of them are forgetful [I'm talking to you, Math Waitress], but overall the service is as good or better than most pubs I've been to in Calgary. The fact that this place is busy most nights is testament to its appeal. Great food, fair prices and nice staff. Bonus - walking distance! read more

Food was ok - pretty standard, nothing spectacular. Server didn't have many answers about food questions. Washrooms were NASTY.... And service was just awful, no clearing of plates or asking about refills we had to ask for menus ... Twice! I don't think I'll be going back if I can help it. Not very welcoming that's for sure. read more

Pub was good, we were able to talk without screaming. Had only a 10 minute wait for a table on a Friday night, not bad! I had the pub pizza and found it really bland and salty with a crust that was far too chewy, my date had the burger and said it was good. I stole a few fries from his plate and they were really good, fresh and fried to a nice dark brown. Overall I would go back, menu had a large selection and I wouldn't mind trying some other dishes. read more

The Garrison has great atmosphere and if you get the right server you'll have excellent service all night. However, beer is pushing $8/pint and the nachos are almost $20. In other words, the prices are completely out of line. If you don't mind a really high tab for a night out in the neighbourhood this is the place for you. read more

Thursday night wine special and daily beer specials. It is absolutely my favourite neighborhood pub! Great food and awesome servers!! read more

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Just ordered in a couple of club houses pizza and fish and chips. Great food Hot fresh and yummy. I've lived in this neighborhood since 1970. This pub cares about what they do. They do it great from the gravy to the cinnamon rolls and everything in between welldone. Thank you. Much better than maple leaf foods. Lol read more

It was one of the best burgers I've had in a long time! We had spinach dip to start and it was alright, coulda used more cheese, the chips with it were seasoned though which made better then regular nacho chips. You definitely stop here again the next time we're in Calgary read more

Garrison is a cozy little Neighborhood pub - my 'hood pub in fact! I fluctuate between three and four stars because it's not always consistent but I keep coming back because the good outweighs the bad. Steady as she goes dishes are the Caesar salad and pizza. Go for the pub style pizza over the artisan - more consistent and flavourful. Great spot to watch a game read more

Very comfy, inviting and busy pub! Great staff, friendly and attentive. Food is okay, regular pub food, I think they use lots of flavor enhancer. But the pizza is supposed to be good, they offer a thin and a thick crust and they are big, perfect to share. They mainly have high, long wooden tables, great for groups or to meet other people. We were there on a Wednesday evening in mid-December, it was pretty busy, with occasional line ups. There seem to be a lot of local people who go there regularly. It sure is a nice pub I would go to again! read more

Update: Such an amazing place. Keep coming back and the food and atmosphere are great. You can pull up to any table, with or without people. Old school long tables encourage conversation amongst strangers. Still haven't found a place with a better steak sandwich. Always find daily specials with a back East flair.... Fries, dressing & gravy, split pea soup... I'm gonna be a regular, come say hi. read more

Overall I like this pub, it has many things a good pub should have. It's not too big, it's got some character; the service is generally very good; good food; lots of good beer choices. The prices are a bit high and ultimately that's what brought this rating to a 3 star - otherwise I'm a fan. read more

Had a $17.00 steak sandwich at The Garrison that was probably the worst piece of meat I have ever tried to eat in my life. It was all fat and gristle and pretty much non edible. The waitress never even asked how the meal was even though most of it was still on the plate. Will not be back. read more

I often go here for Saturday lunch and I've never been disappointed. The staff is really warm and on the ball. I almost always order the pan fried cod as it's always perfectly cooked; moist and well seasoned. Someone told me the owner is a Newfie and has some of the freshest seafood in town. The only possible drawback is that the rice is sometimes dry and hard. This place has a really nice, friendly atmosphere. The clientele (at least on a Saturday afternoon) is pretty diverse. read more

Great atmosphere, good food and fabulous waitresses. One complaint I have is the lack of a Happy Hour. $10+ for a glass of wine is a lot, especially compared to many other pubs who will offer some decent drink specials most days of the week. I could be there more often. read more

It's always nice to find a neighbourhood gem. Garrison Pub serves up one of my favourite meals - the Monte Cristo. They do a great job with it and pretty much everything on the menu. read more

The Garrison is a nice neighbourhood pub with a good atmosphere and mostly good food. The burgers are HUGE and delicious and the sweet potatoes fries are a great compliment. The interior is big and spacious but tends to get noisy. The service is generally quick and good. Overall a great pub to go to get something to eat and have a beer without breaking the bank. read more

The location is really convenient but for a neighborhood pub, their drink prices are a bit steep. Would love to see some better drink specials here. read more

One of my favourite pubs in Calgary, though it is a little out of the way. The food is consistently good, and the service is excellent. It's a cozy space, but there are long tables so larger groups can usually find spaces too. I'm not sure what more you can ask for in a pub! read more