The 10 Best Breweries in Calgary, AB

Fresh reviews:

What a hidden treasure! Coming from Seattle & Portland sets a high bar for craft beers, and until we found Tool Shed, we had serious doubts about the existence of beer in Alberta («Let’s just drink wine, eh?»). But these brews are no-nonsense craft beers that could compete in any marketplace. If you talk…

Eric K.

Tool Shed Brewing Company

Now this, is an unusual find, in an unlikely location. Across from a park, in a light industrial area, lives this brewery, along with a 10 – 20 seat bar! They have 2 consistent house brews (an IPA and a stout; both very refreshing) after that though, it’s whatever beer they decided to brew that particular month…

Box T.

The Dandy Brewing Company

Kildares is our neighbourhood pub and we spend a lot of time there. My boyfriend and I can be seen there weekly and have been known to be there daily some weekends. The food is fantastic, if you order the nachos make sure you ask for the dips on the side because they put it on top and then the nachos get soggy…

Alisa S.

Kildares Ale House

Tried beer revolution for the first time last night, I was impressed with the nachos they were very good ! We had a junior boy pizza which my first thought was it was a little greasy but their was syrup on it. I would defiantly recommend it.

Keely G.

Beer Revolution

Long has Big Rock been the leader of Calgary craft beer in terms of availability and number of beers. They were the pioneers of craft brewing in this province. Strange that in my rampant alcoholism that I had never done a tour. If there was a good distillery in Calgary, there would be a plaque made and posted…

Blake C.

Big Rock Brewery

The solution, I have discovered, to inconsistent table service is to sit at the wood. Bartenders are right there and they do a good job of looking after there immediate patrons. This isn’t great for more than 4, but if you get a corner then it works perfectly for visiting (bar vet tip — you’re welcome!).The…

Chris A.

Brewsters Brewing Company & Restaurant

I really miss the District (that used to be where Last Best is currently located). The beer is still top notch like before, and the food is pretty good. But I feel like the food can be overpriced for what you get. And I also miss the wing specials that the District used to do.