Auburn Saloon in Calgary, AB

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Telephone:	+1 403-266-6628
Website:	www.theauburn.ca
Address:	115 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0P5
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	0.3 miCity Hall 1.1 miDowntown West / Kerby 1.2 miSunnyside
Categories:	Nightlife Social Clubs

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Accepted Cards	Credit, Debit
Wheelchair Accessible	Yes
Good for Kids	No
Good for Groups	Yes
Noise Level	Average
Music	Background

Good For Dancing	No
Alcohol	Full Bar
Happy Hour	Yes
Coat Check	No
Outdoor Seating	No

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Local time (Calgary)	6:26 AM Thursday, May 22, 2025

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Description

Specialties

The Auburn Specializes in Bistro and comfort food!

History

Established in 1993.

In the heart of Calgary’s cultural district, steps from theatres, galleries, museums and a short block from the Olympic Plaza, there’s a unique place to meet before or after an event… or to create an event of your own.

Nestled in Palliser Square at the base of the Calgary tower you’ll find the Auburn.

The Auburn’s a unique, inviting place catering to a wide variety of patrons. It’s not a pub or club, it’s neither trendy bistro nor traditional diner… The Auburn is a one of a kind experience.

You’ll find a satisfying but affordable workday lunch, a pre-show dinner or après-concert cocktai.

Since 1993, the Auburn has been the social centre for actors, musicians, designers, writers, dancers and artists who make their home in Calgary… as well as for those visiting from across the country and around the world.

It’s where emerging artists mingle with mature professionals; where you might find an award-winning playwright chat

Meet the Business Owner

Jesse G.

Business Owner

Jesse has been an integral part of the Auburn since he moved to Calgary from Montréal in the mid 90s. Since buying the Auburn almost 15 years ago, Jesse has worked to not only maintain the Auburn as Calgary’s theatre bar, but also extend it to all of Calgary’s arts groups, residents, and local businesses

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7 reviews of Auburn Saloon

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Ange T.

Place rating: 4
Calgary, Canada

Underdog Challenge ²¹⁄₃₀
It’s was my third time at the Auburn Friday night and wasn’t the least bit disappointed with their ability to hold spoken word event. When you don’t have to even think about technical issues like microphones and lighting, you know they’re up to par.
The food and drink service was still OK. Still not a big fan of their food but their small beer choice is satisfiable, at least enough for me to get lit after a few pints and really start howling at the performers.
Keep up the performing arts community support Auburn Saloon, hopin to grace your stage someday :)

Justin B.

Place rating: 4
Calgary, Canada

What a lovely place, possibly the only place in the world I have no problem doing things myself. Everyone is very friendly. Not much more to say about the place. You will enjoy it. Try the meatloaf sandwich, I have been eating it for years and I always love it.

Kelsey M.

Place rating: 5
Banff, Canada

I adore this place! Beautiful interior, sexy jazz music, awesome staff and great food. Their smooth and spicy pumpkin soup is especially fantastic.
On weekends it’s packed with the thespian crowd and they host a variety of events as well. Can’t beat the location either, just a jump away from Vertigo and Lunchbox theatre. Perfect place to have dinner and drinks pre-show!

Wendy P.

Place rating: 3
Calgary, Canada

When I think of the Auburn Saloon, I think of special events because it’s a great spot for a smaller level shindig. With a riser at the front that can moonlight as a stage and the option to clear out the tables in the middle, it leaves an easily customizable space. I’ve seen it done up for charity type events all the way to a House party for Halloween.
The only tricky part about the Auburn was trying to find it the very first time around. Being that it’s at the base of the Calgary tower, it’s a bit hidden from view.
I have yet to give it a try for just a regular sit down kind of place, but it’s on the «to do» list.

Mike M.

Place rating: 4
Calgary, Canada

I don’t really know much about The Auburn, but at some point in its history this became the unofficial hangout for all people theatrical. Any given night you can walk in on a passionate poetry reading, an early workshop of a place or a singer making their way through open mic night.
It’s unique in its atmosphere, especially in a very corporate feeling downtown. If the the Core was a high school, the Auburn would be the where all the theatre-nerds hang out. That’s probably because there are about five or six different theatres within a two-block radius of it.
Anytime I’ve gone it has always been a really nice place to hang out. Sometimes I know everyone there and sometimes I don’t. Just like theatre, you never really know what you are going to get and that’s just fine by me.

Dinah g.

Place rating: 3
Calgary, Canada

Just returned from a Bboy/fashion event at the Auborn Saloon just under the Calgary Tower sponsored by some folks at the UofC. Glad to see tons of talent in Calgary, fashion, break dance, DJ mixing, beat boxing, rapping and art.
The space is an okay size but not for 200 plus people, it was difficult to see folks on stage and I had one of the highest tables. Service was actually pretty good considering there was only one waitress to serve the drinks to 200 some people. I ordered the Nachos with Guacamole and for $ 1.50 I got I would say 3 tablespoons of Guac. Was this a joke I asked the waitress she said no. Discussion over. For $ 8 bucks I had a plate of Nachos about 6 inches in size, but it was topped high and the mix was pretty good; two cheeses, chopped onion and tomato and even banana pepper and jalapeño, it did its job.
My gin and tonics hit the spot at $ 6 and then I switched it up to vodka and cranberry juice, but I am able to write this so it may not be a good sign. Nonetheless it was a good evening.
It was well coordinated and the owner and staff were really amenable in making this event happen.
Major up stager for me was this tree that stands inside near the stage, glowing with little lights, in fact she stole the show.

Christopher W.

Place rating: 3
Calgary, Canada

The Auburn caters to the theatre crowd, which means I’m not cool enough to eat here. Too many salads and whatnot…
It’s a good place for a drink though located in the building at the bottom of the Calgary Tower. Watch out for the poor service, though, where they forget what you ordered.