Each year, we ask Avenue readers to vote for their favourite restaurants in Calgary in our Best Restaurants readers’ choice ballot. These are some of their favourite places in the city.
Winner
Ship & Anchor
Come one, come all to feast your eyes on Ship & Anchor’s impressive selection of beer, which includes dozens of options ranging from beloved imports to local favourites. With two large patios, great music and a dedicated customer base, Ship & Anchor is a cool and relaxed place to enjoy a cold one with your friends while feasting on classic pub dishes like pizza, sandwiches, chicken wings and more
534 17 Ave. S.W., 403-245-3333, shipandanchor.com, @shipandanchorpub
Runners-up
Trolley 5
Trolley 5 is a popular Beltline destination, especially when the sun is shining and the brewpub’s two street-facing patios are open. Pop in to try one of Trolley 5’s many beers and snack on chicken potstickers, burgers, Alberta beef brisket, pizza and more. Beer fans can also learn more about the beer-making process by booking a tour of the brewery.
728 17 Ave. S.W., 403-454-3731, trolley5.com, @trolley_5
King Eddy
Once one of Calgary’s first hotels and oldest bars before its 2004 closure, the King Eddy was eventually restored and reopened in 2018. Since then, the restaurant and music venue has become a community staple where you can enjoy dinner with drinks and great tunes. The menu features a variety of must-try dishes including the King Eddy fried chicken, a hoisin pork bowl, a grilled steak sandwich, fish and chips, the Thai crunch noodle salad and more.
438 9 Ave. S.E., 403-829-6016, kingeddy.ca, @kingeddyyyc