With the football season kicking off, the baseball season in its home stretch and the hockey season just around the corner, there are plenty of sports games in our near future.
Going to a stadium or arena to catch the action in person or watch the game from the comfort of your sofa are two great options, but sometimes you just want to grab a pint and see some sports at your waterhole. local.
Maybe it’s to connect with other fans, or maybe because nothing pairs with a good game like beer and wings, but there’s just something about cheering your on. favorite team in a lively sports bar that really makes the experience.
Fortunately, there are plenty of entertainment venues in Calgary where you can enjoy pub food while watching the sport of your choice.
Here are nine of Calgary’s best sports bars for catching a game.
Schanks Sports Grill
Schanks offers huge big-screen TVs, two patios (one of which is pet-friendly!) And daily specials. Plus, if you need a break from watching the game, the property also offers mini-golf, pool tables, and an arcade.
Address: 9627 Macleod Trail South
Telephone: 403-253-7300
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At home and away
According to Home & Away’s Instagram biography, the place is ‘for winners and losers’, so no matter how well your team is performing, this is the place to be. The bar has daily features and a happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with $ 3 snacks, $ 4 tacos, and $ 4 drinks, making it a budget spot to watch all the sporting action.
Address: 1207 1st street SW
Telephone: 403-455-9789
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Brewers
Not only is this Alberta brewery and restaurant chain a great place to catch a game, you can also sample the company’s own beer while you’re at it. With five branches in Calgary, there is certainly a Brewsters near you, which makes it a very convenient place to watch sports.
Address: 100 11 McKenzie Towne Avenue SE, Calgary
Telephone: 403-243-2739
Address: 5519 53rd Street SE, Calgary
Telephone: 403-723-2739
Address: 176 755 Lake Bonavista Drive SE, Calgary
Telephone: 403-225-2739
Address: 25 Crowfoot Terrace NW, Calgary
Telephone: 403-208-2739
Address: 200 3 Stonegate Drive NW, Airdrie
Telephone: 403-945-2739
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Mug Shotz Sports Bar & Grill
This YYC institution serves superb chicken wings in a variety of flavors, including dill pickles, ‘electric honey’ and ‘raspberry chipotle’, as well as burgers, quesadillas, wraps, fries. seasoned and other pub favorites. Mug Shotz’s wings were even voted “Calgary’s Best Wings†by SportsNet’s 960 The FAN, so you’ll definitely want to try some in the next game.
Address: 2808 Ogden Road SE
Telephone: 403-264-4441
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Atlas Pizza & Sports Bar
Pizza is another fan favorite while watching sports, and Atlas has amazing slices, as well as wings, pasta, seafood, steaks and more. The Pizzeria and Sports Bar opened in 1975 and is a well-established place to pair match day food with plenty of TVs and happy hours.
Address: 6060 Memorial Drive NE
Telephone: 403-248-3344
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Sports Bar Garage
The Garage Sports Bar is home to HD satellite sports, a full pub-style menu, 15 pool tables, darts, ping-pong, foosball and pinball, offering nearly endless entertainment options in one location, located close to the Bow River for an ideal views holiday. A dog-friendly patio, unique decor, and plenty of specials make this a great place to catch a game in the heart of Calgary.
Address: # 195 – 200 Barclay Parade SW
Telephone: 403-262-6762
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The canadian brewery
With eight locations in the Calgary area, you’ll never be far from a Canadian brewery, and this restaurant is a great place to watch sporting activities on their TVs while enjoying an extensive menu, with cold beers and cocktails. The Canadian Brewery has specials every day of the week and has a great selection of TVs featuring all of your favorite sports.
Address: # 1200 – 9650 Harvest Hills Boulevard North, Calgary
Telephone: 403-452-5636
Address: # 700 – 7 Mahogany Plaza SE, Calgary
Telephone: 587-333-4330
Address: 425 36 Street NE, Calgary
Telephone: 587-315-3466
Address: # 100 – 80 Longview Common SE, Calgary (Coming soon!)
Telephone: 587-943-3940
Address: # 2000 – 130 Sierra Springs Drive SE, Airdrie
Telephone: 587-254-0344
Address: # 200 – 180 Marina Drive, Chestermere
Telephone: 587-535-4054
Address: # 625 200 Southridge Drive NW, Okotoks
Telephone: 403-995-5735
Address: # 3 – 11 Bow Street Common, Cochrane
Telephone: 403-351-0513
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Wild buffalo wings
Buffalo Wild Wings has two great locations in Calgary, and they focus on beer, wings, and sports – the ultimate combo. Find boneless and traditional wings with a number of sauces and dry seasoning options, as well as wraps, salads and “wing packs” that pair chicken wings with fries, tater tots and pretzel knots.
Address: 2620 32nd Street NE
Telephone: 403-460-5223
Address: 9697 Macleod Trail SE
Telephone: 587-353-3494
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Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill
Shark Club has a high menu with both classics and signature items. “Your soccer team might not always be great,†their website reads, “but your sports bar experience should be,†and with many big-screen TVs, there are specials for happy hour and cold beer, the Shark Club guarantees you’ll have a great time on game day at any of their Calgary locations.
Address: 7995 11th Street SE
Telephone: 403-250-5973
Address: 2493 27th Avenue NE
Telephone: 403-252-4641
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