Morgan's
An industry favourite. A great live music pub with cheaper drinks than most places on 17th Ave. Tuesdays host the must-see Broken Toyz an exceptionally talented Glam-Rock band who have become local legends. Get there before 9 to avoid long line-ups. Often has a slightly older crowd than other establishments on 17th Ave, with more late 30s and 40s drinkers.
The Back Alley
(http://www.backalleycalga...) 4630 macleod trail south, +1 403 287-2500 upbeat nightclub featuring rock and hip-hop music, must do for a partier. it has been nicknamed "the crackalley" or, simply, "the crack" by locals for its somewhat harder-edge crowd and atmosphere. exercise caution, and when possible, go with a group.
The Rose & Crown Pub
1503 4 street southwest, 403-244-7757 - two level pub with a large wood fireplace during the winter. live music, large beer selection. was once a funeral home and is rumoured to be haunted.
Ship and Anchor Pub
534 17th ave sw, +1 403 245-3333, an excellent place for live music, a lively young crowd, and cheap eats.
The Twisted Element
Calgary's only gay nightclub although there is a leather bar with a heavy gay presence, Twisted has an incredible variety of clientele. Mostly gay and bisexual men and boys and a variety of lesbian bisexual and straight girls. Wednesdays and Thursdays feature amateur strip contests along a number of themes and good drink specials.
Whiskey Nightclub
(http://www.thewhiskeynigh...) - 341, 10th ave sw - larger nightclub, thursdays - saturday. generally older crowds. 25 and up on saturdays
Melrose Cafe and Bar
730 17th ave sw, +1 403 228 3566, a place to sit in the sun on the patio and people watch. named as the heart of calgary's "red mile" during the 2004 nhl playoffs.
HiFi Club
(http://www.hificlub.ca/) for those who aren't cowboys/cowgirls and want some different, alternative music.
Calgary is the original home of the Caesar, and has many bars located throughout the city, although the core is where the trendiest clubs are located. There is also the ever popular 17th Avenue SW, home to the Red Mile.
Calgary features other bars and clubs such as Tequila Nightclub, Mansion, Ceili's Irish Pub, Ranchman's and much more.
Cat'n'Fiddle
540 16th avenue nw, +1 403 289 0414, great place to head for a pint of almost any brew you can think of, sometimes with a touch of irish
The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
(http://www.thepalomino.ca/) 109 7th ave sw - upstairs is a bbq restaurant featuring various meats smoked over apple and cherry wood along with an expansive selection of bourbon, tequila and whisky. fridays feature live rock-a-billy from 5-9pm while the downstairs bar features live music every friday and saturday evening.