Best Late-Night Bar Snacks in Calgary
When it’s past midnight and you’ve had a few drinks, a German-style pretzel or Guinness onion rings can really hit the spot.
Wings at the Rose and Crown.
Photography by Jared Sych
Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub
The five-item, blowout pub platter beckons at Bill’s, but the Cajun-seasoned salmon tacos are the wise choice here.
Serving until: 1:30 a.m., Monday to Saturday
140 10 Ave. S.W., 403-263-7900, bottlescrewbill.com, @bottlescrewbill
James Joyce
Go Irish with Ballycastle bacon bites and Guinness onion rings at The Joyce. A great excuse to order another pint.
Serving until: 2 a.m., Tuesday to Saturday
114 8 Ave. S.W., 403-262-0708, jamesjoycepub.com, @jamesjoyceyyc
National Beer Hall
How can you resist the Scotch eggs at the National Beer Halls? (There are now four of them.) Scotch eggs are the perfect after-midnight snack. (Has anyone ever eaten one before midnight?)
Serving until: midnight every day
550 17 Ave. S.W., 403-229-0226, plus three other locations, ntnl.ca
Rose & Crown
At the Rose & Crown the nachos are always a treat, layered with cheesy goodness and piled high on the plate. The wings are no slouch, either.
Serving until: 1 a.m.
1503 4 St. S.W., 403-244-7757, roseandcrowncalgary.ca,@roseandcrownyyc
Ship & Anchor
The Ship’s hand-cut fries topped with cheese curds and gravy, homage to poutine, are a hearty, and slightly greasy, way to absorb internal alcohol.
Serving until: 2 a.m.
534 17 Ave. S.W., 403-245-3333, shipandanchor.com, @ship_and_anchor
St. James Corner
The hand-rolled lamb meatballs with Parmesan and Manchego fill the void, but try the shepherd’s pie at St. James Corner if you’re more than peckish.
Serving until: 1 a.m., Tuesday to Saturday
1219 1 St. S.W., 403-262-1157, stjamescorner.ca, @stjamescorner
Wurst
A big, German-style pretzel with mustards and butter is the ultimate pairing with too much beer. (But watch for mustard smears on your cheeks.)
Serving until: 2 a.m.
2437 4 St. S.W., 403-245-2345, wurst.ca, @wurstcalgary