Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Cochrane

"The bar with the ultimate craft beer selection also serves up the ultimate patio experience. Catch all those summer vibes you’ve been looking for while enjoying the backdrop of Calgary’s towering skyline. The patio serves a full menu with daily specials of wine-on-tap, summer cocktails and local beer, providing endless options to quench your thirst."

"Several restaurants are utilizing QR codes to replace menus and Craft Beer Market is one of them. Download the scan QR code app and when you arrive hover your camera over the code on the table to view the menu. A varied and large menu of good eats and local craft beers, plus wine is a good reason to visit."

"Broken City is one of the best Calgary nightclubs if you want one that serves as a safe place for independent artists to perform their live music and entertainment. They also offer pub food, cocktails, brews, and patio seating to accommodate people from different walks of life, all coming together to celebrate their love for music and art. Basically, Broken City is the place to be for those who are in the mood for comedy, trivia nights, live entertainment, DJ sets, and even karaoke nights."

"The rooftop patio at this popular rock club-watering hole is open whenever the weather is decent, but, once the seasons change and temperatures stay above zero overnight, management opens a dedicated full-service bar (as well as washrooms!) upstairs and the good times really start to roll."

"You may see Cowboys on this list and laugh or cringe, whatever your feelings, you must admit Cowboys is the quintessential Calgary dancehall. It's loud, fun, epic and provides cheap booze, but... it's also filled with 18 years, barfed-in bathrooms, and extremely sticky floors."

"Thanks to its many games of chance, bowling zone, and dining options, Century Casino Calgary is one of the most popular casinos among both residents and visitors. Slot machines come in hundreds and VLTs and table games are also widely available. Make sure you don’t miss out on the so-called Winner’s Zone which gives its players amazing prizes like cash prizes, fully arranged trips and even cars."

"Adebola Esan ofFlavours Restaurantbrings authentic Nigerian cuisine right to the heart of the Northwest. Its menu is predominantly centered around hearty and traditional savoury Nigerian dishes, but its authentic meat pies and delightful, slightly sweet and sometimes spiced fried dough balls known as puff puffs are sure to hit your sweet and savoury spot!. So, if you’re looking for a taste of West African cuisine and sweets, Flavours is the place to be."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user thebittenword.com used under CC BY 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Skyharbour Grill by BWP Port O'Call Hotel bills itself as one of the best Sunday brunch spots in Calgary."

"Blind Beggar Pub is a modern British bar where you can enjoy live music sessions with amazing food and drinks. This place will make you feel right in Britain with its convivial ambiance and warm hospitality. Look out for jam nights as it is just one of the reasons why you would keep coming back for more."

"Opened in 2018 by a team of veteran home brewers, Inner City offers new beers as often as possible, each informed by studious research of a famous beer or brewery style from around the world. The exception to the rule is the signature Bridgelandia, a modern, hoppy blonde ale that eschews conventions. If you do like your beer with a little extra zing, try a beer cocktail or come after 5 p.m."

"A reminder to please be responsible and don’t drink then drive. If you’re looking for what more there is to do in Calgary then use our Complete Guide to Calgary for suggestions on where to eat, sleep and things to see and do. And if you’re looking for a few day trip recommendations from the city be sure to check out our recommendations for four easy day trips from Calgary."

"Located in the heart of 17th Ave, grab a beer and enjoy the views of Downtown Calgary. Address: 728 17 Ave SWMenu: trolley5.com"

"Stephen Avenue Walk is a popular spot for tourist and locals. This pedestrian walkway is full of shops, cafes and restaurants. It is the most historic street in the city, where you will find some of Calgary’s most beautiful and historic buildings."

"One of Calgary’s newest parks, St. Patrick’s Island was redeveloped in 2015 with hiking and biking trails, a public plaza and amphitheatre, playground, and restored river channels. Take a walk to the top of The Rise, a grassy knoll used for community festivals and outdoor movies in the summer and tobogganing in the winter. Wade into the water of the Seasonal Breach or get downtown city views across the Bow River from the westernmost edge of the island."

"A lesser known island that divides the Bow River is St. Patrick’s Park, and is located on the east of East Village. You can reach here by walking/biking/scootering along the Riverfront pathway and is neighbouring George’s Island which is part of the Calgary Zoo. It’s a great and quiet place to catch the sunset over East Village and the George C. King Bridge."

"East Village Playground – East Village – 7 Ave and 6 St SESt. Patrick’s Island Playground – 1300 Zoo Rd."

"A photo posted by Fiasco Artisan Gelato (@fiascogelato) on Sep 24, 2016 at 10:13am PDT. Fiasco’s artisan gelatos and sorbettos are more than delicious on their own (as in right from the tub at home, or in a cup at their shop), but then they go and put them into sundaes, and we are in major over the top territory here. Named with a nod to Drake (i.e. “Hotlime Bling,”, Fiasco has a set of staple sundaes as well as seasonal specials."

"What: This place serves locally-made small batch gluten-free gelato and plant-based gelato. They also make sorbettos, which are dairy free and vegan friendly. Their specialty flavours include Cherry Hibiscus Kombucha (sorbetto) and Dairy-free Peanut Butter and Jam (plant-based gelato)."