Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Alberta

"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."

"In addition to being a great place to try local craft beers, CRAFT downtown is also a great place to enjoy city views. Their rooftop patio is a large and trendy space with its own bar, and shelters for rainy days. Enjoy your fine pub food, craft beer, and cocktails in the open air of downtown Calgary- rain or shine."

"Are you a true Calgarian if you haven’t stepped foot inside Craft’s rooftop patio?. Address: 345 10 Ave SWMenu: craftbeermarket.ca"

"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."

"Best known as one of Calgary’s favourite music venues, Broken City also has a surprisingly hefty vegan and vegetarian menu. Nosh on cauliflower “wings,” hummus with grilled veggies, chickpea fries, or hearty vegan chili. Location: 613 11 Ave SW, Calgary"

"Bridgette Bar is known for having one of the coolest designs in the city, but J.P. Pedhirney’s food at the chef-driven wine bar is just as good, if not better, than the ambience. Share small plates like the signature rabbit toast or “garlic bread,” a fried pastry stuffed with gooey cheese curds."

"The service was great, our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly and quick. The food was outstanding, we shared four dished and a starter."

"Locally owned, the four different locations all have their own flavour, catering specifically to their specific neighbourhood. What the all have in common is a relaxed atmosphere, communal tables, good food and a great selection of beer. Calgary has really become a beer town in recent years and in addition to some international favourites, National does a good job of representing many of Calgary’s best breweries."

"A post shared by National on 10th (@ntnl10) on Mar 20, 2019 at 12:46pm PDT. Like its sister developments, National on 10th Ave also has one of the best patios in Calgary located on the rooftop of the building. Also like its sister developments, you’ll be hard pressed to get a spot during peak times so try to arrive early."

"360 225 8 Ave SW A rooftop patio paradise perfected with potted plants, twinkling lights and incredible views of Stephen Avenue. This patio also offers activities including cornhole and ping pong.ntnl.ca"

"A post shared by National on 8th (@ntnl8) on Mar 22, 2017 at 1:17pm PDT. The newest member of the National family in YYC is situated in the downtown core in Scotia Centre. National on 8th has western Canada’s largest rooftop patio, with tons of seating, ping pong tables, corn hole games, and full service patio bars, this is one of the best patios in the city."

"The city views off the National rooftop patio put you in a beautiful urban setting for enjoying their gourmet pizzas, crafty cocktails, and weekend brunches. The large outdoor area has spaces for sunbathers and spaces for shade-seekers, but you can also dine under the downtown Calgary lights at night. National on 8th: #360 225 8 Ave."

"Bowling in a bar is the ultimate couples date night activity. Challenge each other to a friendly round of bowling in an adults-only atmosphere (after 7 p.m.) and choose your eats from the full National menu. Lanes accommodate up to eight people, so this is a great spot for double or group dates."

"It is a lively Mexican Taberna with wonderful margaritas and cocktails. The restaurant offers a large selection of delicious Mexican street food that you can enjoy with your friends and family!. They have foods that are gluten, vegetarian, and vegan friendly."

"Chilitos Taberna is a favourite in town not only for its authentic Mexican cuisine, but also its hype patio that sits on the west end of 17th Avenue SW. Enjoy a cold Mexican beer under large umbrellas and tables that can easily sit six people or more."

"Escape the ordinary and enter a world of luxe glam where gilded gold and shiny brass décor surround banquets of tufted leather seats. Then there’s the ornate wallpaper, gender-neutral bathrooms, and flaming cocktails that will keep you chatting all night long. The entrance to this secretive club, which is hidden below The Guild, can only be spotted by the neon glowing triangle that sits above its doors."

"Any restaurant that offers a Kids Eat Free day is a winner in my books, and The Park Kitchen and Bar has theirs on Tuesdays. Just looking at photos of their food is enough to make your mouth water, so you can pretty much imagine how delicious it actually tastes. Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free options are available, so even family members with dietary restrictions will leave The Park more than satisfied."

"A post shared by National on 17th (@ntnl17) on Jan 24, 2019 at 12:10pm PST. Another sunny day, another National. We couldn’t leave this bustling 17th Ave spot off our list, as it’s definitely one of the best patios on the main strip of this YYC street."

"National now offers its pizza bar via take-out and delivery!. Grab yourself or you and your quarantine buddy a whole 16 inches with toppings like Fior Di Later, chilli peppers, sauces, sausage, and cheeses."

"If you want cakes with out-of-the-box designs, then Swirl Cakes may be your best option. This cake shop creates 3D cakes, so you can order cakes shaped like bags, airplanes, animals, musical instruments, and just about anything you can think and dream of. Swirl Cakes offers over 20 different flavours for the cake, icing, and filling, with an added gluten-free option."

"This bakery blends Japanese, Korean, and European influences. It is best known for soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Danish pastries, such as its Italian-styled tiramisu croissant, or strawberry and cream cheese or sweet potato Danishes. Other hits are its Korean-styled chestnut bread, French brioche, Japanese mochi, and a take on the famous Asian sweet red bean bun."

"If you’re after Instagram-worthy desserts, we recommend visiting WOW Bakery. WOW Bakery serves up world renowned desserts, with a Korean-Japanese flair. Specializing in decadent cakes and shaved ice dessert bingsu, WOW Bakery brings high-quality ingredients, exceptional flavour and beautiful artistry together under one roof."

"Wow Bakery is a Korean bakery with a touch of Japanese influence. They have premium, gourmet cakes like strawberry shortcake, green tea chiffon cake, red velvet, tiramisu, and so on. They also offer consultations to try and make your dream cake come to life."

"We’re pleased to offer Dine-in, Take-out, and McDelivery® at this time. Our crew is taking measures to ensure our dining room is. Fast Food Restaurants, Restaurants"

"McDonald's est une des plus grandes chaine de restauration rapide au Canada. McDonald's vend principalement des burgers de bœuf,. McDonald's Value Picks Menu"

"A post shared by Chatime Calgary (@chatimeyyc) on Aug 2, 2019 at 12:55pm PDT. We usually try to stay away from franchise chains, but Chatime has earned all the right in the world to be on our list of best bubble tea in Calgary. We’ve been to three of the four locations in Brentwood, Evanston, Chinatown and Deerfoot City."

"Another one of the best bubble teas that you should seek is the Chatime franchise. Their roasted milk teas are just spectacular!. Else, there’s an extensive variety of flavours on their menu that you can choose from."

"Besides visiting the cute rescue cats in the Kitty Kingdom for some cuddles, you can do some shopping for you cat fiend friends who can’t get enough of these peculiar creatures. On the cafe side, you can find cat-themed pillows from Frankie Print Co., handmade knitted cat toys and some of the tea blends from the cafe’s menu.303 10 St. N.W., 403-455-2287, regalcatcafe.com"

"Head to Regal Cat Café, where you can make friends with the feline residents (as many as 12 kitties call the café home at any given time). If you get terribly attached, it’s worth knowing this: They’re all rescues, and available for adoption!. Check out more purr-fect travel destinations for cat lovers."

"A post shared by Cafe 16 (@cafe16yyc) on Sep 29, 2018 at 3:51pm PDT. Boozy bubble teas, waffles cooked to order and shaved ice made with fresh milk are just some of the tasty treats you can get at Cafe 16. This sweet hangout spot offers a menu influenced by Asian street eats but with a contemporary twist."

"A friendly restaurant that doubles as a music and art venue, Café Koi offers vegetarian and vegan versions of many of its Asian-fusion creations. The signature noodle and rice bowls can be made with tofu in place of animal-based proteins and there’s also a great selection of entrée-sized vegetarian salads. Location: 1011 1 St SW, Calgary"

"Around half the Asian fusion dishes at Koi are either vegetarian or vegan, plus there are a handful of gluten-free options. Try dishes like the ginger tofu, roasted yams, the Asian black bean burger or the curry bowl. 100, 1011 1 St. S.W., 403-206-1564, koicalgary.com"