Amazing way to renovate an old firehouse. The pictures of the fire crews from the early 1900s and old firehouse fighting equipment are the decorations and they're really cool. The food was pretty good and the waitress was fantastic. It was really busy at 6:30 on a Saturday evening and they still got our group of 7 in and out in an amazingly short amount of time. read more

Hose & Hound Neighborhood Pub - Main bar. - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

An absolute gem of a pub.The waitress Brook and manageress Tash were outstanding. Food (Poutine and Thai Chicken) was first class and plentiful. A very good selection of beers available. Well worth the Uber trip away from downtown, it will pay for itself on the first round of drinks. This pub I cannot recommend enough. read more

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I love going here when I'm in town. The riblets and the wings are great. Fun environment and always hoppin'!

Cool old fire station turned into pub. Visit and see the history if you're in Inglewood. Good parking and a nice inside as well as summer patio. read more

Terrible service. The next table had an issue with their bill, apparently overcharging by adding items on the bill, and the waitress got exceptionally confrontational with the customer. Made it very awkward for everyone in the bar/restaurant by basically bullying the customer into paying the disputed bill. Rest assured, we won't be back there and I'm pretty sure the group of five with the overcharge won't go back either. Brutal way to treat your customers. There are better places in the area to go. Don't waste your time or money in this place. read more

I found out about this place through a third party website. The third party website listed all the wings and beers deal for each day of the week. Yes, you got that right! Yup, I am a huge fan of wings. Especially cheap wings. I came here on a Wednesday to take advantage of their 39 cents wings. House rules applies here. You do need to order a drink and it can be non-alcoholic in order to take advantage of their deal. I find that it is cheaper to just eat wings outside than buy wings and cook at home. Hose & Hound is a well deserved 4 stars restaurant. The reasons are listed below: - The place is quite clean (no sticky floor / tables / chairs) - 5 stars - Wings were ok. I had better wings. They were not crunchy and they were not very flavorful. But they were not drenched or soggy either. I got the maple bacon and honey garlic. The maple bacon wasn't saucy enough and it didn't have much taste to it. It really relied on the flavor of the bacon. They were quite generous on the bacon chunks (they used real bacon) but they weren't completely sticking to the wings. The honey garlic again wasn't very flavorful. I did notice that the honey garlic was not as hot as the maple bacon. They probably made a batch of honey garlic and was sitting waiting for people to order - 3.5 stars - Size of the wings. The wings were on the smaller end. It was good that their is a good mix of wings and drums. I mean I had wings before at a different restaurant where they served all drums - 3.5 stars - Service was ok. I waited for awhile before being sat down. There were no sign about seat yourself. I am not sure if it is a seat yourself place. I mean it is a pub. The server at the counter noticed me but she pretended not to see me until like 3 mins in and she told me to sit where I liked. I picked a corner seat to see how often they would come by. I was checked on quite a few times. - 3.5 stars - Price was not bad. 39 cents wings special was really good. Can't complain - 5 stars - Location isn't bad. It is located in Inglewood, Calgary and it is on a busy street. It is easy to get to so that is good. - 4 stars - Decor - looked nice inside and well laid out. It is a pub - 5 stars Overall not everything above are weighted equally. I say they deserve 4 stars. Wings options: There are not a lot of flavors to choose from but I guess they stick to a limited number of flavors to ensure quality and taste. Also note that there are no free refills on pop. I didn't ask for a refill because they gave me a big plastic cup of pop to begin with and I couldn't finish it. I think they charge 90 cents for refill (I overheard it from the table beside me). I read in the paper last year that the owner was hoping to buy the old firehall building that they are in. Business has always been busy here. Not sure if the owner actually end up winning the bid and being able to purchase the building and land from the City. Should definitely check this pub out if you haven't! read more

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Food was very good. And, the people were very friendly. The lasagna was better than my mother's.

To be honest, I never had the chance to try out this establishment. My family came here for dinner but we're turned away from the waitress for having minors with us. We explained that we just wanted to eat but was told no. The menu looked good and we came hungry but never had the chance to give them our business. A heads up on their website would have been nice. We ventured to a Revival Brewcade across the street. I would highly recommend it. Great wings and beer! Happy hour included $5 pints! Our family was pleasantly surprised and happy with our visit! Lots of games from the 90's!! read more

My first time at the Hose & Hound - I found it a really enjoyable little pub. The staff were all extremely friendly with fast service and they played good music. My husband and I shared the chicken Cesar wrap (crispy chicken) with fries and the Chicken club ho use within ion rings. Both were really good - I thought the fries and onion rings were exceptional. My brother had the breakfast poutine - I didn't taste it but it looked amazing and he said it was delicious. Domestic beer is on sale all day Sunday as well. Would recommend coming here and I am looking forward to coming back and trying more off the menu. read more

This place just renovated and went under new management. I'm here during Stampede and what a great escape from the craziness of downtown. Yet! Still fun for love of live music that is low enough to talk and close enough to watch the hustle and bustle. Frank, the owner is an amazing guy and Amy, the server not only recommended great food, but was friendly as hell. I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area that is looking for amazing food and a great time! I'd highly recommend the ribs!! read more

Hose & Hound Neighborhood Pub - Me with the new owner. Such is a friendly guy! - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I declare Thursdays Hose & Hound day. Why? The Hose & Hound already claimed Thursdays as Meatball Day on their specials list. I stopped in after a frisbee game last night with my team for some yummy grub (I can always count on the Hose & Hound). The bottom of the menu told me that meatballs were on special. $0.25 per meatball, and available in any of the flavours they offer for wings. DELICIOUS. 30 meatballs later, we left satisfied. Three cheers for Meatball Thursday. Hip hip.... read more

The Hose and Hound was recently sold and the new owners underwent renovations. It just opened back up to the public last week and we stopped in after helping my brother move. Nicely done! It seems to be brighter in there but the skylight was already there, but they opened up some of the internal areas like removing the ledge above the bar - that opened up the bar. The H&H still has the same great service and still has their Eggs Benny for Sunday brunch. The hollandaise sauce taste like it is freshly made in house and is delicious. Check them out - an awesome stop in the neighbourhood. read more

Hose & Hound Neighborhood Pub - Just had this amazing Eggs Benny!! Wow! It's the best I've had in Calgary! Amazing! So tasty and tasty and the back bacon is huge! - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The Hose and Hound has a lot of history if you're into that kind of thing. The history from a Fire house to high end restaurant to the Hose and Hound pub is pretty cool. The exterior of the building definitely has a cool look and the inside looks old and unique... nothing special really... but still pretty cool that it's a pub. The menu is very simple and typical bar food... I can't say it's anything worth raving about but definitely on par with pub food. Service was good, timing was good, drinks are average but nothing special from the standard pub. So basically, you get a standard pub with the historic value of eating in a old fire hall...which is cool enough in itself. They also are known to having ghost haunting... which all historical building seems to have for some reason. Try them out... just another Calgary thing to do and see while your in Inglewood. read more

A birthday breakfast at Kane's thwarted by them closing early brought my gentleman friend and I to the Hose and Hound. I was at least counting on nachos or a salad as (perhaps I've not mentioned this) I don't eat gluten or most meat, which makes bar food, or really any restaurants difficult when not pre-planned. The menu has a great selection of foods and is a great choice for people who have diverse eating needs. Gluten free pizza, several salads and rice dishes plus lots of delicious looking pub food treats. I had the Mediterranean salad (sans sausage). Real talk: was this the best salad I've ever had? No. But it was fulfilling, cheap and just what I wanted. Tip, don't get coffee. Not worth the money and gravity is right across the way. read more

Hose & Hound Neighborhood Pub - Celiac friendly menu! - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

They say this place is haunted by a ghost monkey. The pub is inside the remains of an old fire hall in Inglewood, and legend has it that the fire chief's pet monkey still roams the floor at night causing all sorts of disturbances. I can't say for sure if that's true because I've never had a ghost monkey interfere with my drinking there, but the barkeep seems to think something is going on. Which doesn't seem to matter to the thrones of Inglewood residents who treat the Hose & Hound like the best pub in the area to meet up with a friend for a drink. It has an upstairs that overlooks the main floor that once housed fire trucks and you get a sense right away that the place has a history. It offers all your favourite types of brew and on weekends hosts local live music. If you find yourself in Inglewood, stop in and check it out. read more

Hose & Hound Neighborhood Pub - the front of the building - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Another stop on our road trip to Banff. Absolutely love this place. Renovated out of an iconic old fire hall dating back to 1906 this bar and grill offers a wide variety. Big TVs for the sports enthusiast! Pool tables for the shark in your circle and two well lit dart boards with your own separate space. I had the fire hall burger. 3⁄4 Half pound of 100% Alberta beef cooked over open flames. Served with mayo, pickles, onion, tomato and lettuce on a fresh brioche bun. With a side of onion rings. It was delicious for sure. It came with a side of aioli with plenty of garlic yummy. And and side of coleslaw. Unfortunately it was bland and tasteless. When our server asked how our meal was I said excellent save the coleslaw. She replied that everyone hates the slaw. Perhaps the manager needs to address this. She had the specula for Friday's. Fish and chips. It was delicious save the coleslaw. They did have live Neymar he was pretty good as well. If your I'm Calgary and are onto a little history definitely stop in at the Hose & Hound. Cheers Dino read more

I heard the Hose and Hound is haunted - I don't know that for sure but it's always on those lists in local magazines. You know, in slow months or the October issue - the spookiest places in Calgary...! Please. Not that I don't buy the haunted, because trust me, I do. I still run down the stairs after I go to the bathroom at my grandma's house because for mmm my entire life I have been convinced ghosts grab me out of the toilet. But I don't particularly enjoy formula magazines. Hose and Hound has been around for ages and ages - it's a staple in Inglewood. It might even be the only true public house in the neighborhood, as in true pub. I'm not sure though - I'll have to investigate further most definitely. I haven't been there in a few years and most certainly not sober or during the day time. So I walked in and wasn't 100% sure that I was the clientele are generally after. Mostly older gentlemen, many of the "biker" variety. And I was wearing my pink sun dress and little green shoesies. We got a few stares but I kept my chin up and we choose a seat by the window. Sat down and ordered, and I noticed the fantastic cathedral ceilings - heyzeus. And how they were sky lighted so there is this fantastic sunshine just pouring in. Tres impressive. It certainly compensates for the cigarettes burns in the bench seating upholstery. Who really cares anyway, right? I peaked through the windows, admiring the original brick and the huge patio and the mature trees. Ugh - so nice. And then a fly sat on my arm. Hmm. The food came out - traditional Wellington's and a 10'' pizza (which has 8 slices, am I the only person who measures a pizza NOT by the inch but by the number of slices so I know how many people can partake?) with sausage (SpolYUMbo's!) white onion, pepperoni and red pepper. The food was great - the SMOKES the horseradish is to die for. I took a little bit and LITERALLY the back of my head was on fire. Insane in my membrane - literally. The wellie's were great even without the horseradish. Yum yum in my tum tum. The pizza was also very good - I like it when the pizza comes out hot enough to have ewwy gewwy cheese and not hot enough to burn the roof of your mouth to a hole of blisters, which will eliminate any chance you have to enjoy your pizza (or coffee for that matter). So the food was fantastic, the server was really nice but why only three stars? I don't like sharing my food with flies, I think I saw someone else's from the night before on the carpet and the patio wasn't open on a sunny Sunday afternoon. ????? Part of me wants them to renovate and make it all nice - and then I'm like, nice? What is nice? Is that hip and trendy? Do I really want it to turn into some yuppie joint with the word "vino" in the name? Because that might be the beginning of the end of the soul of Inglewood and Ramsay, Calgary's last remaining artisan district. That's puzzle for another day, I guess. read more

Hose & Hound Neighborhood Pub - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Amy served ya tonight and was absolutely fantastic!! She recommended the pork ribs and I can honestly say they are the best ribs I have ever eaten. They were fall off the bone good. We also had the bison burger which was equally delicious! Frank has totally redone this bar and improved the food and service immensely! Live music on the patio! Couldn't ask for a better night!! read more

Hose & Hound Neighborhood Pub - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Hostile service! I met some friends there for a couple of drinks. I was confused and humiliated by the hostility of the woman serving behind the bar. Can't believe she can keep her job. I live locally so will go occasionally regardless of this, and other servers are fine. Food is average, decks are nice. read more

Went there last night for a quick bite. The basketball game was on so it was noisy but that's understandable. After the game laud entertainment. The speaker was so loud that it was impossible to talk. The singer was below average and within 30min more than a half of the people left. We ordered fish and chips special to share - 1 piece of fish and chips for over $13. The fish was a cheap frozen stuff overcooked and super dry. Service was busy that I can forgive. The automatic 20% tip set up on a card and no other option when select % I can't. The service was not that great, in fact was barely passable. The entertainment was bad to the point that I was close to tip the girl to stop playing. The food alone would not make me return. honestly, we could not wait to leave that place. Overall the bill for a one special of the day and two beers with tip was $39. Avoid at all cost read more

I have zero complaints with the Hose 'n' Hound But it didnt really stand out in anyway, its a bit expensive for a neighborhood pub, but thats cause its being Trendy in Inglewood I assume. Its the best pub in the area I have been to. read more

Average food TERRIBLE Terrible Terrible Service May be servers maybe management understaffing Overpriced Lots of better places in neighbourhood read more

just kinda rude... walked up with my husband and 6 year old- the bartender said to leave and no kids allowed. was just slightly off putting. there were no signs saying no children. and it was 530pm on a Wednesday. read more

First place I have been to after covid that might actually be better! I got the clubhouse that was delish! The bacon was cooked perfectly and they used a nice chicken breast. The show stopper however has to be their Sticky toffee pudding! Made in house and it is to die for! It definitely made my dads Fathers day. read more

Finally, I can check off visiting the Hose and Hound after many an Inglewood trek. The high points for me were sitting on the second level, seeing the cigarette machine (A pack for $16) that only takes loonies or toonies, and scoring a $2 off coupon for toilet paper in the bathroom off of the new ad display. It was rainy, so we couldn't explore the patio. The food was average, the beer was cold and they have Buck Hunter. Inglewood's pub scene is definitely hurting, but check out the Hose and Hound for a drink. read more

Sometime around 2002 I went to the Hose & Hound for the first time and there was a fire. A real live fire and firemen and everything showed up. My friend and I watched as the pub called the Hose & Hound filled with firemen on every floor and we looked at each other and thought, "well this is fun entertainment!" Sadly, we were embarrassingly wrong, since it was a real fire. Being the last people in the pub (because we were watching the 'entertainment') we were asked by a nice fireman to exit the building while they made sure it was safe. If the Hose & Hound had fireman entertainment where people in yellow suits ran around like it was a real fire hall and, I donno, gave away free drink coupons or something, this joint would get 5 big stars from me for 'fun quirky entertainment'. But since they don't, they get two. Not because my friend and I were stupid when we were 21; no sense in punishing a pub for not thinking up fun entertainment; but because this place is just a run-of-the-mill neighborhood pub. There's nothing wrong with a neighborhood pub, it's usually full of regulars, they know your order, it's in YOUR neighborhood; all those are nice things. But there's also nothing especially exciting about Hose & Hound. The menu is everyday pub food, the drinks are nothing out-of-the-ordinary; but hell, if you need a cold beer with a side of potato skins and live in the area; this might just be the place for you. T. read more

They sell beer, with plenty of choices. Especially love the wild rose. Great service with a smile (Meagan) putting up and joining in with our shenanigans. Clean bathroom, all around comfortable place to hang out with friends. read more

Hose & Hound Neighborhood Pub - View of the bar. Some yelp elite guy in the way - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Can't say enough about the staff here. Seriously, just awesome people who like their jobs and are good at what they do. All the times we've come here service is great and after coming a few times, the staff remember us and are always super friendly with us. We come here now and again for pints or sometimes catch the Cesar specials, and it's always fun. Chill atmosphere with a mixed unpretentious crowd. This place has plenty of regulars and I can see why, it makes for the perfect local pub. There's lots of space here as well, and we've never had any problem finding a place to sit. I haven't tried the eats here but friends have and it looks like your typical pub fare. Good for a pint stop in Inglewood and it's also a nice place for biking too as it's accessible from the river trails. read more

Being a resident in Inglewood I am a firm believer in supporting the neighbourhood. Well, sometimes you just fall in love with places in your 'hood and sometimes you don't. In the Hose and Hounds case, I did. I frequent the Hose at least once a week for everything from meatball Thursdays (.25 cents a meatball and you get to choose any wing sauce you want on them), to wings to the amazing nachos and everything in between. Never ordered anything I didn't like. One of my favourite spots to hang out with a couple drinks after work or in the middle of the afternoon or after a fun day of rafting. The staff are very personable and efficient. No complaints here, except they may on occasion poke fun at me :) Give it a try. It's unique, has a diverse crowd and is an all-around fun Inglewood time. read more

NOT your Monday Night Football spot. We will never to back after this. 3 of us were there on Monday, Sept 27, 2010 to watch Monday Night Football on the big screens. Too bad 4 ladies got there before us and put $10 in the jukebox. The main floor was EMPTY but for the 7 men there to watch the game in silence with Elton John's Candle In the Wind, and Mariah Carey and Women in Song II blasting from the speakers. We asked if they could put the sound on and they, in their snotty-est, said that the women were there first. We asked again and got it from the bartender lady so we left. I called the manager the next day and told her. She called back and said the ladies were there first. From the way that they handled it we will never go back. EVER and we used to go there 3 times a month. And we will tell all we know to avoid it - which we are. And the food was crap too. read more

This is a great neighbourhood pub, with that actual 'pub feel'. I've been told it really was a fire station back in the day, but they converted it well. For those of you who'd like to visit the shops in Inglewood, you'll find many of them were once houses or other such buildings turned businesses. This place is great for a lazy Saturday afternoon out on the patio, or an evening out with your work buddies for a beer :) read more

Decent, very kitsch neighborhood pub in a great section of Inglewood with lots of seating, parking and a small selection of things even a vegan can eat. But it's pub food, so expect everything from salads to cocktails to have a big fat slice of ham in it. With all the games, it reminds me of the Albatross in Berkeley :). All it's missing are the board games (which I could take or leave, since board games at a bar can get a little unsanitary)... and the following: 1) There are no yam fries on the menu. That's a paddlin'. 2) When I said "small vegan selection" I meant 2 appetizers and 2 sides: the Naan bruschetta, the dumplings and spring roll combo (if you ask for no dumplings), sautéed veggies and the fries. I came here incredibly hungry once and the menu made me a sad panda, while I watched friends consume salads full of shredded ham. A veggie burger on the menu could make up for this. Even a dry hockey puck is better than no hockey puck. At least the hockey puck means you're trying. In short, until they add the above; if you're a vegan/vegetarian, eat before you stop here so you have a nice booze sponge to soak up all the lovely Red Velvets you're going to drink here later. read more

My wife and I went down to Inglewood to try Eat! Eat!, but we got there after it had closed. We wandered down the street a bit and came across the Hose and Hound. I had been there before, but only for beers. We decided to try it out. At 3 pm on a Tuesday, this place wasn't busy. It was great to sit out on the patio (they have a long, skinny patio by the entrance that is in the sun, and a bigger patio under cover on the east side of the building) and enjoy our meal. I ordered the Reuben sandwich and she ordered the clubhouse. Our waitress, Megan, was efficient and nice. She checked up on us every now and then, but not so frequently that it got annoying. Her clubhouse was good, although the meat was nothing special (it was deli sliced turkey, not meat pulled off the bird). It didn't have the middle piece of bread, which was good because it made it manageable to eat. Her salad was cold and the house dressing was good. My reuben was delicious! It was packed with pastrami and sauerkraut, and the mustard they gave on the side went very well with it. The fries were okay, but a bit overcooked. The gravy was excellent -- dark, thick, and packed with flavour. I'm fairly certain the ketchup wasn't Heinz, which is disappointing because it's a fairly inexpensive thing to cheap out on. It was runny and lacked a lot of taste. The group behind us was drinking some beers and they looked good and cold! Definitely a good option on a hot summer day. The Hose and Hound is a staple in Inglewood, and somewhere that would be great before or after a game at the (nearby) Saddledome. I'll be back here for sure. read more

Let's go 3.5 for this. This is nothing wrong with this place, but there is also nothing remarkable about it either. Cool little place, great patio, and never too busy. I had a chef's salad and strongbow and both were good. Chef's salad was different than what I picture a chef's salad, still good and one of the few options I could have. read more

Very cool bar! Great drinks, solid food, relaxed hangout environment. Would recommend going just to see it and having a few drinks if nothing else. read more

Great pub, stopped here after a visit to the zoo when we had a day to kill after hiking in the Rockies for a week. I grabbed a Rickard's Red and the Beef taco salad. Beer as typical for Rickard's was great and the taco salad was just what I needed as I wasn't in the mood for a big burger or something overly heavy. If I lived locally would definitely give this place another go as it had a great atmosphere. Oh a 'celebrity note', while we were eating here, the hubby of Gwen Steffani, Gavin Rossdale was eating outside, and it seemed to have the wait staff all in a buzz. read more

After catching a show at The Ironwood, a group of us were out taking a walk in Inglewood and we ended up at The Hose & Hound. I love the vibe of this place. I love the fact that this pub is located in Calgary's original #3 Fire Station and I especially love the firefighting theme that runs throughout the place. With vintage equipment and photos on the wall, it's hard not to feel as though you've escaped into another realm after having step foot in here. The staff is amazingly friendly, the food and drinks are reasonably priced and the location is prime - who doesn't love Inglewood?!??! All we need in here now is a constant supply of Calgary's finest firefighters and then it's ON. ;) read more

The Hose and Hound is the equivalent of Inglewood's Village pub and is located on 9th Avenue. I work in Highfield and pass it almost every day when I go downtown on business. It's located in an old fire-hall building and has a wonderful ambience and old world charm. I go there when I can, and usually go there in large groups. Recently I had a "teambuilding" session there with my staff, as I figure that there is nothing better than rallying the troops in a fire-hall, when things are on fire, in one's organisation.... I like pubs when the grub is good and when the service is earthy and friendly. While I know that buxom waitresses are no longer pub fare, I still yearn for those colonial and imperial days, where the public house was somewhat indistinguishable from the bawdy house. But I digress. This pub is in a great location and offers a wide range of great pub food and beer. I am not a beer drinker, so tend to order Ciders when I go to pubs. I also restrict my food choices to, well you guessed it, fish and chips, steak pies and quesadillas (why else would you go to a pub???) Although, I suspect that Geoffrey Chaucer would turn in his grave if he knew that Pubs were serving Mexican Quesadillas. The fish is nothing less than halibut, and their steak pies include Spolumbo Sausage. What can I say? Quite a culinary titillation and tease for Calgarians. All in all, great service, whether on your own, or in large groups. My test of good restaurant service and management, is to see whether, they can cope with large groups, before they are all stressed out and the orders all screwed up, and the food arrives cold and at the wrong tables! They appear to know how to cope with this problem, without getting flustered! Finally when a pub offers you wings, ribs, fries and meatballs by the pound, then you know they mean business. Someone needs to remind them however, that Canada is a metric Country, and that they should be offering these things by the KILOGRAM! Try this joint. You won't be disappointed with the food and beer. But don't go there to watch The National with Wendy Mesley. read more

I'm downgrading it to 4 stars as the last 3-4 times I have been there the food has not been as good. Still this is one of my favorite pubs in south Calgary. It is one of the few pubs in our city that has history-- It is a pub inside a historic fire station. There is lots of light: skylights, big windows and a great patio. A nice change from the dark boarded windows typical Irish pub/bar feel. read more

Went there today, I usually go your place at least 3 times a year, so not a regular, but one that enjoys your place. Today , the food was of great quality, but what happened next spoiled our outing period. When it came to paying, the bank machine was pre set at a 20% tip ( I changed to less, next time will be zero). I don't know if it was the waitress that figured she deserved that tip, if it was the HOUNDS policy to set the tip at the rate. But regardless , if that happens again, I doubt I will be coming back. You may not give a S##t about my politics, but I give one about my bank balance. read more