Worst bar ever!!! Place stinks and the service sucks!! But maybe that's their idea of a vibe.read more

Vern's is hideous. I doubt anybody has put any thought into the way this place looks. It's like…read moreeverything was just there when the place was built, and the only reason you replace something is when it's broken and too dirty for the duct tap can stick anymore. It is the bar equivalent to a punk rockers beaten up grungy party basement. So... basically what I'm saying is - VERN'S IS AWESOME!!! I LOVE VERN'S! Love it, or hate it, and trust me it's going to be one of those two, Vern's is pretty much the 'as real as it gets' music bar for the Calgary music scene. This is the place where beginner bands get there first start and where the YYC music big guns love to come back to to pay their respects and feel at home in their first home. Vern's is where it all comes from. Pro-tip: 100% of the cover charge goes to the bands. I hope you'll find that $5 or $10 split between two or more bands is a pretty small price to pay for live entertainment. The beer is cheap, so after five pints of Alberta Genuine Draft, you'll have more than made your money back, and you'll have had a heck of a good time.

Atmosphere: pretty cool! I like the nautical theme, and it's not too loud or flashy. Got the VLTs…read moreand I think two arcade style games? I think it's mainly geared towards the older crowd, my partner and I were the youngest looking people I seen lol. Service: Awesome! Bartender Bob was a great guy. They have good deals every day, and good prices. The staff are friendly and very sweet people. Food: My partner and I got the sticky toffee pudding and the cheesecake.. holy moly they were honestly the best desserts I've had in ages. I've eaten a few sticky toffee puddings and slices of cheesecakes.. but they don't beat Schooners. Honestly, I am jealous this isn't my neighborhood pub. We are originally from Edmonton, and were getting sushi from a store behind this place. We decided to kill our 30 minute wait time in this pub, and I have no regrets. Absolutely will come back when we are in town again!

Came here on a Thursday with my brother. Thursday has $5 off burger special. I had the American…read moreCheddar Burger with Fries and a and extra side Caesar Salad. Really good. The fries were skinny which I like. My bro had the Big Boy Burger and it looked really good as well. The only thing weird was they charged for pop refills but maybe that's the norm now. I hadn't been here in years and will definitely be back.

Had a meeting the other day to view this space as an events space and man did it blow me away. Set…read morein the heart of downtown, this 100 year old historic building still conveys its original pride in its golden leaf mouldings, the original theatre ceiling and original walls. Most of the architecture has been updated and the lobby area houses the sexy and sultry Velvet Restaurant. The main theatre is a jaw dropping thing to experience, from the catwalk you see an expansive area with rolling seats that can be set up as a classic theatre formation or can be set up against all four walls with the stage in the center. The hardwood floor is rich and dark and the brick wall is an interesting urban feel which could house really unique staging. The theatre was renovated by theatre diehard loyalists and you can tell the dedication that has been put into this venue as everything is so well taken care of. There is a killer mezzanine area, with a bar that presently has been popular for wine and scotch tasting events. The only criticism I would have is because of all the historic restoration they are not so open to hosting youth events there but it is understandable considering the fine details of the architecture. All in all the place is a superb location and akin to theatre spaces I have seen in New York City and Toronto, but it's not its grandness is all right here in Calgary.

A friend gave me tickets to a Charlie Chaplin event called Modern Times. People were decked out in…read more1920s outfits, drinking cocktails, and the amazing beauty of this old gem. They had Juno winning musicians masterfully creating the sound for this old film. I was blown away by the beauty and history of this theatre! I have since attended several events and loved them all. This theatre has heart and soul and artists to run it. It's an incredible space with more history and nooks and crannies that any other joint in our FINE City! Heading to their showing of The Princess Bride tonight, pass the popcorn. ;)

They have burger specials - I thought yawn - but the criss crossed bacon and the blue cheese spoke…read moreto me and the crisp garden salad was a total success - I've gone back for three or four different versions - the staff are all pros and are there to do their jobs. They do the place proud. I go pretty regularly with my mates and sit at my little regular spot till the band comes to play. Then my table in right in the line of fire ! But that's fine it's time for me to go home abd play my synthesizer and make room for the next hungry trio ! Hard to go wrong at this place - the owners have been working at pubs for decades and its shows ! The British Pub Heritage plays out strong at this western style eatery that's been going since the 70's. Not just everyone can do this - but check it out - you'll soon see why it's working here !

The people the food I get treated with so much respect . Jenn, Koda, and Matt are the best people…read morein the world. Food is amazing. Love going there for the breakfast. After Hiking or you just wanna gettting away from the city. Powderhorn!! O.

Went for lunch with 3 colleagues - business meeting. I had never been and to be honest someone else…read morebooked this and I hadn't heard of this restaurant before. Ironwood was only moderately busy, which is a shame as it should be packed. The food and service was fabulous and prices reasonable ($20 for a 2 full Course prix fixe menu). Restaurant is decorated in a very funky way with lots of mood lights. There is a small semi-private back room that would probably seat 10 people or so, so might be useful for group meetings. They tell us that if you're into jazz, that late in the week and on weekends they have jazz nights (if you're into jazz...). Another reason to patronize this restaurant. Highly recommend. I will be back.

I attended a private event here and it was lovely. The staff was very attentive, the bar was fully…read morestocked and quick to accommodate and the food was served promptly. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everyone was served and no drink was left empty to miss a toast. When someone was speaking on the stage or singing the servers were discrete yet still serving. A great night was had by all. Extra kudos to the female assistant manager that night ( she had dark hair) she was great. Thank you.

Early this month , our oldest son treated my husband & I to the Grey Eagle Prime Rib supper buffet…read more. We were surprised the lineup went pretty fast . There was a game show event : The Price is Right which we were also treated to . On event days , they do not take reservations for dinner at the buffet . We were early at 5 pm and it was about 10 min wait . The buffet was hot and fresh and my Prime Rib was excellent! Juicy , medium rare and so tender ! The guys went back and had second helpings ! We enjoyed the sides offered and the Yorkshire Puddings were huge . The desserts were good selections and small portions so you could try several . Service was excellent and we enjoyed our dinner out very much prior to the show .

I stayed at Grey Eagle to attend a concert, and the experience overall was good. The hotel check in…read morewas quick, and the hallway was fairly quiet and room was comfortable and clean. There was an issue where it wasn't secure with someone who was not a guest on a floor and making guests feel uncomfortable. Once it was shared with hotel staff, they removed the person from the hotel, but they did not inform us so that is something that could have been improved. The restaurant by the hotel had great food and service, and it wasn't too busy during the day. It was busy for the evening rush, but I still felt the noise level was reasonable. The casino was cramped, busy and smoky for a Sunday evening. I didn't like the layout much. But they do provide free help yourself coffee in the morning. The event centre wasn't crowded, and easy to get to our seats. We had first row and I found it was quite close to the stage. I didn't have a drink, but the line ups weren't too long. There are bathrooms in the event centre, but we went in the casino as it was closer and no line up there.

Management & Customer Service & (SOME) Jam Hosts - NOT servers - suck at the NEW location on…read moreBowness... Been there several times but citing ONE example: on June 30, Canada Day EVE, twas a nice warm night, and there's tons of peepz out & about cozza Holiday next day. "They" made last call around 9:30pm(!!), TURNED AWAY around 20 willingly paying customers saying "they can go drink somewhere else", and kicked everyone else out by around 10:30pm!! So many customers, groups, tables, etc, were pissed off. The bartender's excuse was: "i'm tired - wanna go home"... LOL How does it help Mikey's if they PROMOTE other pubs & send customers to Leopold's down the street?? Also, they're a bit IN-appropriately arrogant. Someone should alert Mike about this, in case he MIGHT give a sh*t.

This is a nice Pub that specializes in Mexican food. Apparently, the chef is mexican. Therefore,…read morethey have many taco flavors and other delicious Mexican cuisines. On a regular day, you could get three tacos for $12. On top of that, on Tuesdays each Taco is $3. The tacos are quite good. I ordered the chicken, Baja Fish, and carnita taco. We also shared the birria taco and that was good. I personally think this is a good deal. They also have live music but we were not there during that time. Overall, good food, great atmosphere, and a place we definitely will come back again.

Times have changed. This building used to be the Town of High River office. Now it's Carlson's on…read moreMacleod - a coffee house/cappuccino bar/cafe/pub/music bar. The decor screams, "just relax". Hardwood floors that look like they've been there a while. The menu written on blackboards. Old battered brass instruments and trophies adorn the forest green walls. A cozy fireplace flanked by cushy chairs. A small stage with a piano, sax and guitar that anyone can play, providing that an act hasn't been booked. I've been there on three occasions. When I attended a reunion there, we ate lots of appetizers. The chicken wings had a good kick to them. The ribs were sticky but good and the rest of the stuff is standard fare. Well done, but standard to what you'd get in a pub. Big hearty servings though - bigger than what you'd get in the city. The desserts were heavenly! Dark chocolate cake...moist and rich! Fantastic lunches. The soups are freshly made and very filling. A good selection of beer, respectable selection of wine and some funky fancy coffees! Try the Raspberry Delight (at least I think that's what it was called. Or perhaps it was Raspberry Drizzle). Or, try the Turtles one. Scrumptious. Toothsome. Yummy! Staff is friendly, quick and efficient. I've yet to go when there's live music but I've noticed that they've been bringing in some good local talent and there's usually a good number of cars by Carlson's whenever I'm in the area. I have tried playing the piano. It's one of those old honky-tonk type pianos that go out of tune immediately after tuning. I wouldn't dare try the guitar or sax. They'd probably kick me out.

This great place had dinner and few drinks friendly staff and clean restrooms Food was greatread more

This is a very sad side of Calgary. When we passed the Salvation Army on route to the Studio Bell…read morewe passed too many disheveled men passed out on the ground. We were here during the day & I wasn't comfortable. Studio Bell identified 20 music venues that make up the music mile, however my Yelp friends & our Uber driver all told us to stay away from the area.

It's a cheap club with high prices. Expensive beer, mold in the food…read more The service is good, but nothing special.

Nice people but that's not enough…read more Food was tolerable but not value for what it was worth. Generally prices were higher than they should be for the quality they were. Seating and ambience was that of a dungeon. Place was cold and inhospitable, much like an Orc with irritable bowel syndrome. If you're here it's an accident, even if you came on purpose. Just like after prom.