Good food and friendly atmosphere. They have a good selection of beers and can make informed recommendations. They were accommodating of my partner's accessibility needs. read more

We went here on a Saturday night for late night eats. We were served by a girl who was extremely busy and didn't get to our table for awhile. We ordered half size nachos with beef and a 13" meat lovers pizza The portion size was big, which we appreciated. The toppings were really good, dough was a bit undercooked. The nachos were great, but the cheese was one thick layer, which made the nachos hard to pull apart I would like to return to try some other items Bathroom was clean which says a lot about a pub/bar read more

Scotsman's Well Pub - a pizza on a pan - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Saturday evening: What to do? Are you an Anglophile? Were you born between 1935 and 1993? Then go to the pub: Large Booths, broken up into individually cozy themed areas that effectively give the illusion that you are in a small local public house. I sat at the large bar area faintly lighted by a beautiful chandelier. There's also a patio area for good weather, and TV's throughout, but, typical of any establishment in Canada, all on the same hockey game. Friendly, efficient service at the bar soon had a remarkably expensive Guinness $10 CAD in front of me. Perhaps punishment for ordering Irish beer? Pain continued after the Saturday night, 7oz sirloin steak "special" at $14.00 arrived. Ordered medium rare, it was cooked perfectly, but "sirloin" covers a wide spectrum of steak quality. The Scotsman's must be at the extreme lowest end. TOUGH AND FLAVORLESS as shoe leather!!! My side of sautéed vegetables was a careless combination: Huge slices of green and red peppers surrounding a raw carrot. Caesar salad arrived with a lemon wedge? Dressing? I'll return, but not for the food. read more

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great experience! ordered the blue moon draft beer, fish and chips, honey hot wings, onion rings, and yorkies. food was excellent and fast, restaurant ambiance was nice, service was good. will be back! read more

We go to Scots on a fairly regular basis... mainly for lunch and wing nights. Food is really good with large portions, but they used to have a lunch menu with smaller portions that they have since eliminated. Boo! They also offer great daily specials, but not available until after 4pm. I know this is standard in the industry, but with no lunch specials... Boo! (Again) Wing nights are buuusy! But there is a very good reason for that, their wings really are better than most out there with lots of selections. You may have to wait for a table if you go during peak hours. It is a massive space however they have done an exceptional job of making it feel like an authentic pub. They also have a huge patio to enjoy on those beautiful summer afternoons. read more

I got served GARBAGE in my food and the server wasn't even apologetic. This photo is from Sept 4th 2019 so this review is a long time coming (lost my phone shortly after and was going through the cloud and saw this). The server was horrible from the start (I have had her "serve" me before that summer on the patio and she's disengaged and standoffish). Usually when I go we have 2 truly magnificent servers we regularly get service from (that's why this review gets 2 stars). After 2 experiences with this server and having GARBAGE served to me in my food I will not return. She was unapologetic and upset that we had notified our regular server about the garbage (our "server" was no where to be found after she dropped off the food). The "server" dropped off the new wings without so much of a pause in her step. Yup you bet she charged us for the wings too. read more

Scotsman's Well Pub - Garbage in my basket of chicken wings - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Have been coming here for the past month after moving from Los Angeles. I have been trying to find a good replacement for my favorite wing place and I definitly believe scotts is a top contender especially because they have specials here depending on the day of the week. That doesnt exist over there but the lack of attention from the waitress to order or to even get more beer is out of this world. Top recommendations: buffalo ranch wings read more

This place is kind of interesting tucked away in the corner of a strip mall in Kincora. I would have never gone to this place if one of my friends didn't go there often. Boy, was I happy they suggested it. The place is extremely large and has tons of seating, both booth and table. The ceilings are high which means you don't have that cramped, caved-in feeling. The bar is conveniently located so that it's never too far of a walk. The prices at Scotsman's Well are pretty much what I expected. It's the typical pub prices for food and drinks, but with specials on different nights. I wouldn't say that it was a super awesome deal, but I also wouldn't go as far as to say we were being ripped off. It was just right. Another great thing about this place is the pool tables. They have a couple so that a few different groups can enjoy a game at the same time. There are TV's around the place playing whichever sports game is on at the time. I never really care, but it's nice to have something to direct your attention to when there's a lull in the conversation. If this place weren't so far away from me and everywhere I usually go, I think it could become a favourite new pub. Sadly, it's a little too much in the boonies for me to enjoy on a regular basis. read more

Scotsman's Well Pub - the outside of the building - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Review #2 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012. Food: 2/5 Service: 1/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Overall experience: 2/5 (1- Terrible; 3- decent; 5- Fantastic) Scotsman's Well Pub is like any other European-esque watering hole you will find in Calgary. I thought the place was drab, but it was still bustling as people sipped on their beers whilst watching sports highlights or playing pool in the back corner. The bar is very spacious and can accommodate for large group parties. Their domestic and premium draft beer selection is what you would typically find at a bar and is fairly pricey at about $6.50 for a pint. One highlight is that they have drink specials everyday with happy hour pricing all night long. The menu consists of your typical pub fair such as nachos and wings; sandwiches and pastas at around $15/dish; entrees like steak and ribs; and expensive thick crust pizzas starting at ~$12 for an 8inch. I do appreciate their "Chef's Feature" section with homemade feature dishes. I ordered their: - Scottish Mussels starter with garlic, white wine, butter, rose sauce, and sourdough crostinis ($12). There were a lot of mussels, but they were fairly small, slightly overcooked and grimy. The sauce was really salty and the crostinis were rock solid. - My friend ordered their 7oz Sirloin ($16) which came with a choice of two sides (soup, salad, fries, mashed potatoes, or vegetables). There was a mound of mashed potatoes, but the accompanying cream of chicken soup was so watered down it was like drinking coffee creamer. We both found his steak to be mediocre. - For something filling, I suggest a burger ($12.50-$15) which comes with a thick patty or a large pizza to share with a few people. If you're a real meat-lover I recommend getting the "Lover of Meat" pizza ($15.50/8in ; $23/10in ; $30/13in) which is a Chicago deep dish styled pizza with a thick layer of Salami, Pepperoni, bacon, spicy beef, sausage, ham. One slice is a meal in itself! - Served in a skillet, the poutine is good with crispy fries and tons of melted cheese. The service was TERRIBLE which is mostly why I give this place a 1 star. I don't know if our waitress was new or just rude in general, but when she went to set down a beer, she splashed some of it onto a guest in our group. She didn't even say sorry; she just quickly ran off and didn't come back for another 15 minutes. Our water glasses were empty and our waitress was MIA for an hour before she took our dishes away. All in all, nothing stands out about Scotsman's Well Pub. It's one of those local pubs where you would go to get a casual beer because there is nothing else around. read more

Scotsman's Well Pub - Scottish Mussels with garlic, white wine, butter, rose sauce, sourdough crostinis - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Went back today for another meeting... Fantastic! Had the special again today which was a chicken quesadilla (huge chucks of chicken and really good quality cheddar!) and the buffalo dip that came with it was very good as was the caesar salad. The salad was crisp and cool, bite sized and not over-dressed. My friend ordered the beef stew and she really loved it. The portion size was very large and we both had doggy bags to take home. The pub was busier today being a Friday but still very laid back and pub-like with a good late afternoon vibe. Service was spot on. BUT I had a vodka/tonic and trust me, for $1.50 more, ask for the "good" vodka to make a better drink. Otherwise you can close your eyes and imagine you are in Las Vegas drinking bad alcohol. A good tip I would say as there is nothing worse than bad vodka. read more

We were on the hunt for a good Guinness Stew... WE FOUND IT! So delicious, huge portion and some little yorkies with it and the service was great! read more

Love this place - our favourite neighbourhood pub. We go for the daily specials and the servers are always friendly.

Used to love going here on a Wednesday, or for a nice lunch on the weekend. But recently I've notice a decline in quality. Food is nowhere near as good, and sometimes the service is slow! They need an update on the menu, the spicy chicken wings are horrible with their "special" sauce. Taste like garbage. Keep it, but give us another option. Just normal Franks Red Hot maybe?? Not difficult. read more

As far as pub food goes....the meatloaf here is exceptional! Puts moms to shame, sorry mom. I've yet to experience anything else on the menu but judging from what I've tasted so far....can't go wrong! read more

Scotsman's Well Pub - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is really a tale of two experiences. I had fantastic service as well as a great food recommendation from a server, who had worked there for about 10 days, she told me. She made sure my glass was never empty, and even made small talk if she was just passing by. Jenna was her name, and I hope she stays for a while, although I'll guess she'll move on to something better because she seemed bright and ambitious. As her shift ended, she came to me and asked if I'd like to transfer to the next girl. I said no, because she was great, I wanted to have my tip benefit the girl who deserved it. But to pass on that I would be staying for a while yet. Because I was close to the bar, I overheard the conversation that I would be staying. And that I'd like another drink once I finished my current one. So what happened? The new waitress walked past my empty glass no fewer than five times without once even looking at me, let alone asking if I'd like another drink. I wanted so much to like this place, but if someone is outright told I'll want more to drink, and I'm ignored, I either wasn't deemed to be worth her time, or I was resented because I paid up earlier. Either one are inexcusable to me. read more

Our "home" pub !! Always great service - good pub food - pizzas gone downhill a bit but overall a great community staple!!!

Delicious Sunday breakfast Scotty Skillet with brown toast. Lovely morning to sit on the patio. Great service. Good location. read more

Scotsman's Well Pub - Scotty Skillet w brown toast. - Pubs Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

My parents live really close to this pub, but never checked it out. With my fiance's and my influence, we ventured here for an after dinner drink. The first thing to point out is that the outside of this pub does not do it justice. It's located in a strip mall in a huge shopping complex. The perk though is that Scotsman's Well has plenty of parking (which is great if you have a designated driver!). When you walk inside, Scotsman's Well has the perfect pub vibe. It has plenty of seating, with the bar located in the center. There are also plenty of TV's everywhere showing a variety of sports. It was cool to be able to watch the nascar race and the UFC fight at the same time. On that note, if you don't want to pay $10+ to watch a UFC match at a bar, watch it here to save the cash. As for prices, it's a little bit more expensive than you'd expect at a standard pub. However, they have a fantastic selection of beer and spirits. We didn't have any food, but the food listed in the menu is what you'd expect at a pub. My parents were really happy with their mixed drinks, and my fiance and I always enjoy trying new beers. As for service, our server was very friendly and attentive. She was chatty and quick with refills. I will mention that it was quiet on the Saturday evening we were there, so this might be a different story if you come after work hours during the week. Overall, if you're in the area, definitely check out this pub. I'll definitely be back when I come and visit my parents again in Calgary. read more

This is our neighborhood watering hole so we come here pretty frequently. They have daily food and drink specials, I think we've actually managed to try all the food specials in the years we've been coming here - dry ribs, wings, pizza, burgers, etc. There's a lot of TVs surrounding the seating area, and they've planned it out that no matter where you sit you can manage to see a TV - a bonus when it's game night and it's super busy. I think the only downside to this place is that it doesn't have a patio. They have a separate area for a private room (which I've only seen it been used for corporate Christmas parties and that's pretty much it) and then a section with pool tables and some arcade games - which again stays empty when people are there to watch some sporting event because they want to sit at a table and eat. read more

On any summer Tuesday evening in Calgary you'll find me playing Ultimate Frisbee. The sport takes me to different locations all throughout Calgary, and the socializing afterward has me visiting some pubs I may never otherwise get to. This evening, I found myself at Scotsman's Well Pub. A spacious venue with ample seating and a couple of pool tables, the pub easily accommodated the 6 players from my team that came out. It could have very easily held the entire 14 players on our roster without any trouble. The first question we always ask after a frisbee game is "Do you guys have any team specials?" To a team that just spent the previous 2 hours running around, team specials are gold. Many places have deals on wings or discounts on jugs of beer if you show up in your team jersey with at least 6 players or so. Scotman's did not. The lack of the team special cost them a star in my rating and the potential for going somewhere else the next time we're playing up north. On a positive note, they do have daily specials. The Tuesday special was an 8" two topping pizza for $7.50 ($12.00 regular price). The pizza was made fresh to order, and adequately cheesy. Three pizzas and a full platter of appetizers seemed to quiet the rumbling stomachs of my teammates. The service met my expectations, although I felt our server went above and beyond when she recommended going with a schooner of domestic beer rather than a pitcher as it ended up being less expensive overall (weird!). The calamari included in the platter was also decent. Some places can't make calamari to save their lives. Scotsman's can. Overall, I didn't find anything to set this pub apart from every other pub in Calgary, nor was there any deterrent to going back on a non-frisbee evening if I were in the neighbourhood. read more

Pros: I like the laid back atmosphere here, and their "pay what you want" comedy night on Tuesday's is a lot of fun. The drink specials are decent. Con: I'll admit that I have seen some real lacking meals come out of that kitchen. I mean nooooo love at all. My boyfriend's $17 steak sandwich was burnt meat on top of a burnt bun once, and there are a few other flops I can remember. I've had average/ good wings and quesadillas a few times (and I like their fries), hence the 3 stars. New: 5 stars for their pizza! $8 on Tuesday nights and usually super delicious but... be careful! One of their cooks takes your topping requests WAY too seriously! Just because I want onions on my pizza, doesn't mean I want an ONION pizza. When I asked for onions once there was about an inch of onions under my cheese. No kidding it was wild. Who would ever want to eat that!? Another time I asked if they could sprinkle some oregano & basil on top and I got a pizza with an INCH of dry spices under my cheese LOL. Everyone at my table laughed, you could honestly take a bite of pizza and blow out dried spices like confetti! read more

I've been to the Scotsman's many times, and am likely to return. Their Yorkie sliders are amazing! The staff is always friendly and polite too. The deals each day are usually worth it, though their wings are very small, I wouldn't recommend them. The ambience is fairly typical of this style of pub, complete with pool tables and a few video games. If you're a fan of this atmosphere like I am, you'll like the Scotsman's. Sports are broadcast on many TV's throughout the pub, if you pick a good seat you can get a good view. It's usually very loud, but some corners in the back are a bit quieter. read more

Stopped in to meet a friend for drinks but she had to bail, some emergency with her little girl, either way I found this place pretty cool, granted I didn't have anything to eat but the Caesar I had was quite good. Meh, can't really screw up a Caesar though! Some friendly banter, some obvious regulars, and rich mahogany wood work everywhere totally reminded me of the Cheers bar, a place where everybody knows your name. Will come by again, hopefully with some friends! Clint, the owner was super nice, it was slow, we spoke briefly and I was on my way. Great neighbourhood pub, pretty clean and spacious, great for a party and nicely located in the Northern Hills! read more

I recently moved up to this area and have been searching to find my new favorite pub. Scotsman's Well quickly took first place. The server we had was super friendly, and actually recommended other pubs/bars around the area to try out. The food was pretty good for pub food, especially compared to what I have tried at other pubs in the area. The pizza special and the calamari weren't anything amazing, but the burger I had was delicious. It was called the Angry Scot and I would definitely order it again. My fiance had the meatloaf special which he said was awesome. There was a decent selection of draught beers, and drink/food specials every day. The pub itself was quite large, clean and comfortable. The tables are large and accommodating to big groups. They had the flames game on with sound, and plenty of TVs so I imagine watching sports here would be awesome. All in all, I will definitely be going back to the Scotsman's Well. The crowd was good, the atmosphere was fun, and the food was great for pub food. read more

As my neighbourhood pub I frequent it fairly regularly and often enjoy myself here. I was there about 2 weeks ago and enjoyed myself. We usually go after a ball game or for a quick drink and chat. I like the nachos, quesadilla and poutine, but bare in mind that it is typical pub food and nothing spectacular. It's clean with an old Irish pub ambience. Last ball season they had a piano man singing Lady Gaga. It was quite entertaining. There's usually a game on the TVs. We have servers that we prefer and try to sit in their section if it's not full and if they are working. Not all the staff are as friendly as others. I've never had horrible service, but at times I've felt like an inconvenience. Would I go back? For sure... as long as I live in the hood. read more

Our favourite neighbourhood getaway. Service is typically great! Tonight we had a lovely server who was efficient, intuitive and checked on us at all the right times. I haven't seen her befor Good music, large enough to accommodate bigger gatherings, pool table, VLT's and a patio for those nice summer evenings. The food is good! I mean, it is pub food so don't expect to be raving for months about it but it is damn good pub food. Throw in a beer with some of those Lagers and the calamari and you shall feel quite satisfied. read more

Dry ribs - HUGE but quite fatty Monday Night Football - drink coors light for an entry to win a jersey, draw takes place at half time every MNF game. Location - perfect for me, always lots of parking Other food? I had a pizza, chose my own ingredients, and it was great. I'd definitely go back. I would give 4* but the server was a bit slow. A-OK! read more

Food was great. I had a chicken burger and it was amazing. The food gets a little messy but they have great napkins. Service was slow... read more

I live right by this pub, have gone to it since the day it opened. It's used to be great. Good prices on drinks, tasty food and great service. This is not the case now. Drink prices can be outrageous and the food is no longer worth what you pay for. I can deal with this because I enjoy the atmosphere and decor. I can not deal with the HORRIBLE service. It is unbelievably terrible. The waitress's are rude and not attentive at all. They are horrible and I don't understand why people keep coming back. The bartenders are lazy and rude, like when you ask for a drink you are asking to much. This place sucks don't go here!!! read more

I have been going fairly regularly for the last 3 years. I have always loved the atmosphere and the service has always been outstanding! I have noticed in the last 6-12 months though that the food has really gone down hill. The burgers used to be homemade and delicious, now they are just frozen patties and usually overcooked. The poor quality of the food has for the most part kept us away. If we do come in, it is just for a drink. I wish the owner would realize how good things used to be and get back to the quality meals they used to serve. I miss going in there. read more

This place has a great atmosphere and menu. They also have lots of space so you have a variety of seating options depending on the type of group you're with. The TV screens are great and well positioned. The food is great and the prices are reasonable. Lots of menu and drink choices. read more

The bruise and drinks are always great, but I do find the food to be a little bit greasy and heavy. I understand that it's a pub, but a lot of women go there too and more light stuff would be appreciated. read more

Been here a couple of times for a quick beer and Jenna made my day with her friendly personality and big smile.

I went in this evening for wing night with a friend. Took some time to be noticed with a 'oh, you haven't been helped?' We ordered right away as we knew we were having wings... 40 mins later the wings came out with the wrong order. I was told 'The chit didnt print properly so we didnt know what you wanted' ...looked at me as if I should take the food she brought out. OK...maybe ask me... then she asks 'Well these are ready do you want these ones' ..no thats not what i ordered. The waitress had brought out honey garlic wings. She said ok ill put in the order for the correct wings. Upset I asked how long it would take as we already waited 40 mins. Promised just a min the new 'hot parmesan' wings I had originally ordered came out....even though we waited 40 mins beforehand..they tasted like a mix of honey garlic and hot sauce...clearly were not new wings. I even had my friend try them. Obviously trying to compensate she brought out more iced tea for me and took the wings off my bill (appreciate that) but obviously someone in the kitchen messed up or the waitress did. I would never go to this horrible service/place to again. My friend had asked for ranch and when the waitress came back to check on us was confused when we asked for ranch again. Drink order was wrong twice but considering we were waiting 40 mins for wings my friend accepted the drink to eat the extras that come in caesers. read more

Have been there twice. I find it overpriced and the second time 4 of us all complained of our food being too salty. I emailed the manager to complain and was told the cooks don't use salt. Yeah what kitchen doesn't use salt. So since they lied and the food is not very good and over priced. I will never go back read more

It makes me sad to think others have had such a disappointing experience here. My spouse and I stopped in for the first time a few days ago and neither one of us could say anything negative about it. I love the decor and even though the pub is about 5yrs old, it still feels new without being pretentious. I was thrilled to walk into a very clean, spacious, well lit and warm ladies restroom. The pub was busy but not too loud and is not bombarded by TV's. Our server was friendly and bubbly. Our food orders arrived quickly and we thought the prices and quantities were very reasonable. We tried the garlic cheese toast which was light and delicious. I wasn't expecting bread with herbs but it was very good. My spouse had the fish and chips. One piece was enough for his big appetite and although he thought the batter was a bit salty, he really enjoyed the meal. We both were surprised and impressed that he wasn't charged for a side of mayo. I had the Cajun Jambalaya which was an interesting mix of ingredients but really tasty and packed with some heat. I couldn't finish my meal so asked for the remainder to go. It was accidentally thrown out by someone else in the kitchen so our server apologized and ordered me an entirely new Jambalaya order to take home. I thought that was pretty generous considering I only had about 1/4 of my original entree left. I hope this experience wasn't a one-off and others can enjoy Scotsman's Well as much as we did. If you haven't been here before, don't let the poor reviews stop you from giving it a chance. read more

I've been coming for a while now. When I heard about the comedy nights on Tuesday I starting only really coming on those nights although I really do enjoy it here. The muscles are to die for, The veggie quesadilla sauce is addictive, and the wait staff is all friendly. I especially like the one waitress that had been serving the comedy show. We came with a group once and the next week she remembered the orders we placed-drinks and food And every week after that .Over all great place. read more

This is our neighbourhood pub, and we're regular patrons. The staff is friendly and warm. The food is excellent, with a wide variety and daily specials. Their pizza and burgers are my favourite items, and they have Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc on tap! read more

We love it. Upperscale pub, decent service, great wings, onion rings, beef dip. I would not recommend anything served on their kaiser bun as the bun sucks. Be ready to wait a while on wing nights for a refill of Kokanee gold though! read more

Customer service awesome. Pizza was burnt they gave me a free beer when they came to explain why the pizza was taking so long.The pizza was absolutely amazing. i'll definitely go back, despite their limited exotic beer selection. read more