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There’s a chill in the air, but a vacation might not be in the cards right now. While nothing compares to having your feet in the sand, our city does have some incredible cozy spots where the drinks are strong, the music is upbeat and the greenery is thriving. Not sure where to go? Here are 7 Calgary bars and restaurants, where it feels like summer all year round.
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Need a vacation? A trip to Ricardo’s Hideaway might be just what you need – though, you’ll have to wait until January 24th, 2024 until it reopens for the year. With warm decor, tropical sips and tasty appetizers, guests are encouraged to leave their worries at the door.
Where: 1530 5 St SW, Calgary, AB
Instagram: @ricardosyyc
A good cocktail has the ability to take you to a different time or place and at Tropical, the drinks are large, in charge and will have you believing you’re actually on a beach somewhere. Check it out and enjoy your faux vacation.
Where: 1424 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
Instagram: @tropicalyyc
Located right along Calgary’s riverfront, Fortuna’s Row in the East Village is warm and earthy. Serving Latin American food, stunning decor and incredible drinks, you’re going to want to cancel your dinner plans and check it out sooner rather than later.
Where: 421 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary
Instagram: @fortunas.row
Loved for its incredible food, energetic staff, and tropical decor, Chilitos feels like summer all year round. Check them out and enjoy a spicy bite, a flight of tequila and a cozy atmosphere.
Where: 1309 17th Ave SW, Calgary
Instagram: @ChilitosTaberna
Located in downtown Calgary, The Rooftop is bright and colourful with floor-to-ceiling summertime decor. To see their full menu which includes sangria, margaritas and light bites check out the link above.
Where: 414 3 St SW, Calgary
Instagram: @therooftopyyc
Located in a Chinatown basement, you’ll find another beach-themed speakeasy – Calgary’s Paper Lantern. With a variety of Vietnamese tapas, subs, bowls, and a super unique, tropically inclined drink menu – here you can practically trick your tastebuds into thinking you’re on vacation.
Where: Basement – 115 – 2 Avenue SE, Calgary
Instagram: @paperlanteryyc
Serving a variety of finger foods like hummus, small plates like sliders, and potato salad, as well crowd-pleasing entrees like lobster mac and cheese and burgers – Porch Calgary’s menu is on point, and the decor? It’ll transport you to a far sunnier place. Here, guests can take a seat on their bar swings, fill up on cocktails or just bask in their warm lighting – either way, it’s worth checking out.
Where: 730 17th Avenue SW
Instagram: @porchyyc
And there you have it. 7 Calgary bars and restaurants, where it feels like summer all year round. What will you check out first?
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