10 Best Breweries in Calgary

Two Pillars Brewery is a Calgary brewpub focused on Belgian-style craft beer and small-batch brewing. Visitors can use flights to sample a range that runs from lighter, sweeter summer beers to fuller dark styles, including Wit, Pineapple Hef, blonde, pale and Pilsner examples. The brewpub also serves a concise food menu and has a patio with varied seating and shade. A dog-friendly patio makes it suitable for casual drinks with friends or a relaxed stop while visiting with a pup.

Cabin Brewing Company creates a relaxed setting for trying beer, sharing snacks and spending time with family or friends. Its beer selection includes non-alcoholic choices such as hop water, while the food offering includes snack options and meat pie.

The brewery is especially suited to groups who want a casual patio or cabin-style setting, including families with children and visitors bringing dogs. Flights provide a practical way to sample several beers, and the dog-friendly patio extends the visit outdoors.

The Establishment Brewing Company operates a brewery and taproom serving craft beer on site, with beer available to take away. Its range includes Czech-style pours, flights, barrel-aged beer, light beers and beer slushies, alongside non-beer cocktails for guests who want alternatives.

The integrated brewing space and taproom create a setting for beer-focused visits, tastings and casual drinks. A deck provides outdoor seating in suitable weather, while the taproom remains an option when conditions change. A snack-oriented food menu complements the drinks.

Cold Garden Beverage Company is an Inglewood microbrewery with a funky, industrial-style brewhouse, patio and taproom. It serves a varied lineup of craft beers and other beverages alongside snacks, with a casual setting designed for hanging out, meeting friends or hosting a small gathering.

The space is dog-friendly and welcomes all ages, with non-alcoholic, vegan, gluten-free and keto-friendly options. Guests can bring their own food, and the colourful surroundings include varied seating and artwork. That combination makes Cold Garden more flexible than a beer-only stop, particularly for mixed groups and dog owners.

Bitter Sisters Brewing Co. combines a brewery, on-site bar and food service in Calgary. Guests can explore beer, including flights, while ordering dishes such as tuna preparations, dry ribs, wings, salads, burgers and kimchi-dust popcorn.

The venue suits casual meals, patio visits and groups looking to pair food with varied beers. It is women-owned, offers delivery and has both free and paid parking options, making it practical for a relaxed social visit.

Annex Ale Project is built for social drinks, with beer, cocktails, cider and non-alcoholic choices served in a taproom with a patio and varied seating. Lil’ Empire operates inside the brewery, offering burgers, hot dogs and loaded fries through a separate food-ordering setup. The patio is dog-friendly and particularly suited to groups, summer visits and relaxed gatherings.

Best of Kin Social is a Calgary brewpub combining food, beer, cocktails and live music in a bright neighbourhood setting. The menu includes dishes such as smoked brisket pizza, fish and chips, pork belly bao and Korean chicken sandwiches, with patio seating available. Its patio welcomes dogs, and the venue suits solo meals, date nights, family visits and casual group outings. Events and happy-hour offerings add reasons to visit beyond a standard meal.

The Dandy Brewing Company and DandyPizza is a laid-back Calgary brewhouse pairing draft beer with hearty mains, small plates and pizza. Guests can order slices, full pies and smaller beer pours, making the venue suitable for a quick stop as well as a more relaxed meal. Its menu includes distinctive options such as dill pickle pizza alongside familiar choices like Hawaiian and pepperoni. The airy space has a patio with picnic tables and plenty of seating, so it works for casual food, beer tastings, errands nearby or an easy gathering with friends.

Citizen Brewing Company combines house-brewed beer with a food menu in a brewpub setting where guests can see into the brewery. The beer selection includes IPA, stout and gose, while the kitchen serves items such as dirty bacon fries, burgers, soup, Nashville chicken and sandwiches. Its patio is dog-friendly, and the setting suits a relaxed neighbourhood visit, lunch or an unhurried drink. The brewery’s residential location and laid-back atmosphere make it a fit for casual meetups rather than a formal dining occasion.

Wild Rose Brewery combines a microbrewery taproom with creative pub food and entertainment in a former airplane hangar. The setting supports casual drinks, meals, patio time and themed event nights, with beer alongside wine for guests who want alternatives. Food examples include bison brisket tacos and Montreal smoked meat pizza, while rotating food and drink features add variety. The venue also accommodates larger occasions, including weddings, making it suitable for groups seeking an informal brewery atmosphere rather than a conventional banquet room.