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Your Guide to SE Calgary
Locals Guide
Your Guide to SE Calgary
Restaurants
Restaurants in SE Calgary
With more than 75 restaurants, each with their own special flare, SE Calgary features International Avenue, an ultimate foodie destination, the Calgary Farmers’ Market and Crossroads Market, for the best local producers have to offer, and the local favourite, Barley Belt, for refreshing hyperlocal beers and spirits.
Breweries and Distilleries
A highlight of SE Calgary is the Barley Belt and Brewery Flats. Spanning from Inglewood to Glenmore Trail and beyond, the SE is home to more than 20 breweries and distilleries who make their very own products with local ingredients including the highest quality Alberta barley.
- Annex Ale Project
- Banded Peak Brewing
- Big Rock Brewery
- Brewsters Brewing Company - Foothills
- Born Brewing Co.
- Bow River Brewing
- Cabin Brewing Company
- Cold Garden Beverage Company
- Eighty-Eight Brewing Co.
- The Establishment Brewing Company
- Evil Corporation Brewing
- High Line Brewing
- New Level Brewing
- Ol' Beautiful Brewing Co.
- Prairie Dog Brewing
- Romero Distilling Company Ltd.
- Skunkworks Distillery - Moonshine and Small Party Room
- Two Rivers Distillery
- Uncommon Cider Co.
- Village Brewery
No matter the season, a patio beer with friends is a must at Cabin Brewing.(photo credit: Colin Way)
Cold Garden is a favourite for beer and dog lovers alike.
Cafes, Bakeries, and Breakfast
- Analog Coffee
- Bennys Breakfast Bar
- Blackfoot Truckstop Diner
- The Bro'Kin Yolk - Mahogany
- Cafe Gravity
- Calgary Heritage Roasting Company
- Cora Breakfast & Lunch Calgary SE
- The Eden
- diner deluxe - Mahogany
- Good News Coffee
- Greedy Donut
- Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro
- Neighbour Coffee
- Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
- Pie Junkie Mahogany
- Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
- Starbelly Open Kitchen & Lounge
- YYC PATISSERIE
Lunch, Dinner, and Everything in Between
- Ajito
- Alloy
- Avenida Food Hall and Fresh Market
- Big T's BBQ & Smokehouse
- Bolero
- Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
- Chairman's Steakhouse
- Charbar
- Cowtown Beef Shack
- Deagla Restaurant
- Deane House
- Inglewood Drive In
- King Eddy
- Monsoon Izakaya Japanese Restaurant
- The Nash Restaurant & Off Cut Bar
- Pasquales
- Peppino's Mahogany
- Pho 88 Noodle House
- Red’s Diner Ramsay
- Rouge Restaurant
- Ryuko - Japanese Kitchen + Bar
- Soffritto - Fresh Olive Oil & Balsamic
- Soleil Bistro & Bar
- Spolumbo's Fine Foods & Deli
- Tacos Mexico Memorial
Calgary Heritage Roasting Company is located in the historic brick Snowden building in Ramsay
Grab a drink at the King Eddy after exploring Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (photo credit: Travel Alberta/Chris Amat)
Hotels
Hotels in SE Calgary
From luxury hotels in East Village to cozy bed and breakfasts in Inglewood, the SE has the perfect mix of places for a relaxing night. Many SE hotels also benefit from being close to main travel routes through the city.
- Alt Hotel Calgary East Village
- Best Western Plus Calgary Centre Inn
- Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
- Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
- City Centre Riverpath Bed & Breakfast
- Courtyard by Marriott Calgary South
- Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary South
- The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre
- HI Calgary City Centre
- Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown
- Holiday Inn & Suites Calgary South - Conference Ctr, an IHG Hotel
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Calgary Downtown
- Hotel Blackfoot
- Hyatt Regency Calgary
- Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary South
- Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South
- Wingate by Wyndham Calgary South
Shopping
Shopping in SE Calgary
From the familiar comfort of big-name brands to the thrill of the hunt at vintage stores, SE Calgary caters to every shopper. Explore delightful specialty stores brimming with personality, visit local grocers for farm-fresh produce, and discover a world of flavours at the area's exciting food halls.
Don’t miss these SE Calgary shopping destinations:
Stay at Alt Hotel in East Village for riverside views
Find fresh produce, hand-made goods, and other local wares at Calgary Farmers Market South (photo credit: Travel Alberta/Davey Lieske)
Attractions
Attractions in SE Calgary
Experience the energy at the famous Cowboys Casino, unleash your inner child at Activate Calgary, and cheer on the Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome - all in SE Calgary.
- Activate Calgary
- Bow Cycle E-Bikes
- Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton
- Calgary Farmyard
- Cowboys Casino
- Esker Foundation
- Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park South Calgary
- Fort Calgary
- House of Skate
- Laser City South Calgary
- Loose Moose Theatre Company
- Scotiabank Saddledome
- Sikome Lake
- Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
- Zero Latency on Tilt
Parks
Parks, Pathways, & Greenspaces in SE Calgary
Connected by an extensive network of paved pathways, Calgary’s parks are easily accessible and always close to great restaurants and coffee shops. Here are some of the best in SE Calgary.
The acoustic interior of Studio Bell is an architectural wonder (photo credit Colin Way)
Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of the largest urban parks in Canada and boasts a diverse landscape (photo credit: Stay & Wander/Taylor Burk Photography)
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