Grab your crew and hit up one of these Calgary hot spots this summer! 

Rooftop Patios 

Summer is the perfect time to relax on a rooftop patio, drink beer, and take in the beautiful scenery. 

Modern Steakhouse on Stephen Avenue offers drool-worthy meals with ingredients like Alberta-farmed steaks and seasonable veggies, unique cocktails paired with a beautiful view of the Calgary skyline. Their rooftop patio offers a modern atmosphere with a relaxing and classy vibe, making it the perfect spot for a date night.

One of the most popular summer neighbourhoods is the East Village, which is why we love Charbar’s Rooftop Bar @ Simmons. Their patio delivers a stunning view of the Bow River and pathways below. Take in the skyline while sipping wines, craft beer or tasting unique pizzas. 

If you are looking for an awesome spot to start the party early, Craft Beer Market on 10th Avenue has a newly added rooftop patio. Gather up the party crew, enjoy their rotating beer taps and the chill ambience, and get a ‘Gram-worthy shot at the converted Volkswagen bar on the rooftop. 



Atmosphere 

Nestled in the heart of Kensington, Container Bar is the perfect place to sit back, relax and get your drink on. They offer perfectly crafted cocktails and they’re located in between two buildings surrounded by graffiti, giving you an ultra-cool backdrop to document the night 

17th Avenue is the hot spot for patio chilling, but Lulu Bar’s patio beats out the rest. This chef-driven bar offers an unbelievable craft beer list, signature cocktails, and small plates of Pacific-inspired cuisine that will make your next girl’s night VIP.

No matter what patio you choose to hang out on this summer, let us know which place is your favourite on Facebook for a chance to be featured on our social media or visit us at East Hills Bottle Depot! 

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If you are looking for something light and easy for that Sunday night dinner vibe, we suggest this easy make shrimp cobb salad. This unique spin on a classic recipe is sure to take your tastebuds to the next level! Pale ale is a nice light beer that pairs well with shrimp and salad, so we suggest checking out the Star Cheek IPA from Tool Shed Brewing with this meal! 

We also suggest this fresh take on a corn on the cob recipe that will leave your party guests wanting more. This easy to make grilled corn with chipotle lime butter is simple to make and requires little preparation. The grilled corn is packed with a tender, crunch filled bite, perfectly paired with the chipotle lime butter, giving it a zesty kick that pairs well with burgers, salad, or fish! The Beltline Blonde from Last Best Brewing is the perfect beer pairing for this zesty recipe. We also recommend the Tropical IPA from Eighty Eight Brewing which will have your taste buds running wild with flavours of mango, pineapple and cotton candy. 


We know a summer BBQ wouldn’t be complete without an awesome burger recipe like these grilled chicken ranch burgers. Our favourite thing about this recipe is the mixture of flavours such as the ranch dressing, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese which are mixed into the ground chicken. It pairs perfectly with a creamy potato salad and a cold, sweet-tasting scrapple cider from Cold Garden Beverage Company.

To perfect your summer tastebuds, the salt and pepper rib eye is sure to impress any of your dinner guests, significant other, family members or friends! It is a very simple recipe but it can be spiced up with scallions that have been tossed in olive oil, salt and given a quick char. 

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