Six Calgary bars named among the best 50 in Canada
Calgary is full of great spots to grab a drink, and six of them are getting national recognition after landing on a list of Canada’s 50 best bars for 2026.
Canada’s 100 Best recently released its annual ranking, highlighting the top bars around the country, and one Calgary bar even cracked the top 10.
The ranking is based on votes from a panel of judges across the country, who ranked their top bar experiences over the past 16 months.
Leading the way is Missy’s This That, which came in ninth place, making it the highest-ranked Calgary bar on the list.
Known for its impressive wine list and unique array of house cocktails, Missy’s This That is no stranger to the spotlight. Earlier this year, it claimed a spot on a list of the top 100 bars in North America.
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Shelter Cocktail Bar came in 20th place. Not only did the bar make the list, but the manager, Ryan San Diego, also took home the Best Bars 2026 Innovator Award.
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Located in Beltline, Shelter Cocktail Bar is a unique bar offering a wide selection of cocktails. One of the spot’s standout features is the gas masks that hang behind the bar, some of which have been imported from other countries and decorated by local artists.
The next Calgary bar on the list is Business & Pleasure, which landed in spot number 21. It is a speakeasy-style bar located in the alley behind Super Variety in Inglewood, known for its lively atmosphere and amazing cocktails.
Proof came in 29th place. The bar also made an appearance on the list of top 100 bars in North America earlier this year.
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Vietnamese-inspired cocktail bar Paper Lantern claimed spot 33. Paper Lantern is another speakeasy located in Calgary’s Chinatown, offering Vietnamese-style cocktails, food, and atmosphere.
Last but not least, Rain Dog Bar ranked 36th. It offers a large selection of rotating craft beers and food that uses local ingredients.
You can view the full list online.
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