Saddest Calgary restaurant and bar closures that happened this winter
The restaurant industry can certainly be fickle, and sadly, winter saw some big losses in Calgary.
While some were closed temporarily to make way for new rebranded concepts, others are sadly gone for good. Here are some of the biggest restaurant and bar closures seen in Calgary this winter.
Sensei Bar
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After opening its doors in 2021, Sensei Bar announced it would sadly be closing its doors at the beginning of February.
“This decision was not made lightly, and while it brings sadness, it is accompanied by deep gratitude for all of you who have been part of our story,” Sensei Bar said.
While Sensei Bar is no more, the restaurant’s Instagram account is teasing some “exciting updates,” and its sister restaurant, Olea, is still in operation.
Address: 1520 14th St. SW, Calgary
Rusty’s Roadhouse
In February, Rusty’s Roadhouse quickly and quietly closed its doors, leaving people speculating on its departure.
The restaurant was still receiving Google reviews as little as a week before its shock closure, with some criticizing an alleged mandatory tipping policy.
Address: 16061 Macleod Tr. SE #500, Calgary
Bro’s To Go – The Fifth
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Bro’s To Go, a concept from the team behind the brunch staple The Bro’Kin Yolk, revealed it would be closing its location at The Fifth at the end of January after almost three years.
The spot was known for its huge selection of deliciously stacked breakfast sandwiches, featuring everything from braised short ribs, house-cured bacon, house-made longanisa pork patties, and more.
Luckily for Calgarians, Bro’s To Go’s tasty handhelds will still be available at its Northland outpost.
Address: 1527 5th St. SW, Calgary
Neighbour Coffee – Inglewood
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In bittersweet news, Neighbour Coffee announced it would close its Inglewood location on Dec. 31, two years after its opening.
However, the much-loved space has since reopened as a brand-new concept, Super Variety, serving sandwiches, cocktails and coffee.
Address: 1327a 9th Ave. SE, Calgary
Cannibale
Cannibale, the cocktail bar and barbershop concept in Calgary’s Bridgeland neighbourhood, closed its doors on New Year’s Eve, ahead of a rebrand in 2025.
After a hefty renovation, the spot has now reopened as Small Bar with a large selection of beers, wines, and cocktails.
Address: 813 1st Ave. NE, Calgary
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