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Danielle Kosik","text":"ONE18 has become one of my favourite spots in Calgary in the last few months. As an avid bourbon lover, I am extremely impressed with their selection. You can choose an old fashioned that’s been beautifully crafted by the talented bartenders, or you can create your own. They smoke the glass right in front of you which adds to the luxury of your dining experience!","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVoD0wkwLQvO_OODZyLQYIqxapiDPFATPbohq8bqTOJsqGaqt0U=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":5},{"date":"6 months ago","name":"Doodleworx Reviews!","text":"My wife and I stayed at the downtown Marriott hotel in Calgary and we had breakfast the next day at One 18 Empire and it blew my mind. I love eggs Benedict, as I always make my own at home and it is always a treat to order out at a restaurant. But, One 18 Empires salmon gravlax Benedict was easily the best eggs Benedict I have ever eaten.","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXe1-Wyd94EPsuzNTLpXYVGDY4CgupD-jy0LX0W_N8xTQyFGeI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba7","rating":5},{"date":"6 months ago","name":"O M","text":"Very elaborate old fashioned with a wood barrel they burn right in front of you for various flavors. You can even make your own choices on flavoring wood smoke and finish.","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWsJk9_smkjGTlYHprn6h8ecjbaVtVojc4-dvJTdFfDfv9T1bLxsQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5","rating":5},{"date":"Dec 17, 2024","name":"Kfour T","text":"The food was amazing. Easily the best lamb I have ever had. The smoked old fashioned drinks were outside my usual choice for drinks but very easy to enjoy. And it was fun to have the glasses smoked at our table.","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"Sep 2, 2025","name":"Chris B","text":"our party of 6 came here for a night cap and so glad we did. Our waitress Daniellis was so awesome making our various smoked old fashions! She was extremely friendly, educated us on what drinks were delicious, and she made us the most amazing old fashions! We highly recommend this bar for Old Fashions made in a unique way","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"Feb 22, 2025","name":"Jay O","text":"Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Service was very quick and courteous. Staff were able to expand on options available, and make recommendations. Atmosphere was warm and inviting. It was busy (as I was there on Valentines Day) but still managed to find seating easily.","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"Jul 10, 2025","name":"Eddy W","text":"The service here is absolutely amazing. It really did raise the ambiance of the environment. My steak was gorgeous and cooked perfectly. My tuna was very fresh and presented nicely.","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"3 months ago","name":"Jaci Zomar","text":"Drinks were fantastic. They seated us in a little nook in the corner and it was very intimate for our date night.","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWUrbxgSmwyVKEzglxOkbHPlI-o_vBfbMbMEvXmRmzZfQNriS729A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4","rating":5}],"events":[{"day":"","desc":"Ticketed whiskey dinner experience promoted on the site.","name":"Barrel to Plate Whiskey Dinner Tickets"},{"day":"July 4–13, 2026","desc":"Stampede-season saloon takeover with western vibes, bold BBQ flavors, curated menus, and whiskey tastings.","name":"Oak and Smoke Saloon"},{"day":"Sunday July 2025 - TBD","desc":"A themed afternoon-tea style event on the ONE UP Patio with a live DJ and specially curated bites and drinks.","name":"Low Tea"},{"day":"Every Sunday","desc":"Patio and lounge experience with a BBQ patio menu, craft beer cans, slushy machine cocktails, live DJ, and lawn games.","name":"Sunday Sessions"}],"socials":{"instagram":"https://www.instagram.com/one18empire/","facebook":"https://www.facebook.com/one18empire","tiktok":null,"x":"https://x.com/one18empire","youtube":null},"images":["https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/9456df01-a661-49a2-929f-7af696e2ee56/hero-01-B7gZHff5G4.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/9456df01-a661-49a2-929f-7af696e2ee56/hero-02-HB16YmkGeP.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/9456df01-a661-49a2-929f-7af696e2ee56/hero-03-mMhBphmhFn.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/9456df01-a661-49a2-929f-7af696e2ee56/gallery-01-gBvQQLwm1c.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/9456df01-a661-49a2-929f-7af696e2ee56/gallery-02-7SeMP8LnnM.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/9456df01-a661-49a2-929f-7af696e2ee56/gallery-03-i0m4cvn3VG.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/9456df01-a661-49a2-929f-7af696e2ee56/gallery-04-yR2NHufEIJ.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/9456df01-a661-49a2-929f-7af696e2ee56/gallery-05-33FtOXIOhJ.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/9456df01-a661-49a2-929f-7af696e2ee56/gallery-06-vahWEOpa_0.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/9456df01-a661-49a2-929f-7af696e2ee56/gallery-07-DIatnF2z8F.jpg"],"faqs":[{"question":"What cuisine does ONE18 EMPIRE serve?","answer":"ONE18 EMPIRE serves canadian, new american, whiskey bar, breakfast and shareable cuisine."},{"question":"Where is ONE18 EMPIRE located?","answer":"ONE18 EMPIRE is located at 820 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5J2, Canada, Calgary, Canada."},{"question":"What are ONE18 EMPIRE's opening hours?","answer":"Monday: 06:30–22:30; Tuesday: 06:30–22:30; Wednesday: 06:30–22:30; Thursday: 06:30–22:30; Friday: 06:30–22:30; Saturday: 06:30–22:30; Sunday: 06:30–22:30."},{"question":"Does ONE18 EMPIRE take reservations?","answer":"Yes. Reserve a table at https://www.one18empire.com/reservations."},{"question":"How can I contact ONE18 EMPIRE?","answer":"You can visit http://www.one18empire.com/."},{"question":"What weekly events or specials does ONE18 EMPIRE offer?","answer":"ONE18 EMPIRE runs the following weekly events: Barrel to Plate Whiskey Dinner Tickets, Oak and Smoke Saloon (July 4–13, 2026), Low Tea (Sunday July 2025 - TBD), Sunday Sessions (Every Sunday)."},{"question":"How can I order from ONE18 EMPIRE?","answer":"Order directly from the menu at https://service.scan2dine.io/p/Me1OqABQzuuf. Guests dining in can also scan the table QR code to order."},{"question":"What's the average rating of ONE18 EMPIRE?","answer":"ONE18 EMPIRE has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Google, from 1155 reviews."}],"last_updated":"2026-07-24T22:38:57.848Z"}