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$$$ · bistro

Calgary

Pigeonhole 17th

4.6(885)

Eclectic wine bar and snack spot on Calgary's 17th Avenue serving shareables, cocktails, brunch, and late-night bites.

bistro · european · wine bar · brunch

Closed · opens 5:00 PM

Our story

At Pigeonhole 17th Ave, we offer a buzzing service-driven space built around eclectic shareables, an ever-changing drink list, and a diverse vinyl collection. Our room blends wine bar, snack bar, diner, and hangout energy, creating a casual but carefully curated place to gather on 17th Avenue in Calgary.We focus on a flexible dining experience that works for cocktails, late-night snacks, brunch, and shared plates. Guests can expect a lively atmosphere, music from our record collection, and a menu rooted in small plates and comforting classics with a contemporary edge.

Meet the chef

Merritt Gordon is the executive chef at Pigeonhole 17th Ave in Calgary. OpenTable lists Gordon as the restaurant's executive chef for the 17th Avenue location.

— Merritt Gordon, Executive chef

Merritt Gordon

Executive chef

Signature Dishes

Menu

Restaurant highlights

Ways to enjoy

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Events

Late nights

Late Night Hooty Call

Late-night food and drink offering highlighted on the site, including half-priced wine, buck-a-shuck, and $5 snacks.

Fri & Sat nights

Late Night Vibing

OpenTable lists a late-night menu with chilled seafood, fried goodies, sweet treats, and martinis after 10 pm; kitchen closes at 12 am.

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Reviews

4.6(885)

Google reviews

Jeremiah Hunter
I came in with very high expectations, actually, just given the price of most items on the menu. I'm pleased to say that it delivered. I came back for a business meal and the one tricky thing is that the family-sharing menu style, while totally great for friends, is a little bit more difficult for clients. I would probably prefer to see a few more individual plates as an option.Cocktails were great. This is a solid 8 out of 10. Oh and waitstaff are very good.
2 months ago
Rylan Verge
Had a wonderful solo dinner here when travelling for work and enjoyed every dish and cocktail that I tried. I had the mushroom croquettes, the beef tartar, and the seafood ceviche - all were light, fresh, and tasty. The service staff here were fun and seemed to really enjoy their jobs. They were very helpful with all of my questions and I could feel that they wanted to make sure that I had the best dining experience possible.The tables are relatively closer together than other restaurants but I met a wonderful couple who sat next to me and enjoyed casual conversation with them all night so this worked in my favour. Definitely recommend coming here if you're in the area or if you're a fellow solo traveler.. you might just make some new friends!
a year ago
Heather Galambos
Two of us went to Pigeonhole for the first time and had the YYC Expo three course meal. Every minute of our time at the restaurant was phenomenal. Every bite was super yummy and satisfying - the courses were well thought out, complimented each other in flavours and textures, and were incredibly plentiful (we were stuffed)!The cocktails! So freaking creative and delicious. I will come back for the cocktails alone.We sat beside the turn table and loved it (yes, actual vinyl is the restaurant vibe and we were grooving for the entirety of our meal).Service was also spot on. Our server hit the sweet spot of professional, knowledgeable, amd friendly without hovering. And not once did they use the pronoun "we"(for which I am so, so thankful). A special shout-out goes to manager Charlotte for her
3 months ago
Saul Hernandez
Great service and great atmosphere. I was very excited the come here and the croquettes and scallop crudo were great. However, it did fall short with all the other food. The Mac burger was incredibly salty, while the beet salad had no flavour
a month ago
Kanwar Randhawa
Decided to try another one of Concorde’s restaurants. This is by far the best! The service was amazing as the server checked up on us multiple times and was super knowledgeable about the food. The hot dog was okay but rest of the items we got were 5/5. Charred cabbage was flavourful and well worth the price. Highly recommend this place.
a year ago

Guest testimonials

Heather Galambos
Every bite was super yummy and satisfying - the courses were well thought out, complimented each other in flavours and textures, and were incredibly plentiful (we were stuffed)! The cocktails! So freaking creative and delicious.
3 months ago
Rylan Verge
I had the mushroom croquettes, the beef tartar, and the seafood ceviche - all were light, fresh, and tasty. The service staff here were fun and seemed to really enjoy their jobs.
a year ago
Patricia Gold
Pigeonhole offers more choices at brunch beyond the typical egg-centric lineup at most other places. The service was outstanding - from the hostess who greeted me at the door, walked me to my table and checked my coat to our server Lewey who was super attentive throughout our entire dining experience.
Dined on June 21, 2026
Viju G.
We tried chicken liver mousse, charred cabbage, ricotta dumplings and grilled octopus. All were really great except the octopus. It was extreme chewy and lacking in flavour. The lamb marguez on the dish was tasty but not enough to carry the dish.
Recently
Rob H.
My date and I had the ricotta dumplings, beef tartar, charred cabbage, and lamb ribs. It was all very good and since we sat at the bar it was somewhat dinner and a show watching the bartender create different cocktails.
Visited June/17
Melody B.
You must have the beef tartare. It has dill wic maybe sound weird but it's divine! Also the butter bourbon cocktail is wicked if you're up for a drinky poo.
Recently
Zach H.
Dr Pepper Old Fashion 5/5, Beef Tartare (must have, such amazing tastes) 6/5, Chicken Parm 3.5/5, Skinny Fries 5/5, Service 6/5. Yes, I typed that correctly -- service far exceeded expectations: super friendly staff and gave a couple of free sample drinks.
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Chelsey G.
This was a very cute spot for brunch. The food and drinks were delicious. I would highly recommend the Berry White, I really enjoyed the fruity and floral flavours with the cinnamon.
Recently
Phil G.
The service was excellent - our server was extremely friendly and took the time to make recommendations and very accommodating. I recommend trying this place with a large group of people so you can get a taste of everything.
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Opening Hours

Closed · opens 5:00 PM

  • Monday
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  • Wednesday
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  • Saturday
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306 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2V1, Canada

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