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$$ · gastro pub

Calgary

LOCAL Public Eatery 8th Avenue

4.5(3340)

Calgary gastropub on 8th Ave with happy hour, weekend brunch, rotating taps, and a lively sports-bar atmosphere.

gastro pub · canadian · sports bar

Open · closes 1:00 AM

Our story

We’re located in Calgary’s original entertainment and commercial district, surrounded by the energy of Stephen Ave and downtown. Our space is built for lunch meetings, happy hour, weekend brunch, and game-day hangs, with an open kitchen, rotating taps, TVs throughout, and games like shuffleboard and crokinole.We accept reservations and welcome guests for everything from a quick stop-in to a night out. Our 8th Ave location is designed as a lively neighborhood gathering place with fresh food, seasonal brews, and a casual atmosphere.

Meet the chef

Ian Johnson is the chef at LOCAL Public Eatery 8th Ave in Calgary. The restaurant lists him as chef on its neighborhood page, and OpenTable identifies him as the executive chef for the location.

— Ian Johnson, Chef

Ian Johnson

Chef

Signature Dishes

Menu

Restaurant highlights

Ways to enjoy

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Events

Mon-Fri 2PM-5PM

Happy Hours On Now!

Happy hour food and drinks during weekday afternoons.

Sat 11AM-2PM

Happy Hours On Now!

Saturday drinks-only happy hour.

Sun-Thu 9PM-Close

Happy Hours On Now!

Late-night happy hour window on Sunday through Thursday.

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Reviews

4.5(3340)

Google reviews

Helia
😍 The peanut noodle salad was amazing, with a perfectly balanced peanut sauce full of flavor. It felt like a complete meal on its own and could easily be shared if you’re ordering something else as a main.The Fish&Chips was also really good, crispy, well cooked, and satisfying.Overall, great food, generous portions, and a spot I’d definitely come back to.
2 months ago
Thaina Santos
This review is for our server Alicia, that took really good care of our table of 13! She was very attentive, came many times to our table and even gave recommendations. The food wasn't the best but it's doable. Drinks were good though! Xx
a month ago
Nikki Moorrees
Satisfied with our dinner pick at LPE. With so many options for a dinner in the area - something local or unique - it can be hard to choose but we were more than satisfied. The steak was juicy and cooked to order. My BBQ pork rice bowl was so flavorful and hit the spot. We missed the afternoon HH but indulged in a spirit nonetheless. Highly recommend.
a month ago
Manuela
Absolutely in love with their blackened chicken burger 🤤 it is soooooo good. I normally don’t get burgers (well this is a chicken one but still) but this burger/sandwich is soooooo good. I also love their edamame cause it’s glazed with smoky soy, garlic, ginger and colic sauce 😋 and their fries are skinny and very good as well. Yum fries are also good there.
2 months ago
Lennie Capina
I have celiac disease, and discussed it with my server. And discuss about the fries being shared so I didn’t order sides. But it still came out with Fries. The Fries has its own container but the container was on the plate. She said there was no contact with the burger but the kitchen just served it anyway.First of all, this picture is when I took the fries out and gave it to my friends. Second, I did ate the burger. However, I am not mentally okay and doubting if it really didn’t touched my burger since they still served it.So I am so disappointed with the service. I am out with friends from the first time and didn’t want to feel inconvenienced.Update: My stomach felt sick after getting back to my hotel
a month ago

Guest testimonials

Helia
The peanut noodle salad was amazing, with a perfectly balanced peanut sauce full of flavor. It felt like a complete meal on its own and could easily be shared if you’re ordering something else as a main.
2 months ago
Thaina Santos
This review is for our server Alicia, that took really good care of our table of 13! She was very attentive, came many times to our table and even gave recommendations.
a month ago
Nikki Moorrees
The steak was juicy and cooked to order. My BBQ pork rice bowl was so flavorful and hit the spot.
a month ago
Manuela
I absolutely love their blackened chicken burger. I also love their edamame cause it’s glazed with smoky soy, garlic, ginger and colic sauce and their fries are skinny and very good as well.
2 months ago
Webberclan H
Came down for some Christmas drinks with friends. The place was popping and had theee best server, Tina!!!! She was so engaging with all her tables. She remembered my friends and i from a different time and loved how friendly, attentive, professional, yet fun she was!!!
Dec 2024
Kirsten S
Exceptional service, good food, good cocktails. Drew went above and beyond to make sure we had a spot to sit comfortably with our kids for dinner.
May 2024
hammyhamster72
The outside patio looked inviting. It was really lively inside with live sport on big TVs and mess really busy. The food and drinks were amazing - great portions and really tasty - would recommend
Sep 2024
TCK83HK
Warm welcome, great food and superb service.
Jul 2024

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Opening Hours

Open · closes 1:00 AM

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

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310 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1C1, Canada

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