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american

Calgary

The Lodge Kitchen & Bar

4.3(283)

West Hillhurst Calgary lodge-style kitchen and bar serving comfort food, fondue, duck wings, handhelds, cocktails, and weekend brunch.

american · canadian · asian-inspired · pub food

Open · closes 11:00 PM

Our story

Three hospitality professionals—Chad McCormick, Emilie Fortin, and Chad Taylor—revamped a cherished West Hillhurst site formerly associated with Legion Branch No. 264. We named The Lodge after the partners’ backgrounds and imagined a warm, character-filled space with wood, a grand fireplace, cozy seating, a sit-down bar, hot-tub-style booths, and a playful rumpus room for children.We build our menu around the idea of “simple food done well,” bringing together duck wings, handhelds, fondue, and thoughtfully made cocktails. With taxidermy, mountain landscapes, family keepsakes, and other distinctive details throughout the room, we create an atmosphere we describe as Après Ski meets a warm, cozy urban Lodge while proudly supporting our West Hillhurst community.

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Every day

Après Hour

Afternoon Après runs from 3:18pm to 5:48pm, with Late Après from 8:48pm until close; Sunday drinks Après runs all day.

Every day

Après Hour Drinks

Special pricing is offered during the afternoon and late Après periods, including wine, beer, and selected cocktails.

Every day

Après Hour Bites

Selected food items, including truffle Parmesan fries, chicken gyoza, grilled sourdough, and tuna tostadas, are offered during Après Hour periods.

Saturday & Sunday

Weekend Brunch

Brunch is served from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

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Reviews

4.3(283)

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Piper Unplugged
Joined a four-person business dinner here. The waitress wanted to be a sommelier and it showed: she picked us a great bottle of wine, then matched a cocktail to my taste when I switched. Sofas and proper chairs, warm lighting, music plays but not loud. Exactly what you want when four people are trying to actually hear each other. We had a vegan in our group and the kitchen handled it without fuss. We ate light because the night was about the table, not the menu, but the apps and mains we shared all landed. Came in for a meeting and stayed past it. Easy yes.
a month ago
David Powell
I REALLY enjoy The Lodge. As always I like to visit a couple of times before posting a review. First and foremost the room at The Lodge is brilliant. The ceilings and windows are large and high but the decide (a ski lodge feel) makes it feel cozy. One of my favourite things is that the room is spacious. The tables don't feel like they are on top of each other and the room doesn't feel too loud.We were visiting, on this occasion, for my parents 60th anniversary so we had a large party. Our server was phenomenal and on the ball with checking in, keeping drinks filled and the large order organized. It was a Friday night and it was busy so things overall were a little bit slow. But it wasn't a big deal.The foot was REALLY good. I felt like the portions were generous and well presented, es
5 months ago
T.O. Youde
The room is the highlight. The fireplace, the high ceiling, the portraits. Beyond that it was a mediocre to poor food experience.Service was good.Appetizers, duck drummettes, elk meatballs and tuna tostadas were good.My dish was the ribs, which two of us had. They were tender but too much fat on the bone for my liking. Sauce seemed to have given me heart burn. Poorly perpared fries and under achieving coleslaw rounded it off. The plating of the meal did it no favours either.Two other people had the Mac and Cheese. The critique there was middle of the road. The opportunity to have those two dishes above average should have been easy, but not to be.The salmon was reviewed as very good. That dish seemed to be the only one that satisfied.Desert was S'more Cookie and an Icecream. Cookie and th
7 months ago
Thea Hart
When the kitchen discovered the birthday cake we brought in was damaged in transport (unbeknownst to us), the chef didn’t skip a beat and went above and beyond to reconstruct it so that the birthday guy wouldn’t know the difference and carefully packaged it up when we had to leave for our next stop. It was a very kind and thoughtful gesture that made the day! The staff were very friendly and we had a fun time chatting with the owner. All in all, great experience and would highly recommend!
4 months ago
Ece Haskoylu
We started with chicken gyoza and then all got burgers and fries for our main. The gyoza was very flavourful, and the burgers tasted like a basic, classic burger, though nothing to write home about. The BOGO burger special does make it worth it though!
2 months ago

Guest testimonials

David Powell
First and foremost the room at The Lodge is brilliant. The ceilings and windows are large and high but the decide (a ski lodge feel) makes it feel cozy. One of my favourite things is that the room is spacious. The tables don't feel like they are on top of each other and the room doesn't feel too loud.
5 months ago
Piper Unplugged
The waitress wanted to be a sommelier and it showed: she picked us a great bottle of wine, then matched a cocktail to my taste when I switched. Sofas and proper chairs, warm lighting, music plays but not loud.
a month ago
Thea Hart
When the kitchen discovered the birthday cake we brought in was damaged in transport (unbeknownst to us), the chef didn’t skip a beat and went above and beyond to reconstruct it so that the birthday guy wouldn’t know the difference and carefully packaged it up when we had to leave for our next stop.
4 months ago
Tom S
The environment was surprising, felt like we were in the mountains while still being in the city. Our server Jay was really nice and great to have a chat with. Answered all our questions and gave great tips on the meal suggestions. The food was delicious with the duck drumettes being our favourite.
Oct 19, 2025
Leigh Currie
Amazing experience, the vibe and decor is on point! I had the rib dinner and honestly it was some of the best ribs I’ve ever had!
a month ago
Vika L
This is a pleasant place with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. The food is always tasty and fresh. We visit often since it’s close to our home, and we have never been disappointed!
Aug 16, 2025
Alex Savage
Salmon dish was incredible.
a month ago

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Open · closes 11:00 PM

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1918 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3R5, Canada

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