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Best Rooftop Bars in Calgary for Summer 2026

FeaturedUpdated June 12, 2026

Best Rooftop Bars in Calgary for Summer 2026 highlights 7 places in Calgary, including Bow & Bend Rooftop, King Eddy, and The Rooftop YYC. Find photos, tips, and booking options for your visit.

Best Rooftop Bars in Calgary for Summer 2026
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7 stops to try

Bow & Bend Rooftop — best skyline views in Calgary, Summer 2026

Bow & Bend Rooftop

Small Plates Restaurant833 4 Ave SW 12th FloorHours & contact
+1 403-300-9858
Monday
5–10 PM
Tuesday
5–10 PM
Wednesday
5–10 PM
Thursday
5–10 PM
Friday
5–11 PM
Saturday
5–11 PM
Sunday
5–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

For rooftop bars in Calgary, Bow & Bend Rooftop offers drinks or light food with a refined outdoor setting in a small plates restaurant setting.

Bow & Bend Rooftop is a Calgary small plates restaurant suited to drinks or light food with a refined outdoor setting. It is easiest to plan around summer evenings, visiting friends, sunset drinks, especially Summer evening before sunset.

Perfect for

Summer evenings, visiting friends, sunset drinks

Go summer evening before sunset

King Eddy

Restaurant438 9 Ave SEHours & contact
+1 403-829-6016
Monday
11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–2 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11 AM–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11 AM–11 PM
Sunday
10 AM–2 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The rooftop bar is ideal for live music and soul food with a city backdrop.

King Eddy combines history with modern flair, offering a rooftop patio that's as much about the music as it is about the food. It's a nostalgic spot with a polished interior and a lively atmosphere.

Perfect for

Live music fans, historic setting, soul food

Pro tip. The rooftop is open Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 11pm.

Best on Friday and Saturday nights for live music.

The Rooftop YYC — best rooftop bars in Calgary, Summer 2026

The Rooftop YYC

Bar414 3 St SWHours & contact
+1 403-262-0080
Monday
11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11 AM–12 AM
Friday
11 AM–1 AM
Saturday
5 PM–1 AM
Sunday
Closed

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The rooftop patio here is a casual spot to enjoy hearty burgers and drinks.

The Rooftop YYC is all about comfort food and a laid-back atmosphere. The rooftop patio is the perfect place to unwind with a burger and a beer, with a view of the city skyline.

Perfect for

Casual dining, burger lovers, relaxed nights

Best on Sunday afternoons for a chill vibe.

charbar

RestaurantSimmons BuildingHours & contact
+1 403-452-3115
Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Saturday
10 AM–11 PM
Sunday
10 AM–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The rooftop patio at charbar offers a beautiful view of the Bow River and downtown, making it a prime spot for sunset cocktails.

Located in the historic Simmons Building, charbar's rooftop patio is a sophisticated spot to enjoy seafood and wood-fired steaks. The views are as impressive as the cocktails, and the atmosphere is perfect for a relaxed evening.

Perfect for

Sunset cocktails, date nights, scenic dining

Go arrive just before sunset for the best views.

Brewsters Brewing Company and Restaurant - McKenzie Towne — best rooftop bars in Calgary, Spring 2026

Brewsters Brewing Company and Restaurant - McKenzie Towne

Pub11 McKenzie Towne Ave SEHours & contact
+1 403-243-2739
Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–12 AM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–10:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–12 AM
Friday
11 AM–12 AM
Saturday
11 AM–12 AM
Sunday
11 AM–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The rooftop patio is a casual spot for enjoying a pint and some pub fare.

Brewsters in McKenzie Towne is a laid-back pub with a rooftop patio that's perfect for a casual night out. With a selection of house-brewed beers and classic pub grub, it's popular locally.

Perfect for

Casual pints, pub food, local hangouts

Best on Saturday afternoons for a relaxed atmosphere.

National on 10th — best rooftop bars in Calgary, Summer 2026

National on 10th

Restaurant341 10 Ave SWHours & contact
+1 403-650-1045
Monday
11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday
11 AM–12 AM
Wednesday
11 AM–12 AM
Thursday
11 AM–1 AM
Friday
11 AM–2 AM
Saturday
12 PM–2 AM
Sunday
12 PM–12 AM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

National on 10th gives Calgary a rooftop-bars stop built around venue exterior, rooftop, and patio, with a practical fit for rooftop-bars meals.

National on 10th at 341 10 Ave SW works for rooftop-bars meals when you want venue exterior, rooftop, and patio. Keep it in the mix for casual dinners or small groups, especially Summer evening before sunset.

Perfect for

rooftop-bars meals, casual dinners, small groups

Go summer evening before sunset

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown — best rooftop bars in Calgary, Summer 2026

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown

Restaurant345 10 Ave SWHours & contact
+1 403-514-2337
Monday
11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday
11 AM–12 AM
Wednesday
11 AM–12 AM
Thursday
11 AM–1 AM
Friday
11 AM–2 AM
Saturday
11 AM–2 AM
Sunday
11 AM–12 AM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The rooftop patio is a bustling spot for craft beer enthusiasts.

CRAFT Beer Market is a downtown staple with an impressive selection of over 100 beers on tap. The rooftop patio offers a lively atmosphere perfect for enjoying a pint with friends.

Perfect for

Beer aficionados, large groups, lively nights out

Best on Thursday evenings for after-work drinks.