Welcome to Prairie Dog Brewing, your ultimate destination for craft beer and mouthwatering American-style BBQ in Calgary, Alberta. Our inclusive, family- and large-group-friendly brewpub boasts a large stage for live music and events, a huge central bar, and a dog-friendly summer patio perfect for soaking up the sun. At Prairie Dog, we pride ourselves on being barrier free, allergy-inclusive and welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring everyone feels at home. With a full-service, seated dining experience and a menu that includes vegetarian options and kids’ meals, we’ve got something for everyone. Conveniently located near the Chinook LRT and offering plenty of parking, Prairie Dog Brewing is not just a restaurant—it’s a community hub and a must-visit tourist destination. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere that makes Prairie Dog Brewing truly special.
Calgary’s Best BBQ Restaurant
Thousands of Calgarians flock to our full-service Calgary brewpub every week to savour our delicious and inclusive food menu options:
- Mouthwatering southern-style barbecue meats cooked daily in western-Canada’s largest restaurant smoker
- Fresh-cut fries
- Delicious hamburgers made with high-quality Alberta beef
- Massive cheese curds from Alberta dairy farmers
- Family-friendly shareable combos and kids meals
- Carefully crafted vegetarian and gluten-free menu options
- An allergy-inclusive menu absolutely free of nuts and seafood
- Insanely good smoked chicken wings and house-made BBQ sauces
A Drink for All Tastes
Prairie Dog Brewing’s Calgary Brewpub is so much more than a brewery taproom! We have a variety of beverages to suit every preference:
- House-Brewed Craft Beer (our specialty)
- Cocktails, Highballs and Premium Liquor
- A Selection of Wines
- Alcohol-Free and Gluten-Removed Craft Beer
- Gluten Free Craft Cider and Mead
- Fountain and Craft Sodas
- Kids Juice Boxes and Milk
- Coffee and Tea
Your Favourite Destination For Large Groups
Large groups love coming to Prairie Dog Brewing because:
- We have big tables that work great for large parties
- We won’t charge a mandatory gratuity, regardless of your group size
- Our large floor plan makes it easy to accommodate groups up to 24 through regular reservations
- We have an awesome stage and regular live music performances
- We can usually find seating for large parties, even on a walk-in basis (outside peak hours)
Our huge dining room and wide-ranging inclusive menu makes it easy for us to host corporate team outings, sports teams, family gatherings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and so much more!
Inclusive and Barrier Free
From the outset, we’ve always valued diversity and inclusion, recognizing that all people bring something important to the table, no matter their race, age, gender identity, sexuality, political views, disabilities, etc. That view manifests itself in our inclusive, barrier-free approach to restaurant dining and how we operate our business. Many of our team are members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, for example.
Whether you’re a person who is a visible minority, a person with limited mobility, neurodiversity or a medical condition that may make it difficult to eat out, we strive to be a safe space for all.Â
Brewpub Location
Prairie Dog Brewing’s Calgary Chinook Brewpub is centrally located at the corner of Centre Street and 58th Avenue, near the Chinook LRT station, and easily accessible by automobile from Macleod Trail, Glenmore Trail, Blackfoot Trail, and Deerfoot Trail. We have plenty of accessible parking on both our North and South sides, and on our West side outside of patio season.
Our brewpub is also easily accessible by Calgary Transit, ride sharing apps, or walking from Chinook Centre or from the nearby communities of Manchester, Windsor Park, and Mayfair. We even have people walking, scootering or riding down from Fairview and Kingsland on a regular basis.
Business Hours
Daily Brewpub Business Hours
Sun: 11am – 9:30pm (9pm last call)
Mon: 11am – 10:00pm (9:30pm last call)
Tues: 11am – 10:00pm (9:30pm last call)
Wed: 11am – 10:00pm (9:30pm last call)
Thurs: 11am – 10:00pm (9:30pm last call)
Fri/Sat: 11am – 12:00am (11:30pm last call)
Parking
Prairie Dog Brewing has plenty of parking around it’s 58th Avenue Calgary location, making it easy to find a spot on either our North, West or South side.
The image at left/above depicts vehicle parking areas around Prairie Dog Brewing’s 58th Avenue Calgary Brewpub. Green areas are safe for parking anytime, while red-shaded areas are best for parking after 5pm (because the other mall businesses are daytime only).