{"id":19,"date":"2025-06-28T23:26:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T23:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/?p=19"},"modified":"2025-06-28T23:26:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T23:26:34","slug":"cheers-to-calgary-3-bars-you-need-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/2025\/06\/28\/cheers-to-calgary-3-bars-you-need-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheers to Calgary: 3 Bars You Need to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for the perfect spot for your next night out in Calgary? We&#8217;ve got you covered with three unique bar experiences that every local and visitor alike should try. From bustling hotspots to cozy hidden gems, here&#8217;s where to sip, socialize, and unwind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/restaurant\/honjin-izakaya\"><strong>Hojin Izakaya<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t checked out Hojin Izakaya yet, you&#8217;re seriously missing out. This vibrant, contemporary izakaya-style bar serves up beautifully crafted Japanese-inspired cocktails and tasty small plates perfect for sharing. The atmosphere buzzes with energy, making it an ideal spot for groups looking to kick back after a long day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/restaurant\/ship-and-anchor-pub\"><strong>Ship &amp; Anchor<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Calgarian knows and loves the Ship &amp; Anchor. With its casual vibe, legendary patio, extensive beer selection, and welcoming community feel, &#8220;The Ship&#8221; is the ultimate local hangout. Catch live music, meet friends for pub quizzes, or simply enjoy people-watching from one of the city&#8217;s best-loved watering holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/restaurant\/frenchie-wine-bar\"><strong>Frenchie Wine Bar<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked away and easy to miss if you&#8217;re not looking, Frenchie Wine Bar is a cozy, charming spot that reopened on May 2nd, perfect for date nights or intimate gatherings. Specializing in thoughtfully curated wines paired with elegant charcuterie boards and artisanal cheeses, Frenchie is Calgary&#8217;s best-kept secret for wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time to Explore!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re up for lively energy at Hojin Izakaya, laid-back charm at Ship &amp; Anchor, or an intimate evening at Frenchie Wine Bar, Calgary offers something special for every kind of night out. Remember to leave your ratings and share your experiences with us on Rankit\u2014we can&#8217;t wait to hear about your favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheers, Calgary!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the perfect spot for your next night out in Calgary? We&#8217;ve got you covered with three unique bar experiences that every local and visitor alike should try. From bustling hotspots to cozy hidden gems, here&#8217;s where to sip, socialize, and unwind. 1. Hojin Izakaya If you haven&#8217;t checked out Hojin Izakaya yet, you&#8217;re [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[13,12,20,19,16,17,15,14,18,21],"class_list":["post-19","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editor-pick","tag-bar","tag-calgary","tag-cocktail","tag-frenchie-wine-bar","tag-honji","tag-honji-izakaya","tag-pub","tag-restaurant","tag-ship-and-anchor","tag-wine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21,"href":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19\/revisions\/21"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rankitnow.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}