Take the next holiday party to new heights with these new restaurants in Calgary. These new restaurants from the past year offer large group bookings, or private event space rentals. Gather coworkers, friends, or family to try the latest of Calgary’s dining scene.
Each location offers something different for party-goers, including a variety of cuisines types from nine new restaurants and different types of spaces.
And while these all make a great place for a holiday or Christmas party booking, consider these spots for any other big group events. These new Calgary restaurants offer these bookings all year!
For holiday parties at established restaurants and event venues:
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Delmonico
Where: 3220 17 Ave. SW
Da Vinci’s Steakhouse & Lounge
Da Vinci’s, one of Calgary’s newest and most elegant steakhouses, are open for your holiday reservation needs. The restaurant even employs a full event planning team to help ensure everything goes off without a hitch. Beyond the holidays, this private space is also available for events like birthday parties, showers, or small weddings. The Da Vinci’s menu includes prime cuts of Canadian beef, fresh pastas, gourmet salads, and savoury seafood.
Where: 624 8 Ave. SW
Ruby & The Beast
The private event space available from Calgary’s Ruby & The Beast is available for weekday bookings. Gather the coworkers, the group, or family, for a memorable party filled with fresh eats. The Ruby menu includes a variety of elevated and gourmet pub-style foods. The intimate restaurant opened last spring, and offers a homey atmosphere both inside, and on the patio.
Where: 1111 7th St. SW
Ora Bread & Wine
Ora Bread & Wine are a newer brunch spot in Calgary. But as an added bonus, the restaurant also has a large event hall available for bookings. Celebrate almost anything here with up to 80 people: holidays, birthdays, weddings, reunions, and of course, holiday parties! On top hall rentals, they also offer the dining room for rent, with the option for plated dinner events.
Where: 465 8 St. SW
The Lodge
The Lodge has all that any party needs! This newer restaurant and bar in Calgary has, of course, food and drinks for party guests, as well as games like shuffleboard, and has one of the warmest atmospheres in the city! The entire Lodge experience is centred around apres ski activities and vibes. The Lodge offers a taste and feel for the Rockies in the heart of the city.
Where: 1918 Kensington Rd. NW
The Continental
The Continental opened in Calgary’s Kensington neighbourhood in spring 2023. The restaurant offers a globally inspired menu from the beer and wine selection to the main dishes. Plus, The Continental will help make smaller holiday parties, or any annual get together, a little extra special. The restaurant accommodates up to 40 people for corporate functions and Christmas party bookings.
Where: 1131 Kensington Road NW
Sweet Loretta Bar
Sweet Loretta Bar opened last May with menus of small savoury plates, craft cocktails, wine, a large selection of bubbly, and international beers. The lively space also has a rotating schedule of live performances or disco nights. Take advantage of the bar’s fun vibes for any larger party. They accommodate larger groups with fixed-price menus, and even larger groups with professional event planning assistance.
Where: 715 11 Ave SW
The Banquet Bar Mahogany
The Banquet Bar already had space in Calgary for holiday parties. And as of 2023, The Banquet Bar has even more space for parties! The newer Mahogany locations offers the same great event services as the original bar. A private booking or holiday party at The Banquet in Mahogany will include access to beverage packages, entrée or appetizer packages, or a build-your-own-burger bar.
Where: 80 Mahogany Rd SE #1000
Avitus
The new and authentic French wine bar is now open in Calgary, and Avitus is ready to assist with those holiday party plans. They’ll make any party feel intimate and special with the help of the wine bar’s classic and cozy space. Their team will make the event extra-memorable by offering some freedom to customize the experience, or to add on tasting and pairing experiences.
Where: 1934 34th Avenue SW