Restaurants, Bars, Taverns, & Pubs in Kensington, Calgary

Calgary offers great variety for outdoor enthusiasts to choose from. Enjoy water sports on the Bow River as it continues its journey from Banff National Park through Calgary and onto the prairies, or hike and bike more than 400 kilometers of paved trail throughout the city and through the Bow and Elbow river valleys. Play a round at one of three public 18-hole courses or two nine-hole courses. Once you've built up your appetite, head to one of these restaurants located in the Kensington district.

Charly Chan's Rice House

For more than 20 years, Charly Chan's has served fresh dishes that show off the unique flavors of China's Szechuan region. Start with appetizers such as Shanghai-style pan-fried wontons, pepper ribs or a bowl of Wor Wonton soup featuring wontons filled with shrimp, chicken, pork and vegetables. For the main course, choose from seafood, beef, chicken or pork dishes--you can also order vegetables, noodles and rice. The restaurant also offers special menus featuring a variety of items for groups with two to 10 people. Eat in or take out for lunch and dinner.

1140 Kensington Road NW
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2N 3P3
(403) 283-6165
charlychans.com

Molly Malone's Irish Pub

This warm, inviting pub makes a great place to enjoy lunch or dinner, or head here to enjoy a pint of beer or your favorite cocktail. When it comes to the food, this pub offers a great menu of traditional Irish favorites and lots of Western food. Start with an appetizer such as baked brie served with mango and warm bread or roasted potatoes with blue cheese dressing. If you want a full meal, choose from traditional fish and chips, shepherd's pie or lamb and Guinness stew, or enjoy one of the pub's salads, pizzas, sandwiches or other dishes.

1153 Kensington Crescent NW
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2N 1X7
(403) 296-3220
mollymalones.ca

Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar

If you like craft brews, head to this restaurant and bar. With 18 craft beers on tap, Original Joe's also offers a full casual menu and atmosphere, perfect for relaxing after a long day of outdoor adventure. Start with appetizers such as chicken wings or spinach and sweet pepper dip served with tortilla chips. Then choose from soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and wraps, pasta and entrees such as blackened salmon, fish and chips or a variety of chicken dishes. Stop by for lunch of dinner seven days a week.

Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
1220 Kensington Road NW
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2N 3P5
(403) 670-5637
originaljoes.ca/

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