Date Night on a Budget – Weekly Specials and Happy Hours in Calgary

Planning a date night in Calgary doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether you’re going out with your partner, planning a first date or just spending time with your bestie, Calgary is packed with restaurants and bars offering weekly specials and happy hours that’ll have you making connections for less! 

From cheap tacos and wing nights to steep discounts on oysters and steak, there’s a spot that’ll have something for every vibe every single day of the week – ’cause who says date nights are only for Fridays?

Monday: Hayden Block Smokehouse

Special: Brisket and bourbon for $25

Location: 1136 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3P3

Vibe: Rustic, warm and full of Southern charm

Start your week off right with some good ol’ southern comfort food. Hayden Block Smokehouse serves up some tender brisket and a bourbon pairing for only $25 each! It’s the perfect excuse to get in the Stampede spirit with your date while savoring some of the best BBQ in Calgary. 

You can also enjoy their happy hour menu with half-price whiskey, $4 off whiskey cocktails and $2 off South Block Draught, Monday to Friday from 3-6 PM, and all meats half-price after 10 PM!

Tuesday: Spicy Amigos

Special: $3 tacos

Location: 821 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K5

Vibe: Authentic and laid back with a modern twist

Spice things up with Taco Tuesday at Spicy Amigos. Known for their authentic Mexican cuisine and $3 tacos every single Tuesday! Head down to this laid back spot and dig into some of the best and freshest tacos in Calgary. Pair your tacos with one of their margaritas or a cerveza (don’t worry, we won’t tell), and you’re in for a delicious date night!

You can also catch their “spicy” hour from 2-5 PM every day, featuring Mexican classics like sope, empanadas and quesadillas.

Wednesday: Whiskey Rose

Special: 29 cent wings

Location: 1012 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0A5

Vibe: Casual, upbeat and Western (yeehaw)

What better way to get through hump day together than with wings and beer? Whiskey Rose’s wing night is one of the best in the city, with each wing only costing you 29 cents EACH. With craft beers on tap, and $5 fireball shots to nurse you through the mid-week slump, get a little messy together with the ultimate wing Wednesday!

The Whiskey Rose happy hour menu is also killer with $5 drinks, $10 nachos and $4 shareables from 4-6 PM Tuesday-Saturday, and all day long, every single Sunday.

Thursday: Eighty Eight Brewing Company

Special: Any pizza and a pitcher of any ‘88 beer for $45

Location: #1070 – 2600 Portland St SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4M6

Vibe: Retro, open and relaxed

You’ve almost made it to Friday, and for that you deserve a whole pitcher of beer… and a pizza… For $45! That’s right. Eighty Eight Brewing Company is home to Portland Street Pizza, and together they have the recipe for a perfect date night. Enjoy some local craft beer right from the source and a fresh, hot pizza slung daily.

Friday: Rodney’s Oyster House

Special: $10 One piece Fish & Chips or two piece for $16

Location: 355 10th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A5

Vibe: Light, airy and easy-going

You’ve made it to Friday, and you deserve to relax with some classic Fish & Chips! With one piece for only $10 or $16 for two, Rodney’s Oyster House extensive wine menu and great location on 10th will have you getting the weekend started right. 

You can also enjoy their happy hour from 3-6 PM Monday-Saturday with 6 fresh oysters & a drink for $25!

Saturday: Hudson’s Canada

Special: Prairie top sirloin and $29.99 5oz house wine or 16.5oz Henry Hudson’s Draft for $29.99

Locations: 

Downtown Calgary – 1201 5 Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2R 0Y6

Shawnessy – 700-16061 MacLeod Trail SE Calgary, Alberta T2Y 3S5

Vibe: Canadian and casual pub

It’s the weekend baby, and you deserve to celebrate! Treat yourself at either of Calgary’s Hudson’s Canada locations to a juicy sirloin steak and a 5oz house wine or 16.5oz Henry Hudson’s Draft for only $29.99 each. You’ll also get $2 Off Signature 2oz Cocktails and can take advantage of their everyday happy hour from 2-6 PM and 9 PM-close.

Sunday: Vin Room

Special: 2-course meal for only $30/person

Location: 2310-4th St SW, Calgary, Alberta T2S 1X2, Canada

Vibe: Upscale, modern and contemporary

End the week on a fancier note at the Vin Room without breaking the bank, with a rotating 2-course menu every Sunday, featuring a soup or salad and a different unique and comforting main course for only $30/person. Their knowledgeable staff will also be able to pair your dinner with the perfect wine from their 18-page wine list (yes, 18!)

Their all-day happy hour is also a steal, with $7 sommelier selected wines, and snacks under $15.

Looking for some date ideas that aren’t food-related? Check out this list of unique date ideas in the city!

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