The Banquet - University District

4.5

250 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Lively
Child-friendly

Our custom built food menu is going to keep you coming back for more! With food specials every day of the week you'll have to try everything on we have to offer! We have a variety of signature cocktails and drinks available! With over 30 beers on tap, you'll be sure to find exactly what you're looking for! 4 lanes for duck pin bowling ! Come strike up a conversation and enjoy Calgary's best bowling alley.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Canadian, Contemporary Canadian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(587) 943-4726
Website
https://thebanquetbar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3957 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V7
Area
Calgary
Parking details
None

Experiences

Duck Pin Bowling
CA$10.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Book an hour of duck pin bowling! If guests are more than 15 minutes late from your reserved time, The Banquet has the right to give away the lane.
Multi-Office Holiday Party
CA$39.99 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Celebrate the Holidays with us at The Banquet University! Join us for a festive evening that brings small offices from across the city together for one unforgettable holiday bash. Enjoy an exclusive appetizer buffet, a welcome cocktail, door prizes, and amazing giveaways throughout the evening. Every ticket has a chance to win! Join us from 7pm - Close on one of the following dates: Sunday, December 8th Friday, December 27th Saturday, December 28th Tickets: $39.99 Per Person (Taxes & Fees) Don't Miss This Chance to Connect, Celebrate, and Make New Friends!
New Year's Eve Dinner
CA$39.99 per person
Prepaid
28 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Join us at The Banquet for New Year's Eve Dinner! Tuesday, December 31st | 5pm - 10pm $39.99/Per Person (Taxes & Fees) Includes a three course meal and glass of champagne! Appetizer: Warm and gooey brie bites paired with cranberry jam, garnished with fresh rosemary. Entree: Confit Chicken Legs with Honey Glazed Carrots, Potato Gratin and a Mushroom Cream Sauce. Dessert: A crispy, golden-brown beignet filled with a sweet and tangy wild berry compote, served warm with a dollop of creamy custard and a sprig of fresh mint. Plus, celebrate until midnight with a midnight champagne toast & receive Free Bowling for a Year! NO COVER!

Offers

$2 Bowling Mondays!
Multiple dates available
Mon - 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 00:00
Join us for $2 Bowling Mondays, First come first serve! Bowling $2.00 Per Person & $5.00 per person for shoes rentals - Payment required upon arrival - All bowlers must wear bowling shoes while on lanes!

What 250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Banquet - University District offers an exciting blend of dining and entertainment. Guests rave about the "awesome experience" and "very great food." The lively atmosphere is enhanced by attentive service, fun games, and even bowling. While parking can be tricky, the delicious food and friendly staff make it worth a visit.

250 Reviews

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Camille
VIP
Calgary
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was pretty good. Customer service and organization of the restaurant lacking. We waited for 10 minutes at the entrance and no one came to check us in for our reservation. We were clearly visible to the bartender and what appeared to be a male manager. We had to stop by the bar and the bartender sat us at a reserved booth. Once we sat we waited 15 minutes for someone to come, only for her to approach us and say “this is for a reservation”. Which we then replied we had one and we were told to sit there. It appeared we were seated at the wrong table, which is really not the customer’s problem. Our server’s approach was overall not friendly and only checked in with us once after the food came, didn’t ask us if we wanted more to drink. We will probably try again since the food was good and the bowling was fun.
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Craig
Calgary
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pub like atmosphere, which worked well for our group.
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Kailee
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is good, atmosphere is nice, you may not want to bowl there.
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marysew
Vancouver
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food is very meh pub food. Wine list is total crap. Cocktails are overpriced and small. Well priced kids menu. BUT: where are the games?!?!? No where except coin operated pinball tonight. Last time we tried this place there was a ping pong table with a dented ball, one putting matt with a putter and ball and giant jenga in the freezing cold glassed-in porch. We thought it was that lame because they had just opened. Nothing this week. Bowling was booked again when we tried to get in. Will not go back. I don’t know how it is busy aside from location and lack of options. And pushing the merch????? Getting ahead of yourself Banquet…
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Roya
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good for gatherings ,small or medium size. Good food options. 3 hrs free parking( you need to register your plate number at the restaurant) . Very convenient place
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Darren
VIP
Calgary
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. The server(s) were also great. Very nice evening with great food and company
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Cal
VIP
Calgary
114 reviews
5.0
114 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Interesting atmosphere. Great deals with the app. Service was good. Food is good. Free underground parking for 3 hours.
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Carla
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun for the whole family, with a menu that has something for everyone! The staff went above and beyond to make sure that we all had a wonderful evening.
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Alemson
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The girl who was our host, did an amazing job. She is very good waitress and gave to us an excellent customer service.
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Cal
VIP
Calgary
114 reviews
4.0
114 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service by Sasha was great. Didn't care for the Trashcan Nachos as they didn't have a lot too them and were sweeter than we like them; however, they were fun to look at and were a free birthday treat so we're not complainimg. Odd that it's a seat yourself restaurant.
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The Banquet - University District is rated 4.5 stars by 250 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Banquet - University District

3957 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V7

Additional information

Area
Calgary
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Canadian, Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Website
https://thebanquetbar.com/
Phone number
(587) 943-4726

The Banquet - University District

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Duck Pin Bowling

Multi-Office Holiday Party

New Year's Eve Dinner

Offers

$2 Bowling Mondays!

Menu

What 250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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