The Garrison Pub

I often go here for Saturday lunch and I’ve never been disappointed. The staff is really warm and on the ball. I almost always order the pan fried cod as it’s always perfectly cooked; moist and well seasoned. Someone told me the owner is a Newfie and has some of the freshest seafood in town. The only possible drawback is that the rice is sometimes dry and hard.
This place has a really nice, friendly atmosphere. The clientele (at least on a Saturday afternoon) is pretty diverse.

One of my favourite pubs in Calgary, though it is a little out of the way. The food is consistently good, and the service is excellent. It’s a cozy space, but there are long tables so larger groups can usually find spaces too. I’m not sure what more you can ask for in a pub!

Garrison is a cozy little Neighborhood pub — my ‘hood pub in fact! I fluctuate between three and four stars because it’s not always consistent but I keep coming back because the good outweighs the bad. Steady as she goes dishes are the Caesar salad and pizza. Go for the pub style pizza over the artisan — more consistent and flavourful. Great spot to watch a game

Very comfy, inviting and busy pub! Great staff, friendly and attentive. Food is okay, regular pub food, I think they use lots of flavor enhancer. But the pizza is supposed to be good, they offer a thin and a thick crust and they are big, perfect to share. They mainly have high, long wooden tables, great for groups or to meet other people. We were there on a Wednesday evening in mid-​December, it was pretty busy, with occasional line ups. There seem to be a lot of local people who go there regularly. It sure is a nice pub I would go to again!

Update: Such an amazing place. Keep coming back and the food and atmosphere are great. You can pull up to any table, with or without people. Old school long tables encourage conversation amongst strangers. Still haven’t found a place with a better steak sandwich. Always find daily specials with a back East flair… Fries, dressing & gravy, split pea soup… I’m gonna be a regular, come say hi.

It’s always nice to find a neighbourhood gem. Garrison Pub serves up one of my favourite meals — the Monte Cristo. They do a great job with it and pretty much everything on the menu.

My colleagues and I had our 2014 Christmas lunch here. I ordered the namesake Garrison Burger, which despite its monstrous size I was able to finish, because it was juicy, tender, and oh-​so-​flavourful. I don’t normally expect much from pub food, so it was a pleasant surprise. This neighbourhood pub is out of the way for me, but if you live nearby, you should definitely check it out.

Food was ok — pretty standard, nothing spectacular. Server didn’t have many answers about food questions. Washrooms were NASTY… And service was just awful, no clearing of plates or asking about refills we had to ask for menus … Twice!
I don’t think I’ll be going back if I can help it. Not very welcoming that’s for sure.

I love the Garrison. great staff, great food. Best Pub in the area.

The location is really convenient but for a neighborhood pub, their drink prices are a bit steep. Would love to see some better drink specials here.

Overall I like this pub, it has many things a good pub should have. It’s not too big, it’s got some character; the service is generally very good; good food; lots of good beer choices. The prices are a bit high and ultimately that’s what brought this rating to a 3 star — otherwise I’m a fan.

I’ve been going to the Garrison for a while, almost since they opened. It has become one of my favourite pubs in Calgary, and I have visited many. Maybe too many. :-)
Beer is a commodity, and the Garrison’s prices are in line with pubs and bars in central Calgary. Premium pints nudged up against the $ 8 mark in Calgary a loooooong time ago, so if you can’t afford it, pre-​drink or stay home. The prices here are the same or within $ 0.50 of the Ship, OJ’s, KPub, 510, Yardhouse, Unicorn, etc.
What really makes the Garrison a winner is the food. They do daily specials, and come up with some great stuff. If the special isn’t to your liking, try one of the fantastic pizzas or the Garrison burger [top-​rated pick by FFWD]. The house side salad is excellent, and the fries are a nice thick cut. Appetizers are pretty standard, they do wings, calamari, nachos, etc. I usually skip those and get a full meal instead.
I’ve had great service at the Garrison. Once out of every 20 days, a server will be having a bad night, but you get that everywhere. The thing I like is that there is reasonably low staff turnover. The staff have a great attitude, and if you are friendly, they are friendly back. Some of them are forgetful [I’m talking to you, Math Waitress], but overall the service is as good or better than most pubs I’ve been to in Calgary.
The fact that this place is busy most nights is testament to its appeal. Great food, fair prices and nice staff. Bonus — walking distance!

The Garrison has great atmosphere and if you get the right server you’ll have excellent service all night. However, beer is pushing $ 8/​pint and the nachos are almost $ 20.
In other words, the prices are completely out of line. If you don’t mind a really high tab for a night out in the neighbourhood this is the place for you.

I don’t drink alcohol at all, so going to a pub for me is not a very common thing. But this pub is my favorite out of the ones I’ve been to in the city. It’s small, not crowded all the time and the food is amazing. I am a huge sweet potato fries fan, and they probably have some of the best in the city. The staff is quick and really friendly, I’ve never had a problem with them.
It’s a great neighborhood pub for those living in the Altadore area, and when the other pubs are way too packed for your liking, this one is worth the trip for sure.

The Garrison is a nice neighbourhood pub with a good atmosphere and mostly good food. The burgers are HUGE and delicious and the sweet potatoes fries are a great compliment. The interior is big and spacious but tends to get noisy. The service is generally quick and good. Overall a great pub to go to get something to eat and have a beer without breaking the bank.