Kensington Pub - Calgary, Alberta

I've been to a few pubs in Calgary but this one truly looked and felt like a proper English pub you'd see on TV. It was literally like being in someone's home in the way it was cozy, inviting without being cramped either. I was served by the bartender-I didn't get ... his name-and although he was busy, he never was inattentive I ate at the bar and enjoyed an actual Shepherd's Pie which contained LAMB-note to all pub owners/chefs, a Shepherd's pie that has beef in it and not lamb is a cottage pie. But name's aside, this was a REAL hearty meal. I'd been up since early morning helping a friend get packed for a move and didn't have lunch. So I was pretty hungry when I ate it but after dinner I was FULL. Plus, it's been hard to find a pub that has a real summer dessert on the menu, as so many resort to a brownie or a sticky toffee pudding. But when it's hot out you want something cool, refreshing and maybe some fruit in it, you can't go wrong with the Eton Mess. It's a classic English dessert and I did enjoy it. I'll be coming to the Kensington Pub again to try some more of their classic dishes. Read more

Best pub in Calgary used to come here when I was in the army for Calgary stampede parade and spruce meadows honor guard, this was my go to pub, I would ditch all the lads and go here alone for some peace and drinking. Got picked up by a hot ... chick in less than an hour, ended up cabbing it back at 5 am just in time to sleep 1 hour before getting up to March in the parade. Read more

Addition to review in response to owners reply. I only bring attention to the server if the food is inedible I gave 3 stars which rates as good. I review and if I return and the food is improved I change my rating. Most owners thank me for my reviews ... and use it as a chance to improve. I find your response aggressive and blaming me for my experience. It makes me reluctant to return. Have not been back to this pub for a long time. Always liked the atmosphere. I shared yorkies and samosa's with my friend and was disappointed. The yorkies were okay, but the bun or yorkshire pudding was dry and only tasted like a bun. The meat was also dry. A nice horse radish dip might have helped out. My samosa's were overdone and quite hard to bite into. I thought we were getting half veg and half beef samosas, but were all beef. The mango sauce was good. No issues with server, very nice. Read more

Neat place to grab a pint. I can't speak to the food as I have not had it before. I understand why this place continues on as it is quite a unique and old building (almost feels like it could be haunted). Service was pretty standard. Not a place to seek out ... but one to pop into if you are in the neighborhood. Read more

Great pub with great food. Went for brunch and tried Montreal smoked meat with sweet potatoes. It was good but a bit oily. I also got baileys with coffee, not bad.