Business & Pleasure

Name: Business & Pleasure
Address: 1327a 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2G 0T2
Telephone: (403) 300-1566
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

65 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Top tags:

Bustling 22 seat cocktail bar tucked behind Neighbour Coffee offering dinner, cocktails & natural wine in a low-lit space.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

8:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 300-1566
Website
https://www.itsbusinessandpleasure.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
1327a 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0T2
Neighbourhood
Inglewood
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Squash + Burrata$22.00
/ Pickled Walnut Gremolata / Lacto-Garlic Honey / White Balsamic
Charred Cabbage $18.00
‘Nduja / Manchego / Lemon
Stacked Hummus$22.00
Merguez / Apricot Mostarda / Harissa / Fresh Herbs / Pine Nuts
Hokkaido Scallop Crudo$23.00
Pickled Apples / Miso Brine / Radish / Shiso Leaf / Salted Cucumber / Gochugaru Oil

Large Plates

Steak Diane $32.00
6 oz. Flatiron Steak / Seasonal Mushrooms / Diane Sauce / Shoestring Fries
Ricotta Gnocchi Americaine$36.00
Lobster / Sauce Americaine / Chive Oil / Toasted Almonds / Semi Sundried Tomatoes
Double B&P Burger $22.00
Grass-Fed Beef / Dill Pickles / Slaw / Crispy Shallots / American Cheese / Potato Roll / Shoestring Fries / Aioli
Buttermilk Fried Game Hen $28.00
Half Cornish Game Hen / Hot Honey Butter / B+B Pickles / Buttermilk Biscuit

Sweet

Yogurt Panna Cotta$9.00
Seasonal Preserves

What 65 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Innovative
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Great for creative cocktails
Calgary
Innovative
Calgary
Great for creative cocktails

65 Reviews

C
Colombian94
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
Simply amazing! The charred cabbage roll is their signature dish, the lobster gnocchi is simply awesome, I do recommend for you to enjoy it while it is hot and their oysters were freeessshhh!!!!! In all, a fantastic room, great ambiance and super cozy atmosphere. This spot, will be one of Calgary’s most popular places in a year from now, and it will be difficult to book when they get super popular, so, go there now and enjoy their bubbles 🍾and food!
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AaronL
Calgary
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Fantastic experience, great food, and loved the cocktails. All around memorable night and will be back.
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EmilyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Great service, location and vibe. Been many times and will be back. Love the rotating selection of cocktails and food - everything is always fantastic. Great for a date night or a small table with friends.
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Candice
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Such a great spot - the food, service and ambiance are fantastic!
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ValerieS
Calgary
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
It was a beautiful and cozy place to enjoy well crafted and very tasty cocktails.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
A combination of fantastic shareable plates and uniquely delicious cocktails! This was an amazing experience.
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Tavish
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Small chill place with a nice vibe. Menu matches that with fewer options but all executed at a solid level. Will definitely be back.
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yycguy
Calgary
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
Overall4Food5Service4Ambience3
Fun little place for some great cocktails and nibbles. Bar area is cool and the cafe area seats about 20. Service was excellent and the drink selection had some nice local spirits. Appies were awesome, enough for a couple to share.
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CWCalgary
Calgary
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
What a fun room. Great service from enthusiastic, engaged staff, good food, fun room, eclectic mix of clientele. Cocktails are the way to go. Bread and Butter is sooo delicious, as was the Kofta. We'll be back for sure.
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FABEFO
Calgary
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Impressive food and drinks menu, with thoughtfully warm hospitality!
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ChristyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Can't believe it took us so long to discover this gem. Amazing food, staff and location.
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JeanetteB
Calgary
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
Overall3Food3Service3Ambience4
It wasn’t a bad experience but it wasn’t exceptional like the first couple of times I was there. It took 15 minutes to receive our cocktails. The food took another 25 minutes to be served and came in a bizarre order (oysters served last). The tuna taretare was more tomatoes and capers than tuna and the lamb sticks were oddly dry. Still tasty but dry. We were also seated on the coffee shop side which didn’t have the speak easy feel which is what we were expecting as part of the experience. I may go back for a one and done cocktail and move on, but that’s about it.
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AlexandraD
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Loved this place! It was so cute inside and people greeted us right away. The staff was super friendly and were knowledgeable on the menu. It was their 1 year birthday so they had specialty cocktails on and they were super reasonably priced. Not to mention, delicious! We also ordered the tuna tartare which was so tasty!! We will definitely be back.
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ChrisM
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
“Justin” cocktail was a great one for the road. Paired well with the awesome crime brûlée and olive oil cake! Very kind barman took great care of us.
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jtab
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Drinks were inventive. Food was small plates. Favorites were lamb kofka and the octopus, but all flavorful
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EmileS
Vancouver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
As always, fantastic service, drinks, and food in a great atmosphere.
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Guss
Edmonton
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
Great experience. Service surpassed my expectations; server and manager were very knowledgeable and kind. All of the dishes were very tasty, creative and reasonably priced. I like the idea of a ever changing menu. The space also has a great atmosphere.
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RGreen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Food was amazing, drinks were spot on, staff was super knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. A touch loud but to be expected for a Friday night. Will be back for sure.
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marym
Vancouver
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
Overall3Food3Service4Ambience3
The menu too limiting and changed last time I was there Only 2 beer options so my guests had to do wine. Didn't get their octopus order so that wasn't available on a menu that's already limiting Portions smaller than I remember. Don't think I will go back or recommend.
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MaureenT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
It's hard to know whether to keep this great little place a neighbourhood secret or to let everyone know it's so special......
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Such a great experience! Super friendly and helpful staff, great ambiance and the patio out the back was awesome because there was zero traffic! Will definitely be back!
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glenng
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The service was amazing, both people helping us made the evening extra enjoyable.
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MicheleL
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great environment for an end of day get together. Knowledgeable staff with insights on the cocktails and wines. Easy going atmosphere and enjoyed bantering with the staff and other guests at the bar. Will definitely come back!
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Anonymous
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We love Business & Pleasure. By far our favourite cocktail bar in the city. The service, cocktails, and food are nothing but excellent every time. Our server Luke was generous and lovely, and Kaitlyn the General Manager treated us so well. Kaitlyn's cocktails are beautifully curated; each one unique and delicious. Thank you!!
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Frederick
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
Cool little cocktail bar with an interesting vibe. Sat at the bar. Came in for an Old Fashioned and was not disappointed.
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DavidM
Calgary
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Great place for tapas. Food very well executed. Atmosphere is cool. We’re definitely going back soon
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Will definitely be back, love the ambiance, decor, food, service and noise level perfect
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NaomiA
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Loved it! Amazing drinks and delicious food! Everything we ordered was so good and I especially loved the tuna tartare and the Spanish hot chocolate creme brûlée! Super friendly staff as well. Pretty small space so I’d recommend reserving if you can. Will definitely come back here :)
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TammyS
Calgary
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
My go-to spot in Inglewood. Great cocktails, service and ambience. The food is delicious - especially the lamb meatballs. Reminds me of the old Ox and Angela or Oxbar de tapas.
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ChristyS
Calgary
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
This was a neighborhood gem we just learned about. It was delicious and the staff were amazing. We will definitely be going back.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
The food was absolutely delicious. It says “snacks” on the menu but the portions are regular size and you can definitely have dinner here. The service was exceptional. Very friendly staff, very knowledgeable about the menu, and they were very attentive.
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Tdot
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
Overall5Food4Service4Ambience4
Really great hidden gem, the shrimp were delicious.
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jennat
Calgary
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great food fun vibe have been before and will be back again
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melissaw
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The food was delicious. I highly recommend the steak and the mushrooms as well as the tuna tartare! The staff has great knowledge on wine and it made it really easy to pick what to drink which went well with the meal.
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JamesP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
Overall4Food5Service5Ambience5
Great little room, great service and very good food. Our only recommendation is to have a "wine list", or even have the current selection on a chalk board.
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EmilyB
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing experience! Kaitlyn is a genius and treats all her guests like they are VIPs. Love the space, love the cocktails, and the tuna was phenomenal!
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Antigogo
Calgary
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
Excellent service. Very good cocktails and flavourful dishes.
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Carbo
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
Overall4Food5Service5Ambience5
Great little spot. Cocktails were fantastic and the food selection was great. The only negative feedback is that it was uncomfortably cold. We had to keep our jackets on to enjoy.
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Nikki
Calgary
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
We've been a couple of times now and the unique cocktails, wine list and food never disappoint. Service is top notch
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TrinGray
Vancouver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
I was blown away by the food. It was SO flavourful. The cocktails were incredible too. Pricing is extremely reasonable. I would really recommend making a reservation because it is so tiny and fills up so easily. Close quarters with other but it adds to the atmosphere
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FAQs

Business & Pleasure is rated 4.8 stars by 65 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

8:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

1327a 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0T2

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Inglewood
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
https://www.itsbusinessandpleasure.com/
Phone number
(403) 300-1566

Business & Pleasure

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Bar Snacks

Gochujang Bar Nuts$8.00

Tangerine + Chili Marinated Olives$7.00

Conservas + Chips

Charcuterie + Cheese

Small Plates

Squash + Burrata$22.00

Charred Cabbage $18.00

Stacked Hummus$22.00

Hokkaido Scallop Crudo$23.00

Large Plates

Steak Diane $32.00

Ricotta Gnocchi Americaine$36.00

Double B&P Burger $22.00

Buttermilk Fried Game Hen $28.00

Sweet

Yogurt Panna Cotta$9.00

What 65 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is Business & Pleasure restaurant rated?

Is Business & Pleasure currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information