The Wednesday Room

Name: The Wednesday Room
Address: 118 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2P 1B3
Telephone: (403) 452-5080
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1089)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

118 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B3

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

Diners Choice Award 2024

Located in the Tribune Block Heritage Building on Stephen Avenue, one block north of the Calgary Tower, The Wednesday Room serves upscale sharable plates designed by Chef Derek Wilkins. Stylish 1960's atmosphere, with design references to Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" in our basement. Let the libations flow with delightful Cocktails, a robust Wine List & Family Styled sharables to complete the package.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Lounge, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(403) 452-5080
Website
https://wednesdayroom.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Derek Wilkins
Private party facilities
At The Wednesday Room, we pride ourselves in being a flexible event space, that can cater to each unique occasion. With multiple space options for all types of events. From private dinners of up to 30 in the Living Room, or a cocktail reception of 80 in the Basement lounge.

Location
118 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B3
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,089 people are saying

The Wednesday Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Contemporary Canadian
Calgary
Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wednesday Room offers a "laid back vibe" with "great service" and "amazing decor." Known for its extensive cocktail menu, the restaurant excels in providing a "fun atmosphere," particularly in its 70's-themed basement. While some find portions small, the "delicious food" and attentive staff, like Adrian and Charles, enhance the experience.

1,089 Reviews

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Dean
Calgary / Southern Alberta8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, fun place for supper we will be back!
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Michelle
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good, drinks were great, great service, laid back vibe. Just pricey for some of the portions but overall great experience
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Kate VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta34 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We visited The Wednesday Room as a group of 6 for lunch. Four of us ordered eight appetizers to share (including popcorn, chips and dip, burrata, crispy pork belly, spicy tuna, charred broccoli Caesar, fried chicken), thinking it would be enough for a light but satisfying meal. Unfortunately, the portion sizes were extremely small, and none of us left feeling full — even though 3/4 of us are not big eaters. One particularly underwhelming dish was the burrata (pictured). At $28.75, we expected something substantial, especially given how it’s served at comparable restaurants. Instead, we got what looked like a quarter of a burrata, thinly sliced. Definitely not shareable, and definitely not worth the price. By the end, after a few cocktails each and what we hoped would be enough food, the bill came to $581 — including an automatic 20% gratuity. At least half of that was food, and it simply didn’t deliver. For the cost, the portions and overall value were disappointing. The ambiance and drinks were fine, but we wouldn’t return for the food. Update after reply from the restaurant: I'm disappointed—but not surprised—by the rude and dismissive response from the restaurant's management. Rather than addressing my concerns with professionalism or courtesy, their reply made it clear that they're more interested in defending their public image than providing genuine customer service. To clarify and back up my original review, I’ve added a photo of the bill so that anyone reading this can see exactly what was ordered. Regarding the burrata, I absolutely stand by what I wrote, and I’ve also included a photo so people can judge for themselves. As for their comment about how much we spent on food: the total before tip on just food was $243.75. As I mentioned in my original review, that means more than half the bill was for food. Their attempt to deflect by misrepresenting this only further highlights the unprofessionalism of the management.
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Joanne
Calgary / Southern Alberta6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed appies and drinks to celebrate an anniversary before Theatre Calgary. Great evening!
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Mary VIP
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One member of the party had celiac disease. The server assured that the meal was gluten free. Unfortunately they suffered a gluten reaction after the meal. The members that did not have dietary restrictions had a lovely meal.
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Abbey
Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for my best friends birthday for some cocktails and an Appy. It was amazing, the AGM Tat even got us complimentary champagne to toast her bday, and was so inviting and welcoming! I had the ruby red cocktail and if you love whiskey it’s the best! Thank you for a beautiful evening!
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Greg
Calgary / Southern Alberta6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and cooked with precision. My steak came with a Bernaise sauce, and you don't see these types of French sauces on menus much anymore, which is a shame. This one was very well done. I'd love to know how the potatoes were done in such thin layers. Innovative. Overall, very well done.
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Correen VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
3.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Had a hard stop at 7 which didn’t get honoured. Gabby (training) and Adrian dropped the ball. Almost late for theater.
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Karen VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved this restaurant! We were able to sit in the rumpus room, which was such a fun experience. It reminded me of a friend's basement that I used to hang out at back in the 70's. The cocktails were so good, the food was delectable and our server Charles was fantastic! Overall a really great time and so looking forward to going back.
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Jennifer
Calgary / Southern Alberta6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved our evening. Amazing decor, atmosphere. Great service. Lots of food options and super delicious.
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The Wednesday Room is rated 4.8 stars by 1089 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

118 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B3

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Lounge, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Derek Wilkins
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://wednesdayroom.com/
Phone number
(403) 452-5080
Private party facilities
At The Wednesday Room, we pride ourselves in being a flexible event space, that can cater to each unique occasion. With multiple space options for all types of events. From private dinners of up to 30 in the Living Room, or a cocktail reception of 80 in the Basement lounge.

The Wednesday Room

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About this restaurant

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What 1,089 people are saying

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Review summary

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