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National on 8th, Calgary, AB

National on 8th

4.2
4.2
52 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
THE TRADITIONAL NEIGHBOURHOOD EATERY HAS GROWN UP
National on 8th is perfectly located in the heart of downtown. Situated on the 3rd floor of Stephen Avenue Place, National on 8th boasts one of Western Canada’s largest rooftop patios!
Serving an extensive list of North American small lot beers and a full menu, National on 8th is the perfect hideaway for your lunch break, or happy hour. Come soak up the sun!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–02:00
  • Phone number
    (403) 237-5556
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    BOOK YOUR EVENT NOW! National on 8th is perfectly located in the heart of downtown. Situated in Stephen Avenue Place, National on 8th boasts one of Western Canada’s largest rooftop patios! The interior space features smaller seating arrangements, and a private room, to accommodate business lunches and intimate gatherings. Please email events@ntnl.ca to book your event now!
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    225 8 Ave SW #360
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
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What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

52 Reviews
  1. Parm

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible service our waitress had zero knowledge of food and food was terrible so was presentation I would nerve go there
    National on 8thResponded on 8 August 2024
    We’re sorry to hear about this experience and would really appreciate the chance to make things right, in addition to grabbing a couple more details to help us make the best decisions moving forward. Please email sstevenson@ntnl.ca.

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  2. bwagler

    Calgary

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 25 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great happy hour deals on a wonderful rooftop patio. Will be back soon!

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  3. MarthaV

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was difficult to find the entrance to National on 8th. The way up to the rooftop is long and the way down is even worse. Too many stairs to go down to the exit on the first floor. It is dangerous to go down those stairs if you had too many drinks, as it is usually the case. The music and food were good but the service a little slow.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were all so accommodating, hope they stay that way through the rush season as well. Thank you for an awesome experience🫶🏼

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  5. Kate

    Calgary

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 June 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything started off great. Our server was amazing and the food and drinks were great. We settled our bill around 8:30 and stayed until around 12:30. But between 11:30-12:30 two random servers approached us three times claiming we didn’t pay our bill. We explained that we had payed hours ago, and that they were not our servers. I described our server and offered to show my bank statement, but they refused to believe us and thought we were apart of a bachelorette party. They were getting in our face and losing their minds, and then proceeded to tell us to calm down, despite this being the 3rd time we were accused of something that had literally nothing to do with us. I watched one of them go up to a bouncer and point at us and scream her face off about us, but the bouncer seemed unfazed. They walked up to us with a bunch of bills and a machine and expected us to pay them. I understand they were doing their job, but the way they handled the situation and accused us repeatedly was absolutely ridiculous. We have come in almost every weekend since opening, and celebrated my graduation, and plan to celebrate my birthday here, but this experience left a very bad taste in my mouth.

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  6. JulieM

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 June 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was friendly and the music was great The patio was a fun place to sit

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  7. KennedyS

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always bumpin and table service can be slow, but at least you know you’re gonna have a good time

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 June 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They canceled my reservation even though I called and changed the time but they did not change it and I got there and they had no table for me. Very disappointed with the girls at the front and their unapologetic response to their cancellation.
    National on 8thResponded on 13 June 2023
    Hey, I'm really sorry to hear about this and would love to gather some more details if possible. Please reach out ttumback@ntnl.ca. Kind Regards, Tabitha General Manager

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  9. KeithR

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 June 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, decent service. Good location. 5 bucks for a tiny plate of popcorn was a bit annoying though

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  10. jessica

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 May 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was incredibly slow. 10 mins for a beer. It took 45 mins to get a pizza and then it had raw dough

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FAQs

National on 8th offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 237-5556.

National on 8th is rated 4.2 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

National on 8th does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for National on 8th

360 225 8th Ave, Calgary, AB T2P2W3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    225 8 Ave SW #360
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–02:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 237-5556
  • Private party facilities
    BOOK YOUR EVENT NOW! National on 8th is perfectly located in the heart of downtown. Situated in Stephen Avenue Place, National on 8th boasts one of Western Canada’s largest rooftop patios! The interior space features smaller seating arrangements, and a private room, to accommodate business lunches and intimate gatherings. Please email events@ntnl.ca to book your event now!
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