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The Banquet - University District, Calgary, AB

The Banquet - University District

4.3
4.3
274 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Gastro Pub
3957 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V7

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Child-friendly
  • Great for craft beers
Our custom built food menu is going to keep you coming back for more! With food specials every day of the week you'll have to try everything on we have to offer! We have a variety of signature cocktails and drinks available! With over 30 beers on tap, you'll be sure to find exactly what you're looking for! 4 lanes for duck pin bowling ! Come strike up a conversation and enjoy Calgary's best bowling alley.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Canadian, Contemporary Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–01:00 Fri–Sun 11:00–02:00
  • Phone number
    (587) 943-4726
  • Website
    https://thebanquetbar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Duck Pin Bowling

    CA$10.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Book an hour of duck pin bowling! If guests are more than 15 minutes late from your reserved time, The Banquet has the right to give away the lane.

  • Hot ’n’ Juicy Seafood Boil

    CA$49.99 per person

    Prepaid

    3 May 2025 only
    The Banquet Hot ’n’ Juicy Seafood Boil is BACK! When: Saturday, May 3 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Tickets: $49.99 per person (plus taxes & fees) What’s on the menu? Canadian Snow Crab Legs, Jumbo Prawns, Salt Spring Island Mussels, BC Corn, Alberta Potatoes, and spicy Chorizo — all steamed up in a bold, Creole-style broth that doesn’t mess around. Drink Special: $9.99 Stella Artois Jars — because you can’t boil without a brew. This isn’t your average dinner. It’s a messy, mouth-watering, flavour-packed night you do not want to miss. So round up your crew, bring your appetite, and let’s get crackin’. See you there — bibs optional, but highly recommended.

Offers

  • $2 Bowling Mondays!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 00:00
    Join us for $2 Bowling Mondays, First come first serve! Bowling $2.00 Per Person & $5.00 per person for shoes rentals - Payment required upon arrival - All bowlers must wear bowling shoes while on lanes!

Menu

The Banquet - University District's menu was last updated 2022-06-05.

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What 274 people are saying

The Banquet - University District reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Child-friendly

  • Calgary

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Banquet - University District offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing vibe and food." It's perfect for gatherings, featuring "super awesome" duckpin bowling. The service is often praised as "great," complementing a varied menu. While some mention noise from the bowling alley, overall, it's a "fun for the whole family" destination.
274 Reviews

  1. Mary VIP

    Calgary1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to this restaurant several times. The last few have been quite bad. Tonight a plate I ordered was prepared incorrectly and when I brought this to the attention of the server she argued with me. A manager did not come to our table and the food I ordered was sub par at best. Unfortunate because we love the University district.

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  2. Darren VIP

    Calgary31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. The restaurant was not overly busy so that helped with noise level.

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  3. Susan

    Edmonton2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Whole experience was great. A little crowded in the bowling area. Large table for 8 we sat at was very wobbly, could use some maintenance. Food was great. Our server was tremendous having to deal with six adults and two children. We will definitely be back thank you.

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  4. Justin VIP

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing vibe and food was good. Followed up by bowling - perfection

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  5. Angela

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitstaff at the bowling alley was very polite and was trying very hard to resolve the lane issue.

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  6. Denise

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Music was a bit too loud this time but otherwise we all had a great time.

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  7. Susan

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wine steak and shrimp were excellent. Steak sandwich was different tasting but good. The bread under the steak wS a little too crusty. The only complainr

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  8. Heather

    Edmonton8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a birthday brunch, food was ok. Atmosphere and service were great. Noise from the bowling alley was not too bad. I thought the birthday would be acknowledged since we made sure to put it in the reservation, but not even a “happy birthday“

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  9. Megan

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Banquet is a great place to get a large group of people together. The bowling is so much fun and you get great value for your money. The location is fantastic, service is great, and the food is awesome.

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  10. Wesley

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service. A little slow with the food and drinks, but acceptable for how busy it was. Would 100% recommend and eat here again.

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FAQs

The Banquet - University District is rated 4.3 stars by 274 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Banquet - University District

3957 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V7

Additional information

  • Area
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–01:00 Fri–Sun 11:00–02:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Canadian, Contemporary Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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