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| - A quick disclaimer -- I was here with co-workers for a Christmas get-together. Our manager kept the food and drinks coming non-stop, and picked up the tab in the end. So I didn't even look at the menu, OR, know what was being charged.
Eliminating the "it's too pricey" bias, and just commenting on the food and atmosphere, I really enjoyed it.
The waitresses were continuously streaming to our tables with a variety of pizzas and appetizers. So rather than trying just one item as a meal, I sampled a LOT (let's be hones: too much... ) All seemed very good. Actually I thought the pizza was well above average for a pub. I even tried the "veggie" pizza that included asparagus. I was impressed.
I like quality and diversity, and they delivered.
The second thing I liked about it was the atmosphere, inside and out.
Busy, yes... but when a place is buzzing, busy can be good. As someone mentioned, it did feel like a house party... and you felt fine "mingling," which I prefer to being pinned down.
The other aspect is the atmosphere OUTSIDE. It was Christmas season, so dark early. Walking around Kensington reminds you that you are in a more vibrant area of Calgary. So heading down with a significant other, and exploring a bit before or after the pub adds to the overall experience. Definitely different than parking in a typical strip mall and walking into a pub. You come away feeling you had a more fulfilling evening.
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