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| - I cannot stop raving about Proof! I am so happy to finally see a new bar that is dedicated solely to cocktails! I highly recommend sitting at the bar, where you can interact with the bartender and ask him to whip you up an "off-the-menu" drink based on your poison and flavour profile.
Each cocktail is 2oz and costs on average $11-$15 from what I remember. It may sound a little pricey, but the quality and creativity that goes into the drinks makes it worth it. The menu is split up based on a liquor base (rum, whiskey, vodka, gin, etc), as well you can ask to use a different brand of liquor for a particular drink. Wine and beer is also offered.
My favourite drink that I recommend to get is the "Dreaming of Magritte" with vodka, black pepper honey syrup, basil, and bittered orange and juniper bitters. It is light and refreshing with a small bite/kick from the black pepper. Keeping in mind their drink/food menu changes frequently to provide customers with the best ingredients.
Don't expect to have a full meal here. The food menu consists of bar snacks, small plates and spreads to share such as house-made pickled eggs (yum!), pork belly & kimchi steamed buns, house-made terrine, black pudding, and a delicious roasted eggplant spread. The portions are small (good for two people).
Proof has a casual, trendy and fun vibe; not overly hipster or pretentious. Although the bar is not very big (seats about 60), the ceiling-high windows opens the space up. The main focus and highlight of Proof is the back bar with about 5 levels of beautiful bottles.
Overall, this is a fantastic place to drop by for a drink.. or two. It is the perfect setting for a date or to catch up with old friends. What a great addition to the Calgary bar/restaurant scene. I will definitely go back! =)
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