The Guild has just opened in the old Bay building on Steven Avenue. We stopped in for lunch after the Stampede parade and we're all around wowed. This was their first official day being open and they succeeded on all levels for us.
The service was amazing and attentive even though they were very very busy due to the thousands of people that flood through the core after the parade. We did not wait or want for anything during our visit.
The food was excellent. They focus on locally sourced fresh ingredients and it shows in all of their dishes. We had quite a few items from the nibbles menu including the chips and the fried calamari. All of the dishes came out looking beautiful and were perfectly seasoned. We also had the Margherita pizza with a beautiful thin crust that is actually a bannock dough.
Even the drinks are locally sourced with local beers and provisions from Eau Claire Distillery.
They have done a great job with the decor and renovations from the meat aging cooler and beautiful dining room right down to the bathrooms with beautiful antique style sinks, taps and mirrors. They also have a great and very large patio perfect for enjoying a libation and people watching!
A little something to note is they are currently running a Stampede menu (I highly recommend the Sangria is was excellent and a great price) and will start their regular menu July 21.
I am looking forward to returning in the very near future and would highly recommend a visit for anyone looking for a great new place!