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| - Have passed this particular pub/restaurant many times over the past year but hadn't been in until a couple of weeks ago. I now wish I'd started going a lot sooner.
Firstly in spite of its position on the corner of McLeod Trail and Sun Valley Blvd, it's quite tricky to find the entrance which is actually on Midpark Way- look for the signs for the Wingate Hotel and it's there.
As you might expect from the name, the décor and atmosphere is Western- photographs of Calgary Stampede on the walls, Country music playing in the background. There are large flatscreen TVs all round the bar area which usually show sports if there are any on.
I've only eaten in the bar- which is clean and basic- think along the lines of Earls or similar, but the restaurant area appears to be furnished to a higher standard and would be better suited to a more formal dining experience.
First time I went here I ordered a (blue) New York striploin steak, and got exactly what I asked for; quite possibly the best steak I've been served since coming to Calgary- and I've had a few- accompanied by perfectly-cooked vegetables. For dessert I had panna cotta with mango sauce- which was as least as good as any dessert I've had in downtown restaurants.
On our second visit my wife and I started with mussels in marina sauce then split a pizza. The mussels were delicious, as was the pizza; the base was cooked perfectly and tasted much better than what you get from most regular pizza places.
In short I have no complaints about the food which I've found to be delicious. I find the menu to be interesting and inventive and there are plenty of items that I'm looking forward to trying in the future.
The service we've received has always been friendly and efficient but without being intrusive. Our server- we've had the same one both visits- regularly checked whether we wanted anything without constantly hovering around, which was appreciated.
The draught beer selection is pretty good- roughly 20 beers I think- with some good local, and not so local, craft brews from the likes of Village and Wild Rose. Incidentally it's the only pub I've found so far serving Wild Rose Wraspberry in Southern Calgary- which is a plus.
The bottled beer selection is comprehensive and features some rather unusual brews that I haven't seen elsewhere such as those from Fernie Brewing Company.
Like most Calgary pubs The Plow has daily food and drink features that are worth checking out, my favourite probably being $5 pints of Calgary-brewed craft beers on Fridays. Being a bit of a beer geek who likes to drink local brews, this is a big attraction for me.
There's a reasonable selection of domestic and imported wines, although I have not, as yet, indulged in those.
The price of food and drink isn't bad either. It's not the cheapest bar in town but a night out here won't exactly break the bank, and some comparable- and also some not so good- establishments are substantially more expensive. As far as my wife and I are concerned it's the latest addition to the list of places we will be visiting regularly.
I'd strongly recommend The Plow to anyone who likes steak or beer, or who wants to go out for a good meal and a drink. It's possible to go there for a relaxed bar meal or something more formal.
Definitely worth checking out.
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