How to describe the best pub in Calgary... Epic, Authentic, a true English Local, unassuming and unpretentious... I could go on for days.
This pub had been the cornerstone of 1st street since before there really was a 1st street. Back in the day, 1st street housed the Night Gallery, a small club, the kicking horse saloon and a few really dodgy food and drink spots. Now 1st Street is the centrepiece of the gentrification of Victoria Park and the Drum has lived through it.
If I was asked, what is there to do at the drum, the answer is EVERYTHING! They have TVs showing almost any sport, amazing food and drink specials every night of the week and they even open up the other side of the pub, the Bamboo Tiki lounge on weekend and it turns into a proper dance club!! The staple DJ is Rob Faust, spinning his own unique blend of funk on Saturday nights, and is not a night to be missed!
This bar has a fairly good following of regulars, which oddly enough always welcome new people to their favourite hangout.
I highly recommend that you order a pint next time you are in the area!