I'm starting off this review by helping set your expectations of Vagabond. It's still getting its brewery/beer/restaurant legs. The food is good, the beer selection is decent, I think a brewery/pub style spot makes much more sense this close to the stampede grounds, so it's off to a good start. But much of the service staff are young and still relatively new. While you might be more used to the seasoned staff at some of the other Calgary establishments, have some patience.
Beer wise, it's got two of its house beers on tap right now, a red and maybe an IPA? I can't quite remember. It's a light beer at any rate and being brewed over at Brew Brothers until they can get their own brewery up and running in the building.
Food wise, the selection is impressive. It will take you more than a visit or two to work your way through these offerings. If you're looking just for a couple of snacks to share with a friend (or keep all to yourself like I did), take a gander at the sides. Each selection is $5. I ordered the brussel sprouts and mac n' cheese. They're not so much sides as they are good half portions. My reaction when I first read about the brussel sprouts... "Ew! Are you kidding me?" My best friend eats brussel sprouts and loves them. I could never get on board with them. At least not until they were smothered in a sweet sauce and covered with bacon. SOLD! The menu doesn't tell you that part about them, it just says brussel sprouts. Give them an order.
The interior is quite spacious. Less seating and more spaces between the tables makes me think they're after a mingly atmosphere when it gets busier, all that aisle space is bound to help servers manoeuvre their way through any busy rooms more quickly.