Pop! Top spots for a glass of bubbly in Calgary

Whether you’re looking to celebrate, commemorate or simply indulge, the tickle and fizz of bubbly transforms a night out into an event. These Calgary restaurants and bars feature both appropriately upscale atmosphere as well as a suitable selection of Champagne and other sparkling beverages.

La Chaumière Restaurant

1
139 17 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A1

Calgary’s oldest and most venerable French restaurant features one of the city’s best wine cellars. Naturellement, it also carries a superb selection of Champagnes and sparkling wines. Order by the glass, half bottle or full bottle.

Blanco Cantina

2
723 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B6

Brava’s casually elegant setting is made for relaxation and celebration. And there’s no better accompaniment than a sweet tipple from its savvy selection of bubbly, which includes Champagne, cava and Niagara sparkling wines by the bottle.

Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro

3
113 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B4

It may be one of downtown’s best vino venues, but Divino’s stellar cellar also contains a civilized selection of bubbly. Available by the full and half bottle, a flute of fine fizz is extra clinkable in Divino’s rustic-historic digs.

Murrieta's Inc

4
200-808 1 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 1M9

There’s no more convivial place in which to celebrate a well-done deal than at Murrieta’s, located in the historic Alberta Hotel Building on Stephen Avenue. Celebrate modestly with a bottle of economically priced Prosecco, or spectacularly with a $400-plus bottle of Champagne.

Centini Restaurant & Lounge

5
160 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K6

Whether you raise a glass in the lounge with its delicious view of the kitchen, or in front of a fine Italian meal in the dining room, sipping bubbly is elegantly satisfying at Centini’s. Sample Italian sparkling wines, Prosecco and Champagne by the glass.

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