The Trop Bar & Grill

1501 34 Ave SW, Calgary AB T2T 2B1
$ Continental Recommended New Editor's Pick

Located on the corner of 14th Street and 34th Ave SW in Marda Loop, The Trop is an easy walk from the core and a short hop from spots like River Park and 17th Avenue—making it the perfect stop before, after, or right in the middle of your day in the area.

We’re a laid-back, community-first pub with a tight-knit crew of regulars, super friendly staff, and a come-as-you-are vibe that makes everyone feel like a local. Whether you’re popping in for a casual catch-up, an elevated pub-style meal, or a few drinks from our stacked beer, wine, and cocktail list—you’re in good hands the second you walk through the door.

We’re also a go-to post-game hangout after Flames games, Roughnecks games, and just about any night out cheering on your team. Plus, we’re a proud sponsor bar for the Calgary Sport and Social Club, making us a natural home base for post-game drinks, win or lose—whether you’ve played competitively or just for fun.

Our dog-friendly patio is a summertime favourite—sunny, relaxed, and perfect for bringing your four-legged sidekick along.

Inside, we’ve got multiple big screens and a projector so you never miss a play, making The Trop one of the best spots in the city to catch your team with a proper crowd behind it. We’re also a go-to for birthdays, celebrations, and any excuse to get the group together.

Not a sports fan? We’ve always got something going on—Stand Up Comedy Night, Dirty Bingo, Rock n’ Roll Drag Brunch and live cover bands bringing music from multiple decades and genres to your ears every Friday and Saturday at 9:30 PM. You can always see what’s coming up at https://www.thetropyyc.com/eventscalendar

At the end of the day, it’s simple: good people, good energy, and a place that feels like home… come see why we’re the neighbourhood pub you’ll leave your neighbourhood for!

Reservations

Booking Notes:

If you are running late or need to make any changes to your reservation, please call us at 403-452-3160 or email [email protected] as soon as possible so we can assist you.

Table reservations are held for 15 minutes past the scheduled booking time. After this grace period and if we have not heard from your party, the table may be released to accommodate walk-in and standby guests. Thank you for your understanding!

Business Info

  • Address: 1501 34 Ave SW, Calgary AB T2T 2B1
  • Cross Street: 14th St
  • Location: Marda Loop
  • Cuisine: Asian | Bar-B-Q | Continental | Pizza | Steak | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Pub
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner | Late |
  • Parking: Street | Public Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: 20.00 |
  • Staff: Craig Adamson | General Manager
  • Phone: 403-452-3160
  • Features: Full Bar, Late Dining, All You Can Eat, Catering Services, Live Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Smoking Area, Takeout Available, Working Fireplace, Wheelchair Access, Happy Hours, Personal Wines Allowed, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi, Gay / Lesbian, Big Screen TV,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Dining Alone, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Celebrity Spotting, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
All Day - Bar 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
All Day - Bar 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
All Day - Bar 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
All Day - Bar 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
All Day - Bar 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
All Day - Bar 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
All Day - Bar 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

F.A.Q.s

Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We accept reservations through TableAgent for groups up to 20 guests. For larger groups, please email Sid at [email protected] so we can help plan your party properly!
Absolutely! We keep limited space available for walk-ins, including bar seating and standing room depending on the night. Pro Tip: Check our Events Calendar at https://www.thetropyyc.com/eventscalendar and purchase tickets/book a table ahead of time if there is an event or show you would like to attend!
We hold tables for 15 minutes past your reservation time. After that, we will release the table to our in-person waitlist based on demand. Pro Tip: If you are running late to your reservation, give us a call at 403-452-3160 to have your reservation held!
Yes! Our patio is dog-friendly and one of the best spots in Marda Loop to hang out in the sun with your pup. Pro-Tip: Visit River Park/Sandy Beach a few blocks away and come to The Trop afterwards for a post dog park bite and beverage!
While we do our best to accommodate table requests, they are not guaranteed. Our stage side tables for live music and events are in high demand and are filled based on group size and availability at the time of booking. Pro Tip: Visit our "Live on Stage" page at https://www.thetropyyc.com/liveonstage to see our upcoming bands and book your table ahead of time!
Yes! We share a parking lot with surrounding businesses and have dedicated spots for our patrons. There is also limited public street parking available along 14th Street and on 34th Avenue SW, depending on the time of day!
Our cover bands begin at 9:30 PM and play until 1:30 AM every Friday and Saturday evening. The bands play three sets throughout the night and take two breaks in between.
Yes, there is a cover charge for live music and hosted events. On Friday and Saturday nights, cover charge typically begins at 9:00 PM! Event pricing can vary depending on the show, with different rates for advance tickets and door entry. Pro Tip: Purchase your event tickets ahead of time via Showpass at https://www.showpass.com/o/the-trop/. Avoid cover charge by arriving before 9:00 PM on Fridays & Saturdays!
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.57 out of 5 stars based on 360 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 09, 2026
Anthony S.
Shay was awesome for our group of 18+.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 27, 2025
Corrina M.
Service was great; no delay on getting drinks ordered and delivered… which was great for a busy evening. Awesome night. Only downside was we were right by the speakers so it was hard to have a conversation. All good though!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 30, 2025
Darla Q.
Our waitress was amazing! The band was awesome!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 01, 2025
Dianne V.
Such a GREAT time, The Trop has the best musicians! Friday was a special treat with 2 acts, the first starting at 7. The menu has been elevated since I was last there.....thank you, you are now my favorite haunt!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Jan 08, 2025
Dawn B.
Great spot...awesome service. Burgers and pizza are amazing!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 03, 2024
Ruth M.
Good playlist music. Haspy hour until 6 is a bonus!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 03, 2023
Nancy A.
Had such a good time! Fun band and amazing service and food.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Feb 27, 2023
Nigel V.
Great time. Lots of fun.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 17, 2023
Stephen B.
Good local pub, helpful pleasant server. Will be back!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 13, 2023
Chris K.
Awesome service. Didn’t order food

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 31, 2022
Susan S.
Always a great time at the Trop. Halloween party was amazing. Everyone there is very friendly and fun!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 19, 2022
Sabina F.
Our party had a great time, our waitress Sid was awesome, she managed our table well considering the venue was super busy. We enjoyed dancing to the Silly Wabbits

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Aug 26, 2022
Rosa T.
Great food and service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 09, 2022
Michelle H.
A great time, super band and people watching experience. Good food, nice and attentive staff. Set 1 with the band was stellar for 80's night! So fun.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 31, 2021
Pam M.
I do not remember her name, but whoever served us was outstanding. Quite a few of us in there are in the industry and the service she provided us was amazing, her personality was outstanding!! She is a keeper!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 21, 2021
Hasan N.
The Trop is an institution. Always a good time.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 11, 2020
Becky B.
Service at The Trop is consistently very good. The food was good too, we had the special which was steak sandwiches and enjoyed it. We found the house white to be different than a week or two ago and a little sweet but hey, we had our share anyway! The Trop continues to be a favourite.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 28, 2020
Barb M.
Friendly service, freshly updated

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 7/10
Nov 16, 2024
Darren B.
Great place to enjoy a live band. Service is exceptional, prices of beer are a little inflated.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 01, 2024
Allan R.
Service was excellent

Overall: 9/10
Food: 0/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 8/10
Apr 14, 2024
Ivar A.
A very young brunette waitress served us well. Her outfit belonged at a strip bar though where half her breasts were exposed with a very short leather mini skirt. She looked amazing but definitely not befitting any bar except a strip club. Very uncomfortable for us three guys and our spouses. Band was great and drinks were good. A nice lager would be good like Harp on tap though. Drinks only, we did not eat.

Overall: 9/10
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Oct 13, 2023
Martha V.
I love going to the Trop, the bands are always good, the food and service are good too. Unfortunately this time I booked a table for 12 people to go and see Playground Zone, our favorite band, and this guy came and told me that if my friends didn't show up in the following 15 minutes he will have to split the table. I couldn't believe what he was telling me, after bringing people there almost every weekend (I always go there with my friends). My fiends arrived on time but I was disappointed about the way they treated me that night (Sept 30,2023)

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 27, 2023
Cory B.
Jill was an awesome waitress. Service was quick and accurate. Great night out

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 15, 2023
Paula R.
The speakers in the back were just a touch too loud, had to shout sometimes to have a conversation. That was in between sets. Otherwise service was fantastic. I loved how everyone pitched in for each other.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 01, 2022
Lindsay S.
Me and my friends had alot of fun at the Trop, the band was great, the waitress was very attentive and the ambience was inviting, will definitely come again!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 16, 2020
Stuart N.
Fantastic wings. Very tasty California Chicken sandwich. Chicken breast was a good size and cooked perfectly. I suggest having a couple of umbrellas on the patio. The sun can be intense. By the way, I was there a week later for ‘Wing Night’. Most excellent!

Overall: 9/10
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Aug 13, 2020
Twyla L.
Don’t know why it’s taken us so long to re-discover this great neighbourhood bar! The food is really great and they have great weeknight specials that provide great value. We had a thoroughly enjoyable experience and felt safe as the tables on the patio are well distanced. Thanks! We’ll be back soon!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Jan 23, 2026
Gillian D.
Hilarious night! So good! Thanks for having us for Bingo!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 05, 2025
Sean C.
A great neighbourhood pub, with a descent stage for various musical groups. A wide selection of craft beer, on tap and in cans, along with a top-notch kitchen. We just enjoyed watching the amazingly talented Blues guitarist, Michael Charles, a couple of nights ago. We’ll definitely be back!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 11, 2025
Cheryl G.
Table wasn't set for 8 people as i reserved and verified for. Was set for 6 . Server was great though.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
May 21, 2023
Trinh V.
It was a warm day and wished there was better ventalation and/or air conditioning. There were doors opened for air flow but was closed soon after a few went to get some fresh air.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 05, 2023
Doug C.
Had a good time but the Nashville chicken sandwich needs a bigger, heftier bun to contain it. :-)

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 21, 2022
Shannon C.
It was a great night. The steak was a little tough but the garden salad was very good. Friendly, efficient server.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 20, 2022
Anita K.
We had a great time - no cover, live entertainment (which was especially good!), and relaxed surroundings.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 6/10
Jan 21, 2022
maggie m.
The chicken wings were smallest wings I've seen, tasted good but to small. Half size of nachos was to small for the price too.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 4/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Nov 11, 2021
Lori L.
Everything was really great except the food. The large order of nachos was fairly small compared with most places, and the cheese was very skimpy and not even totally melted. The wing flavor that we had wasn't good either, the wings just tasted acidic. I think the were the chili lime flavor? We didn't complain or anything and we still had a great experience. But, even if you go somewhere like Mucho Burrito take out, their nachos blow yours out of the water, and it really wouldn't take much to improve that. But, who knows, maybe we are in the minority of people and everyone else loves them. Still grateful for the overall experience.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 0/10
Sep 10, 2021
Gigi M.
It was my 1st time at Trop... I went to watch the comedy hour and was hoping that your venue would attract a higher caliber of comedian... Scotty was the only one worth watching he was professional and very funny... If at all possible perhaps you should screen your comedians Material before they head up on stage... Other than that the service was great the food was great and I quite enjoyed the evening!

Overall: 7/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 5/10
Value: 7/10
Sep 05, 2020
Wayne G.
Food was good, really liked the local Trop Kick Lager and McAdam cider. Disappointed with the lettuce wrap. Not sure why a cook/chef would slice up the lettuce instead of giving the whole leafs. The filling of the lettuce wrap was good, maybe could have had more sauce in it.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Aug 01, 2020
Dana A.
Service could have been better. Friendly, but not attentive. Just the little things like offering to fill our water glasses and/or even noticing they were empty.