The Unicorn Superpub welcomes you to their establishment. They are easily accessible by public transit but also by bicycle and are in a lively location known for its nightlife.
In 2014, Calgarians were devastated when well-loved pub The Unicorn was forced to close its doors after 35 years in a heritage building on Stephen Avenue. But in 2016, the iconic venue was given new life as The Unicorn Superpub – a multi-level destination offering three different concepts in the former home of The Libertine and Below Deck.
“It’s a Calgary brand,” says part owner Wendy Irvine. “When the old Unicorn closed, I saw grown men cry. That was their go-to, where they went whenever work was overwhelming or if life was overwhelming. They would come back here time and time again, to see those familiar faces.”
The new, large space allowed the owners to develop a brand-new concept for the pub, featuring three floors served by two kitchens. While crossover items can be found on each menu, customers can expect to enjoy a completely different experience on each level of the bar.
The main floor “Classic Calgary” and second floor “Sports Cantina” levels of this three-level pub (they take their “super pub” moniker seriously) both serve sangria by the glass or the jug. Like The Unicorn itself, the sangria – made with rum, triple sec, red wine and fruit juices – isn’t fancy, but it hits the spot.
The legendary Unicorn Pub has galloped down Stephen Avenue Walk, right into the former Libertine and Below Deck complex, reinventing itself as the three-floor Unicorn Superpub. In the third-floor sports cantina, Mexican beer and food is the signature combo, with eats that include tacos (check out pig roast taco Tuesdays), quesadillas and house-made hot sauces. On the main level, enjoy cocktails, craft brews and contemporary pub dishes including pizza, robust salads and big burgers. In the Celtic Cellar, the food and live music lean to the Maritimes.
The Unicorn Superpub open mic night is the place for you whether you’re a solo horn player (get it?), singer-songwriter or would rather listen than perform. The new incarnation of the beloved Stephen Avenue Walk pub, The Unicorn has moved into the former Libertine and Below Deck Tavern spaces just down the avenue. The venue’s Thursday Groove Jam in the Kitchen Party (basement) level runs from 9 pm to 1 am.