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The Backlot

(70 Ratings)
Small two-level neighborhood bar
Enter through the alleyway into this neighborhood bar. It's a popular gathering place for before a night out at the more crowded dance clubs. One of Calgary's oldest gay-owned and operated bars.


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Reviews

soccerlemon
soccerlemon first review First to Review
Over a year ago

Small and friendly

It's hard to find, kind of hidden among the other bars, and once you go in, it's very small. The PowerPoint of naked men running continually on tvs in the corners madeit clear that this was a men's bar, however, there were still some women there. The staff was friendly and there were lots of types of beer available.


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