320 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2S6 | (403) 463-2335
Lounge & Bar
Welcome to The Owl
Enjoy a taste of Calgary with a menu featuring local producers and signature cocktails.
Birthplace of the
Caesar Cocktail!
Way back in 1969, the management at The Westin Calgary asked their bar manager, Walter Chell, to mix a special cocktail which complemented dishes made with tomatoes and clams for the opening of their new Italian restaurant.
Hours were spent concocting clams into a nectar (no clam cocktail at this time!), and adding just the right amounts of vodka, tomato juice and spices.
Finally, the “Caesar” was born.
A taste of Calgary
From Our Kitchen & Bar
AAA Alberta Beef
Slow roasted prime rib, New York steak and beef tenderloin from Alberta.
Local Craft Beer
Our own Owl Bar Lager with Railyard Brewing, plus Calgary’s best brews.
Signature Cocktails
The Original Caesar, Peach Old Fashioned, Mojito, Sangria and more.
Signature
The Original Caesar — 13
In 1969, our very own Walter Chell, bartender at the Owl’s Nest Bar at the Calgary Inn (now The Westin Calgary), celebrated the opening of Marco’s, the hotel’s new Italian restaurant, by adding clam broth to the Bloody Mary. Thus was born the Bloody Caesar — a drink Chell hoped would go well with spaghetti vongole.
Decades later, the Caesar tradition lives on at the Owl Patio & Bar.
Walter’s Caesar mix, Eau Claire Vodka, celery and lime.
Our Story
The Owl’s Nest legacy
The 1960s’ acclaimed Owl’s Nest restaurant was a noteworthy place to dine for many Calgarians!
Under the watchful eye of Chef Fred Zimmerman, the restaurant at the Calgary Inn (now The Westin Calgary) was the quintessential experience in fine dining — known for its delectable food and gracious service.
Visit us
Find The Owl
320 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2S6 — at The Westin Calgary, downtown.