Calcutta Cricket Club
Beltline, Calgary
Restaurant in Calgary, Canada
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A smart Calgary pick for a lively downtown dinner that can run later than the usual meal slot. Book it for dates, birthdays, or small groups when atmosphere and convenience matter more than awards, tasting-menu structure, or a quiet room.
About Calcutta Cricket Club
Is Calcutta Cricket Club worth considering in Calgary? It can be, especially if the practical facts match your plan: it is open daily from 11:30 AM, stays open until 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and runs until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual, so it is a direct option for a polished but not overly formal outing in Calgary.
Plan around the essentials: daily hours and a smart-casual dress code. If your decision depends on specific dishes, dietary accommodations, pricing, or booking policies, confirm those directly with the restaurant before committing.
Book it for Calgary plans that need clear hours and smart-casual polish
The decision point is simple: choose Calcutta Cricket Club when the hours and smart-casual dress code fit the occasion. It is open every day, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday, which makes it easier to consider for evening plans that may run longer.
For two people, a group, or a solo visit, use it as a Calgary option to check against your timing needs. If atmosphere, menu structure, price, or special-occasion setup will shape the choice, ask the restaurant directly before booking.
Where it sits in Calgary's easy-night-out set
Against Ten Foot Henry, one clear distinction here is scheduling: Calcutta Cricket Club is open daily from 11:30 AM and closes at 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. Foreign Concept, Pat and Betty, Proof, and Yellow Door Bistro are other Calgary names to compare depending on the kind of night you want, but the specific differences should be checked directly if they matter to your plans.
The verdict: consider Calcutta Cricket Club when you want a Calgary venue with daily hours, later Friday and Saturday closing, and a smart-casual dress code. For anything more specific, such as menu details, prices, awards, dietary policies, or takeout and delivery, confirm with the restaurant rather than relying on assumptions.
Planning details
- Location
- 1213 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0V3, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- calcuttacricketclub.com
- Phone
- +14037191555
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Calcutta Cricket Club channels the social energy of a colonial-era cricket club into a dining room that feels firmly rooted in place. The restaurant leans on Victorian architectural references and the Anglo-Indian culinary register to create an environment that is at once historically informed and playfully contemporary. Rather than mining nostalgia, the kitchen uses that structural framing as a platform for hybridized flavors — a mix of Bengali and broader subcontinental influences served in a communal, lively setting. The effect is characterful and classic: a restaurant that foregrounds cultural continuity as much as culinary invention.
Best For
This is a spot built for shared meals and sociable nights out. The copy repeatedly evokes the idea of a community dining room and the softening of formal rituals into informal, shared food and drink, making the restaurant a strong choice for group dinners and relaxed gatherings in Calgary’s Beltline. The Anglo-Indian register also rewards diners looking for a memorable night rather than quick service, so it suits visitors who want to linger over plates and conversation. Adventurous eaters and groups seeking a culture-forward dining experience will find it especially satisfying.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu as a shared table: order a selection to pass and sample the signature items listed by the venue. Prioritize the Taste of Calcutta to get a sense of the house perspective, and add the lamb curry alongside textural contrasts such as the pepperfry tartare and mushroom kulcha. The writing emphasizes a communal, Anglo-Indian dining logic, so mix curries, breads and small plates to experience the hybrid flavours together rather than picking a single entrée.
Venue details
Ambiance
Welcoming, quirky, and colorful atmosphere with tropical color palette, twinkle lights, and breezy vibe perfect for sharing plates.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Taste of Calcutta
- lamb curry
- pepperfry tartare
- mushroom kulcha
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1213 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0V3, Canada
Planning details
Location
1213 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0V3, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Pat and Betty, Notable alternative
- Foreign Concept, Notable alternative
- Proof, Notable alternative
- Ten Foot Henry, New Canadian, New Canadian
- Yellow Door Bistro, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Calcutta Cricket Club is the practical choice in this Calgary set when the night needs energy and easy booking rather than a formal dining arc. Pat and Betty is a better fit for a more polished dinner mood, while Proof wins when cocktails are the main event.
For food-led cross-shopping, Ten Foot Henry is the stronger pick if New Canadian cooking is the reason for the reservation. Foreign Concept is the better choice for a more composed dinner, especially when the table wants the meal to feel more structured.
Yellow Door Bistro makes more sense for hotel convenience or a softer special-occasion setting. Choose Calcutta Cricket Club instead when the priority is a central, social Calgary dinner with lower booking pressure and a room that suits a later night.
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Compare Calcutta Cricket Club
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcutta Cricket Club | Calgary | , | No published awards |
| Pat and Betty | Calgary | , | No published awards |
| Foreign Concept | Calgary | , | No published awards |
| Proof | Calgary | , | No published awards |
| Ten Foot Henry | Calgary | New Canadian | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7592024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4772023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended |
| Yellow Door Bistro | Calgary | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Calcutta Cricket Club accommodate groups?
Calcutta Cricket Club may be worth considering for a group plan in Calgary, especially on the strength of its daily hours: it is open from 11:30 AM, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. For private dining, group capacity, or reservation policies, contact the restaurant directly.
How far ahead should I book Calcutta Cricket Club?
Booking lead times and reservation availability should be checked directly with the restaurant. Plan ahead if timing is important, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings when the restaurant is open until 12 AM.
Is Calcutta Cricket Club good for solo dining?
It can be considered for a solo meal in Calgary if the hours and smart-casual dress code suit your plan. If bar seating, counter seating, menu format, or solo-dining amenities matter, confirm those details directly.
Is Calcutta Cricket Club good for a special occasion?
It may fit a special occasion if you want a Calgary restaurant with daily hours and a smart-casual dress code. Check directly before planning around features such as awards, tasting menus, private rooms, or special-occasion packages.
Is lunch or dinner better at Calcutta Cricket Club?
Calcutta Cricket Club opens at 11:30 AM daily and closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. Choose based on timing and confirm current lunch or dinner offerings with the restaurant.
