Milk Tiger Lounge

After years of walking by and meaning to go in, I’ve ended up at Milk Tiger twice in recent weeks. Both times were awesome. This is a very, very dark bar, and a little cramped, but it’s cool spot. I’m not sure what I was expecting — the unmarked door with only a white wooden tiger above it makes it seem secretive and ambiguous, but it’s a surprisingly casual place. The cocktails they serve are incredibly delicious, and the service is awesome. I’ve been here both to get the night going, and to wind down after already rowdy ride. An excellent stop on both occasions. I highly recommend!

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We found the Tiger based on some other Unilocalers suggestions. So thankful they shared. What a gem. If you enjoy a good cocktail I do not believe there to be another option. The staff or owners that work here clearly do it because they are looking to push, challenge, and enhance there own skills. These folks are really mixologist who from what I could tell take a great pride in their craft.
The drink options are from another era. Some are the old classics with a modern twist. From days when horse racing was a family event. Others I have no idea how they found them. But I loved them for it. The options went on for page after page.
When you order one they set to work on preparing it. Selecting from a wide array of high end bitters, liquors, herbs and lab equipment. All without the pretentious overhead of some high end bar. I do not recall any of the staff so much as glancing at a cheat sheet on how make any of the drinks.
I got the sense that anyone that worked there was a very seasoned bar keep that was tired of filling pint glasses and making old fashions, classic martinis, and Manhattans. They folks wanted more and that is exactly what you will receive at the Tiger Lounge.
Go there. Experience a drink or two made by a real professional. I don’t recall what we spent but it was worth every dollar for that level of service and talent.

This is a neat place that I have definitely walked past many times without knowing what it was. My friend and I wanted to get dressed up and catch up over cocktails so we arrived at 7pm. A good time to get there to avoid having to yell over the noise as the place gets quite loud nearing 10pm. Or at least it did on the Monday night we were there, so I can only imagine what the weekends are like. We’ll definitely go again.

With the huge influx of pubs popping up around Calgary, and beer isn’t your thing but cocktails are, where do you go? Milk Tiger!
I’ve been on a secret mission to find an enjoyable Pimm’s Cup, and I believe I’ve found it here! I’m not one for ginger beer, but Milk Tiger does a good job balancing the flavors that the ginger isn’t overwhelming.
Take a step up to a more sophisticated rum & ginger, and order a Dark & Stormy.
I think mixology is an art, and the bartenders here have definitely mastered that art.

I’m a new yorker. So i have an idea of what a good cocktail bar is. And this is it. Dont miss your opportunity to stop in!!!

I like this bar, it’s quaint, great for intimate conversations with friends. Drinks are really good. Will definitely come back.

Easily my favorite place to get drinks!
I hesitated to review Milk Tiger because one of the reasons I like it so much is the lack of a crowd. It’s definitely a hipstery cocktail bar that wouldn’t prove interesting to those looking for a cheap beer though (although they have a couple). Milk Tiger serves some of the best cocktails in the city with a great menu to choose from. As they are cocktails you know they won’t be cheap, but that’s not why you go! You go for the ambiance and the pleasure of a great drink. They do have a small selection of bites (because they’re required to) but I have never gotten any as that’s not why I’m there. Entertainingly, one of the options is a Hungry Man brand frozen dinner.
A unique cocktail bar with its own style and great drinks.

Amazing. great drinks and vibe. What a Calgary staple/​must experience!

Enjoyed coming here on a Saturday night to chill and have some cocktails post dinner. Surprised to find it not too packed at 11 p.m., easily got a table next to the bar. Waitress was awesome, suggesting drinks in a methodical way (by booze you liked or if you prefer sweet/​sour). It’s not cheap, but the value is their for the quality of cocktails — had 4 and with tip I think it was $ 50.
Must say, whomever is in control of the music in this place is an ace. They were rocking some great hip-​hop that is not super mainstream, cheers to you DJ!

The place feels under staffed with rare visits. I sat on the patio and as an average weight guy went through the chair while on a date having to replace my chair. Funny but pretty ridiculous that the chairs were so trashy. Drinks were what to expect from it but avoid the drink called penicillin at the recommendation of the waitress. It tastes like a burp mixed with a plank of oak. There’s really not much seating here and for whatever reason the bathroom layout is all kinds of ridiculous open air to the bar lol. Fortunately, I was on the patio a long way away and the bathroom was clean. The venue itself is pretty boring and has a lot to be desired. As others have mentioned the pricing for them is for sure on the higher side so if you plan to have a night out it’s going to cost you.

Milk Tiger was recommended by a friend of a friend for my trip to Calgary. I went on a very slow/​cold Monday night. Milk Tiger has really fantastic drinks, and great service! I was able to try some drinks that I never thought I would like (The Dirty Pigeon). I would highly recommend Milk Tiger for a casual drink!

A great place to experience good food and exquisite drinks.
It’s pricey but it’s worth what you pay. The service, the atmosphere, the food, the drinks, the clientele, everything is classy and exciting.

I enjoy coming here after a dinner where you want to just have a drink and continue good conversation.
It is very small and cozy but it builds onto a very inviting and relaxing ambiance. The cocktails here are delicious and get even much more so as the night progresses…
Also, if you are hungry they will heat up a frozen Hungry Man Entrée Dinner for you for $ 12.

I am so happy to have a designated cocktail lounge in Calgary and I hope to see many more establishments like this pop up in the coming years.
Milk Tiger has an ever evolving menu of drinks that feature liqueurs not often seen at other establishments in the city. They can not only make the classic cocktails that have become so popular lately, but also offer their own inspired creations. The kitchen also offers some nice nibbles to accompany your drink, perfect for a happy hour or pre-​meal cocktail.
I found the pricing very typical for a cocktail lounge, but the ambiance left a little to be desired. An absolute must for true cocktail lovers out there.

Great cocktails! … They made delicious cocktails… Probably one of the best cocktails for a bar in town … Other than that is a small place with an ok ambience… Good to go for drinks!

Tucked away mischievous little joint with creative cocktails like the «meat hook» which is a diabolical blend of Woodford reserve, scotch and I can’t recall because the room started spinning. Oh ya also tried the lime Marg on the rocks with their own twist which tasted like cancun at 4 am– nothing beats that.

Brings me home to NYC. This hits home for me!
I am a speakeasy-​esque guy. If you read my reviews, you’ll probably see that term 5 or 6 times. This place is the bomb for craft cocktails. I love places that have «mixologists» that really take the time to consider palates, flavours, textures, body, etc in cocktails. With that, their menu is great. Lots of thought and consideration has gone into it.
This is definitely a bar for their specialty cocktails. While they do have beer and wine, why would you waste your time coming to a place like this? If a six ingredient cocktail doesn’t sound pleasant to you, then this probably is not the place for you.
With our drinks, we had a charcuterie board which was delicious. I think I remember house made pickles? YUM.
Between the three of us catching up, we had about 3 drinks each. All were delicious.
This is definitely my swanky, go-​to!

I like that this bar doesn’t display their name in front of their establishment. You gotta be in to know this lounge.
They serve unique drinks. The price is slightly steep. But their drinks have a nice punch to it (taste and alcohol hit).
I was with a group of 10 people, and we took over their outdoor patio. Small, but did the job.
I would definitely come back. A nice mix up from drinking beer and to the usual National/​Craft outing.

«Everyone» knows about Milk Tiger. Who’s «everyone»? I’ve been asking myself that for years and I still don’t know. One thing I’ve learned for certain is «everyone» is definitely not everyone. But I am pretty sure «everyone» goes to Milk Tiger.
Why are they so cool? For me it’s their incredible cocktails. Pricey, but with the level of attention to detail, quality (and amount) of booze they put in, they’re well worth it. The bartenders there really know their stuff. For this crew, «mixologist» is probably a better term than bartender — their passion for drinks is both palpable and deliciously palatable.
But when you’re one of the cocktail elite, it’s just a tiny step sideways to become one of the cocktail elitist, to move across the line from passion to pretension. Milk Tiger sometimes pushes this line a bit much for my liking and as a result I always feel a little awkward hanging out there. Instead of spending a whole evening catching up with friends, it has always turned into a «stop in for a drink, then go somewhere else» kind of place.
I think this might be the deal… Could you imagine if you had to deal directly with a 5-​star, world renowned chef when placing your order, had a special request, or god forbid you didn’t like something you were served? Could you handle the heat?! Thank goodness you have a server there to be your middle man! But when you’re dealing directly with savant level cocktail bartenders and one of the people in your group asks for a good glass of wine, don’t be surprised if you get told that they don’t have any good wine, because it’s wine, and none of it is good… Serious? The revered for thousands of years as the nectar of the gods isn’t good enough? In this case, I’m not too sure if this was intended to be cheeky fun, as its definitely a cocktails first type of joint, but it made the whole group feel quite a bit less welcome.
It’s the cool kid’s cocktail clubhouse — to know about it, you gotta know about it. To find it you gotta know where it is. Don’t worry, I can tell you — you’re on Unilocal so I know you’re a cool kid. :) Park your car near where it shows on the map and look for the tiny tiger. If you try and spot it while doing drive-by’s there’s a good chance you’ll miss it. Get out of the car, have a look around and you’ll be there in no time!