National on 8th

Bar
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Local Time 7:38 AM
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Updated April 5, 2025

Fancy kicking back with food and drinks on a gay rooftop patio?

Calgary,
Alberta, Canada

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National on 8th is calling your name in Calgary. Providing delicious food, strong drinks and an inviting atmosphere, it's one of the more popular drinking venues in the warmer months. Popular with locals and visitors alike. National on 8th has everything you need to have a great time in Calgary.

LGBTQ+ Bars in Calgary

Backlot, Bridgette Bar, Broken City, or Twisted Element.

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225 8 Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2W3
Canada

info8th@ntnl.ca

Local number
403 237 5556
Dialing from abroad
+1 403 237 5556

Crowd

  • 18+
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Lesbian
  • Mixed

Music

  • Dance
  • Pop
  • Top 40

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As hot as it gets.
Don't miss out.
Toasty warm and well
worth the visit.
Heating up, with
room for improvement.
Starting to
cool off.
Any one else getting
seriously chilly?
Completely leaves
us cold.

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0.85 km / 0.53 miles

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