after EIGHT cocktail room Calgary

Darren MacLean’s latest concept, after EIGHT, is now open.

Hidden behind a door in the East Village, this intimate eight-seat parlour serves up cocktails, mystery and serious late-night vibes.

Photo Credit: Dave & Quin Cheung, DQ Studios

The Evening Continues after EIGHT

Critically acclaimed chef, Darren MacLean, the founder of three of Canada’s Top 100 Best Restaurants, Shokunin, EIGHT and NUPO, is excited to announce that after EIGHT (www.eightcdn.ca) is now open, offering guests an exclusive experience following the nightly service.

As the name implies, after EIGHT  will only be open to the general public once the guests of EIGHT have departed for the evening. As the guests leave, staff will begin taking names for a waitlist at 10pm and will continue to accept walk-ins should room become available (by calling the after Eight parlour via the 90’s-esque white phone in the Lobby of the ALT HOTEL east village).

after EIGHT offers an opulent and intimate eight-seat parlor with guests entering through a hidden door off the hotel lobby. Once ushered to their personally reserved seat, a master mixologist will welcome guests to one of Canada’s most exclusive cocktail spaces.

At 5:30pm the guest journey begins in the lounge where casual nibbles are paired with a finely crafted cocktail, champagne or whiskey of your choice. The vaulted gold ceiling and old-growth bar top create a warm atmosphere which envelops  guests, preparing them for the totally unique experience to follow.

The cocktail menu at after EIGHT takes inspiration from ‘Satoyama’ – the stretch of land between the mountains and the sea.  Foraged ingredients blend with luxe spirits and locally sourced ingredients, to provide a taste of Canada’s cultural pastiche and resource-rich landscapes. The cocktail menu is a collaboration between MacLean and Yoshinobu Kimura formerly of Tokyo’s World 50 best Restaurant Narisawa, all designed and served in hand crafted Kimura glassware.

Booking info:

  • All guests dining at EIGHT, have a guaranteed spot in after EIGHT.
  • To reserve your seat just for drinks after EIGHT, please call from the iconic white phone located outside the speakeasy.
  • Please note tables will not be held for longer than 5 minutes due to demand