Five Calgary spots where fondue and champagne pair perfectly this fall
From a Swiss classic at a Northeast eatery to a hidden speakeasy's Emmental-Gruyère blend, fondue lovers have options — and some offer bottomless pours.
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Fondue is the meal that does the cooking for you — a shared pot of melted cheese, bread cubes, and vegetables that turn dinner into an event. Calgary has plenty of spots serving it well, and several pair it with champagne for a natural match.
Moonlight & Eli at 627 1st Ave. N.E. specializes in exactly that pairing. Their classic Swiss fondue comes with bread cubes, pickled vegetables, steamed new potatoes, and green apples, plus add-on options like meatballs, grape tomatoes, and pickled asparagus. They offer bottomless fondue on certain days.
Varbar, their "little sister" location in Killarney at 2915 Richmond Rd. S.W., keeps the fondue-and-champagne focus and offers bottomless pours on Sundays.
L'Apres, a hidden speakeasy at 811 1st St. S.W., uses Emmental and Gruyère cheeses, served with sourdough and pears alongside other bar snacks.
Bitter Sisters Brewing Co. at 510 Heritage Dr. S.W. makes theirs with Grand Cheddar and their own Uncle Philsner Pilsner, served with roasted seasonal vegetables, sourdough, and pickles. Add local bratwurst for $7.
The Living Room at 514 17th Ave. S.W. features six-year-old white cheddar with options like seasonal vegetables, porchetta, chicken thighs, and shaved beef. They run fondue for two for $25 on Tuesdays.
Good to know
Where can I get bottomless fondue in Calgary?
Moonlight & Eli at 627 1st Ave. N.E. offers bottomless fondue on certain days, and Varbar at 2915 Richmond Rd. S.W. offers bottomless pours on Sundays.
What cheeses does L'Apres use in their fondue?
L'Apres, located at 811 1st St. S.W., uses Emmental and Gruyère cheeses in their fondue.
How much is fondue for two at The Living Room?
The Living Room at 514 17th Ave. S.W. offers fondue for two for $25 on Tuesdays.
