The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar

Name: The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar
Address: 620 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2R 1E3
Telephone: (403) 475-7226
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

413 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

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2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals
Charming

The Derrick is an affordable, locally sourced restaurant that features a food menu comprised of traditional classics, seductively smoked meats and a spirit menu with an emphasis on gin, all paired within a cozy atmosphere that should make you feel right at home. The Derrick is open for, corporate lunch, a lively happy hour headlining the areas leading drink specials, dinner and late night Cocktails. So, put your feet up or join the party, welcome to The Derrick!

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Location
620 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1E3
Phone number
(403) 475-7226
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Canadian, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Centennial Parkade (608-9 Ave SW/823- 5 St SW)<br /><br>Street Parking also available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ming Shen

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Offers

Blow Out Hour "Happy Hour"
Multiple dates available
Tue - Fri - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The DERRICK's Blow Out Hour - Happy Hour": Join us for "The DERRICK's Happy Hour Blowout" from 2:00pm to 6:00pm every day! Enjoy daily specials, including: $4 off all COCKTAILS 1/2 PRICE GIN $3 OFF MARTINIS $5 BUBBLES $5 BEER On Wednesdays, don't miss out on 1/2 PRICE WINE! Please note there is a minimum charge of $5. Come unwind and savor the flavors with us!

DAILY SOUP$7.00
HOUSE SALAD$14.00
green mix, sherry vinaigrette, shaved carrots, cucumber ribbon, house pickled vegetables
BEET SALAD $16.00
citrus marinated beets, honey beet vinaigrette, walnuts, goat feta
CAESAR SALAD$16.00
baby gem lettuce, parmesan, vinaigrette, croutons, bacon
GRILLED BROCCOLI SALAD$14.00
black garlic, shiitakes, thai chili

SANDWICHES

SMOKED BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH$20.00
corn relish, peppercorn bbq sauce, cabbage slaw
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH Contains Nuts$20.00
ranch, lettuce, tomato, pickle
SMOKED HAMBURGER$20.00
smoked cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion
MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT SANDWICH$21.00
angus beef brisket, deli mustard, pickle
STEAK FRITES WITH SPICY GARLIC BUTTER$28.00
applewood smoked 5oz striploin, arugula salad
MUSHROOM BURGER$20.00
mixed mushroom patty, almond aioli , lettuce, tomato and balsamic onion

SMALL PLATES

TRUFFLE FRIES $8.00
house made fries, parmesan cheese, truffle oil
FRIED PICKLES$13.00
szechuan, chili flakes, dill aioli
FRIED CHEESE CURDS$13.00
togarashi mayo
POUTINE$13.00
cheese curds, poutine sauce
CANDIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS$14.00
maple, walnuts
CHICKEN WINGS$16.00
salt & pepper, hot or house spice
DUCK CONFIT CROQUETTE$16.00
deep-fried duck confit nuggets, poultry jus, orange gel
OYSTERS$21.00
shucked oysters, house made hot sauce
BAKED BRIE$21.00
seasonal compote, black garlic purée
SMOKED BEEF TARTAR$21.00
brandy, gherkins, house made chips
MEAT & CHEESE BOARD
charcuterie, cheese, pickles
- Regular$26.00
- Large$42.00
ROASTED BONE MARROW$18.00
fried capers, sundried tomato, rosemary butter, brioche

Desserts

SMOKED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE$10.00
aerated chocolate, bourbon whipped cream
GIN AND TONIC$10.00
gin marshmallow, lime segment, graham crumble

What 413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar delights with a "super fun and creative" cocktail menu and "excellent" service. Known for its "amazing" food and "great atmosphere," it's perfect for those who enjoy a lively, eclectic vibe. Though some service inconsistencies exist, the "unique" menu and "outstanding" drinks make it a must-visit.

413 Reviews

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Curtis
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great staff, great location, one of my favorite spots in Calgary!
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PETER VIP
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent cocktails and a unique menu that sets it apart from it’s competitors
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Denise
Calgary9 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Made a reservation when I saw good ratings on Open Table. Staff was great, food was delicious but restaurant was fairly empty while we were there. There were too larger tables who left before we got our food, after that there were just a few other patrons through our time there. Took a while to get our food, but we didn't mind as it was a night out for us and we saw and enjoyed our drinks while we waited. Food was delicious, Gin and Tonic dessert was soooo gooood!!!! It's too bad it was so quiet because it's a neat spot with good food. Hopefully it was just a slow night for them.
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Katie
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails were great! Loved the vibe of the place too
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Dorian VIP
Calgary63 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most consistent restaurants in Calgary. Servers and bartenders are always working hard to ensure top notch service. Food is always tasty, and the cocktails are well made. A personal go to for lunch, happy hour, and dinner.
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Mark
Calgary5 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was much better than I was expecting, it’s a great looking place and the staff couldn’t have done any better. We had multiple plates and I loved them all. Well worth a visit if you’re in that area and you won’t be disappointed.
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Nicole
Calgary2 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We sat at the bar and we were ignored even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. I ordered the stuffed chicken breast which is served looking like a sausage. I was surprised. Food was salty and the truffle was VERY intense. I was excited to try Derrick but we won’t be back.
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Stephen
Calgary1 review
4.0
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time at the Derrick, server was very helpful is suggesting items for our group of 5.
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Maria VIP
Calgary78 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
delicious, well-plated food, in a quiet space; drinks are great too . We had the chicken and salmon and did not leave a crumb. Smoked chocolate mousse for dessert was the cherry on top.
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Esther VIP
Calgary6 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First time to The Derrick Gin Mill and I will go back. The service was great, and the food was very good. Noise level was very high as a table of 8 men did not sit at their table but rather stood right by our table of two. Once we mentioned to our waitress that we could not hear each other speak, they moved us quickly to another table and all was good. thank you for the great evening with a friend.
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FAQs

The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 475-7226.

The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 413 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

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620 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1E3

Additional information

Phone number
(403) 475-7226
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Canadian, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Centennial Parkade (608-9 Ave SW/823- 5 St SW)<br /><br>Street Parking also available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ming Shen

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The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Blow Out Hour "Happy Hour"

SOUPS & SALADS

DAILY SOUP$7.00

HOUSE SALAD$14.00

BEET SALAD $16.00

CAESAR SALAD$16.00

GRILLED BROCCOLI SALAD$14.00

SANDWICHES

SMOKED BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH$20.00

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH Contains Nuts$20.00

SMOKED HAMBURGER$20.00

MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT SANDWICH$21.00

STEAK FRITES WITH SPICY GARLIC BUTTER$28.00

MUSHROOM BURGER$20.00

SMALL PLATES

TRUFFLE FRIES $8.00

FRIED PICKLES$13.00

FRIED CHEESE CURDS$13.00

POUTINE$13.00

CANDIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS$14.00

CHICKEN WINGS$16.00

DUCK CONFIT CROQUETTE$16.00

OYSTERS$21.00

BAKED BRIE$21.00

SMOKED BEEF TARTAR$21.00

MEAT & CHEESE BOARD

ROASTED BONE MARROW$18.00

Desserts

SMOKED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE$10.00

GIN AND TONIC$10.00

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