Question 1

What time is happy hour in Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Most Calgary happy hours run from 3pm to 6pm on weekdays, with 4pm to 6pm being the single most common window. A significant minority of venues also run a late-night happy hour starting at 9pm or 10pm. Use the HH Now filter to see only the deals that are live at this moment.

Question 2

Is 5pm.yyc free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 5pm.yyc is free to use and does not require an account. There is no sign-up, no paywall and no sponsored placement — venues cannot pay to rank higher.

Question 3

How do you verify happy hour information?

Accepted Answer

Listings marked VERIFIED HH have been checked against a primary source, usually the venue’s own website or menu, and every verified listing links to that source. We re-check verified listings at least every 90 days; anything older shows a "last checked" date so you can judge it yourself.

Question 4

Which Calgary neighbourhoods have the most happy hours?

Accepted Answer

The Beltline has the highest density of happy hours in the city, followed by the Downtown Core and the 17th Avenue SW corridor. Kensington, Inglewood and Mission are the strongest options outside the centre.

Question 5

Can I find a happy hour near a CTrain station?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Filter by Red Line or Blue Line and then pick a station, and you will see every venue within 800 metres of it — close enough to walk before your train.

Question 6

What is the +15 filter?

Accepted Answer

Calgary’s +15 is the network of enclosed walkways connecting downtown buildings one storey above street level. The +15 filter shows only venues you can reach through that network, which matters when it is minus twenty outside. It appears on downtown neighbourhoods only.

Question 7

Does 5pm.yyc track my location?

Accepted Answer

No. If you tap Near Me, your browser gives your coordinates to the page in your own device, the distances are calculated there, and the coordinates are never sent to our server or stored anywhere. You can confirm this yourself in your browser’s network inspector. The app works fully without granting location.

Question 8

Which Calgary bars have heated patios?

Accepted Answer

Use the Patio filter and then the Heated sub-filter. Heated patios extend the patio season well into the shoulder months, and during a chinook they are usable in the middle of winter.

Question 9

How do I get a bar listed or fix a wrong listing?

Accepted Answer

Use Submit a Bar to add a venue, or the Report control on any venue card to flag something wrong. Both go into a moderation queue and are reviewed by a person before anything changes on the site.

Question 10

Do happy hour prices include tax and tip?

Accepted Answer

No. Prices shown are the menu prices as the venue advertises them, before GST and gratuity. Deals change without notice, so treat every listing as a strong lead rather than a guarantee, and check the "last checked" date.

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