Betty Lou'S Library

A soft glow illuminates a dark room; the perfect backdrop for the smooth soulful jazz of @joannaborromeomusic . Call Me Old Fashioned Tuesdays - jazz vocals and a special Old Fashioned menu paired with complimentary tapas. Walk-ins always welcome! For reservations, please call, email or book online 🌹 . . . .... . . . . #bettylouslibrary #whatsthepassword #yycjazz #jazz #oldfashioned #tapas #yyctapas #yyc #yyccocktails #yycnow #meetmeon17th #17thavesw #calgary #calgarycocktails #datenight #calgarymusic #yycdrinks #yyctuesdays #yyclivemusic @ Betty Lou's Library
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Escape the heat with the coolest jazz in Calgary @joannaborromeomusic

PSST! We still have some seats for tonight's performance by Joanna Borromeo, a Juno-nominated #vocalist and #pianist. 7-10PM every Tuesday for the entire month of August. Walk-ins are always welcome. To book a reservation, visit our website (link in bio) or call us at 403.454.4774. . . . .... . . . . . . #behindthebookcase #whatsthepassword #crafted cocktails #yyctuesdays #yycdatenight #yyclivemusic #yycjazz #calgary #yyccocktails #17thave #yycgirlsnight #yycnow #yycevents #yycmusic #yycdrinks
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@shh.restricted.section every Wednesday evening. Have you been behind the bookcase? ~ Save your seats today via www.bettylouslibrary.com or dial 403 454 4774~ #yyc #classiccocktails #capturecalgary #calgarybuzz #calgaryism #yycburlesque #dailyviewcalgary #iamdowntown #thedevenish #yyccocktails #yycdance #woman #craftedcocktails #yycnow #yycnightlife #yycdrinks #17thave #speakeasy #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary

She's a Juno-nominated #vocalist and #pianist and a treasue in Calgary's #jazz & #soul scene. Joanna Borromeo ...behind the bookcase every Tuesday in August. Don't neglect to sample our Old Fashioned menu, each served with a complimentary tapas, while you are here. ~ Book your seats via www.bettylouslibrary.com button or dial 403 454 4774 ~ #yycmusic #yyclocal #yycity #dailyhive #yycnightlife #yycdatenight #cocktailbar #iamdowntown #thedevenish #bourbonlove #yyccocktails #classiccocktails #jazzage #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary

It's National #Scotch Day! We are so fortunate our library shelves are lined with this #spirit from fruity & spicy to smoky & peaty to rich & round. Step behind the bookcase tonight to taste the difference for yourself. ~ Save your seat via our website www.bettylouslibrary.com but remember we always save room for walk-in guests. ~ #scotchscotchscotch #whisky #whiskylove #tastingnotes #yycdrinks #yycity #yyclife #cocktailbar #finespirits #iamdowntown #17thave #fridaynight #yyctoday #fancydrinks #yyccocktails #calgaryism #speakeasy #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary

#jazz singer Allison Lynch croons to the melodies of a piano while Betty Lou's offers a fine Old Fashioned Menu. Step behind the bookcase tonight. ~ Reserve your seats via www.bettylouslibrary.com or dial 403 454 4774. PS....Walk-ins always welcome. ~ #datenightyyc #17thave #iamdowntown #cocktailbar #yycnightlife #calgarylife #yycdrinks #yyccocktails #jazzlife #thepasswordis #yycliving #yycevents #yycnow #calgarybuzz #calgary #thedevenish #calgarysbest #jazzage #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary @ Betty Lou's Library

Seats available now! Come on down! #17thave #iamdowntown #yyc #yycevents #thedevenish #yycbuzz #yycnow #jazzage

At Betty Lou's Library we are always looking for ways to reduce waste. Our selection of cocktails is carefully curated to maximize the taste experience. We aim to minimize the waste created by said experience by choosing quality ingredients which we can use all parts of.

Tuesday evening from 7-10pm the lovely #songstress @allisonlynchmusic accompanied on #piano by @jondaymusic. Pretty tunes and delectable #cocktails? Sounds just right for #datenightyyc. ~Reserve via www.bettylouslibrary.com or dial 403 454 4774~
#yyc #calgary #calgarylife #17thave #yycliving #yyccocktails #yycmusic #fancydrinks #yycjazz #craftedcocktails #yycity #calgaryism #iamdowntown #prohibitionera #thepasswordis #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary

We now accept bookings through Instagram. Use the Reserve button (near the top) linked directly Yelp Reservations to guarantee your spot in our fine little #cocktailbar. Step behind the bookcase tonight. PS....we still save room for walk in guests. #curiocitycalgary #fancydrink #calgary #calgarybuzz #yyccocktails #jazzage #17thave #yycity #yyc #prohibitionera #thepasswordis #yycliving #iamdowntown #craftedcocktails #yycnow #stampede2018 #yycstyle #yycdrinks #jazzage #speakeasy #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary

What's #burlesque? No accurate description could be applied so step behind the bookcase and see it with your own eyes -BL. ~ Every Wednesday. Save your seat via www.bettylouslibrary.com or call 403 454 4774 today. ~ #spotlight #tease #justdance #yycexperience #yycliving #yycevents #yyc #calgary #calgarylife #woman #17thave #calgarybuzz #yyccocktails #cocktailbar #yycdrinks #yycnightlife #yycdance #yycburlesque #dailyviewcalgary #jazzage #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary

Have you been behind the bookcase? Why not tonight? The #calgary experience includes #cocktails at Betty Lou's. We're open from 5pm - 2am. ~ We always save room for walk ins or reserve via www.bettylouslibrary.com or dial 403 454 4774. #stampede2018 #yycity #yycdrinks #17thave #yyccocktails #yycnow #calgarybuzz #yyc #calgarysbest #thepasswordis #yycliving #iamdowntown #speakeasy #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary

It's cool as cucumber behind the bookcase. After a long, hot day on the #fairway, sit back and relax in the #chill basement with #refreshing #cocktails and world class service. Open from 5pm - 2am. ~ Walk ins welcome. Reserve your seat via our site www.bettylouslibrary.com or dial 403 454 4774.~ #stampede2018 #stampedestyle #yycnightlife #yycdrinks #17thave #yyccocktails #yycnow #calgarybuzz #calgary #calgarysbest #bestbars #calgaryism #curiocitycalgary #yycity #yyclife #calgarystampede #fridaynight #gandt #speakeasy #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary @ Betty Lou's Library

So much #jazz, baby. On #piano @mark.limacher On #drums Jon May On #bass Lindsay Woolgar @dejongnrestless on #sax... and Andre Wickenheiser, with special guest Joel Gray on #trumpets. Tomorrow, July 5, from 7-10pm. ~ Walk ins always welcome.~ #cocktaillife #yycdrinks #17thave #redsalon #curiocitycalgary #livemusic #yycjazz #yycmusic #yyclocal #iamdowntown #cocktailbar #yycnightlife #calgarylife #jazzage #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary
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Introducing a new lady to the lineup, The Amelia Pelàez, a #mojito Betty Lou's style. She is @eljimadortequila and @espolontequila, a splash of #mezcal, freshly squeezed lime and muddled mint. Refreshingly avante garde, just in time for #summer, we were #inspired by the work of Cuban Master Painter #ameliapelaez and her innovative and #modern interpretation of Havana life. We hope we've done her proud. #woman #artist #abstract #cuba #yyccocktails #mixologyart #yycity #yycdrinks #fancydrinks #fresh #interpretation #calgary #17thave #iamdowntown #cocktailbar #speakeasy #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary @ Betty Lou's Library

Sample our Old Fashioned Menu, five to try each served with complimentary tapas, while @allisonlynchmusic croons jazz tunes accompanied by piano. Behind the bookcase, from 7-10pm, every Tuesday evening in July. ~ Reserve your spot today via our site (link in bio) or dial 403 454 4774 ~
#singtome #cocktailbar #classiccocktails #bourbon #datenightyyc #17thave #iamdowntown #yycmusic #yycjazz #livemusic #prohibitionera #thepasswordis #yyc #calgarybuzz #yyccocktails #jazzage #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary @ Calgary, Alberta

The Clara Bow, a #cocktail both sweet and tart much like the lady herself. #Sip and #relax behind the bookcase this evening to #livemusic by the Red Line Trio with special guest John May on drums. ~ Walk-ins always welcome. ~
#prettyinpink #fancydrink #cocktailbar #calgaryviews #yyclocal #yycdrinks #dailyhive #yycmusic #17thave #yycity #datenightyyc #trio #yycnightlife #speakeasy #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary

The Library opens at 5pm. Mark&Mark hit the stage at 7. See you there. . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . #yyclife #cocktailbar #iamdowntown #17thave #livemusic #yycjazz #yycdrinks #datenightyyc #cocktailing #calgary #yycnow #jazzage #behindthebookcase #bettylouslibrary
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We went last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Everything was so intriguing! The staff was wonderful and it was cool to try some different drinks. It is definitely an experience! Highly recommend to anyone looking to try something different!

Super cute spot with awesome cocktails. Have only tried 3, but all 3 were amazing! My fave of all was the Smoked Manhattan but will be back to try the rest of the drink menu. Our server was very engaging as well. The group I went with also had a good time and will definitely be returning.

Loved this place, it was a treat. When you leave, you'll almost question whether or not it actually happened - since you really do feel like you escaped to another world. Also, the cocktails are amazing. So happy we discovered this 'secret'.

I've been a few times on different occasions and every time it is perfect. The servers are knowledgeable and super friendly. The bar staff are serious architects and the room is stunning! Such a great concept and makes for a lovely starting off point for an evening on 17th or for a night of settling in. If you like literature, cool cocktails and the 1920's vibe try it!

I honestly don’t want to give a high rating so I don’t ever have to worry about getting a reservation. That being said this place is amazing. I hate going out to typical bars but this is a whole different experience. Relaxed and chill, the staff are all wonderful and what the bartenders make is less of a drink and more artwork. One of a kind!

Betty Lou's Library is truly a hidden gem to be found... Been there twice now, once on a whim and once for Burlesque night with my girlfriends. Both times the ambience and atmosphere take you away immediately and you are transported to the 1920's. The drinks are amazing, unique and super tasty and the service is second to none! Lauren and Yuko made the most memorable impressions (not to mention the extremely well dressed and very handsome bartenders �) The entire staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, even though we had booked for 5 and due to circumstances had one person not able to attend and one to leave shortly after we had arrived. The show was awesome and I can't wait to go back for Jazz night! ���

Been several times and it’s always a good experience. Live jazz night is so lovely! I also had part of my 1920’s themed birthday here and it was so much fun! My only negative was not being able to stay longer than 2 hours with our group of 10, and not being able to all sit together. It’s definitely a better venue for smaller groups.

Atmospheric , well serviced and an all together great time for my wife's birthday. In a city drowning in Irish theme bars that offer Kirkland food for twice the price it's nice to see some new ideas on the bar front

I was very disappointed. For spending 180 dollars on some nibbles a bottle of bubbles and 3 cocktails I expected more. The server did not know proper pouring technique for the bubbles. My glass of red wine was ice cold. When I mentioned something to the server she brought it back to the bartender and he continuously talked about how it wasn’t “that” cold. When the server reproached our table she mentioned how someone accidentally put it in the fridge. Which leads me to question why the bartender would have poured it in the first place.



I hope my experience next time is better.

We went last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Everything was so intriguing! The staff was wonderful and it was cool to try some different drinks. It is definitely an experience! Highly recommend to anyone looking to try something different!

Super cute spot with awesome cocktails. Have only tried 3, but all 3 were amazing! My fave of all was the Smoked Manhattan but will be back to try the rest of the drink menu. Our server was very engaging as well. The group I went with also had a good time and will definitely be returning.

Loved this place, it was a treat. When you leave, you'll almost question whether or not it actually happened - since you really do feel like you escaped to another world. Also, the cocktails are amazing. So happy we discovered this 'secret'.

I've been a few times on different occasions and every time it is perfect. The servers are knowledgeable and super friendly. The bar staff are serious architects and the room is stunning! Such a great concept and makes for a lovely starting off point for an evening on 17th or for a night of settling in. If you like literature, cool cocktails and the 1920's vibe try it!

I honestly don’t want to give a high rating so I don’t ever have to worry about getting a reservation. That being said this place is amazing. I hate going out to typical bars but this is a whole different experience. Relaxed and chill, the staff are all wonderful and what the bartenders make is less of a drink and more artwork. One of a kind!

Betty Lou's Library is truly a hidden gem to be found... Been there twice now, once on a whim and once for Burlesque night with my girlfriends. Both times the ambience and atmosphere take you away immediately and you are transported to the 1920's. The drinks are amazing, unique and super tasty and the service is second to none! Lauren and Yuko made the most memorable impressions (not to mention the extremely well dressed and very handsome bartenders �) The entire staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, even though we had booked for 5 and due to circumstances had one person not able to attend and one to leave shortly after we had arrived. The show was awesome and I can't wait to go back for Jazz night! ���

Been several times and it’s always a good experience. Live jazz night is so lovely! I also had part of my 1920’s themed birthday here and it was so much fun! My only negative was not being able to stay longer than 2 hours with our group of 10, and not being able to all sit together. It’s definitely a better venue for smaller groups.

Atmospheric , well serviced and an all together great time for my wife's birthday. In a city drowning in Irish theme bars that offer Kirkland food for twice the price it's nice to see some new ideas on the bar front

I was very disappointed. For spending 180 dollars on some nibbles a bottle of bubbles and 3 cocktails I expected more. The server did not know proper pouring technique for the bubbles. My glass of red wine was ice cold. When I mentioned something to the server she brought it back to the bartender and he continuously talked about how it wasn’t “that” cold. When the server reproached our table she mentioned how someone accidentally put it in the fridge. Which leads me to question why the bartender would have poured it in the first place.



I hope my experience next time is better.

We went last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Everything was so intriguing! The staff was wonderful and it was cool to try some different drinks. It is definitely an experience! Highly recommend to anyone looking to try something different!

Super cute spot with awesome cocktails. Have only tried 3, but all 3 were amazing! My fave of all was the Smoked Manhattan but will be back to try the rest of the drink menu. Our server was very engaging as well. The group I went with also had a good time and will definitely be returning.

Loved this place, it was a treat. When you leave, you'll almost question whether or not it actually happened - since you really do feel like you escaped to another world. Also, the cocktails are amazing. So happy we discovered this 'secret'.

I've been a few times on different occasions and every time it is perfect. The servers are knowledgeable and super friendly. The bar staff are serious architects and the room is stunning! Such a great concept and makes for a lovely starting off point for an evening on 17th or for a night of settling in. If you like literature, cool cocktails and the 1920's vibe try it!

I honestly don’t want to give a high rating so I don’t ever have to worry about getting a reservation. That being said this place is amazing. I hate going out to typical bars but this is a whole different experience. Relaxed and chill, the staff are all wonderful and what the bartenders make is less of a drink and more artwork. One of a kind!

Betty Lou's Library is truly a hidden gem to be found... Been there twice now, once on a whim and once for Burlesque night with my girlfriends. Both times the ambience and atmosphere take you away immediately and you are transported to the 1920's. The drinks are amazing, unique and super tasty and the service is second to none! Lauren and Yuko made the most memorable impressions (not to mention the extremely well dressed and very handsome bartenders �) The entire staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, even though we had booked for 5 and due to circumstances had one person not able to attend and one to leave shortly after we had arrived. The show was awesome and I can't wait to go back for Jazz night! ���

Been several times and it’s always a good experience. Live jazz night is so lovely! I also had part of my 1920’s themed birthday here and it was so much fun! My only negative was not being able to stay longer than 2 hours with our group of 10, and not being able to all sit together. It’s definitely a better venue for smaller groups.

Atmospheric , well serviced and an all together great time for my wife's birthday. In a city drowning in Irish theme bars that offer Kirkland food for twice the price it's nice to see some new ideas on the bar front

I was very disappointed. For spending 180 dollars on some nibbles a bottle of bubbles and 3 cocktails I expected more. The server did not know proper pouring technique for the bubbles. My glass of red wine was ice cold. When I mentioned something to the server she brought it back to the bartender and he continuously talked about how it wasn’t “that” cold. When the server reproached our table she mentioned how someone accidentally put it in the fridge. Which leads me to question why the bartender would have poured it in the first place.



I hope my experience next time is better.

We went last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Everything was so intriguing! The staff was wonderful and it was cool to try some different drinks. It is definitely an experience! Highly recommend to anyone looking to try something different!

Super cute spot with awesome cocktails. Have only tried 3, but all 3 were amazing! My fave of all was the Smoked Manhattan but will be back to try the rest of the drink menu. Our server was very engaging as well. The group I went with also had a good time and will definitely be returning.

Loved this place, it was a treat. When you leave, you'll almost question whether or not it actually happened - since you really do feel like you escaped to another world. Also, the cocktails are amazing. So happy we discovered this 'secret'.

I've been a few times on different occasions and every time it is perfect. The servers are knowledgeable and super friendly. The bar staff are serious architects and the room is stunning! Such a great concept and makes for a lovely starting off point for an evening on 17th or for a night of settling in. If you like literature, cool cocktails and the 1920's vibe try it!

I honestly don’t want to give a high rating so I don’t ever have to worry about getting a reservation. That being said this place is amazing. I hate going out to typical bars but this is a whole different experience. Relaxed and chill, the staff are all wonderful and what the bartenders make is less of a drink and more artwork. One of a kind!

Betty Lou's Library is truly a hidden gem to be found... Been there twice now, once on a whim and once for Burlesque night with my girlfriends. Both times the ambience and atmosphere take you away immediately and you are transported to the 1920's. The drinks are amazing, unique and super tasty and the service is second to none! Lauren and Yuko made the most memorable impressions (not to mention the extremely well dressed and very handsome bartenders �) The entire staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, even though we had booked for 5 and due to circumstances had one person not able to attend and one to leave shortly after we had arrived. The show was awesome and I can't wait to go back for Jazz night! ���

Been several times and it’s always a good experience. Live jazz night is so lovely! I also had part of my 1920’s themed birthday here and it was so much fun! My only negative was not being able to stay longer than 2 hours with our group of 10, and not being able to all sit together. It’s definitely a better venue for smaller groups.

Atmospheric , well serviced and an all together great time for my wife's birthday. In a city drowning in Irish theme bars that offer Kirkland food for twice the price it's nice to see some new ideas on the bar front

I was very disappointed. For spending 180 dollars on some nibbles a bottle of bubbles and 3 cocktails I expected more. The server did not know proper pouring technique for the bubbles. My glass of red wine was ice cold. When I mentioned something to the server she brought it back to the bartender and he continuously talked about how it wasn’t “that” cold. When the server reproached our table she mentioned how someone accidentally put it in the fridge. Which leads me to question why the bartender would have poured it in the first place.



I hope my experience next time is better.