Left of centre.
Recognized as Canada’s Best New Restaurant of 2015 by Air Canada’s enRoute magazine, Pigeonhole was first dreamed up in the back of a London taxi. It was conceptualized as a place for spontaneity; a place you’d discover on your way to dinner and never leave. In the chef’s own words, the snack bar is "left of centre" with no specific culinary focus and includes a small but articulate natural wine, beer and cocktail list. Focused on serving small plates, the menu will give customers a culinary experience like no other in Calgary with creative dishes like the nori crumpets, tuna crudo and salted halibut perogies to share.
17th avenue location
downtown location
accolades
Best New Restaurant in Canada 2015 - enRoute Magazine - #1
Where to Dine Awards 2015 - Best New Restaurant - #1
Avenue Magazine’s Best New Restaurant 2016 - #1
100 Best Restaurants in Canada 2016 - #16
Most Innovative Chef 2016 - Justin Leboe - Canada’s Best 100
Where to Dine Awards 2016 - Best Wine
100 Best Restaurants in Canada 2017 - #10
OpenTable 100 Best Restaurants in Canada in 2017
Alberta’s Finest Drinks Lists by Culinaire Magazine
- Best by the Glass List (Wine)
Where to Dine Awards 2018 - Top 12 and Favourite Dish (Charred Cabbage)
Avenue Magazine’s Top 25 Best Restaurants in Calgary 2018
Open Table Top 100 Restaurants in Canada 2019
Avenue Magazine’s Calgary’s 20 Best Restaurants 2019
100 Best Restaurants in Canada 2019 - #29
Star Metro Calgary Community Choice 2019 - Best Cocktail
Avenue Magazine’s Calgary’s Best Restaurants 2020
Avenue Magazine’s Best Restaurants - Best Brunch Restaurant (Runner up) 2023