Lougheed House - Calgary

The Lougheed House is a perfect location for any special event. The ambiance is beautiful, the service is fantastic, and the food is excellent. I would highly r... read more The Lougheed House is a perfect location for any special event. The ambiance is beautiful, the service is fantastic, and the food is excellent. I would highly recommend it for any special celebration.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The tour was excellent, especially thanks to Teddy who did a fantastic job. Make sure to visit Bill and Ted's excellent... read more The staff was very friendly and helpful. The tour was excellent, especially thanks to Teddy who did a fantastic job. Make sure to visit Bill and Ted's excellent adventure tour! The food was delicious, especially the eggs benedict which were cooked perfectly. If you're looking for a wonderful historical brunch in the heart of downtown Calgary, then definitely give this place a try!

I had a great time at the afternoon tea service. The table setting, china, and decor created a lovely old-fashioned atmosphere. The tea and food were delicious,... read more I had a great time at the afternoon tea service. The table setting, china, and decor created a lovely old-fashioned atmosphere. The tea and food were delicious, especially the homemade blueberry scone with all the toppings. Our server was well-informed about the establishment and had the expertise of a traditional English butler. It's definitely a worthwhile experience.

I realize afternoon teas are a licence to print money, and more to the point, so does Lougheed House. They've jammed in as many tables as possible, to the point... read more I realize afternoon teas are a licence to print money, and more to the point, so does Lougheed House. They've jammed in as many tables as possible, to the point where I was seated on a wooden bench literally right on top of a steam radiator. They couldn't even be bothered to wedge a foot to prevent the table from wobbling, but luckily I had some scrap paper in my pocket as remedy. The food was mediocre at best, with at least one item (the macarons) apparently being prepackaged and not freshly made. At one in the afternoon they were all out of my wife's first tea choice, and the plastic bodum presses that the tea was served in were not precisely in keeping with the ambience. Speaking of ambience, there was very little in the way of Christmas, and what little there was the music wasn't audible over the table of ten next to us in any case. We then had to wait over twenty minutes for our cheque while the server dealt with the cheques for each person individually at that same table of ten. All in all, it was overpriced for a mediocre experience. I have no problem with being charged a premium price, but I then expect a premium product, and this wasn't that. EDIT: my wife reminded me that the advertising for this promised “mince pies and Christmas pudding”. Blatantly false. Except for a little peppermint on the chocolate ganache tarts, there was nothing particularly Christmasy about it.

Service, food and decor were excellent. Could not ask for better. read more Service, food and decor were excellent. Could not ask for better.