Cocktail glass with garnish and mint beside bar taps in a pub interior.

Liquor bottles on bar shelves with a wooden sign reading “Canada Indian Industries Limited.”

Bar interior with shelves of bottles, bartender behind counter, patrons seated and chatting.

Bar counter with a bartender pouring a drink into a glass, bottles in background.

Sliced steak with green garnish on a tray, with side dishes in background.

Proof

Proof, located in Calgary, offers a literary-inspired cocktail bar experience where guests can unwind over inventive drinks in a welcoming setting. Founded on the belief that sharing food and drink strengthens community, this intimate spot builds its cocktail list around stories and ideas. Each drink is inspired by beloved works of literature, paying tribute to memorable characters, themes, and prose through carefully balanced flavours and thoughtful presentation. Guests can explore how classic and contemporary writing is translated into the glass, with each cocktail reflecting the way these books have shaped the team’s lives. By blending homage and interpretation, the bar turns reading into a sensory experience, inviting visitors to connect over conversation, creativity, and craft cocktails.