Kensington · Calgary, AB City of Calgary Business Licence · 12340006

Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey

Authentic Texas Low-and-Slow Barbecue, 100+ Bourbons & Patio on Kensington Road

Central Texas style pit-smoked brisket, pork ribs, and pulled pork smoked for up to 14 hours over hardwood, matched with over 100 American whiskeys on Kensington Road NW.

Health Grade: Pass

Local Guide & Key Info

What to Order

Smoked beef brisket by the half-pound, jalapeño cheddar sausage, and mac and cheese.

Best Time

Early dinner at 5:00 p.m. before prime cuts sell out.

Pro Tip

Half-price meat special begins every night at 10:00 p.m. until sold out.

While You Are Here

Walk three minutes south to the Bow River walking trail.

How to Get There

Sunnyside CTrain Station.

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3.5 hours · 16 min total walking

Shuck Low Tide Atlantic and Pacific oysters on 10th Avenue SW, cross to Kensington for 14-hour hardwood-smoked brisket and bourbon, and cap the night at a converted warehouse stage.

  1. 01
    Afternoon · Low Tide Maritime Oyster Shuck: Rodney’s Oyster House

    Order a chef’s dozen of freshly shucked cold-water oysters with house hot sauce in a brick warehouse on 10th Ave SW.

    → 12 min walk
  2. 02
    Anchor · 14-Hour Pit-Smoked Brisket & 100+ Bourbons: Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey

    Share Central Texas-style smoked beef brisket by the half-pound with jalapeño cheddar sausage in Kensington.

    → 4 min walk
  3. 03
    Late Night · Multi-Level Warehouse Taproom & Stage: Commonwealth Bar & Stage

    Catch touring indie acts or resident DJs with local Alberta craft drafts on 10th Avenue.