This revamped gas station serves up great American eats and weekend Bloody Marys, all on a heated rooftop patio that's dog-friendly and cozy.
"From 3 to 6 p.m., Alberta natives sit on this popular bar’s relaxed rooftop patio to drink $6 glasses of wine and $9 raspberry lemonades spiked with vodka. Food hews toward American standards, including $11 burgers and $6 french fry baskets. However, a few fun additions appear on the menu, as well — $11 chicken parm sandwiches, for instance. Vegans and gluten-free diners will find plenty of options, as well. Happy hour runs from 3 p.m. to close on Sundays, too." - Dianne de Guzman
"This Alberta Arts District standby in a former service station is the place to get the midcentury vibes going, with vinyl spinning and one of the city’s best patios in warmer weather. Radio Room consistently serves inventive spirit-free cocktails, like the Tina Louise Nojito, whose standard mint and lime get funky with ginger beer and sesame oil, and the Orange Dream, an orange creamsicle-vibed drink with coconut and pineapple. Sober visitors can also opt for standards like the nonalcoholic michelada or a rotating shrub soda." - Emily Venezky, Janelle Lassalle, Thom Hilton
"As is tradition for the Northeast Alberta Street bar, Radio Room will have its big screen on for election results starting in the early evening. Happy hour runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the mid-century-inspired lounge, but patrons can quell Election Night nerves with cocktails like spiced lemon drops or zero-proof phony Negronis all night." - Janey Wong
"While the views from the rooftop dining area at the Radio Room in Alberta may not be as lofty or wow-worthy as others, the charming vista is a lovely way to experience and see this artsy, bustling neighborhood from a different perspective. Above the lush treetops poke the spires of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, with the West Hills on the far horizon, and the second-floor vantage point also makes it great for people watching. A laidback neighborhood hangout, Radio Room serves brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner every day of the week, along with meal-appropriate paired cocktails, draft beer, and wine." - Zoe Baillargeon
"Essentially Alberta's living room, this multi-level bar and restaurant often attracts crowds of people who snack on smoked chicken wings and deviled eggs over cocktails and beer. With a wide selection of vegan and gluten-free options, Radio Room is one of the easier casual spots for those with specialized diets. The upstairs and downstairs patios make it a fun option for summer nights. Radio Room takes reservations for groups of 10 or more." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden