Syndicate Hospitality Group is proud to announce that Shelter Cocktail Bar has been named one of Canada’s Top 50 Bars by Canada’s 100 Best, earning the #45 spot on the prestigious 2025 list.

This national recognition highlights Shelter’s continued dedication to innovation, execution, and excellence in cocktail culture — and places the Calgary-based bar among the most influential and respected establishments in the country.

Earlier this year, Shelter was also included on the North America’s 50 Best Bars extended list (51–100), marking its debut on the international stage. To now be honoured again — this time at home — is a significant milestone for both the Shelter team and the Syndicate Hospitality Group as a whole.

Shelter has become known for its moody, intimate atmosphere and a beverage program that consistently challenges conventions. Its latest offering, Menu XX, focuses on the science of aroma, using active aroma compounds to build cocktails that are both complex and deeply engaging. Through molecular pairings and zero-waste techniques, the Shelter team has crafted a menu that blurs the lines between mixology, culinary artistry, and scientific exploration.

Syndicate Hospitality Group is committed to creating unique and progressive hospitality concepts throughout Western Canada. Shelter’s inclusion on this list is a reflection of that vision and the group’s broader mission to elevate cocktail culture and guest experience across all its venues.

To learn more about Shelter or experience Menu XX, visit shelteryyc.com or @shelter.yyc and as alwasy join us at the bar.