Telegraph Taphouse - Lethbridge, Alberta

Arnold B.

Bon service , bon apetit!!!

Chelsea W.

Amazing food and service!!! Andrew was the best server. He’s hilarious and so great at his job. What a hidden spot in Lethbridge. We will definitely be back.

D. R.

My bride and I were in the area and thought we'd give this place a go. The little downtown area was cute.

There was no wait on a Tuesday afternoon about 5:30. We chose to sit outside. There were a few other couples and it was in the shade on a very warm afternoon.

The staff was professional, attentive and took good care of us. The classic and bison burgers came out looking delicious and tasted the same.

The beer menu was diverse and had a cider my bride enjoyed. The two beers I had were delicious. Thankful for the large selection.

The downside was no fault of the establishment. Not sure how to be PC about it, but the state of the folks laying on the sidewalk nearby were like "Zombies".

There was one that I would keep an eye on to make sure he was breathing, he was a few meters from our table. His "friends" kept checking on him as well.

One approached the table as we ate, asking for food, the same happened to the couple next to us. One "Zombie" took an ATM/daily special sign and walked away with it from inside the building. Two of the young staff had to get it.

As we walked the area, we discovered more "zombies". They were all over the cute park that was across the street.

This could have been an enjoyable dinner date and stroll around the area. The food and drink were good and the staff was awesome. It saddened us that choosing to eat outside diminished the experience.

As an outsider, we felt bad for the area and the Taphouse. It is unfortunate this is happening to an otherwise lovely town and we hope for the sake of the community something changes.

Colin R.

We went here for my son's 20 birthday. Overall it was a very good experience. We would definitely come back!
The restaurant is the old AGT telegraph office. They've done a great job with preserving the history of the place.
The food, overall was really good. They take a lot of pride with sourcing locally and have a farm to table mantra, which I always appreciate if I'm going to spend money on dining out. Lots of local Alberta beers on tap too! There was a large group of us so I won't go into details on everything. The burger my son had was amazing! The fish and chips were great. The batter was light and crispy and not to greasy. The fish tacos were very fresh however it needed more seasoning. They were a little on the bland side but that's a minor complaint. One thing of note is the kids grilled cheese stated on the menu that it came with bacon on it, but we were told by the server she would have to ask whether or not it was. It turns out that even though it stated it was complimentary on the sandwich that it was not and it's because the menu wasn't updated. They should have compt'd it and update their menu. The one last draw back was one of the beers that was ordered was completely flat. We were told that it's because it was at the end of the keg and they never know when it's getting there until they pour flat beer. They did offer my friend another drink which was a Ceasar and he said it was great.
Our server was very kind, prompt and professional, so all in all this was a good enough experience to want to come back in the future.

Kat W.

Finally a new menu that doesn’t suck. The food was amazing. It’s about time. Favorite place in town and have been waiting for an upgrade with the food. Beer is always on point and now the food matches! Awesome service from Andrew!!

Warren B.

Telegraph Bar's Oktoberfest had its moments, but it was a bit of a mixed bag. The setting was fantastic, with festive decor, great entertainment, and lively music that got everyone into the spirit. Early on, the beer was flowing, and it was top-notch—until they ran out. That's when things took a turn. Instead of more of the good stuff, they tried selling and that can only be described as "piss," all while blaming a beer shortage on a rail strike—which felt like an excuse.

The food? Decent, but overpriced. I was hoping for simple, classic brats, but while they hit the spot, the price tag didn’t match the simplicity. Once the beer dried up and the night fell, the event morphed into an outdoor club, complete with terrible music and worse beer. If you go, go early, because things definitely go downhill later in the night. Despite the hiccups, we still managed to have a good time—but there's plenty of room for improvement

Martin L.

Stopped in for a light dinner with a friend on a Monday and it was okay. Nothing noteworthy really. I had the lamb burger with a garden salad. I thought the salad was good and nicely presented. Service was decent.

Adam

Amazing selection of quality beers and drinks on tap along side well elevated food. Don't expect the ordinary, as even with simple potato skins they challenge the extraordinary. The extensive tap menu is always changing and availability isn't always certain, but what is certain is the wonderful service working hard to find you the perfect on tap drink. Highly recommend.