
Heliopolis
Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Live Music · $$ · Calgary
A relaxed downtown cocktail lounge with live music, cultural events and private functions.
Desserts
From the restaurant's menu page- SULTAN’S SUNDAY18
Flaky Egyptian pastry layered with peanut butter, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and rich chocolate.
- THE KISS16
Honey-soaked basbousa (semolina cake) topped with fresh whipped cream and crushed pistachios.
- BAILEYS AFFOGATO15
A perfect late-night finish: Vanilla ice cream drowned in fresh espresso and 1oz Baileys.
- BEEF HAWAWSHI23
Egyptian street-style toasted flatbread stuffed with spiced beef and finished with a drizzle of hot honey and tahini. Served with zaatar-dusted chips.
- KOFTA WITH HUMMUS22
Char-grilled classic Egyptian beef and lamb kebab bites over a foundation of smooth house hummus. Served with warm pita.
- OLIVES PARVARDEH & ZAATAR19
Complex savoryIranian olives marinated in pomegranate molasses, walnuts, garlic, and fresh mint. Served with zaatar bread.
- CHICKEN FATAYER (PIES) & LABNEH18
Three savory Lebanese chicken pastries, served warm with house-pressed labneh and pickled jalapeño for a sharp contrast.
- FATTOUSH SALAD16
Crisp market vegetables and toasted pita, tossed in a bright pomegranate and sumac vinaigrette.
- HUMMUS & PITA BREAD14
Our signature smooth hummus, finished with extra virgin olive oil and warm pita.
Coffee & Espresso
From the restaurant's menu page- Espresso | Americano | Latté | Cappuccino | Iced Latté | Turkish Coffee6
- Add Baileys Irish Cream (1oz)6
The Signature Cocktails
From the restaurant's menu pageHeliopolis menu features Mediterranean-inspired hors d’ouvre, signature cocktails, and a wine list chosen to suit the room.
The Signature Cocktails
- THE BLACK MIRAGE24
(2oz) A feat of layering and contrast. The deep botanical warmth of French Benedictine, lifted by bright citrus, smoothed with egg-white foam and finished with the sharp, aromatic bite of cracked black pepper for a lingering, haunting finish.
- THE OAXACA OLD FASHIONED24
(2oz) For the love of Agave. A perfect, heavy split of mezcal and reposado tequila forms a rich, agave-forward foundation. Stirred with classic Angostura and bright orange bitters, and finished with an expressed orange peel and a dark cherry.
- THE ESPRESSO MARTINI19
(2oz) Widely regarded as the finest in the city. A seamless balance of vodka and rich coffee liqueur, shaken hard with a freshly pulled shot of locally roasted Fratello espresso and a hint of sugar cane to create a dense, luxurious crema.
Vibrant & Refreshing
- RED BOTTOM17
(1.5oz) A sharp, refreshing burst of Cointreau, cherry brandy, and fresh lemon.
- VINTAGE MARGARITA18
(2oz) Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, and egg white, dusted with Tajin.
- SINGAPORE SLING21
(2oz) Elderflower gin, cherry brandy, Benedictine, citrus and pineapple. A bright, complex tropical tapestry.
- CAIPIRINHA19
(2oz) Muddled lime and raw sugar churned with vibrant Brazilian cachaça.
- MEXICAN PALOMA19
(2oz) Tequila, fresh grapefruit, lime, and sugar cane finished with a sharp Tajin rim.
Botanical & Sharp
- NEGRONI19
(3oz) Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. Unapologetically bitter.
- BOULEVARDIER19
(3oz) Bourbon’s deep warmth meets the bitter herbal bite of Campari and the sweet vermouth.
- MARTINI18
(2oz) Gin or Vodka, tailored to your exact specification.
Deep & Resonant
- OLD FASHIONEDSINGLE MALT | 24 BOURBON | 20 RYE | 19
The purist’s choice. 2oz of your favourite spirit, lightly sweetened and stirred with bitters for the perfect sip.
- WHISKEY SOUR19
(2oz)Bourbon, fresh lemon, and sugar cane shaken hard with egg white for a rich finish.
Indulgent & Decadent
- MIDNIGHT MARTINI23
(2oz) Bourbon, Kahlua, sugar cane and chocolate syrup layered with rich espresso.
- JAPANESE SLIPPER17
(3oz) Vibrant melon liqueur and triple sec balanced with sharp lemon and finished with a dark cherry.
Zero Proof
- VIRGIN PALOMA13
Fresh grapefruit and lime, balanced with a touch of sugarcane and topped with crisp grapefruit soda. Finished with a sharp Tajin rim.
- VIRGIN MULE13
A sharp, refreshing bite of ginger beer, churned over ice with fresh lime and a hint of sugarcane.