The Den
ClosedBar, Pub · $$ · Calgary
The Den & Black Lounge is owned and operated by the University of Calgary Students’ Union; a two-floor student restaurant and bar located at the east end of the Food Court.
FOOD MENU
From the restaurant's PDF menuE S T. 196 9 | UNI V E R SI T Y OF C A L GA RY FOOD MENU@DenBlackLounge @MacewanHall Call Safewalk: 403-220-5333 Use Keys Please: 1-866-586-5397 Call an Uber | Cab Have someone be the Designated Driver! An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. A minimum purchase of $10 is required for debit and credit card transactions. A minimum charge of $3 per person applies. No outside food or beverages permitted. Celebrating something? Escaping a group project? Hosting a lunch meeting? Bring the crew to The Den - book your table now! Online Use the reservation request form at den.su.ucalgary.ca By Phone or Email 403-220-5175 [email protected] In Person Come in and talk to a supervisor or manager BOOKINGS FOLLOW US WAYS TO GET HOME SAFELY
SPECIALSFOOD & DRINK
- MONDAY
Half Price Poutine Choose any poutine on our menu and take 50% off.
- Up and Comer$5 (1oz)
Raspberry Sourpuss, blue Curaçao, Sprite.
- Trolley 5 Turntable Lager$5 (16oz) | $15 Jug (55oz)
- TUESDAY
Jumbo Halal Chicken Hotdog Platter | $20 Four dogs, loads of fries and condiments.
- Long Island Iced Tea$5 (1oz)
White rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, Coke, lime juice.
- Origin Homegrown Lager$5 (16oz) | $15 Jug (55oz)
- WEDNESDAY
Half Price Wings Choose any flavour from our menu.
- Peach and Whiskey Iced Tea$5 (1oz)
Rye, peach schnapps, iced tea.
- Trolley 5 Turntable Lager$5 (16oz) | $15 Jug (55oz)
- THURSDAY
Bottomless Boneless Wings | $15 Choose any wing flavour from our menu.
- Friends On The Beach$5 (1oz)
Vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry and orange juice.
- Origin Homegrown Lager$5 (16oz) | $15 Jug (55oz)
- FRIDAY
Half Price Den Loaded Nachos
- Tokyo Iced Tea$5 (1oz)
White rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, melon liqueur, Sprite.
- Turntable Lager$5 (16oz) | $15 Jug (55oz)
DEN STUDY BREAK IS HERE
2–4 PM | 7–CLOSE | DINE-IN ONLY Food specials available 4 PM–close dine-in only with purchase of beverage.
- Side of Fries$3
- Chips ‘n’ Cheese$5
- Pull-Apart Mozza Garlic Rolls$6
- Highballs$4 (1oz)
- Den Shaft$6 (1oz)
- Vodka Slime Mini Jug$12 (3oz)
SOUPS
SOUPS | Cup $6 | Bowl $9
- Tomato Soup (V)(VE)(GF)(DF)
Soup of the Week
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SIDES
Fries | Cajun +$1 | Garlic Parm +$2 House Salad | Caesar Salad +$3 Soup
- Fries
- Cajun+$1
- Garlic Parm+$2
- House Salad
- Caesar Salad+$3
- Soup
SALADS
- House Salad (V)(VE)(GF)(DF)
Half $7.5 | Full $13.5 Local baby organic greens, cucumber, Lethbridge baby tomatoes, pickled red onion, diced fresh mango, and ginger-toasted pumpkin seeds. Choice of dressing: blackberry and basil vinaigrette, balsamic, sun-dried tomato and oregano, or ranch.
vegetarianvegangluten-freedairy-free - Caesar Salad (V)
Half $8 | Full $15 Romaine lettuce, roasted garlic, anchovy and avocado Caesar dressing, croutons. Add-ons: Grilled chicken +$6 | Bacon bits +$1 (half), +$2 (full)
vegetarian - Cobb Salad (GF)$18.5gluten-free
- Roasted Vegetable Greek Salad (V)(VE)(GF)(DF)$18vegetarianvegangluten-freedairy-free
BURGERS, SANDOS & MORE
- Den Cheeseburger$17.5
1|3 lb gluten-free chuck and brisket patty, house burger sauce, choice of cheddar or Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and shaved red onion. Comes on a butter bun.
gluten-free - Pakora Burger (V)(DF)$18
Crispy spiced chickpea fritter, fresh vegetables, with mint and cilantro slaw, tamarind chutney.
vegetariandairy-free - Piri Piri Grilled Chicken Burger$19
Piri Piri marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, caramelized apple, and Dijon aioli.
- Reuben Sandwich$18
Shaved pastrami, sauerkraut, crispy onions, 1000 island sauce, pepper jack cheese, with pickled mustard. Comes on locally made marble rye.
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap (H)$18.5
Crispy Buffalo chicken, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, shaved lettuce, onion, with herb ranch in a tomato wrap.
halal - French Onion Beef Dip$21
Shaved Alberta beef, deeply caramelized onions, crispy onions, melted Swiss, toasted baguette. Comes with house au jus.
- Tokyo Crunch Dog (H)$14.5
Halal angus beef hotdog, wasabi mayo, pickled onions, green onions, sesame seeds, crispy ramen, okonomi drizzle.
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BOWLS & COMFORT
- Korean Vegan Lettuce Wraps (V)(VE)(GF)(DF)$18
Rice noodle, kimchi, sautéed zucchini, shredded carrot, sweet peppers, green onion, black and white sesame seeds tossed in a gochujang-style sauce. Served with crisp lettuce cups.
vegetarianvegangluten-freedairy-free - Mexican Corn Bowl (GF)(H)$18.5
Achiote marinated chicken, corn, red onion, tomatoes, queso, avocado, cilantro, chipotle sour cream on a bed of rice.
gluten-freehalal - Chicken Biryani Bowl (GF)(H)$19.5
Spiced chicken, caramelized onion, tomato masala, aromatic whole spices, fresh herbs, on a bed of rice. Topped with cooling yogurt raita and fried onions.
gluten-freehalal - Korean Steak and Egg Bowl (GF)(DF)$22.5
Shaved beef, vegetable medley, teriyaki sauce, kimchi aioli, fried rice. Topped with a fried egg.
gluten-freedairy-free - Japanese Curry and Chicken Katsu Bowl (GF)(DF)$19.5
Crispy chicken, baby potatoes, carrots, onions, Japanese curry, on a bed of rice.
gluten-freedairy-free - Fish and Chips$22.5
Two-piece battered haddock, Den fries, creamy coleslaw, housemade dill and charred lemon tartar sauce.
- Chicken Fingers and Fries (H)$16
Straight up or tossed in any of our wing flavours. Served with plum sauce.
halal - Chicken Finger Sliders (H)$4.5
Two King’s Hawaiian rolls, chicken fingers tossed in hot honey, bread and butter pickle.
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THE GO-TOS
- Flamin’ Hot Mac & Cheese (V)$10
Creamy cavatappi mac finished with a crunchy Flamin’ Hot Cheetos topping. Add-on: Bacon bits +$1
vegetarian - Classic Grilled Cheese (V)$8.5
Mozza, cheddar, and jalapeño havarti cheese blend. Add-ons: French fries or tomato soup +$2.5
vegetarian - Pound of Wings (GF)$18
1 lb of wings with your choice of flavour. Served with ranch, carrots, and celery. Wet: honey buffalo, gochugaru, garlic parm, hot honey mustard, house BBQ, adobo. Dry: cajun, salt and pepper.
gluten-free - Loaded Nachos (V)(GF)$18
Gluten-free tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, homemade pico de gallo, black olives, jalapeños, green onion, house-made queso sauce. Served with salsa and sour cream.
vegetariangluten-free - Pull Apart Garlic Mozza Rolls (V)$9.5
Soft-baked King’s Hawaiian rolls, garlic butter, stuffed with shredded mozza, parmesan, and fresh parsley. Served with marinara dipping sauce.
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FRIES & POUTINES
- Tex Mex Poutine (V)$15
Crispy fries, cheese sauce, seasoned ground beef, pico de gallo, jalapeños, sour cream, green onions.
vegetarian - Donair Poutine$16
Crispy fries, seasoned shaved Donair meat, cheese sauce, fresh tomatoes, pickled onion, sweet sauce, fresh parsley.
- Smoked Meat Poutine$16.5
Crispy fries, smoked meat, cheese curds, gravy, dill pickle.
- Classic Poutine (V)$11
Crispy fries, cheese curds, gravy.
vegetarian - Basket of Fries (V)(VE)(DF)$5vegetarianvegandairy-free
- Dial it up: Cajun+$1
- Garlic parm+$2
- Gravy+$3
ADD-ONS
- Gluten-Free Bun+$2.5
- Vegan Bun+$2.5
- Side of Flamin’ Hot Mac & Cheese+$5
- Side of Regular Poutine+$5
EXTRA BURGER
- Extreme Bacon Burger$21.5
1|3 lb gluten-free chuck and brisket patty, Den burger sauce, 2 pieces of crispy smoked bacon, Canadian back bacon, maple balsamic bacon jam, melted cheddar and Swiss, lettuce, tomato, shaved red onion. Comes on a butter bun.
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MOCKTAILS & NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
- Arcade Lemonade$4
Lemonade, blue raspberry syrup, Sprite.
- Peach Ginger Spritzer$4
Peach juice, lemon juice, ginger beer.
- Den Dirty Soda$4
Coke, coconut syrup, milk.
- CRFT Non-Alcoholic Blonde$7
- CRFT Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA$7
- Coffee$3.25
Choice of: regular or decaf (one refill).
- Pop$3.25
Choice of: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, ginger ale, or iced tea (free refills with purchase of meals).
- Juice$3.25
Choice of: orange, cranberry, or lemonade (free refills with purchase of meals).
- Tea$3.25
Choice of: apple cinnamon, chamomile, earl grey, lemon, green tea, mint, or orange pekoe.
DESSERTS
- Salted Caramel Blondie (GF)(V)$8
Warm gluten free chocolate chip blondie, vanilla bean ice cream, salted caramel drizzle.
gluten-freevegetarian - Nutella Strawberry Waffle (V)$8
Sugar waffle, whipped Nutella, fresh strawberries.
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DRINK MENU
From the restaurant's PDF menu- SPECIALS
- MONDAY
- Half Price Poutine
Choose any poutine on our menu and take 50% off.
- Up and Comer$5 (1oz)
Raspberry Sourpuss, blue Curaçao, Sprite.
- Trolley 5 Turntable Lager$5 (16oz) | $15 Jug (55oz)
- TUESDAY
- Jumbo Halal Chicken Hotdog Platter$20
Four dogs, loads of fries and condiments.
- Long Island Iced Tea$5 (1oz)
White rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, Coke, lime juice.
- Origin Homegrown Lager$5 (16oz) | $15 Jug (55oz)
- WEDNESDAY
- Half Price Wings
Choose any flavour from our menu.
- Peach and Whiskey Iced Tea$5 (1oz)
Rye, peach schnapps, iced tea.
- Trolley 5 Turntable Lager$5 (16oz) | $15 Jug (55oz)
- THURSDAY
- Bottomless Boneless Wings$15
Choose any wing flavour from our menu.
- Friends On The Beach$5 (1oz)
Vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry and orange juice.
- Origin Homegrown Lager$5 (16oz) | $15 Jug (55oz)
- FRIDAY
- Half Price Den Loaded Nachos
- Tokyo Iced Tea$5 (1oz)
White rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, melon liqueur, Sprite.
- Turntable Lager$5 (16oz) | $15 Jug (55oz)
- DEN STUDY BREAK IS HERE
2–4 PM | 7–CLOSE | DINE-IN ONLY
- Side of Fries$3
- Chips ‘n’ Cheese$5
- Pull-Apart Mozza Garlic Rolls$6
- Highballs$4 (1oz)
- Den Shaft$6 (1oz)
- Vodka Slime Mini Jug$12 (3oz)
- Food specials available 4 PM–close dine-in only with purchase of beverage.
- DEN STANDARDS
- Raspberry Mojito$8 (1oz)
White rum, fresh mint, raspberry syrup, soda.
- Long Island Iced Tea$7.5 (1oz)
White rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, Coke, lime juice.
- Meanie Bellini$10 (3oz)
Vodka, peach schnapps, prosecco, peach juice, sprite.
- Cherry Paralyzer$8 (1oz)
Vodka, Khalua, cherry syrup, Coke, milk.
- Margarita$8 (1oz)
Gold tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, simple syrup.
- Add flavour
cherry, kiwi, pineapple, coconut, blue raspberry, raspberry, or peach +$1
- Den Caesar$7.5 (1oz)
Vodka, Clamato, pickle juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire, celery salt rim, pickle bean.
- NEW CREATIONS
- Tokyo Iced Tea$7.5 (1oz)
White rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, melon liqueur, Sprite.
- Peach and Whiskey Iced Tea$7.5 (1oz)
Rye, peach schnapps, iced tea.
- Friends on the Beach$7.5 (1oz)
Vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry and orange juice.
- Up and Comer$7.5 (1oz)
Raspberry Sourpuss, blue Curaçao, Sprite.
- Den Shaft$8 (1oz)
Coffee liqueur, cold brew, milk.
- House Hi-Balls$6 (1oz)
Vodka, rye, white rum, dark rum, spiced rum, or gin.
- Den Size Your Drink$3
Make it a double.
- HIGHBALLS
- Swedish Berry$6 (1oz)
Raspberry Sourpuss, crème de banana.
- Green Tea$6 (1oz)
Jameson, peach schnapps, lime juice.
- SHOOTERS
- OUR GO-TO POURS
- Trolley 5 Turntable Lager$7.5 Pint (16oz) | $25 Jug (55oz) | 4.9%
Crisp - Clean - Easy
- Origin Homegrown Lager$7.5 Pint (16oz) | $25 Jug (55oz) | 5.1%
Smooth - Balanced - Local
- SMOOTH & EASY CRAFT
- Village Blonde Ale$8 Pint (16oz) | $25 Jug (55oz) | 4.5%
Crisp - Dry - Floral
- BRIGHT & REFRESHING
- Dandy “The Julia”$8 Pint (16oz) | $25 Jug (55oz) | 5.5%
Balanced - Warm spice - Tart
- Uncommon Crush Cider$8 Pint (16oz) | $25 Jug (55oz) | 5%
Dry - Appley - Bright
- BOLD & HOPPY
- ‘88 Brewing HiFi Hazy Pale Ale$8 Pint (16oz) | $25 Jug (55oz) | 6.7%
Juicy - Hazy - Tropical
- VayCay Brewing Pocket Rocket DIPA$8 Pint (16oz) | $25 Jug (55oz) | 7.5%
Dank - Resinous - Citrusy
- Please drink responsibly.
Prices do not include tax.
- FRESH
- POURS$8
WE KEEP IT AS FRESH AS YOUR NEW HAIRCUT. ASK YOUR SERVER ABOUT ROTATING TAPS WITH OUR PARTNERED BREWERIES!
- CANS
- PBR$8 (473ml) (4.9%)
- Origin Hard Tea$7.5 (355ml) (5%)
- Guinness$9.25 (440ml) (4.2%)
- Strongbow Cider$9.25 (440ml) (5.3%)
- BOTTLE
- Corona (330ml)$8 (4.6%)
- Kokanee (341ml)$7 (5%)
- Michelob Ultra (341ml)$7 (4%)
- WINE
- House Red and White$7 (6oz) | $10 (9oz)
- Prosecco$10 (6oz)
- Arcade Lemonade$4
Lemonade, blue raspberry syrup, Sprite.
- Peach Ginger Spritzer$4
Peach juice, lemon juice, ginger beer.
- Den Dirty Soda$4
Coke, coconut syrup, milk.
- CRFT Non-Alcoholic Blonde$7
- CRFT Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA$7
- Pop$3.25
Choice of: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, ginger ale, or iced tea (free refills with purchase of meals).
- Juice$3.25
Choice of: orange, cranberry, lemonade (free refills with purchase of meals).
- Coffee$3.25
Choice of: regular or decaf (one refill).
- Tea$3.25
Choice of: apple cinnamon, chamomile, earl grey, lemon, green tea, mint, or orange pekoe.
- MOCKTAILS
NON-ALCOHOLIC