Food & Nightlife
Banff Restaurants Banff offers plenty of dining options including fast-food joints, steakhouses, fine dining, and various international restaurants. Our favourite dining venues were a few of the pubs.
In general the restaurant prices can be a little inflated. With the abundance of tourists, they probably think they can charge whatever they like.
The following are some examples of the many restaurants in Banff. The Balkan Restaurant (Banff Avenue) has Greek cuisine with some nights featuring Greek dancing and plate smashing. Mexican food is available at the Magpie and Stump, along with half-price margaritas.
There are two Keg steakhouses which have the familiar fare. Wildfire Grill has good food at reasonable prices. To be a typical Albertan and eat yet another steak, you can also try Saltlik Steakhouse.
The Maple Leaf is an up-market restaurant with an extensive wine list.
Banff Bars & Nightlife Banff has a vibrant après ski and nightlife. There are a variety of places to enjoy a drink, play pool or dance. Many of the pubs have live music, with some dancing later into the evening.
Canadian pubs include the Elk and Oarsman, and the Pump and Tap Tavern. The Rose and Crown is an English pub and St James Gate is Irish. An alternative is the Aurora Nightclub and Hoodoo Lounge.
Our favourite for a casual feed and drinks was the Bear’s Den Pub. In typically Banff style, they sell a variety of t-shirts to remember your visit.