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Category: Best Nightlife - Banff Nightlife
Address: 110 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1C8
Expansive and hip, this dance club offers a wealth of activities within its cerulean blue walls. The basement-level establishment offers 4 bars (plus a shooters bar), a cigar and martini lounge, dance floor, pool tables, and a big-screen TV. Its upscale ambience welcomes a late-night clientele, who come either to dance the night away or to relax...
Category: Best Nightlife - Banff Nightlife
Address: 909 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB
Along with its near-legendary weekday happy hour (Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm), The Drake wins big kudos for booking live entertainment every weekend (from bands to hypnotists) and for having a friendly, fun atmosphere. Its status as a local favorite is bolstered by numerous "Best Pub" awards, bestowed by publications such as Skier Magazine and the Pub Lovers...
Category: Best Nightlife - Banff Nightlife
Address: 119 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The Elk and Oarsman's crowning glory is a rooftop terrace, the highest in town, with 360° views of the surrounding mountains. It's a fabulous spot for a meal of tasty and substantial pub fare, washed down with a cold local microbrew. A classic mountain pub atmosphere inside (lots of wood, a stone fireplace, old winter sports equipment and vintage...
Category: Best Nightlife - Banff Nightlife
Address: 137 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A6
The HooDoo Lounge, sister of the hip Aurora nightclub, is every bit as happening. The club has a roster of popular resident DJs and brings in additional talent from all over Canada – music ranges from hip-hop to rock and pop. Theme nights and drink specials really pack in the crowds, and the vibe is young energetic. If you're looking for a place...
Category: Best Nightlife - Banff Nightlife
Address: 203 Caribou St, Banff, AB T0L 0C0
Sheathed in rough-hewn wood inside and out, this place is dim and kitschy, as evidenced by the neon beer signs, gaudy sombreros, and mounted animal heads. Still, it's a local favorite and offers any Mexican dish imaginable, from burritos to quesadillas and fajitas. During the day, it has a high turnover, so it's not hard to get a table. In the...
Category: Best Nightlife - Banff Nightlife
Address: 215 Banff Ave, Sundance Mall, Banff, AB T0L 0C0
Somewhat hidden in the Sundance Mall, this compact, low-ceilinged pub is a favorite local hangout. During the afternoon and after work, townspeople head over for a beer or to shoot a few rounds of pool. They also partake of hearty British comfort food, which satisfies hungry workday appetites. Daily drink specials bring similar pleasure to the...
Category: Best Nightlife - Banff Nightlife
Address: 202 Banff Ave, above Aardvark's Pizza & Sub, Banff, AB T1L 1B5
Traditional pub decor, including dark woodwork, pale yellow walls, and an abundance of memorabilia, animates this expansive space. The neighborhood hangout takes care of those who crave pub food and those who want to nurse a pint and while away a few hours. Along with TVs and pool tables, you'll find a full-service rooftop patio with incredible...
St James's Gate Olde Irish Pub
Category: Best Nightlife - Banff Nightlife
Address: 207 Wolf St, Banff, AB T1L 1C2
Old World pub style dominates this place, which runs rife with posters, photos and memorabilia. Dark woods and etched glass dividers contribute further to the theme, and there's charm throughout. Classic pub food satisfies the stomach, and 10 Irish whiskies, 32 draft beers, and 55 scotches do their part to aid digestion. At the huge central bar,...
Category: Best Nightlife - Banff Nightlife
Address: 120 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T0L 0C0
A neighborhood favorite, Tommy's is a local hangout all day long. Inside, you'll find lots of bare wood and a decor of photographs, vintage model cars and license plates. The bar is the focus, and that's not unintentional. Having a beer here is a time-tested tradition, and cheap drink specials run Sunday to Wednesday, rotating vodka, rum and rye....
Category: Best Nightlife - Banff Nightlife
Address: 201 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1C4
Named for one of Banff's early residents and tour guides, this easy-going place is rustic and inviting. Saddles, farm tools and beer signs adorn walls and rafters, and a wagon hangs overhead. The menu is hearty and substantial, featuring burgers, ribs, steaks and Tex-Mex fare. Signature dishes include big steaks, beef, chicken or veggie fajitas,...
