Stopped into the Rundle Bar at the Banff Springs for a drink, and it was exactly what you want from…read morea spot in a place like this. The drink was made nicely--no fuss, no shortcuts, just done right. The seating was comfortable and well laid out, and the ambience is hard to beat. Warm lighting, classy atmosphere, and the kind of views you only get at the Banff Springs. It's the sort of place where you can actually relax, talk, and take in the surroundings without feeling crowded or rushed. Overall, a solid experience. Good drink, great setting, and absolutely worth stopping in if you're at the hotel or nearby.

We stopped for drinks, and enjoyed the views while relaxing over cocktails…read more The atmosphere is classy as expected at the Fairmont, but our waiter could have used a bit of training.

I've never had fondue during happy hour so this was the perfect opportunity to order it!…read more The happy hour menu has a nice variety of cocktails and food items. The fondue came with potatoes, cornichons, and bread cubes. We ordered a salad, fries, and the prime rib, perfectly cooked to a medium rare. The food was delicious. Our server was delightful. He did his best to make our time enjoyable. The restaurant had such a warm rustic vibe. We had a lovely evening.

Here's the thing....our service was awesome. The vibes were cool inside. We came for happy hour -…read more50% off fondue and other items. If I wasn't there for that, I would have been disappointed and felt that was too expensive. The broccolini was delightful and my husband really enjoyed the "bacon" for dipping into the fondue. Cocktails weren't our favorite and the overall consensus was it was our weakest dinner reservation of our time in Banff. However, the people next to us ordered various cuts of steak and those looked unbelievable!

Rose & Crown is a perfect spot for great views, great service and great food and drinks! Located…read morein Downtown Banff, we choose to sit outside and had gorgeous views and enjoyed the sunshine. We, of course, sampled more Canadian beer and poutine! The chicken poutine was not something I thought I would order, but it was on special and why not? The Chicken Poutine is incredible and full of flavors that are out of this world. We shared the chicken poutine and I loved Kevin's Beef Dip and we shared a side of the traditional poutine - so good. Melty cheese curds, delicious and hot fries and the gravy...take me back right now! The fish and chips were yummy and light and the perfect lunch portion. We loved our visit to Rose & Crown and it's definitely some of the very best food we had in Banff!

Okay so the views from the rooftop are great, but the rooftop is ROWDY. I'm in my twenties and…read moredidn't want to spend my evening with so many twenty year olds. It seems like quite the après ski spot, but I don't think any of the people there actually went skiing that day. It was basically a huge frat party on the rooftop with canned beer for purchase and a DJ. If you're looking for a nice, classy spot to watch the sunset - this is not it. We were crammed in the corner next to their barricaded section of the rooftop and didn't stick around longer than it took us to finish the drinks we bought downstairs.

This was the perfect place for a late dinner for the four of us. We had just come in from our long…read moreday on the Rocky Mountaineer and definately wanted some dinner, [large or small]. From where the hotel is located you can not take a quick walk downtown so we came here. It was definitely a good choice. We were immediately greet by the smiling-friendly hostess who sat us quickly. The ambiance around this area was wonderful. The HUGE fireplace was very special but not lit yet. The overall appearance was soothing with comfortable tables and chairs. Our server came up and brought us some menus and took a drink order. Just a lovely young lady. It did not take long for our food to be delivered... Sone fish tacos, chicken sandwiches and salads. Food was excellent and we all enjoyed. Everything was fresh and tasty. The pricing was also favorable. I had the fish tacos which were excellent. These were as good-fresh-tasty as anyone I had every had. Everyone else was very satisfied with their choices. (There are a few pictures attached to this review.) After a long day on the train coming here, sitting back and enjoying the atmosphere and food was a grand treat. This part in the hotel was wonderful alongwith all other areas of the Rimrock. KUDOs to the team at the Social

We were staying here at this hotel for 4 nights during our stay in Banff. We enjoyed our late…read morecoffee fix here and the lady performing that night. The view is spectacular. The food seems to be expensive for the serving size. they're open until midnight so we were still able to grab some food around 11pm. I wish they expand their dinner menu to have more choices.

Ramsay Lounge is a hidden gem located within the Fairmont Banff Springs. I remember walking through…read morethe area during a visit in September 2019 but the lounge wasn't open. However, during a more recent visit (June 2022), we were able to stop for a post-dinner beverage. Only open Friday to Tuesday from 5pm to 11pm, Ramsay Lounge is worth checking out after a long day of exploring the breathtaking Banff area and Banff Springs hotel. Maxime L. took great care of my friend and me despite it being a bit busy on the Monday evening we were there. Anyway, definitely stop and enjoy this tucked-away secret spot for yourself!

David is your mixologist here. His take on the Tom Collins with walnut bitters and and orange front…read morewas amazing. Next up? I asked him to bring something he wanted to make. Elderflower liquor, lemon zest, 10 year Glenmorangie was a revelation that even left my booze averse wife saying "that's wonderful". Thank you David! The meal and service was as fantastic as the beverages. Thank you Gabrielle! Thank you both for helping us have a fantastic 18th anniversary when that hotel, the whole town and even Canmore was booked up!

This was a decently entertaining show, something to do while in town. The service is great, the…read morehost at the front gave us the low down of the history of the den which was enlightening, but I gave it a 3 star because I didn't love the food.

Hidden gem in the middle of average...go for it! Host greets you as you descend into the downstairs…read morewith a few pelts...don't worry...you will be amazed by the creative dishes with great cocktail pairings. And we stayed for the 9:00pm burlesque show with the talking moose head. Yep, don't miss out on the place. Ambience is inviting and relaxed, not commercialized and rushed.

Went on a Tuesday for 59 cent wing night. Had a reservation for dinner and 2 lanes for bowling…read more Don't go too late because the kitchen closes at 10! The wings were spectacular and even better because they were discounted! The place is so fun, with a DJ and arcade games. Great for a night out!

Great burger. Nice environment! Came into town about 1:30 on a Saturday and the town was packed!…read more Tried another burger place with 45 min wait. Yikes! Fella recommended High Rollers for a burger. It was a smash burger. Good size but not huge. Cooked well. Added bacon and the fries were great! One friend had a milkshake and another had a local ipa. All very good. There's 6 bowling lanes and good atmosphere. We walked in and sat down! Bonus!!

I visited Bear Street Tavern based off of a recommendation by a coworker. Beer and pizza is usually…read morea winning combination and Bear Street Tavern is a great example of this. Admittedly, I'm not much of a drinker but I'll have some once in a while and Bear Street seems to have a pretty good selection. I tried a Vietnamese Coffee Stout which I enjoyed. I'm definitely more of an eater than I am a drinker and the eats at Bear Street Tavern are excellent. My party got 2 pizzas and a salad and we enjoyed it all. To start we got the Tavern Bowl. It's a bunch of different vegetables with a Tahini Miso Dressing and kimchi on top. All the different textures and flavors worked really well together and the salad served as a nice break between bites of pizza. The Wheeler Hut pizza has mushrooms, ricotta, truffle oil, pesto, and mozzarella. If you're a fan of truffle flavor you'll enjoy this pizza. As soon as it was brought out I could already smell the truffle. The Mediterranean has olives, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, red onions, chili flakes, spinach, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. A little busier than the Wheeler Hut, but it was equally delicious. I'm not sure which pizza I liked more. Both pizzas had a fantastic crust with some char. Substantial enough to stand up to the toppings but still a little doughy for a nice chew. The char gives a nice crunch as well. Service is quick and friendly and the prices are fair, especially in a tourist area. I definitely recommend Bear Street Tavern.

I enjoyed this place a lot! I only have positive things to say. We arrived and there didn't have…read morespace to seat us, so we opted to wait for take out and we only had to wait 20 minutes. We ordered the wheeler hut pizza and the tavern bowl salad. Both were incredible! I'd highly recommend doing this combination on your next date night. We were both full and happy by the end.

Neighborhood pub with fast friendly service. Food was…read moreactually quite tasty. No complaints. Reasonable prices.

Went to this place off a recommendation from a local which I love to do. They didn't have anything…read morein stock. Didn't go for the food but probably a good thing because they wouldn't have had it. The server was really nice but hard to make tips when you don't have anything to offer the customer. I loved the dive bar feeling!

Waitresses were extremely nice and pleasant. We ordered the ginger beef, roasted carrots and a…read morebison appetizer. Portions were great and food was super delicious. One of our favorite restaurants in banff! Was not crowded and restaurant was clean and quiet.

Brazen in Banff has become one of those spots my wife and I keep going back to, and for good…read morereason. We've been there for breakfast, lunch, and supper on different occasions, and every single visit has been consistently solid. The service is always good--friendly, attentive, and never overbearing. You can tell the staff take pride in what they're doing. Seating is comfortable with a clean, modern setup that makes it easy to relax no matter what time of day you're there. And the food? Always delicious. Whether it's a morning meal, a mid-day stop, or a full dinner, everything we've ordered has come out well-prepared and full of flavour. They don't cut corners, and it shows. Overall, Brazen has earned its spot on our regular Banff stops. Great food, good service, and a dependable experience every time. Highly recommend.