The Rundle Bar at the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel is an absolutely beautiful space. The balance of…read moreold world charm and elegance is prominent from the moment you walk into the iconic space. The space used to be the original lobby from 1888 but now occupies the bar. We've had the pleasure of visiting fantastic bars in a lot of places but Rundle Bar is special. The service level is as good as it can be. The staff makes you feel like you're in their home. They're incredibly attentive but not annoying. We had great conversation with many of the them and they genuinely care about you having a memorable experience. The views on the patio (alfresco terrace) are as epic as it gets with views of the breathtaking mountains everywhere you look. It's been named the best patio in Canada for years and you will see why when you walk out of the beautiful Rundle Bar onto the patio. The menu is made up of classics and signature creations. I had the Ember which is an old fashioned variation made up of high quality spirits and an infused maple syrup it was one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. It didn't hurt that it came with a smoke show. It was so good that I have to create a separate post with photos and videos vs. detailing it here. Trust me, it's gorgeous!!! Banff has been on my list forever and I finally visited. The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel was equally a place I needed to experience and it didn't disappoint. The Rundle Bar was a bonus I wasn't expecting so make sure you make time to visit this magical place when you finally check Banff off of your list. I'm definitely going back with my beautiful wife because we have to experience it together. You need to go. Salute @thejohnnycocktail

Beautiful bar on the Fairmont property. We came early to our dinner reservation just to experience…read moreit and am so glad we did. The service was quick and attentive. The bar is huge, plenty of seating upstairs and downstairs, as well as a large outdoor patio you can bring your drinks out on. The views are spectacular and the drinks are delicious as well.

We popped in here tonight after a long day of driving from Lake Louise. Our Airbnb host recommended…read morethe spot and I'm glad that they did. I definitely enjoyed the craft cocktails, and the attention to details. There was so many I wanted to try. My wife ordered a drink and it was really strong. Felt bad for her haha. We ordered the duck legs and my wife normally doesn't eat duck but she devoured them! I enjoyed them as well. We shared the dragon bowl because the description was interesting and it said sweet potato glass noodles, when they came out and we tried it and I was like oh it taste like Japchae Korean noodles! The flavor was really good and it had a little nice kick of spiciness to it. Adding crispy tofu is a plus! Overall, really cool date spot and the vibe is pretty chill. Service was great.

Had the mocktail special which was delicious, not too sweet. Every plate was a banger. Staff was…read moresuper attentive and kind. Cozy, but didn't feel like sitting right on top of the next table.

Dmytro was fantastic and attentive on our first night in Calgary at this charming restaurant on top…read moreof the Element-Westin downtown. The wine list and cocktails were top notch. Food was perfection. A really high end experience in an unlikely location. Such a wonderful surprise and we would definitely come back here to try more menu items. The only issue was we wanted to try their ice cream dessert and they were out. Disappointed for sure. Other than that? Great experience.

From the owner: Perched above the city in Calgary's vibrant downtown, Bow & Bend Rooftop offers an elevated escape…read morewith panoramic views of the Bow River and skyline. This stylish rooftop bar and lounge blends contemporary design with cozy west-coast vibes, perfect for sunset cocktails or late-night gatherings. Enjoy a curated menu of handcrafted cocktails, local brews, and locally sourced cuisine that celebrate Alberta's finest ingredients. Whether you're unwinding after work or celebrating the weekend, Bow & Bend delivers a uniquely relaxed yet refined rooftop experience.

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!

Unbeatable: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese…read more My wife and I, along with 3 members of our family from California, were spending a week visiting the Canadian Rockies. Canmore was our base so we needed a place for dinner each of the 7 nights. While walking in Banff and needing a quick lunch, we found Banff Social. - Overall: 5 - Location: 5 - Exterior: 5 - Ambiance: 4 - Menu: 4 - Food: 5 - Service: 5 - Price and Value: 5 Pros: - Location: Convenient to the downtown area. In the midst of everything. - Exterior: Very nice with 2 attractive patios outside. - Ambiance: Casual. The patios are great in good weather. A section just inside from the patios is bright and light. The large interior is quiet and soothing...if a bit dark. - Menu: Moderate size with several selections in all the main categories...including choices for vegetarians. - Food: Excellent. Three of the 5 in our group chose a bowl of tomato confit soup ($15).....made without cream.....along with a grilled cheese sandwich ($10). They were among the best of each we've ever had. I could have gone back for dinner. Another family member had a plate with Ahi Tuna and vegetables ($28) while the 5th person ordered a Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($27). Both said "very good". - Service: Superior. We told our server, Brock, that we had only had 40 minutes. He got the orders in ASAP...the kitchen pushed them out the door and we ate...but not in a hurry...and enjoyed a fine meal. Brock was friendly and helpful. - Price and Value: Reasonable. Cons: None We'd heartily recommend Banff Social for any meal - especially the Tomato Confit Soup with a Grilled Cheese Sandwich on the patio or front portion of the restaurant.

My son ordered the Bison burger and said it was amazing. But unfortunately the rest of the meal…read morewas not good. The steak tasted very burnt and parts were very chewy. Had to spit out a couple bites and didn't end up eating parts because it was all fat. I ordered the Chickpea panisse and avocado sandwich, and I can honestly say it was one of the worst sandwiches I've ever eaten. It tasted hideous. I ordered the tomato soup in place of the French fries and it was very meh. They didn't give a spoon with the soup and we waited awhile but the server didn't come, so grabbed the spoon ourselves. The service was friendly but very slow. We also ordered the kids margarita pizza. It tasted okay but was small and felt very overpriced. Overall, I don't recommend this place. We went in because there was no line (I'm not surprised). But if you do end up there, order the Bison burger and steer clear of everything else.

Love love love this place. Came here for brunch (and surprised to see that it's a steakhouse…read moreplace...thought we got the wrong place). Great ambience, lovely and (VERY) attentive services. 3 people checked on us to see if anyone is already helping or if we need anything. Ordered the prime rib toast (wich is unexpectedly very delish..favorful..balanced...unlike all those toast i have eaten before...omg, im drooling as im typing). And ordered french omellette (my friend is vegetarian and she said it's absolutely tasty and yummy and she is happy to see quite good options for no-meat dish). We went to 4 other places during our 3days in banff, this is the ONLY place she praised (not simply bc of veg options,but the fact that its delish). That means something! They also generously gave us lemon cheesecake as bday cake (it was my bday and kinda nice to have small sweet celebration considering i was away from home). It was also our last day and we went to airport right after this brunch . What a beautiful end of our trip. Thank you, bluebird team!

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!

Usually the building is chaotic and very busy which makes this lounge a great place to have peace,…read moreenjoy a drink or food and rest a bit. I loved the interior design and especially I loved the pictures from Calgary Olympic! There were a lot of cool pictures on the wall from that event and the place was nice and cozy. The food was great and we enjoyed our interactions with the staff. We had a great experience and I highly recommend this lounge! :)

A place to chill slope-side at Nakiska…read more They won't let you use a laptop at all. I get the premise but a little bit more thinking as opposed to a hard fast all the time would be appreciated. The place was completely dead and I wanted to relax, take a caeser break and get a little work done while my friends skied. No dice, I had to leave. I get when the place is packed, you wouldn't want people taking up space working on laptops, but empty? They seemed completely ok with me doing exactly the same things I would have done on my laptop on my mobile phone though... Maybe they dislike the way the laptop fold in two? They closed the kitchen around 2:30 so we didn't get to try any food... 3 stars for a hill-side place to drink caesars.

I ordered a calamari which was the furthest dish from traditional Calamari, overly battered and…read moretasteless, I also had the steak bites that were tougher than shoe leather and zero flavor, my 20 year old grandson ordered the Sorso Burger which he only ate half saying it was the worst burger he has ever eaten, my wife ordered the chicken quesadilla and said well you can't go wrong ordering this dish.

Coffee price is similar to Starbucks, service is excellent, the ambiance is almost a 5 out of 5…read morestar.

Tonight September 28/24 was the worst service I've ever seen from this place. Well over 1 1/2 hours…read morefrom the time we ordered until the food sporadically began to arrive at our table of 4. Been coming here for years and no problems except for tonight. The thing that got me the most is no one from a management position could bother to come and tell us why the delay. Left a bad taste in my mouth and will be a long time before I return.

This is the local restaurant that everybody in Cochrane loves to go to, really incredible high…read moreceilings and lots of great TVs and fabulous service. The bartenders incredible and just the right amount of friendly but not intrusive. They are famous for their pizzas. Personally I don't like pineapple on my pizza but it seems like everybody and Cochrane does so when in Rome......