Been in Canmore for two weeks and the bison burger at 1883 is the best burger in town. Just fantastic

Our first stop on day 1 of our trip, not by chance but by design. The menu sounded impressive and I need to start every Canada trip with poutine! Terrific service, super happy we made it in for happy hour too! A FABulous maple old fashioned, and everything we ate was so delicious. The food could have been a little warmer but just information, not necessarily a critique. Indoor and outdoor seating. Menus and tables could have been cleaner but this place has a bar vibe so....let it go. read more

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Overall the food here was pretty good and on par with what I would expect from a pub. The burger had a house sauce and BBQ combo on it that was delicious. It's worth noting that this is a double smash burger. The poutine side with the burger was well put together, the fries were crispy and well salted. The fried brussel sprouts on the other hand were a little bit of a confusing dish. This dish is surprisingly quite light on brussel sprouts and seems almost more like it's meant to be a salad. In addition, while the sprouts are fried and crispy, the same cannot be said for the bacon. Overall, I'd like to see more Brussels, crispy bacon to better crumble around the sprouts and less arugula. The burnt ends were a pretty good dish but were little tougher than I would normally expect from a pice of meat like that and had a texture more similar to rib caps instead of brisket. They also didn't seem to have been smoked on a smoker and just had a smokey glaze instead. I really liked the vibe of this place, it's a very relaxed environment to come and unwind at after a long day out in the parks. There's a semi-private outdoor patio with plenty of seating and good spacing between the tables. I also really thought that the service here was great, the staff were all amazing and super friendly. Everything I ordered was brought out quickly and my glasses were always refilled without me even having to ask. read more

Tavern 1883 - The Tavern Burger with Classic Poutine - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

We followed the sign, "Please wait here to be seated." Four stars for initial lack of customer service - no eye contact, no communication to say that we'll be with you shortly until five minutes passed. There were four other employees that passed us, did not glance our way, and appeared to be preoccupied with dining patrons. Lively evening. We were only greeted by a female employee after she cleared and cleaned a table under the umbrella outside. We had to guess or read body language and figure out if the table will be for us or another party. Four stars for The Canadian Burger. Bbq sauce delivered a spicy kick which I didn't anticipate and overpowered the bison. I loved all the fresh ingredients that were thoughtfully put together from Alberta raised bison, mayonnaise, aged cheddar, sweet and spicy bacon, onion rings, pickles, on sesame seed bun. Five stars for fresh, handcut fries. Customer service tremendously improved when our Server asked thoughtful questions, delivered and exceeded our expectations. read more

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Large portions and great prices (especially during Happy Hour when everything is 40% off, which makes it great for a late lunch). I really liked the roasted brussel sprouts and fish and chips. Rugged/rustic/lodge atmosphere. Lots of scheduled activity nights and daytime events, check their calendar of events on their website ! read more

This place rocks they have an outdoor patio and a relatively small indoor, but it was cute. We had eight of us and we're promptly seated. Our service was tremendous the little gal not only waited on us, but she also was the manager. She really made her dining experience. Several couples got fish tacos, which were really good. Another person got the Canadian burger, which she said was out of this world. Another one got the Cajun salad and she said she would definitely get it again. Service was top-notch. Food was top-notch. The atmosphere was good. I would highly recommend tavern 1883 read more

Service was excellent. Chicken and Fish tacos were good. Burger was good. Burnt ends were not very good. Hard and chewy little square bites of tough meat. Don't order. read more

Food was ok, service was ok. Had burger which was fine. Hubby had the chicken bowl, he said it was pretty good. Nothing standout. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch while vacationing nearby. We were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in. Staff is welcoming, friendly, helpful and attentive. Street parking only. We ordered the bison burger with poutine, and a chicken club with parmesan truffle fries. The food was delicious! It took about 45 minutes for our food, but a table of about 10 people ordered just before us, so we were understanding about the wait. The inside was clean. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. Would recommend. read more

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The service was great and food was very good, thought it would be gross bar food but it was nothing near that! The outdoor seating looked super nice our only complaint which we could of moved was the inside was a little warm. Other than that I would go again! read more

We loved our experience at Tavern 1883. We got a burger and an order of the poutine to split, which was more than enough for the two of us. The poutine was lovely, flavorful and a great portion. The burger was decent, but not our favorite. We also got the cream of mushroom soup as our side, which was fantastic. Great spot overall! read more

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We had a great time and meal at Tavern 1883. We planned to stop just for drinks before dinner, but then our server, Zoe, suggested a few apps. The butter chicken fries are among the best things I've ever eaten. The burnt ends, maple sriracha chicken wings and Montreal smoked meat and truffle oil poutine were also quite delicious. Zoe was extremely accommodating and had great recommendations. We'll be back at least one more time before we leave. read more

Tavern 1883 - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Great tavern-style food after a day of hiking. We all had bison burgers, and they hit the spot. I loved the bacon, tomato jam, mustard, and arugula combo. Nothing was overpowering. The burger is on the thin side, but still delicious. The fries were pretty good, but the burger was the winner. They had a diverse menu, so a good spot to please everyone. Would definitely return! read more

Tavern 1883 - The bison and fries - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Our group of 4 had such a good time here. Largely due to the excellent service, but mostly because of the 40% off all day happy hour on Sunday. There is an extensive booze menu. We tried beers, ciders and cocktails. We didn't order food, but we saw nice plates being bussed around. Ill definitely be back. read more

Raw bacon on the burger, and the burger was pretty lacking in personality. I will say the regular burger bun was great. The fries were decent. Inside the building smelled like pee, so I'm glad we sat outside. read more

This was my first time eating in Canmore and came here based on other reviews. Sat outside on the patio and ordered a beer and the Canadian Burger. The food was delicious, however the service ended once I got my meal. I was glad I got a beer and a water because no one came back after food was served. It then took forever to get the check to finally leave. The table next to us had the wrong order brought to them twice before finally getting it right the third time. It was very busy, but the patio service definitely lacked. Luckily the food was very good. read more

The food was good, not great. Service was lacking, as well. Server barely came around after we got it food. Even had to flag him down to ask for more water. With so many places in town from which to choose this was not one we'd go back to. Overall it was average. read more

A perfect place to enjoy the amazing weather and great food. Adorable outdoor area with a lot of seating would be great for a big group. Music was good, servers were friendly, and they have a discount (that we missed by 20") everyday from 2-4, so I think we'll go back. All the food was on point, so I'll need to further experiment next time. I've yet to try poutine, and this looks like the place to get it while in Canada. read more

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Came here for happy hour which- 40% off and got protein bowls, sweet potato fries, and honey brussel sprouts. The portions were really big and i really like the brussels! Service was fast too read more

Tavern 1883 - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Excellent dining choice in Canmore. We came in a World Cup night and they were packed, but still managed to get us a seat in a reasonable amount of time. We had the burnt ends appetizer which was fantastic. I had the bison ribs as an entree which I highly recommend. Even though the main dining room was packed and rowdy because of the game, the patio was perfectly calm and pleasant. read more

What a great place! We sat outside for dinner and it was warm and nicely secluded from the street. Our waitress was so kind. The chicken tacos were delicious and rather spicy. I also got the Bramble berry beer and it was delightful. We moved inside for trivia after dinner and had so much fun! The categories were great and our group won free shots. Great experience! read more

Tavern 1883 - Chicken tacos - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

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Stopped by at their bar for happy hour "mountain hour" 2-4pm Sunday through Friday which is 40% off ALL food and drinks. Drinks were made well, and the atmosphere was great. Would definitely return! read more

Had the Elk burger with soup as a side dish. The burger was good. The balsamic relish really added some flavor to the burger. The blue cheese also added that soft twang. The broccoli and asparagus soup was nice creamy and tasty. Would recommend especially during happy hour! read more

Great bar food. Very established and the waitress was very good. Good beers on tap and I would highly recommend.

Solid post-hike spot in Canmore. The sweet potato fries were surprisingly good, but the burgers didn't really wow me--just kind of average. The real highlight was trying some local beers and cocktails, which made it a fun stop. Chill vibe, friendly enough service, and a nice place to refuel after a day on the trails. I'd really only recommend going during happy hour for the best value. Service: 8/10 (very friendly! Took a while to get seats) Seating: 8/10 (indoor and outdoor) Food: 4/10 (go for happy hour) Drinks: 7/10 (plenty of local options) read more

Tavern 1883 - Grizzly Paw BlackBerry Bramble on ice - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

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Came around 4:00 on a Tuesday afternoon. We both had the tavern burger which was tasty, and was discounted since it was happy hour. Delicious burger and fries, food came quickly and service was friendly. Overall a great meal. read more

Tavern 1883 - Tavern burger - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

We ordered takeout and the food was fabulous! It was ready on time and the staff were very friendly. We ordered two of the bowls and they were great!! read more

We came here early evening on a Sunday and the place was pretty packed! You couldn't tell from the outside parking area though. Upon entry we were greeted almost immediately. When we arrived there weren't any available tables so we were seated at the bar but did request a table spot upon availability. That saying, it didn't take long for some table spots to open up and within 5 mins of arriving we were seated at a table. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I noticed that they have some great deals and events throughout the week including 40% off the entire menu during happy hour. Unfortunately we had just missed this. We ordered "the platter". Our waitress warned us that it was massive and she sure was not kidding! For $60 you get 1lb of wings, 1 rack of ribs, 3 slabs of brisket (although it looked more like prime rib?) fries, fried pickles, and brussels sprouts with arugula. There were only 2 of us but this was enough to easily feed 3 maybe 4 people depending how hungry you are. We ended up taking 1/3 of it home. I did notice by looking around though that the portion sizes are pretty large and most people did not finish their plates. The burgers also looked to be quite popular as every other person seemed to have ordered it. Back to the food, this was one of the BEST meals that we had in Canmore. The flavour of everything was spectacular. The meat was extremely tender and sliced liked butter. We went with the truffle honey aioli and it paired so well with everything. I could not get enough of it. My recommendation is to eat as much as you can at the restaurant as it doesn't hold up well when reheated. My only feedback is that it would've been nice if they put the fries off to the side or in a separate bowl instead of under the ribs and salad. Due to this the fries weren't crispy which kind of sucked. There is an outdoor patio with heaters and lights. There is also a fire pit out there. The restaurant definitely had a tavern feel. I will definitely make this a regular stop when I visit Canmore. read more

Tavern 1883 - The Platter - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Fun night at the Tavern! Music bingo tonight which made for a super fun atmosphere. Food was yummy and so was the drinks. Had a nice old fashion and the ultimate burger with a side salad. Burger was over the top and what I was looking for after a 9 1/2 drive. Recommend! read more

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Best happy hour ever! They give 40% off the entire menu during happy hour. We had the blueberry bruschetta, a hamburger, and a pulled pork bowl. It was all very good. The service was excellent as well. read more

We love the vibe &the part of town that it's in. Definitely a wide mix on the menu, visiting from out of town, but ended up here twice. Open later then some other options we were looking at with great fresh food. We couldn't get over the generous side salad read more

Tavern 1883 - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

We ate an early dinner around 5 o'clock, and the restaurant was still very quiet by the time we left. It was definitely getting busy. We had they're famous fish and chips and we all agreed they were delicious. read more

Tavern 1883 - Half of a portion of fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Overall a cool place and food and drinks were good, but service was a little rough - mostly disorganized and not very apologetically. They don't have a good system to get a table and once you do their service wasn't focused or attentive. The waiter got my dinner entree wrong and my family was almost done eating by the time the correct item came to me. Poutine was OK. My food was good, but my family was waiting for me - I finished half of my sandwich (which was stellar - The 1883 Club). The waiter brought drink refills and an additional beer after we were being cleared. The food was good, but I don't think I'd go back. read more

Best tavern in cam Food and happy hour was incredible Definitely a place to eat at 2-5 read more

Great place to eat while in Canmore and Fun vibe! Awesome salads! its cozy, rustic atmosphere, award-winning burgers, and extensive drink selection, including craft beer, wine, and cocktails. read more

Food was very good, some unique entrees. We came for the gnocchi, but it was sold out so we had various tacos and burnt ends. Ambiance and wait staff excellent. read more

We came in to grab some dinner. There were four of us. Our server was fantastic. She was quick to point out the nightly specials. We were there on burger night. All burgers were discounted. And there were also drink and beer specials. We started out sharing the poutine. The portion size was large but lacked a bit of flavor to me. You had your choice of sides with the burger. You could get any of the salads as a side. I opted for the Caesar. The shaved Parmesan on top was great. The burgers were large and the bun was fresh. The meat was a decent size. My son ordered the largest burger and it was massive. He thoroughly enjoyed it. The place has a definite tavern feel. The tables are made up of low ones and some high tops. read more

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Fish and chips was delicious! Very light, extra crispy, huge fish. Tartar sauce is great as well. Only complaint is the takeout container isn't good at keeping fries crispy, they were all soggy by the time I got home (10 minutes). read more

Great all around restaurant with lots of options, happy hour and patio you can't go wrong and Always a favorite when we visit Canmore!

Overall this was an okay experience. I was happy to be able to snag a seat at the bar when I walked in because it was decently busy on a Friday night, as expected. The bartender was great, and super attentive. Prices for drinks were reasonable and there was a good selection of local beer. For the food, I ordered a bison burger with poutine. While the poutine was good, the bison burger wasn't great. It didn't have a ton of flavor and was pretty dry. I wasn't super impressed with the bun either. The food I ordered was $28.50 which I thought was a little steep. I think I'd come back for a drink and apps at the bar, but I'd skip for a meal. read more

Tavern 1883 - Bison burger with poutine - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta