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    The Outpost

    3.8 (44 reviews)
    ModeratePubs
    Open 4:30 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    From the appetizer menu, I chose the artichoke baked brie with with honey truffle sauce, served with lightly toasted french bread - YUM!!!
    Rhonda B.

    This is the pub at the Post Hotel & Spa. We stopped in our first evening for a beer and a light dinner. It's warm & cozy and the wait staff is friendly and efficient. A really nice way to start our trip. Just beware - the portions are HUGE! (see photos below). They have a great choice of beer, as well as a full bar. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and returned later in the week for some beer at the bar.

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    Paige B.

    Our server, Florence, was an absolute sweetheart. This cozy little underground spot has a charming, cabin-like vibe that makes you feel right at home. They had a great drink selection and one of the best burgers I've had, the Post Burger. I didn't snap a photo, but trust me, it was amazing. I'd definitely eat here again!

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    Yuli L.

    Our tour guide, Vincent,  raved about this place, saying the food was five star. So, we had to drop in and check it out; especially because it was in easy walking distance from our hostel.  When we entered the pub, we were impressed by the old world charming decoration. We were seated by a friendly server and he took our order quickly.  We ordered a house old fashioned and a glass of rose. Both were really easy to drink. Then we ordered some poutine. I must say that I was so glad we had our first poutine at the Outpost Pub, because it was sooo good! As the sizzling fries were topped by tender Elk with a savory gravy and fresh cheese curds. Damn it was delicious!!  We also ordered a chicken club sandwich, a burger and a grilled cheese with tomato soup. I think my favorite was the grilled cheese because the thick artisan bread was grilled to the perfection, while the oozing cheese made the dish super delicious.  Overall, I really liked the Outpost Pub and I would definitely return if I ever visit Banff again.

    Menu 6/13/24
    Corinna M.

    We spent a few nights in Lake Louise and were surprised there are not that many restaurant options. We were lucky enough to hear about this restaurant pub from the people at the front desk of our hotel (not the Post itself). It doesn't have a ton of tables and you may be told that you have a 20-30 minutes wait when you walk up to the host, but they didn't seem to actually take that long to seat us so, it's worth the wait. This is a more casual dining atmosphere with a bar and pub-style lounge area. I loved the Australian accents by most of the waitstaff. All the service was so friendly and helpful, just what I need after a long day of hiking and lakeside viewing. They do have a list of daily specials listed on the chalkboard, but if you don't come early enough, they may be sold out. Seems like they update their menu often, so don't necessarily rely on what other Yelpers have posted, but most everything we tried was delicious and well-designed by the chefs. Between the four of us in the family and after two times patronizing the place, we ate most of the items. The kids' burger is a hefty size. The steak was huge that even my teenage son couldn't finish the whole thing but it was delicious. I ordered the scallops and polenta which were also yummy. My husband had the chicken wings both nights because they were that good. Pizzas were also a good size for sharing. The crunchy chicken sandwich was also a winner. They don't take reservations, but are able to accommodate you quickly. If we are ever in the area again, this would be a place we would come back to. Great tasting menu with a casual pub environment

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    Komal R.

    After a long day in Banff/Yoho we were out of options and this was the only place open. We honestly weren't expecting anything special and assumed it must be another pub with boring bar food. This place is definitely not a regular bar! Ambience is cozy, drinks are tast, food is delicious and service is excellent. Pepperoni pizza was a definite winner and the Quesadilla came a close second! Definitely try if you are visiting Lake Louise.

    Peyton M.

    Great place in Lake Louise. We were staying at another hotel, right down the road, and we took the shuttle to The Outpost (great choice). In terms of overall vibe, it feels upscale (maybe luxury) rustic with a pub feel and great food. The service was fast, friendly, and terrific. I ordered the beef stroganoff and I've gotta say it was delicious - and a bit different that I expected. After a long day of skiing, it's nice to roll into a great place and enjoy some great food! We didn't want to leave. Solid choice if you are staying in the area!

    Atlantic Salmon
    Andre A.

    Calm ambiance and some TVs/music in the background. Friendly staff and quick service. The beef tenderloin stroganoff could've been better, the flavor just wasn't there. Same with the tomato soup and grilled cheese... incredibly expensive for not much flavor. But some of the more tasty stuff included the chicken sandwich and baked brie. Overall, I do recommend coming here but there options are hit or miss. And there are honestly not many to pick from!

    Supposedly steak and frites (but the wrong fries)
    N B.

    Try harder... Ordered a Shirley temple and they gave me some sort of orange juice drink. The steak frites looked nice but the fries i got were like, fries from Burger King or something, not frite. The steak was mediocre. Most importantly, it took 45 minutes to get our food and no one really knew what a steak knife was. I finally got one on the third request. And I mentioned i didn't like asparagus and they gave me asparagus So..... i wouldn't recommend

    Norine A.

    Oh boy! What a flip of a coin! I had come here to the outpost following the recommendations of some of my colleagues. I was holding similar expectations as the Post dining room for which I had an amazing experience! However, this was not the case. DECOR: rustic, the wooden tables and warm cabin feel was great. A combination of couches and tables all tightly packed. I opted to sit at the bar for one person. Added plus they had bag hooks! However, the view of the kitchen was not a delightful one that I don't think clients should see- a cross between the school cafeteria and a soup kitchen. I could even see how the bread was dealt :/ Oh my. FOOD: Rating on five stars. I opted for the outpost hamburger with gruyere cheese and mushrooms for 19.50$ (*)- this burger is super sized, can't eat it whole, in halves or with utensils! I gave up frustrated and only ate scraps of my burger :( the patty was large and overly done; toppings included sliced tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, a thin pickle and CANNED mushrooms -so wrong! The burger comes with a side of fries but I opted for a Caesar salad that was terrible (*) too much dressing bathing the romaine lettuce, Parmesan and anchovies with cucumbers??? So confused. I skipped the salad after two bites. DRINKS : excellent whiskey and Scotch selection!! laphroaig quarter cask neat was so smooth for 11$ SERVICE/MANAGEMENT : Very friendly and young. I was talking to one of the waitresses who mentioned the post dining room and outpost had different owners and chefs even though the price range was comparable. 40$ for a largely unsatisfactory meal with an excellent whiskey (hence my second star). I really hope they open a McDonalds in Lake Louise because a big Mac would've totally done the trick for hunger and proportion wise!

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    Elaine C.

    My fiancee and I tried the Outpost for the time today for dinner and overall enjoyed our experience. The pub is located adjacent to the post hotel and is on the basement level. It shares a parking lot with the post hotel but there seemed to be a lot of spots outside. Overall I loved the decor. It had a very quaint vibe and we enjoyed our time there. My fiancee ordered the outpost burger with cheddar and I had the special which was fish n chips. It was just what we wanted out of our pub food. We'd had a long day driving from Edmonton to lake Louise and that meal absolutely hit the spot. The fish had a delicious medium thick batter and the fish was nice and fresh. Our fries were delicious and not too salty. My fiancee had a hard time finishing his burger as the portions were quite impressive. The service was average but for the taste of the food, it was worth it. We will be back again to try more items from their menu!

    Gi N E.

    Wow! We expected okay pub food and instead we got really hearty, excellent comfort food! Five stars. I had the bison chili special and my partner had the beef goulash and both were excellent. The bread that is served beforehand has a distinct European nod to it, with its sourdough. Even the Caesar salad had anchovies in them and really delicious bread crumbs. A+++ I recommend this place!

    Bison pasta
    Wayne Y.

    There really isn't much to eat around Lake Louise, although I think Yelp is missing quite a few restaurants in this area. In any case, I stayed at the Post Hotel and Spa and so this was their cheaper gastropub. It was very crowded and has a cool old-school ambience. Service was slow but decent. In terms of food, it's pretty standard. We got a shrimp salad, cream of mushroom soup, beef goulash, and a few others. No one was raving about the food. I'd say if you're in the area and are on a budget, this place is worth a try. It's still not cheap. It was about $25 a person - I'd say above average for gastropub.

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    D'Arcy L.

    We ventured here for something different from the ordinary while staying at the Chateau Lake Louise. It's a short drive down and the hotel shuttle offered to take our group there. As you enter it does have that mountain ski hill pub feel to it that is enjoyable about Lake Louise. rustic, wood, beer and TV's. Just what the doctor ordered when MNF was on! On recommendation of a colleague I had the cauliflower soup with red pepper plus the Schnitzel with Caesar salad. The menu is a bit more German- Eastern European themed. The Cauliflower soup was quite good with a creamy flavour but the slight sharpness of some pureed red pepper. The Caesar was decent and the schnitzel reminded me more of a Milanese chicken cutlet with lemon to squeeze on top. It was a 3/5. We washed it down with some Traditional Ale which is a nice Alberta touch! If you want a different option to the Post hotel dining rom this provides a decent selection. Overall a 3.5 experience

    Pasta with Veggies and Veal

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    Amazing food, really good poutine, nice environment. The prices are very high however.

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    Review Highlights - The Outpost

    Ordered the beef stroganoff and Post burger; both were great especially along with a beer.

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    The Post Hotel Dining Room - Miso Black Cod

    The Post Hotel Dining Room

    4.3(91 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$$$

    We chose this restaurant based on reviews online and recommendations from others at our hotel…read more(Fairmont). We didn't see much of the hotel, but the restaurant was very cozy. We loved the live music and the romantic feel. They have an amazing wine list (more like a novel). Service: Perfect! Our waters were consistently filled, and timing was nice. We liked how we weren't rushed between courses. Food: We had Hamachi as an appetizer. I asked where it was sourced and was surprised that neither the waiter nor chef knew the answer. For main course, I had the rack of lamb, my favorite. My husband had the bison tenderloin. Both were good. Not great. Both dishes were drowned in sauce. The sauce was way too salty to cover the entire plate. The food should always be the star and the sauce as a complement. One quarter of the sauce along the side would improve both meals. Last, we had some version of Tiramisu. It was very dry. The waiter was kind and took it off our bill. Would we return? Yes. We were happy with our meals (for the most part) and felt the cozy dining experience was lovely.

    Simply magical! If Hallmark were to film a romcom about snow, wine, and food, they would do it in…read morethis hotel and restaurant. Maybe they have... The Post Hotel Dining Room is known for their sumptuous meals, upscale vibes, and massive wine cellar. I came here with my husband and the experience from start to finish was phenomenal. Our experience began at check-in by the large fireplace. After confirming reservations, we were shown to our seats where a staff member insisted on hang our coats for us. The setting is romantic and the dining room ceiling is decorated with lights and tree branches. There was even a single lit long candle on our table for ambience. Their wine menu is comprehensive! Their cellar holds over 22,000 bottles and has been awarded Wine Spectators Grand Award. In addition they have excellent seasonal cocktail menu. We started with a Holy Water cocktail followed by a bottle of Tattinger Brut Réserve champagne. The Holy Water cocktail is a mix of gin, elderflower, vermouth, and garnished with a kafir lime leaf. Very smooth and spirit forward. Food selection is something out of the movie Last Holiday. Reading the descriptions made us want to order everything. We did opt for the 4 course prix fixe menu. We ordered the crudo hamachi rose, pan seared scallops, miso black cod, and the mandarin tart for dessert. Every single dish was beautifully plated and delicious. The crudo was a great appetizer and shaped into little roses. The seared scallops was perfectly cooked and served with a caviar beurre blanc. The miso black cod was delicated and served with a ginger beurre blanc. Finally, the mandarin tart was nice blend of citrus and chocolate. I also ordered a Grand Marnier warmed up to go with dessert. Our meal concluded with a tour of the massive wine cellar. The sommelier walked us through the collection and showed us some rare bottles that available for purchase. Service, was en point! This is definitely a splurge restaurant and worth a visit.

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    The Post Hotel Dining Room - Lounge area

    Lounge area

    The Post Hotel Dining Room - Crudo Hamachi Rose

    Crudo Hamachi Rose

    The Post Hotel Dining Room - Beautiful dining room

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    Bear Street Tavern

    Bear Street Tavern

    4.2(548 reviews)
    50.5 km
    $$

    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.

    Out of all the places we went to in Banff, this place had THE most verstile options to choose from…read moreon tap. We were so pleasntly surprised that even brewhouses in the area had such limited selection. We got the double double pizza and a sandwich, which were so delicious and flavorful. Not to mention, the wheat ale and Papa Bear pale ale were also refreshing while we sat outside

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    Bear Street Tavern - The Mediterranean

    The Mediterranean

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    Lakeview Lounge - Classic creme brulee

    Lakeview Lounge

    3.9(142 reviews)
    2.7 km
    $$$

    We went here to celebrate a special occasion and we had a great experience! Our window seat had a…read moreperfect view, and our waitress was so kind and friendly. The AAA Alberta beef was incredibly tender and juicy. Alberta really knows its beef! The chicken was unfortunately a bit dry, but the Caesar salad definitely made up for it. Watching them prepare the salad at our table was a big plus. Absolutely recommend this place for special occasions or a memorable meal with stunning views!

    This was truly a wonderful place for another one of our late dinners. We had come back from a day…read moreof touring and landed here for dinner. This is a nice-simple menu with something for everyone and not an over the top amount of choices. For this reason ordering was simple and our dinner (see attached photos) was wonderful. We were lucky enough to be able to eat outside in the heated dining area. This alone made this experience a once of a life time. Can you imagine sitting for dinner while overlooking Lake Louise. (Again, see attached pictures.) As the sun sets, the view keeps changing which is why I spent half my time eating and the other half taking pictures. We had a pretty wide variety of food and I will say that everyone found it fresh and tasty. People in our group enjoyed the great steak, chicken, and I always love the fish and chip which I seemed to have a lot of while on this journey. The Warm Peach Strudel was the perfect way to end this perfect meal. The service was amazing and our waitress was just fantastic. The was the perfect model meal... KUDOs to the team at the Lakeview Lounge.

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    Welcome to the Lakeview Lodge

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    Tuna Salad - nicely seasoned but expensive.

    The Outpost - pubs - Updated May 2026

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