Decided to stop in here on a cold afternoon for a nice bowl of French onion soup, sadly disappointed. Not sure if this is the same Rose and Crown that's in Banff but the French onion is not the same at all. Was very watery, all I could taste was the thyme and sage, not much beef broth and not very hot, cheese was barely melted, I had to give it to my husband to finish. The salt and pepper wings were ok. Good portion for the kids chicken fingers and fries. Our server was super kind and friendly. It was pretty quiet inside, nice view of the mountains. read more

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Lovely patio by the creek with view of the mountains. Pork Riblets was crisp, tender, perfectly-seasoned. R&C burger well-made topped with onion rings and served with 2 side selections. Fries were crispy and freshly-prepared. Gin Berry Smash refreshing. Nice atmosphere in the bar. read more

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I had a great dinner here sitting on the patio, enjoying the views, and listening to live music! I got the chicken pot pie with the garden salad and it was nourishing and tasty. Our waitress was so friendly and gave us some good recommendations! read more

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First, the portion sizes are huge! I love that for a pub. The server was friendly and efficient in grabbing our take out order, though it took a few moments to grab their attention. It's looks very much like an English pub on the inside and we almost missed it when walking to it on the outside. The food was good and they followed directions well though it might be nice if they had one or two vegan items on the menu. Overall, giant French fry nachos did their job. read more

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What a night. We stumbled upon this cool English style pub called the Rose and Crown and they happened to have Trivia on. The place was packed and Trivia had 25 teams. Obviously a very popular thing to do in the Canmore area. The staff, especially Daisy from Dublin was amazing and so much fun. We just had appetizers for food and some drinks. Typical bar food. It hit the spot. No frills no pretense. If you are up for a fun night they have themed nights almost every night & Trivia every Tuesday read more

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Food was not tasty!! Avoid this place... beef dip was good size be very weak on taste

Great little bar in Canmore full of activities! Darts, pool, you name it. It was pretty quiet when I went, so we didn't have to wait for drinks at all! I had a couple of vodka cranberries and they were perfect. There is indoor seating as well as a large outdoor patio. It's located right across from the drake, making it easy to bar hop from one great bar to the next. read more

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Very peaceful back deck. Very nice service. Good food. One negative was the fact that our beverages had a lot of ice. read more

Great ambiance, lots of room inside, and great location. Food was fine, not bad, not great, just standard fare. The downside was the service. Servers were polite enough, but could not get the orders right. We ordered straight off the menu, no special instructions. They missed the appetizers, forgot one of the meals, and once food was delivered they disappeared. We all ran out of water, and ultimately when it was time to leave I had to chase them down for the bill. Twenty minutes later she brought the bill. BTW, the place was less than 25 percent full, and the staff did not appear harried in any way. Just completely disinterested. There's probably better choices in town. read more

The food was solid especially with it being the last place to get food at that hour. Every restaurant stops serving food relatively early in canmore. Rose & Crown is one of the few options at a certain point. The chicken caesar wrap was refreshing. The poutine was a little underwhelming but the steak bites were pleasant. The vibe of the place though definitely carries it up to a must-go. Music is loud, people are lively and chatty. It has a party type atmosphere. The service is excellent. The servers and bartenders are very nice. Good beer selection and there are drink specials almost every night. Cheers! read more

The Rose And Crown - chicken caesar wrap, skinny fry poutine, steak bites - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Locals recommended this one. Easy to find. We walked so not sure where good parking would be. Friday at 7pm was quite busy. 1 guy with a guitar taking requests in a corner which was fun. Lots of rowdy loud drunks by 8pm yelling requests and yelling period. Busy, quite loud. Beer on tap was super flat. My Mountain Mist cocktail was delicious. My shepherd pie was saturated in gravy - too much. Only 4 peices of veg in there. Just meat and potatoes. Potato with cheese on top was good. Friend who got the Gyros was just shawarma meat in a bowl with a side salad - but not the salad he ordered unfortunately but we were too hungry to complain. Fries were good. Friends fish and chips were as expected. Little too greasy.for my taste. Friends Philly cheesesteak was ?pork based and she thought it had too much BBQ sauce and didn't like it. Overall didn't have a great food experience. read more

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We came for happy hour and the food and drinks were enjoyable. The steak bites were tender and came with onion rings and garlic focaccia. It was an appetizer but the portion size was large. I would return for the food but the service was only mediocre. We had to ask if there were any specials and only knew about happy hour from google. Also, service was a bit slow, but still ok. Overall, an average pub. read more

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We tried the skinny poutine and the pork riblets. The fries were skinny( hence skinny poutine) random placements of cheese curds and gravy. I would have liked more gravy... Riblets were bit sized mouthful of pork meat with bone in. Service was great and a friendly atmosphere added to the dining experience read more

We showed up here late night hoping for food after a flight since it was the only place open. We sat for about 10 mins at the bar without getting the attention of the bar tender (who to his credit seemed incredibly good at his job and kind) but in that time encountered two absolutely insanely drunk locals - we're talking screaming and cursing and actively bothering us. We had to leave bc didn't feel safe. Would probably try again but not during off-season on a week night to avoid crazy people. read more

Dropped into the Rose & Crown for lunch. Ordered the Seafood Paella Special $23.00. The staff were quick as usual and pleasant too. Love the decor and ambience especially the wooden bear that greets you haha!!! . Always enjoy coming here the food is always good and substantial. Value for your money. Has a good size bar and outdoor patio by the creek where you can dine outside. The paella was good but not much seafood. Still tasty. read more

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We hosted a family reunion at The Rose and Crown while all the family was in town for a wedding weekend. Lisa, Paige and the team were absolutely fantastic. The service was amazing, booking everything with Lisa was a breeze and the food & drinks were awesome! We even got treated to some live music too - what a bonus! I can't recommend this restaurant enough. read more

This place gets five stars because the food was tasty and a good value, there's great outdoor seating, and the ambiance. Our waitress was friendly to us and our kiddies. The drinks were tasty. We exclaimed when we saw the fish and chips; it was a massive and delicious piece of fish. The tartar made there is excellent, but they proactively bring ketchup and mated vinegar too. I got the mushroom schnitzel I think? It was pretty good but could have used some seasoning like tarragon, thyme, etc. The pool and foosball were fun for the family. read more

We enjoyed the music and the atmosphere! It was our first trip to Banff, so we appreciated the hospitality!

Lauren was our server and did an amazing job. She made great recommendations. Our group had wings, chicken wrap, schnitzel, fish and chips and Shepherd's pie. It was trivia night, which was so fun. Great atmosphere, too! The Shepherds pie was exceptional! read more

Not sure if we got caught up in all the amazingness that is the Banff area, but we found Rose & Crown just ok. As far as patio views it's definitely hard to beat though. We had perfect weather with a nice breeze, and it was memorizing to sit back with a nice beer and lose myself in the mountains. Service - The waitresses were somewhat friendly, less than the average smiling Canadian. They definitely weren't there to chat or have a conversation. Our waitress was straight-to-the-point, and ready to be done with us. I'm fine with this quite often, but it took away from the laid-back mountain vibe. Food - Very just ok. I ordered the fish and chips based off of a recommendation from a random guy in the parking lot. The fish was huge, thickly breaded, and not overly greasy. It was good, but I found myself drowning it in vinegar every couple minutes. It was accompanied by a large side of fries. The fries were easily the best part of the dish. Crispy, soft in the middle, and packed with flavor. They also added a tiny scoop of cole slaw that I almost didn't even see. Not a lot of flavor, and just ok too. Heather ordered a side salad with beets. This was easily the biggest salad that I have ever seen, but sadly, was just ok also. So if you are looking for nice views and a bite to eat then give Rose and Crown a try. Maybe you will like it better than me. read more

We stopped in after our dogsled tour. Great prices and great food, Monday has curry specials, my husband ordered the pork, and I had the almost famous meatball sub. The kids had burgers. After paying Banff prices this was a welcome find. All food was scratch made and very tasty. Great pub to stop in while in town. Service was efficient and polite. read more

Not that I'm snooty, but since I have eaten in a fair number of pubs in the UK ... well yes, I guess I AM snooty! LOL Seems like many pub owners in the USA go overboard in trying to make their place seem authentic. Rose & Crown is understated and actually very much like many places I visited in England. But the food - that is what really makes or breaks a pub, yeah? Rose & Crown fish and chips were excellent. I only ordered the one-piece plate, since the barmaid told me the pieces are fairly good-sized. I'm glad! I could never have eaten two pieces. The beer batter was light and golden brown, the fish was succulent and flavorful. The "chips" were fries, of course, but they were really good - seemed to be freshly made, with skins on, my favorite! I tried a pale ale called Big Rock Grasshopper Kristallweizen (filtered wheat ale) which was amazing! So refreshing with a lemon slice! Everything was tasty, the service was great, and the ambiance perfect for a weekday lunch. read more

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First time in Canada, it was a good place. The service was a little bit slow but the meal portion was perfect. We were sat very fast and our orders were taken directly. I had no idea how the food will be but it turned out to be great. I hope to come back very soon! read more

The location is amazing and the patio is definitely my favourite in the whole town and I applaud them for supporting live music as my friend Doug plays guitar here frequently but honestly I wish they would fix their pool tables, they're on an angle so it's impossible to make it a good shot plus the cue ball is weighted wrong. All they need to do is fix those things and we would be back here a lot more frequently for example almost weekly. Also we noticed that Rose And Crown Banff has much much much better food and their laminated menus are cleaned frequently and not sticky and covered with beer as happens here from time to time. Thank you. read more

After being initially hesitant to eat here upon Clark's request, I would have loved to have more time to eat here again while we were in town! I was surprised at how amazing the food turned out to be. Clark ordered the Philly Cheese Steak and devoured it. He said it was perfectly cheesy, flavorful, and filling. The real star of the show, IMO, was the gnocchi that our server recommended. She said initially that there would be plenty for leftovers (which there certainly were!) and that she really loved the dish. I'm a big pasta lover and can rarely turn down any pasta dish and took my chances. The tomatoes were juicy but still cooked, adding a perfect texture to the chewy gnocchis. The sauce wasn't heavy or too rich for my liking either, and there was plenty of it to add to each bite if you liked. The combination of everything was simply delectable and even a few months after our visit, I find myself still thinking about this dish! Wish we lived closer to Canmore, because this would be a favorite go-to of ours. Added bonus: the restaurant/bar is huge and has darts and a pool table for entertainment post-meal! read more

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We had a great experience! Food, beer and atmosphere was wonderful and they even accommodated our two kids under two.

I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars, but I'm going to go 4 because I think my feeling about this place is a bit distorted by factors specific to me and not due to the business. First of all, if you can sit on the patio you're pretty close to heaven. You can get a giant perfect Bloody Caesar here while surrounded by the glory of the Rockies listening to a perfect stream whispering past - all in all an excellent Canadian experience. The food is pub food a bit elevated, our first night in town we devoured great veggie burgers and fries and delicious local beers and watched the sunset and it was dreamy. When I came here again the patio was crowded and crazy hot and shade umbrellas were few and far between. Our dietary issues at the time left us eating the same burger again and a bit of the shine had worn off. I didn't eat inside but the indoor space is large and medium cozy seeming. Maybe a little more corporate than 100% pub vibes, or maybe that's just me. Staff were great, quick and super professional. All in all it's pretty likely I'll go back. read more

Great live music but took a very long time to get drinks and over a hour to get the food we ordered. staff were nice, although slow service 3 starts because the awesome live music. thanks Jamie!!!!!! read more

Second stop on our tour of Canmore. Stopped in for a cocktail and an appatizer. Word on the street is this is often the last bar going on any given night. To out dismay...after parusing the menu, we noticed the special was deep fried pickles. We promptly ordered a plate to go with our drinks. About 10minutes layer...a second waitress arrived to inform us that "the pickles just aren't working out today". Now I appreciate the honesty...but how does a dish just not work out? Thus...we finished our drinks...and moved along. read more

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We were staying nearby and stopped in for a weekday lunch. We had a burger that was so over-cooked that the patty was crunchy. We ordered the special, a donair quesadilla that had hardly any meat on it. The rest of the food was passable bar food (chicken tenders, fries, soup) but with so many other good food options in Canmore, stick to drinks here and eat elsewhere. read more

Wing Wednesday is the way to go, after 4pm 10 wings for $4 and the choices of Salt and pepper which 5/5 and teriyaki 3.5/5 and honey garlic 4/5 and lemon pepper 4/5 and homemade BBQ 2.5/5 and sweet chilli 4/5 and woody's fire 4/5 but the hot was a little lame to be honest. Sit outside and enjoy the view with beer and great conversation read more

This was a nice little spot to have lunch at. The waitress was very nice, they have a patio with a gorgeous view, and the portions were huge. I had a grilled cheese sandwich that I had to split with my mom because it was so big. Also, they had great curly fries and waffle fries. They really know what they are doing when it comes to fries. I would totally go back. They had a nice diverse menu as well. read more

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Food was poor to so so. Service was ok. Drinks were okay but overpriced like most places in Canmore. Patio atmosphere was the only positive.

This is a neighbourhood pub for the locals. They have a nice outside patio backing onto a natural area. The food and drinks are surprisingly expensive. So not a cheap watering hole. The beef stroganoff was good with fresh mushrooms. The meal sized salad was good but we tasted a bit of grit that was either from the lettuce or the carrots. They have happy hour. The parking lot is kind of dirty. Our server was very pleasant. read more

The Rose And Crown - Pubs Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

We love the Banff location, but the watered down rose&crown was a disappointment. Our shots were literally a different color cause they watered them down so much. Rip off! read more

My daughter was lost in downtown Canmore and did not have the phone with her. She kindly asked the waitress whether she could borrow their phone to call me, then the waitress asked the guy working behind the bar if she could use the phone and he flat out said no. My daughter was on the verge of tears and even tried using the payphone outside the restaurant and it was not working. She told him that the payphone wasn't working either and she was worried and scared yet he continued to ignore her. Just for a 10 second phone call!! Thankfully she found a family down the road who let her call me and we were fortunately reunited. I'm glad I found out how rude they are, as I was planning to dine there later in the day read more

My husband and I agree this was our favorite place for food and drink on our recent trip to Canmore. The beer, lamb shank, spicy soup, and bartenders are great! read more

Surprisingly good after I read a few reviews! We got there during late afternoon so it wasn't too busy. It's a typical pub but comfortable. Lots of seating available. The waitress was very attentive and quite chatty. The food overall was pretty good! My steak sandwich was a bit small, but regarding the price it was okay, and cooked perfect. The lamp just fell off the bone because it was so soft. The burger looked good and the fries were tasty. Good hearty food after skiing. The prices are reasonable. I would totally go there again! read more

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For the love of god, do not waste your time here if your plan is to eat dinner. There was one server for the entire restaurant side. We waited over 20 minutes to order and then OVER AN HOUR AND 15 MINUTES for the food to arrive. The server was intermittently rude and frequently impatient, especially when we asked questions about the menu. While it seemed at times she was trying to be kind, she was clearly overworked and overwhelmed. When we complained about the food (see below), she told me that we should have said something sooner. Hard to do when she never really came to check on us. The food ran the gamut. The soup of the day was a beef vegetable and was actually pretty good. However, my mother's bowl looked like a bowl of stew, full of delicious meat and veg. Mine was basically a bowl of broth with one chunk of meat and a few lonely potatoes. The fish and chips were adequate as were the onion rings, but the ribs were so incredibly tough and chewy that you had to saw through them with a knife that would then get stuck. When the bill came, thankfully they removed the god-awful ribs and gave us a couple of desserts, but my beverage was $1 more than stated on the menu. We left the server a decent tip as this fiasco wasn't entirely her fault, but I can guarantee you I do not appreciate being lectured on how to be a customer. I'm not sure who was managing this establishment, but clearly he or she needs to take another look at his/her business model. Bad food plus overworked servers does not make for a successful restaurant. read more

Lisa and the staff are so friendly and give amazing service. I would highly recommend eating at the Rose & Crown if you're looking for a fun, welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere with great food. read more