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    Three Bears Brewery and Restaurant

    4.5 (275 reviews)
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    Elk and Kale Pizza
    Ruby S.

    Extremely hungry after going on three hikes, plus Banff Gondola and complimentary shuttle dropped us off. A wonderful way to unwind with delicious meals in the heart of Banff. Our male server was very welcoming and customer service oriented. How thoughtful of him to offer mocktails. Thanked him for the offer. Typical me settled for H2O to hydrate. Elk and Kale Pizza served piping hot and made fresh with highest quality ingredients. Every ingredient integrated well with each other. I'm able to taste different textures, seasonings and flavors. Scrumptious and amazingly tasty that I consumed the whole pie. One of the best pizzas I've tasted in my lifetime! Huge restaurant with gender neutral washrooms. Highly recommend. Worth visiting.

    Jeff S.

    Lunch here while in Banff. Sat upstairs which was real nice. Open top with sunshine. Service was great and the food was delish. I had the elk and kale pizza others had fish and chips and the curry chicken. Everything was delish.

    Elks Sausage Pizza w kale.... Yes, I picked the kale off.  Human body can't fully digest kale, so why eat it.
    Chris Y.

    Stop by for lunch enjoying the outdoor seating, the view of the mountains and people watching. We enjoy their local craft Pilsner, and their Craft Pizza. They uniquely do a 72 hour dough rise for the pizza. Create a very airy and light focaccia style pizza crust. I had the elk sausage and roasted kale pizza. I found the pizza very good, very rich due to the type of cheeses they used ....however I found out...I don't like kale - so I picked it off. Kathy enjoyed the tuna melt, with waffle fries. It was yummy. The server was quick, guided us through some suggestions, and our order was out reasonably quickly. Banff gets busy in the afternoon. We arrive just before the rush at 2 PM. If you're looking for good food and a good beer, three beers brewery is a good choice. Asfoor value a bit on the higher side.... I'd use 3 ($$$) for two of us. Kid, friendly yes, clean bathrooms, good waiter-staff. Three Bears gets a two thumbs up for Banff Canada.

    Beer Flights!

    Definitely a must the food, beer and hospitality were outstanding. We had the pepperoni chili crisp pizza and the pizza crust had amazing chew, texture and taste. The beer flight was delicious. Each beer was so good and I can be very picky when it comes to beer. The mixed salad with kale is also a must! The staff were all very attentive and gracious and the restaurant itself had a great ambiance. Highly recommend!

    Chinois salad
    Hector I.

    Located off Banff avenue. This restaurant/brewery is a great place to try, especially if you have a dog. The patio seating is comfortable and they provide a bowl of water for the pup. The service is pretty generic, at times it felt fake kind. They also took my partners drink without really waiting for a response. We ordered the cauliflower starter, it was ok. Kind of bland but eatable, 3/5. I ordered the chinois salad, pretty good and rich in flavor, 4/5. My partner ordered the chicken Ceasar salad, it was bland and the chicken was rubbery, 2/5. This restaurant lost most points on the price, the whole meal came to almost $200, unfortunately the food quality was not at that level.

    Elk & Kale pizza
    Charon R.

    We arrived with 5 minutes to spare before the end of Happy Hour so we quickly ordered our drinks! There were a few pizzas included on the happy hour menu but once we saw the elk and kale we knew that one would be worth full price! And it was! We asked for a side of marinara for dipping the crust. We received it but it was served cold which was a little odd. We were hungry so we just went with it. My husband is British and so was the bartender (we ate at the bar) so they had a bit of a chat which was nice. Great service, tasty beers and pie!

    Michelle N.

    We were visiting the city of Banff after going to Lake Louise, and stopped into Three Bears Brewery for lunch. We made a reservation prior as we had a large group of 12, but it looked like there was a decent amount of space inside. - PARKING - There's several open streets where you can find street parking, and just need to pay for the time you stay through the parking app. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - We were seated promptly since we had a reservation. I know large parties can be a lot to keep all the orders in check, but our server did a good job throughout the meal service. - FOOD - Three Bears Salad ($23.00): We wanted some greens in our meal and opted for the namesake option. I thought it was pretty good, and had a nice combination of flavors. Elk and Kale Pizza ($32.00): We wanted something a little bit more special so we got this Elk sausage pizza. The ingredients on this pizza were all great! The pizza dough was nice and airy as well. We also ordered the chili crisp on the side and it was a nice addition to have. Hard Apple Cider: I wanted something light but fruity, and saw this cider on their beer list. I wish they had more options though since this was called a brewery after all. - OVERALL - Solid spot for lunch, great sharable bites for groups.

    BE J.

    How does this place not receive 5 stars from every single person? It was amazing! We came for lunch, were seated immediately and AJ took great care of us. Great menu options for all tastes, the portion size was good for the price and all of the food we ordered was awesome! Oh, and the pizza, out of this world good. We will definitely be back, maybe even again tonight.

    Nashville hot chicken sandwich
    Elissa P.

    This was a cool brewery tucked in the heart of downtown Banff. The atmosphere is welcoming and they offer live music- a plus! The variety of beers were good, the waiter staff were attentive to guests needs and make wonderful suggestions. I can't forget to not that billboard sign that changes pictures-- this was cool I haven't seen anything like this before. Myself and plus 1 ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. I'd rate that 3.5/5 and my plus one said 5/5 --- I rated down as it was greasy and the chicken wasn't as crispy for mine, I ordered as is and he had some customization. I can note this wasn't spicy but good flavor. I would be willing to try again to note the beer and drinks were delicious.

    Alpenglow Spritz
    Christine Z.

    We stopped by Three Bears Brewery for a casual lunch and drinks after visiting the lake, and before doing some shopping in the city. The interior has a cozy, cabin-like or woodsy vibe. I managed to try a couple of dishes since I shared with others in my party. I enjoyed both the Shrimp Bao Buns and Crispy Fried Wings as appetizers. For pizzas, we got the Mean Mr. Mushroom since I'm a huge mushroom lover, but I found the pizza to be a bit lacking in flavor, and it also felt dry. I tried my friend's Elk and Kale pizza and enjoyed that one much more. Lastly, our Three Bears Salad was alright. We had just wanted to squeeze some greens into our meal, and also added chicken to get a bit more protein in. The salad didn't wow me or anything but it did the job. For drinks, our waiter recommended the Alpenglow Spritz for those who like sweet drinks. I ordered it because the dragonfruit interested me, but I don't think I actually found the drink that sweet. It had a slight hint of medicine-like taste. It wasn't bad, but my expectations were higher and I think I would've enjoyed a beer more. Overall, you won't be blown away by any of the food here, but it's a decent option for a casual meal with drinks in downtown Banff.

    Mean Mr. Mushroom.
 
 Cremini, portobello, shiitake and oysters mushrooms, gorgonzola, truffle oil, chives, grana padano, oregano, lemon
    Joe S.

    This is an outstanding restaurant! It has everything that a great casual restaurant should have: wonderful ambiance, solid theme with interesting amenities, comfortable seating, acceptable volume levels, great food, and really good beer. Our server, Caitlin, was exceptional. She went above and beyond when I asked if she could add SLICED lemons to their mean Mr. Mushroom pizza (which you see here, the lemon on the menu listing is a sauce). I expected the pizza to be great, and had a taste for lemons like one of my all-time favorite pizzas at Pisa Lisa in Sedona, Arizona. Caitlin said that she would do what she could, and when the pizza arrived, it was perfect! She grabbed a lemon from the bar, asked the kitchen to slice it very thin, the kitchen baked it on the pizza, and it arrived exactly as I had envisioned. If you're going to dine here, and you should, please see if you can sit in Caitlin's section. I wish we lived in Banff so we could eat here weekly.

    Alex L.

    I'm so glad that we had reservations here because when we came, it was a full house! I could not pick which beer to try and since I'm not from the area, I wanted to try Canadian beer! I ended up getting the flight and tried all their in-house beer! They were really good because they weren't too sweet, too hoppy, very light and refreshing! We had to try the most popular dish, which was the bison ribs! I actually did not expect to see two full on ribs! They were massive and very meaty. I don't even know if that's a word, but it was so good. Bison meat kind of reminded me of a tender beef jerky lol. No offense, but it was really good though. We also had the mushroom pizza with truffle and vegan cheese and substituted for red sauce. I love that the crust was made in the house and it was probably the best non-dairy pizza I've ever had lol. Dip the crust with the bison rib sauce! Our waiter was super cool and so nice! Overall, it was a great experience and we enjoyed our meal!

    Restaurant entrance and outside patio seating
    Evan F.

    Unfortunate to report that our meal here was average, at best. The vibe and ambiance had great energy...but the service and actual dishes we ordered left a lot to be desired. Place was hopping the day we were there, so maybe they were just trying to keep up? Not sure. Beer selection and options were decent. I went with a porter as those are one of my favorites. I was malty and rich. For dinner I ordered their version of a Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich that came with a side of waffle fries. At first glance, the sandwich was piled high with the friend chicken breast pieces, bacon, lettuce and pickle chips. But when i bit into the sandwich I quickly discovered that the fried filets were way too thin making for an awkward ration of breading to meat and given the thinness also meant very dry and overcooked chicken. My dining companions were also not overwhelmed by the quality of their food, but not as bad as mine. Wish I had better news to report...maybe another try someday to see if this was a one-time event.

    Pizza with vegan cheese, Bison ribs with pomegranate sauce, fish &  chips

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    Delicious salad and pizza. We had great service, no wait, and really good food. Can't ask for more!

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    Banff Ave Brewing Co

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    Just stopped by for a couple of beers. I really enjoyed the Chill or Be Chilled IPA. The food…read morelooked great, and I really wished we had time to try it, but it will have to wait until our next trip! Service was quick and the staff were friendly enough. There were also plenty of TV's around for those looking to watch a game while they dined.

    Banff Ave Brewing Co is on the south side of town close to the bridge, and it's easy to miss among…read moreall the other exciting restaurants and bars on Banff Ave. But I'm so glad we found it on our wanderings on a cold Friday afternoon, as it provided a warm and welcoming environment for us to thaw and socialize indoors. Our server was very friendly albeit a bit frazzled, but the vibes were great all around. One of the best things about Banff Ave Brewing is that all appetizers are half off on Fridays (at least during happy hour)! They also have a nice selection of beers. Their flights are neat in that they offer 6 options instead of the more typical 4, so you can try everything you want to try. We had the nachos, poutine, and several beers. The poutine was a bit salty but the nachos were excellent, definitely get the beer cheese sauce as an add-on. I also got to try a special dragonfruit kolsch they had on tap, which was really mild and easy drinking as well. I'll definitely be back when I'm in Banff again!

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    Bear Street Tavern

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    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.

    One of the worst Pizza's I've ever had. The truffle oil is clearly fake. Waters were not refilled…read morethroughout dinner. Crust was dry and yet the pizza sagged. I was excited to go back to my hotel and brush my teeth and use mouth wash to get rid of the disgusting pungent flavor of the pizzas the waitress recommended. PS the bathrooms were DISGUSTING. Would not recommend.

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    Three Bears Brewery and Restaurant - brewpubs - Updated September 2026

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