Après-hike drinks are a Banff tradition. After a day on the trails, slopes, or lakes, nothing beats a cold beer or creative cocktail at a discounted price. Here's your guide to the best happy hour deals in town.
Park Distillery
Park Distillery's happy hour is legendary. Discounted house-distilled cocktails, local beer on tap, and appetizer specials make this the go-to after-adventure stop. Their house vodka, gin, and whisky form the base of creative cocktails served at reduced prices.
Happy hour: 3-5 PM daily. Deals: $2-4 off cocktails, $6 beer, discounted appetizers.
Banff Ave Brewing Co.
Banff's own craft brewery offers happy hour pricing on their house-brewed beers. Try a flight of their seasonal offerings — the IPA, lager, and stout are all excellent. The pub atmosphere is relaxed and social, perfect for meeting other travellers.
Happy hour: 3-6 PM weekdays. Deals: $5 pints of house beer, discounted wings and nachos.
Magpie & Stump
The rooftop patio at Magpie & Stump is the place to be on summer evenings. Happy hour brings discounted margaritas, beer specials, and cheap nachos. The mountain views from the rooftop make every drink taste better.
Happy hour: 3-5 PM daily. Deals: $8 margaritas, $5 draft beer, half-price nachos.
Rose & Crown Pub
A classic British-style pub with daily drink specials and a lively atmosphere. The Rose & Crown has been a Banff gathering spot for years, and their happy hour draws a mix of locals, ski bums, and visitors.
Happy hour: 4-6 PM daily. Deals: $5 pints, discounted well drinks.
High Rollers
Bowling and drinks at the Fairmont Banff Springs. High Rollers offers drink specials alongside their bowling lanes — a fun twist on the traditional happy hour. The craft cocktails are surprisingly good for a bowling alley.
Elk & Oarsman
A beloved local pub with generous daily specials. The Elk & Oarsman is where Banff's hospitality workers go after their shifts — which tells you everything about the value and vibe. Pool tables, darts, and affordable drinks.
Happy Hour Strategy
- Best patios: Magpie & Stump (rooftop), Park Distillery (street-level)
- Best beer: Banff Ave Brewing Co. (house-brewed)
- Best cocktails: Park Distillery (house spirits)
- Best value: Elk & Oarsman, Rose & Crown
- Most fun: High Rollers (bowling + drinks)
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