Banff is an early-rising, early-to-bed kind of town — most restaurants close between 9pm and 10pm. But if you've been out skiing, hiking, or enjoying the nightlife, hunger strikes late. Finding food after 10pm in Banff requires knowing where to look. Here are the spots that keep their kitchens open when everything else has shut down.
Elk & Oarsman
This long-running Banff pub keeps its kitchen open later than most, typically until 11pm or midnight. The menu includes solid pub fare — burgers, wings, nachos, pizza — and the craft beer selection is one of the best in town. It's the most reliable late-night eat in Banff.
- Kitchen open until: 11pm–midnight (varies seasonally)
- Must-order late: Wings, Alberta beef burger, loaded nachos
- Price range: $$ — most items $14–22
Rose & Crown
A British-style pub on Banff Avenue that serves food later than most restaurants. The pub fare is hearty — fish and chips, bangers and mash, meat pies — and the atmosphere is lively with live music on many nights.
- Kitchen open until: 10pm–11pm
- Must-order late: Fish and chips, shepherd's pie
- Price range: $$ — mains $15–25
Magpie & Stump
The rooftop patio at Magpie & Stump is a Banff institution, and the kitchen stays open later than most, serving Mexican-inspired food until 10pm or later. It's popular with the après-ski and nightlife crowd.
- Kitchen open until: 10pm–11pm
- Must-order late: Burritos, nachos, quesadillas
- Price range: $$ — most items $14–22
McDonald's & A&W
Let's be honest — when it's midnight and you're hungry, fast food fills the gap. Both McDonald's and A&W on Banff Avenue are open later than any sit-down restaurant, and sometimes a burger at midnight is exactly what you need.
- Open until: Midnight or later
- Why it works: Quick, cheap, no reservation needed
Pizza Delivery
Several Banff pizza places offer delivery until late evening:
- Aardvark Pizza: Solid slices and whole pies, often available until 10pm or later
- Banff Pizza & Subs: Delivery and takeout with late hours during peak season
- Tip: Order by 9:30pm to guarantee delivery before kitchens close
Hotel Room Service
If you're staying at a full-service hotel, room service may be your best late-night option:
- Fairmont Banff Springs: Room service available until late
- Rimrock Resort: Late-night dining options for guests
- Tip: Check your hotel's room service hours at check-in so you know your options
Plan Ahead
- Stock your room: Buy snacks, fruit, and drinks from the IGA grocery store on Marten Street during the day
- Eat a late dinner: Aim for a 9pm dinner reservation at a restaurant that closes at 10pm, rather than trying to find food at 11pm
- Convenience stores: Several convenience stores on Banff Avenue stock basic food items late into the evening
Book accommodation in central Banff for easy late-night food access — search on Expedia. Plan your days with guided tours and activities that make you hungry enough to need that late-night meal.