Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Banff

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

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Banff / Canmore

Neighborhoods

Banff

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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All dining options

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Takeout only

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

21 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue restaurant

1. Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue

4.7

Exceptional(1430)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Banff

Booked 60 times today

' ..... Welcome to Bluebird, a wood-fired steakhouse featuring the best of Alberta beef including your favorite classic cuts and all-day-roasted Prime rib. Bluebird is where brunch and cocktails collide into fireside lunch which glides into happy hour and then swooshes into dinner where the après begins. With the fire stoked high, we are ready for you to ski through the front door and tell us all about it. It’s always a bluebird day in our mid-century chalet. ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘

A photo of LUPO Italian Ristorante & Patio restaurant

2. LUPO Italian Ristorante & Patio

4.8

Exceptional(1611)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Banff

Booked 71 times today

Ranked 6th in Canada's 100 Best Top 10 New Restaurants in Canada, 2023. Friends and family unite in Little Banff Italy! Lupo captures the bustle and vibrancy of a traditional Italian marketplace. Watch our chefs hand-stretch pizza dough, roll fresh pasta and grill tender meats and seafood. Indulge in a classic martini at our lamp-lit bar, enjoy the mountain views from a coveted window seat, or relax on our sun-soaked patio, Aperol Spritz in hand. Lupo will transport you to the streets of Italy with views of Banff. Salut!

A photo of Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant restaurant

3. Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1315)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Banff

Booked 53 times today

OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants in Canada.A craft brewery in a National Park, in a restaurant, in a forest. Complete with a stargazing retractable roof, beer garden, 25-foot pine tree and forest critters, our restaurant will make you feel like you're dining outdoors all year round. Our menu features tasty chef-inspired food meant to be enjoyed with beer made here. From the chicken wing to the kale salad, from the hand-stretched pizza to the Alberta striploin, beer has a wonderful way of bringing out the best in everything. Three Bears is the spot for happy hour featuring live music and beer specials..Don't forget about Happy Hour daily from 3pm-5pm.Three Bears offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-250 guests.Mountain-view private rooms / Private fireplace + patio spaces / Total venue Brewery experience.Learn more/connect about group dining:https://www.banffcollective.com/three-bears-events.

A photo of Hello Sunshine Japanese Restaurant restaurant

4. Hello Sunshine Japanese Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1152)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Banff

Booked 43 times today

You are reserving for the dining room. To reserve a Private karaoke room use Open Table Experiences .𝐿𝑢𝑛𝑐ℎ • 𝐻𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑦 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟 • 𝐷𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟 • 𝐾𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑜𝑘𝑒 • 𝑃𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜.OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants in Canada. A Banff sushi restaurant with private karaoke rooms! Our retro space features eye-catching fire tables, a sushi bar, groovy décor and all the good vibes. Menu highlights include shareable bar bites, sushi, maki rolls, ramen, and crispy fried dishes paired with handcrafted cocktails, sake and Japanese whiskey. Check out our karaoke rooms featuring a personal Karaoke system where you can eat, drink and sing sing sing sing. To reserve a FREE private room featuring a personal Karaoke system, please book through Open Table experiences.Hello Sunshine offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests.Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/hello-sunshine-events

A photo of PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar restaurant

5. PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1094)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Banff

Booked 32 times today

Park is a backcountry lodge-inspired craft distillery in the heart of Downtown Banff. Gather 'round for campfire-inspired cuisine and wood-fired rotisserie specialties paired with our award-winning small-batch spirits distilled in-house. We are the only distillery located in a Canadian National Park so don't miss our free daily distillery tours for an exclusive look into our boutique distillery, where we hand-mill, hand-mash and hand-distill to preserve the purity of our ingredients. Our spirits are like no other in the world, because there is no other place in the world like Banff.

6. Farm & Fire

4.6

Exceptional(1712)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Banff

Booked 23 times today

At Farm and Fire we believe that good food doesn’t have to be complicated. Our menu features only the freshest ingredients from local Canadian farmers. Because it’s slow roasted and wood-fired, we bring out the natural flavours Mother Nature intended. Come enjoy our warm and open modern dining space. Toast with friends by the warmth of the fire and stay for a while. Or, order your food to go and dine wherever you like, at your own pace.*PLEASE NOTE, WE HAVE LOTS OF SPACE FOR WALK-INS*

7. Brazen

4.7

Exceptional(654)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Banff

Booked 12 times today

Bold Style. Big Taste.Located inside the historic Mount Royal Hotel in the heart of Banff Avenue, Brazen brings a bold dining concept to town. Honouring the spirit of Banff’s mountaineers and explorers, we serve contemporary takes on classic cocktails, seasonally inspired Canadian fare and a taste of old-world style.Our patio is pet-friendly during the summer!

A photo of Magpie & Stump Mexican Restaurant + Bar restaurant

8. Magpie & Stump Mexican Restaurant + Bar

4.6

Exceptional(447)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Banff

Booked 17 times today

Magpie & Stump guarantees a classic Banff experience complete with tacos, tequila and debauchery. This little piece of Mexico in the mountains serves up tacos, burritos, enchiladas and over 60 tequilas. .️ In the summer months join us on 'El Patio' - our sun-drenched rooftop taco bar. Open-air starlight fiestas are also our area of expertise, serving up margaritas and cervezas under the Banff sky..Please note, your reservation is for the dining room. Patios are first come, first serve.

A photo of Anejo Restaurant - Banff restaurant

9. Anejo Restaurant - Banff

4.5

Awesome(335)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Banff

Booked 16 times today

Nestled in the heart of Banff's breathtaking mountains, Añejo brings bold Mexican energy and an unrivaled tequila experience to this iconic destination. Housed in a historic building from the early 1900s, Añejo offers Canada's largest selection of over 200 tequilas, mouthwatering tacos and vibrant, hand-crafted margaritas. Join us for a lively happy hour or stay late to enjoy our late-night drink specials in a cozy, chic setting. Whether you're here to enjoy bold flavours or explore our extensive tequila bar, Añejo Restaurant offers an unforgettable experience in the heart of Banff.

10. Pizzeria Sophia

4.8

Exceptional(35)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Banff

Booked 24 times today

*NOW OPEN*Pizzeria Sophia is your new old favourite. Modern Italian celebrating the warm, comforting classics you crave. A chef-driven approach to pizza, pasta, antipasti and cocktails. Our intimate room has been curated to pull you in, wrapping you in eclectic textures & colours to set the mood.

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Lane
Calgary / Southern Alberta •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic place for sharing meals with big groups
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Hello Sunshine Japanese RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Banff
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4.7
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Marie-France
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Exceptional service. Delicious food. Cozy and quiet ambiance.
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Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & FonduePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Banff
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4.7
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Amanda
Calgary / Southern Alberta •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First time eating here, we've been wanting to come from for a while so glad we finely made it, food was delicious , staff very friendly and the place very nice, if you eant to try make sure you book a table we'll in advance
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LUPO Italian Ristorante & PatioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Banff
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4.8
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Diane
Edmonton / Northern Alberta •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Great food, great service, lively place. Even though it was a weekday evening in the winter, the place was full - no doubt because of the restaurant's reputation as a great place to eat. Drinks were also creative and flavourful.
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PARK Distillery Restaurant + BarPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Banff
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4.7
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Sydney
Calgary / Southern Alberta •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
So lovely! We enjoyed the kind staff & our food was AMAZING
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Three Bears Brewery & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Brewery• Banff
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4.7

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