Beaver Bar
433 Banff Ave
Every hour is happy at the Beaver Bar! Cheap drinks, super-friendly staff, special events every night - the Beaver Bar is Banff’s best place to hang out after dark with a bunch of friends - those you arrived with and the new ones you’ll make.
There’s a reason Happy Hour is called Happy Hour! The prices are great, the vibe is excellent, it isn’t so late that everyone is falling off their barstools because they’re exhausted or have perhaps overindulged. (Unless, of course, you are partaking in a late Aprés ski special
There’s something so satisfying knowing you’ve managed to get a great deal on something you’d happily pay twice as much to chow down on. Happy Hour specials make it easy to share with friends - and we all know that hanging out with our tribe of best buds is an instant mood booster.
Specials often change day by day (Wings on Wednesday seems to be a thing…) so it’s worth reminding yourself of what day it is before you set your heart on a great deal on wings on… oh, say, a Thursday.
Here are a few Happy Hour specials and locations that have caught my eye in Banff. There are plenty more… but this is a subject I’m happy to revisit from time to time. Have a favourite Happy Hour spot that’s not on this list? Leave a message in the comments or tag us on social (@TasteBanff) showing us just how happy you are while scarfing down a burger at Eddie’s or sipping your margarita at Chili’s. Not only will you make the eatery or watering hole happy, you’ll be earning Menu Hunter points! [Missed that post? Here’s the link.
Saint James Gate
207 Wolf Street
A touch of Ireland right here in Banff! Adorned with Irish woodwork and featuring all sorts of memorabilia, this pub makes you feel right at home from the second you step foot inside. Friendly staff, yummy comfort food, and regular specials, you’ll find yourself coming back again and again.
Eddie Burger Bar
137 Banff Avenue
Love burgers? Beer? Get your buns over to The Eddie and fast. The place is always hopping and for good reason - the food is delicious and the trashcans legendary…
Saltlik
221 Bear Street
The Saltlik lounge features some tasty casual noshies, perfect for sharing. Need a little time to recover from skiing to get to the Aprés Ski Happy Hour? No worries, there’s a late night option starting at 9 pm. How about some coconut prawns? Or a Grape Smash Cocktail? Mmmm…. time to indulge!
Chili’s
461 Banff Avenue
After a long day skiing sometimes all you need is a tasty, salty and delicious margarita to bring you back to life. For a taste south of the border, grab a fajita or quesadilla to accompany your marg! Between 3 and 6 pm Chili’s Social Hour has lots of drink options to choose from.
Share the Happy!
Wherever you wind up for Happy Hour (and no matter what time it may be), don’t forget to snap a selfie and tag us (@TasteBanff)! We’re all about sharing the joy!
