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    Banff Ave Brewing Co

    3.9 (333 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    Jarid P.

    Stopped in here specifically to sit on the chalet style balcony overlooking Banff Avenue and the mountains. Got seated outside right away with a great view. Only ordered drinks here but the service was good, beer was cold, and views were great. No complaints

    Josie F.

    All beers are brewed in house and they let you try samples of any of the beers before you choose which one you want which I really like. I got the chill or be chilled IPA which I really liked but if you aren't a big fan of IPA's I would recommend to get something else. They also serve food which looked delicious but we ate right before so we didn't order any! I also highly recommend you get a seat on their patio so you can take in all of the beautiful Banff views!

    Poutine
    Jessica P.

    Stopped in for a quick bite after a hike - service was quick, beer was cold, food was good! One little thing I really liked (all ladies will understand lol) is that the toilet stall doors opened OUT not in -- loved that, and that detail is worth 5 stars on its own lol.

    stout
    Tony J.

    Brewpub on the 2nd floor of a Bavarian-style building that's near the end of the busy area of Banff Ave. Decent amount of space inside with warm lighting. Went there on a Saturday night and the place was busy, but we didn't need to wait for a table for 2. They have a selection core brews and a number of seasonal brews on tap. Tried their stout, which was pleasant enough. For food, we had onion rings for starters, and they were solid. For mains, I got their deep dish Korean BBQ chicken pizza. It's a rectangular pizza with chicken, some Korean sauce and coleslaw on top. The style is similar to Little Caesar's deep dish, which means the edges are crispy which liked. Mix of flavors was pretty good. Was a tasty pizza, and I was full even after giving a slice to my friend. Overall, enjoyed the food.

    Here to drink some rotating taps
    Lauren V.

    Delicious. Beautiful views from the upstairs balcony. We were seating right away and were warmly greated. Beers were crisp and came quick

    Michael H.

    Banff Ave Brewing is, in a word, AWESOME! The bartender was very friendly and helpful with the variety of beers. The food looked good but we were eating elsewhere so all we had was a pretzel. The mustard sauce served with it was delicious and the pretzel was hot and perfectly baked/seasoned. I enjoyed a flight of nicely sized 5 oz pours. Passion Pit - Peach and Passion fruit...what? This beer was crisp and nicely tart. Not all sours are sessionable, but this one definitely is. One more thing about this beer that I loved is that $1 from each 16oz pours is donated to Banff Canmore Community Foundation. After my flight, I ordered a pint to enjoy and to help out the foundation. Specifically Pacific - This is a really nice citrusy pale ale. You can really taste the citrus hops and the bitterness is so faint, non pale ale and IPA drinkers will enjoy it. Black Pil - Schwarzbiers are tasty and are becoming more popular. Black Pil had a smooth taste with a bit of smokiness. The bartender told us it is the most popular beer in the bar and I can definitely see why. Mt Rundle - A super smooth stout, it's served on nitro. Toasty notes along with the bitterness you'd expect from a straight up stout. Shadow Mtn - A nice and toasty black IPA. These are relatively rare, so I love trying them when I find one. Dark chocolate and coffee notes on the front end with a good bitterness as it finishes. The toasted malt gives just a bit of sweetness to the beer. Lodge 1383 - My one IPA of the day, this one is cold hopped and I bet they use some Citra, El Dorado, and maybe something like Sabre or HBC 472. Whatever the hop bill, it's a tasty combination.

    Courtney F.

    This place is super cool, it feels like a spot that I would hang out with friends every weekend. All the workers seemed to get along and love their job. The patio is awesome with a beautiful view. Prices were super fair, and I loved that they had been for everyone. I got a flight and loved tasting all the different options. I also got a fried chocolate bar which was amazing, highly recommend. Such a cool spot in Banff.

    Nima P.

    I enjoyed my beers and the bartender was friendly. I didn't order food. Place is dark upstairs would recommend sitting downstairs

    Sara L.

    Cute place! Great efficient service super fun and friendly staff. Sat outside with the heaters to get this beautiful view!

    Hyoun K.

    I wanted a late night snack and Banff Avenue Brewing Company was one of the few restaurants open at about 10 at night. I walked there from my hotel on a mission to find poutine. Pre-tavel research showed that several restaurants in the area actually had it. I believe my waitress' name was Tara. She was very conversational and friendly. She provided amazing service too and knew the menu well. I ordered one of their sours on tap, as that's the only beer I really drink. Mojo Dojo Casa House Sour Ale was exactly as described. A subtle tartness with nice refreshing mint and lime tones. They do have another sour that I sampled that was cherry flavored but I liked the Mojo Dojo better. The poutine was fantastic. Chewy, melted cheese curds and freshly fried potatoes doused with some of the most savory brown gravy I've had in a while. Hands down some of the best poutine ever. Overall, I went for the poutine because I don't drink much but I did enjoy the sour too. I couldn't have asked for a better first time experience.

    Beef dip
    Sam B.

    The view and the beer here were phenomenal, but the food left something to be desired. I was happy to see there was room to sit on the outside bar/patio so I could have a nice view. They also have heaters they can turn on overhead if you get cold. My server was pretty attentive given the amount of people outside. I ordered a flight and the beer was great and unique. One beer I tried was a mojito sour which was pretty cool. For food, I ordered the beef dip. It was edible, but pretty much flavorless which was very disappointing. Definitely would recommend coming for a beer and a nice view, but grab food elsewhere!

    Coffee blonde
    Gina K.

    The beer and brussel sprouts were great. But giving this brewery 3 stars since there were bugs just hanging out on the wall right next to our table in the bar area. Seems like they need to do a deep clean of the whole place and invest a bit of money into improvements. The bathroom was also a bit of a disaster. If you're going for a good beer and interest flavor profile for a basic item, brussel sprouts, check it out.

    Salt & pepper wings
    Yumei H.

    My group arrived fairly late on a Saturday night for a late dinner and was told that they'll only serve the late night menu. We ordered 2 pizzas and 4 orders of chicken wings to share amount 7 people: - Lil' Kicker pizza14" - G.O.A.T pizza 14" - Sea salt & pepper wings (2 orders) - Korean barbecue wings - Frank's Hot wings The pizzas were pretty good, I didn't taste the G.O.A.T pizza since I am not a fan of goat cheese, but my friends said it's pretty good. My favorite has to be the sea salt & pepper wings because I am a big fan of dry rub wings and I love how they are crispy. We liked it so much that we ordered another one. The wings are all well seasoned and cooked to perfection. There are plenty of board games available for free to grab and play with your friends. Additionally, there are arcade games and table pool available for a small charge. This is a great place for group gathering and I would highly recommend this place to others!

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    Food was okay, but the service was excellent, just stopped in for a light lunch. Nice views over Banff ave, and people watching.

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    Good food, fast service and caring waitresses. Shania gave my 4vyear old lots of extra attention which we all loved :)

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    This placed rocked! Next time I'm in Banff, I'll be stopping by. Great beer selection, food was amazing and the staff was really incredible.

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    Our 3 portions were all really small yet the server was not upfront about it, so we all left hungry... Also their beer is not that good.

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    We only went for a beer. Who knew pints in Canada were 18 ounces! Really liked the blood orange Hefeweizen and the smash head IPA.

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