The atmosphere really made the place for me - sitting outside watching the sun set behind the mountains was really divine! We came twice on our trip, only for beers - which were perfectly fine, if not terribly creative. But seriously, its such a great place to people-watch on the street and catch that last glimpse of sun and mountains before it gets dark. Would definitely come back again. read more

While I was visiting Banff on a business trip I stopped in to have a couple drinks with a local on a Saturday night. When I arrived a server asked me to wait a few minutes. Another party of four came up behind me while I was patiently waiting. The manager came up and said that the group of four behind me could go ahead and take a table but because my party was only of two I would have to wait 10-15 minutes for a two-person table to open up. I explained that I was there first and had been waiting, but he said he couldn't accommodate a group of two over a group of four. When a surprised look crossed my face, the manager just laughed at me. I said that I didn't need a table after all and walked out. Why should I pay their ridiculous prices for mediocre food and bad service? Maybe I don't understand how Canadian hospitality works, but in the United States people aren't generally treated with such inhospitality. None of the other pubs I visited on my trip treated me so poorly. It's not as if they care, but I will never, ever be back. read more

Visited this pub a few times during my recent trip to Canada. The Pilsener was our favourite and the Maki Rolls fried in tempura batter were the best! I also had my birthday there on the 12th September 2013. On top of this the staff are great and the location perfect. Yup, I am a fan!! read more

Busy, tasty beer, good sweet potato fries, but the waitress kept treating us like we weren't even there. Like we were invisible. I thought perhaps Marty McFly had changed some element in the past that would mean I never existed. After waving my hand in front of my eyes and realizing I was not transparent at all, and looking at old pictures and seeing I was still present in them I came to the conclusion the waitress was simply bad at her job. I wonder if Marty could change that. read more

The beer selection was great, the girlfriend and I both bought flights and were pleased with the variety and quality. The food was also very good. I had the venison smokey which was a bit overloaded to eat with the hands, but not necessarily a bad thing! The girlfriend has the naan clubhouse which she also said was very well done. The atmosphere is fun and noisy, when we first arrived it was difficult to find a seat but it started to clear out as it got closer to 9PM. The service was passably good. I'd happily return. read more

Just ordered the honey garlic wings and they tasted like water. Probably the worst wings I have ever had. Very disappointed since the wings in jasper (owned by the Same people) were very good. Don't get the honey garlic wings, and I would predict that all the food is very inconsistent due to this. read more

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

This is a neat place to relax after a day hiking in the mountains. We were seated in a dark corner near the brewery window. It wasn't the best spot in the place, but we made it work. I've removed a star for this reason because there were better tables available. The server was really fast in the beginning, but we were taking our time finding what to order (reading the yelp reviews). Eventually, we made a decision. We started with a poutine to share, followed by the buffalo chicken sandwich for me and the Huse burger for the fiance, each with a side salad. Both meals hit the spot after a long, memorable day. The distinct spice of the buffalo spice jolted my senses. I tried a bite of the burger and was surprised to taste blue cheese. I wasn't a fan of the draught, but I do recommend the pink lemonade cocktail. It took a while to get the server's attention for the bill after we stopped ordering alcohol. That's why I have taken off an additional star. Remember to check in on Yelp for $2 off your pint. read more

We stopped here for lunch during a day trip in Banff. We shared a bison burger and ceasar salad, since we were in the mood for something easy. The burger was good, simple but had decent flavor. The ceasar salad was tasty and not drowned in dressing like a lot of places do which I appreciated. We also really enjoyed sitting out on the balcony overlooking Banff Ave. while we ate which made for good people watching and enjoying the 80 degree weather. read more

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

I wasn't totally thrilled with this place.. I find the lighting really dark even during the day and the prices are a little steep. The good beer (duh, right? It is a brewery after all) and service made up for its shortcomings. Overall, I'd only return for drinks, not food. read more

We were here with a group of 32 people for dinner. It was a great pleasure to be here and we will definitely come back. Beer and food was great. Service also good. read more

Great beer and food! The flight of beer is huge, so just be prepared! We got the nachos with chicken and the poutine with buffalo chili. Definitely get the poutine! read more

Would have got five stars if they didn't forget to put in our order and we ended up waiting 1.5 hrs for our food on a sat aft when it was pretty dead in there. They definitely made up for it though by comping our entire bill for 6 people including a few rounds of drinks. Food was quite tasty and the homemade beers were too. read more

This place was busy on a Friday night but that's kind of what we were looking for. Lots of TV's for watching a variety of sports. Our waitress was awesome and pretty quick. We started with a beer flight to try them out I liked half, my husband liked the other half so pretty good odds and beers. Our food was good, typical bar food. All in all definitely one of my favorites in Banff. read more

We often look for breweries to eat at when we travel. We enjoy the bar type sandwich foods, and the craft beers are usually very good. They also have a local feel about them. This one was no exception. Good beer, good food, good service. If you like brew pubs, you will be comfortable here. read more

We ended up here after wasting a lot of time at the Elk & Oarsmen trying to get served. The management of Banff Ave Brewing is exactly the opposite of the Elk and Oarsmen. The staff are fully in tune and work as a team, this readily apparent. We arrived at that odd time between lunch and dinner services. Although there were only two people decked out as servers, staff kept popping out of no where to check on things, take away empties, etc. The beer is worth stopping for. I would prefer there was a red ale on tap but easily satisfied myself with the stout and black pilsner. Banff Ave serves home made chips as an appy. We love home made chips so tried an order. It can be summed up in one word ... Delicious. With hindsight I should of also ordered a dip. Let's face it, beer and potato chips is not a weight loss diet, may as well go for the trifecta and get the dip too. On to the mains. The wife had the duck confit salad. She said it was as good as it looks. Definitely on my list of things to try on a future visit. I had the duck sliders with a side of fires. Duck sliders! Marvellous idea! I could eat them like Wimpy on Popeye, by the dozen. This place has everything I hoped for ... Good food, hand crafted beer and terrific service. There is no doubt I will be back. read more

This place is fantastic! I was so impressed with the food and beer the first night there that I returned for more the next night. I tried the Smashed Head IPA and the Brewer's Oar Cream Ale. Both good! I think the Cream Ale was my favorite, it's very smooth and satisfying. On the first night I did the classic burger was was great and on the second night I did the pork chop was good. The potato salad that comes with it was like nothing I've ever had before and was fantastic! The sweet potato fries are also excellent. If you're looking for good food and beer in Banff go here! The staff was also very good as well. Our waitress was very personable and even gave us hiking advice which was good!! I would return here if I ever come back to Banff. read more

Amazing burgers and beer! My wife and I ate here after hiking 17 miles out of Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park so I'm sure we would have enjoyed any burgers, but these were fantastic! And they even let me add poutine to my fries! read more

Nice atmosphere and service! Really enjoyed the lively surroundings with people just hanging out and having a good time. Had the turkey naan and the ipa beer which were both pretty good. The beer had a fruity taste that ends with a slightly bitter aftertaste which made it interesting and complex in its own way. You can choose to sit at any table when entering and a server will be right with you in minutes. Our server was very friendly and it added to the whole pleasant experience. Also, they were having a promotion for the stein beer (32oz) at $8 which is really such a steal! They are also open till late, so if you're looking for a supper place to hang out at, this is it. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone who wants an enjoyable time! read more

Beers were typical of a small brewery, nothing special or memorable. Refreshing after a long day of skiing! Atmosphere captures the Banff spirit. read more

Happening place with good ambiance. But service is super slow and food is just OK. Beers on tap are good and I guess the reason why this place exists. read more

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.

Hubby and I loved our food. I had the meatloaf and really enjoyed it despite not being a big meatloaf person. Hubby had cheddar stuffed meatballs with spaghetti. Seasonal fruit beer was incredible; I even bought some to bring home! read more

Fantastic food! Duck confit sliders are incredible. A must go every trip to Banff, with a seat on the patio in the summertime, if possible. read more

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Good food, watery drinks. Food was great: Poutine, pretzel, buffalo chicken sandwich, and pork belly wrapped in bacon. Drinks were so watery that we thought something was wrong with the beer. Whiskey/coke had only a hint of whiskey. read more

Lots of space, kid and family friendly, beer is good, try their IPA or their black pilsner, I just wish there was more variety in their beer (it's no Dieu du Ciel). Food is good, best appies are the lobster sushi roll (hot sushi!) and the duck sliders. read more

Heard it was good but they bumped our reservation for a private party and only told us when we showed up. I cannot recommend such a poorly run establishment. read more

We waited until we could grab some seats on the patio that overlooked Banff Ave. (which is self seating) that made all the difference in the world to us. Definitely sit outside if you can. Even if it's cold, the heaters are really warm. Otherwise the inside is a little dark and unappealing in my opinion. We happen to be there during happy hour on a Friday, so we order a couple of the half price apps and a beer flight. Everything was great. The server was so friendly. When she found out we were tourist, she recommended a few different things for us to do. We enjoyed it it so much we stopped by again for a beer after our hike the following day. read more

Excellent service. $4.00 pints on Monday. Head Smash IPA has a nice hoppy flavor that is not bitter. Elk meatloaf was quite tasty and the portion was generous. Mashed pressies are homemade. Bacon jam that came with bratwurst was outstanding? read more

Buffalo chicken sandwich with a cold brew after a day on the slopes is what dreams are made. If you are feeling frisky, get a flight of their brews. Great location in the heart of one the best mountain towns on planet earth. read more

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.

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.

Big space, great for groups. Good service, AMAZING BEER, food untested. I don't know that I've visited the same restaurant twice in a two day span other than my local favorites at home, and for me to have done that on a vacation to Banff, Alberta, Canada says a lot. This place is great! Walking up the stairs into an expansive room with seating area at elevated tables, booths, lower tables including on a balcony outside, and a bar, the place was hardly crowded but there were plenty of people there. We seated ourselves both times and were greeted soon after by a waiter/waitress who then took our orders almost as soon as we had thought of them. Despite a review or two about lackadaisical service, I think their service was more than adequate. For a brewing company in a tourist/ski/national park town in western Canada, this place hit each and every beer they brew ON THE HEAD. They had seven types of beers, one pilsner, one black pilsner, a seasonal with blueberries, an old cream ale, an IPA, and a couple others maybe. Every one of them was fantastic. The black pilsner and the IPA (I adore IPAs, though not a beer snob) were fantastic. Each well balanced, finish exactly as you think they will, and fresh as anything. In the two visits, I went round robin and tried each of their beers individually, but you can get a sampler of six in smaller quantities if you're so inclined. Definitely loved the beer. Didn't have much of the food. In fact, only one order of nachos that we split between me and my family. They were OK, nothing special so far as I could tell. Some of the other food that people had ordered around us looked decent, but not sure of how good it was. I would absolutely come back for the beers. Hands down. Loved every moment of it. read more

So I write this review on my honeymoon and for what its worth, i rated it high because for being a brew pub, it was awesome. The food was Mediocre to Good, but the service was awesome. Our gal came over and told us about the town a little bit, the hot spots where to go have a drink. A couple of other restaurants to see or stay away from. This was just what we needed. I wish I remembered her name so i could toss it on here. The tortilla chips were made from scratch as the nachos were the highlight of our meal. Burger was a little over cooked, but the caesar salad that came with it was the perfect combination or lettuce, parm and dressing... the proportions made it melt in your mouth. More to come from honeymoon! read more

Read the reviews and decided to give this a try. Meal was ok but not as good as reviews made it out to be. My bf got a Locco mocco (rice dish with Beef and egg and a lot if gravy) and I got the Buffalo chicken strip salad. The beef of the Locco mocco was severely overcooked, very dry, but the sauce was very tasty and the dish on the whole was alright. My buffalo chicken salad came with half a head of ice berg lettuce that was still completely intact. Made me wonder whether it was washed, but I sure hope it was. Chicken strips were a little dry, but pretty crispy. However, the buffalo sauce was quite spicy and salty and so overwhelmed the salad. The flavours just didn't quite go together. We also got a beer since it is the brewing company. The pilsner was light and refreshing. The only comment is i wish it was more chilled. Overall ok meal, but not enough to return. read more

Was so great we went back for a second happy hour later in the week.Sit on the balcony if you get a chance! All the beers were excellent. The food was great. I had a black Pilsner and turkey club with naan that was wonderful. Just enough. read more

Fantastic food and superb service. Great place to chill and watch the game or hang with friends. I had the Turkey sandwich on nan bread with shoestring fries and gravy and a winter ale. Everything was really good. I will definitely be back. read more

I ordered the pub burger which was good, my husband had the Caesar salad which was also good. However there were a lot of loud people swearing in the establishment, which proclaimed that it was family friendly. One girl whom swore, and was very vulgar throughout the whole time very loudly seemed to know everyone whom worked there. As we paid I asked about where the family friendly section was, and then I was told that we were looking at it. When I stated that I was surprised the waitress stated that she would have moved us had she known about the loud woman. They really should have spoken to the loud woman and stopped serving her alcohol. It was only 2 pm in the afternoon. I would not recommend this as a place for families, you're better off with somewhere else. read more

Great place. We really enjoyed the nachos and drinks we had there. And it is so nicely located in downtown Banff.