Drove a little over 7.5 hours (traffic sucked in Seattle) to get here. It was late and was looking for some food and we were told that the Mallard Lounge was still serving food, it was only 10pm. Located in the Fairmont Hotel, we heard live music playing and much to our surprised, it was coming from the Mallard Lounge. Was just one guy playing guitar/harmonica and singing. Wasn't too loud and was able to have a conversation without yelling. Server said we could sit anywhere so we sat in some comfy chairs and ordered some beers and a Chorizo Pizza. I'll admit, I'm boring when it comes to pizza. This pizza was good but it's something I typically wouldn't order. Do people really enjoy Arugula on their pizza?? Then again, I'm one of those who likes pineapple on pizza. read more

Mallard Lounge - Chorizo Pizza - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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This place was packed when we arrived so it was a little tricky to find a place for our party of four, but we eventually snagged a couch, chairs, and table to relax and unwind with some food. The burger was good and so was the Egyptian lemonade. It's a very welcoming, cozy place and the service was excellent. Live music was starting up in the evening as well. read more

We came here last year on our ski trip and we were excited to return. Every drink we had was a work of art. It sits inside the Fairmont hotel, but you feel as though you are inside a Ralph Lauren inspired lounge. The staff is attentive, welcoming, and know their way around the menu. We got the sea to sky cocktail (a delicious work of art), an old fashion (that came with a show) and lastly golden hour (it'll leave you warm and relaxed). Can't wait for next years cocktail hour. read more

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First of all this is in the Fairmont Hotel, so this is your starting point... I came in for a quick beer, and stayed for lunch.. This place was fantastic, the service was perfect, the food was just fabulous. Kit the bartender was really good, and he is from the UK. During the day, it is sort of a causal place, but as it gets closer to dinner, I think a better dressed crowed will appear. The prices were not too bad, considering the neighborhood. I would completely recommend this place... Underground parking is available, and would be helpful during the winter read more

This was the first place we ate at once we got into our room at the Fairmont hotel and it was really a perfect spot for lunch. The nachos were very good and the seafood soup was perfect for the cold weather. This place gets poppin at night too read more

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Chill hotel bar with great food options and excellent drinks. Old school ambiance with a little bit of mountain anti-stuffiness. Nice live music for our visit. Red carbonara was excellent. read more

The Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont in Whistler offers a truly lovely experience, blending a sophisticated indoor ambiance with a beautiful outdoor space that invites you to unwind. As you'd anticipate from the Fairmont, the atmosphere exudes class and high quality, making it a delightful spot for an evening out. The lounge boasts a full bar and a diverse menu of food and drinks, ensuring there's something to please every palate. While there aren't any specific specials or a happy hour, the availability of tasty bar snacks is a welcome touch. On Friday nights, the addition of live music elevates the energy, creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere. I opted for their signature gin and tonic, which was undeniably pretty to look at and tasted good. However, at $25, the use of standard Fever Tree tonic felt a little underwhelming. For a signature cocktail at this price point, I had hoped for a more unique tonic, perhaps even one crafted in-house. One of the standout features of the Mallard Lounge is their exceptional friendliness and how accommodating they are with children, making it a comfortable space for families. The self-seating arrangement, however, proved to be a bit of a challenge on a Friday evening. Finding an available table required some patience, suggesting its popularity. Overall, the Mallard Lounge delivers the refined experience you expect from the Fairmont. While the signature gin and tonic could benefit from a more distinctive element, the beautiful setting, live music, and welcoming service make it a worthwhile spot to visit in Whistler. Just be prepared to potentially hunt for a seat on a busy Friday night! read more

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This is the lounge at the Fairmont Château Whistler. It's beautifully decorated inside and has a great outdoor patio. Every night there is live music from 5-7 and 8-11. We truly enjoyed sipping our cocktails and listening to the music. Their Old Fashioned is so good and even comes with a surprise presentation. The food was okay. Caesar salad was lacking flavor and the cauliflower was fried so much it was burnt. We still ate everything though! Service was fantastic. Friendly and fast. read more

Mallard Lounge - Old Fashioned - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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Warm and cozy atmosphere, food 24/7. We were hungry during the in-between hours of lunch and dinner, and came here at the bar where they serve food and drinks we sat at the bar enjoying the live singing and great food. The buffalo wings were delicious, the oysters were fresh and the gin and tonic were made especially for the Fairmont locally. The local beet and apple Burrata salad were healthy and sweet. Great place to enjoy the afternoon and evening. read more

Mallard Lounge - Beat and apple Burrata salad - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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Taylor was an awesome bartender ~ great service and vibe! The burger was amazing, they have the most amazing mocktails (fav was the creamcicle) and non alcoholic wines! read more

Mallard Lounge - Burger and salad - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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Some suggestions... - Egyptian lemonade. Non-alcoholic, refreshing - espresso martini (smoked in a box brought to the table), quite the show - Off menu blueberry tea cocktail. It's a warm drink. Something like-- "The blueberry tea combines amaretto, orange liqueur, and hot orange pekoe tea, making this warm drink taste reminiscent of blueberries.".... Great in the morning after a long night. read more

Mallard Lounge - Blueberry tea (off menu) - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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What does it take to get 5 stars? Food, service, ambiance and drinks and this place has it all! So beautiful with lights, fire-pits, igloos and live music outside .... And get this ...FREE spiked hot chocolate bar. Yup you heard that right. Then mosey on inside, cozy up next to the fireplace, and enjoy more live music, incredible cocktails and surprisingly delicious food. Must get: the cast away old fashion (the presentation alone was worth it), duck wings and cioppino. read more

Mallard Lounge - Meatballs - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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Great drinks and great service! Fred, the bartender made some of the best drinks I have had, and his professionalism went above and beyond. The lounges aesthetic was warm, comfortable, but still very elevated. We will be back next year! read more

Went here on a Friday for their happy hour/Friday specials. Ordered their bao dish, it comes with 3 and is very filling. I'd skip on their corn dogs because it's just pogo brand haha. Was still good with the sauce they made. They have good coconut shrimp as well. I don't like duck but they offered duck wings that my brother enjoyed. Drinks are a great price. They offered wine, lime margarita and beer for reasonable prices. The food dishes during this time were $9 from 5-7. Check out my pictures so see the menu! Great atmosphere, very busy and loud but with live music! Some folks were even dancing. I'd definitely go here again. read more

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The Mallard Lounge is a fun place to hang out after a day of skiing or hiking. A warm vibrancy immumlates there and i was surprised to see so many hip looking young people there. Great cocktails and the place was packed for Fairmont Fridays. This is the best time to get the most bang for your buck. We sampled the roasted cauliflower, coconut shrimp, pulled pork bao, and duck wings. The only thing that was disappointing was the cauliflower. Tiny portion and for 8 bucks not worth it. Also, not very flavourful. It was advertised as za'tar flavoured but there was a lack of that in the dish. Coconut shirmp were perfectly cooked and had sweetness in every bite. The yuzu aoli could have had more yuzu flavours to really pop it. Duck wings were flavourful and rich. The tender meat just fell off the bowl and the ginger/lime sauce was a nice addition. The acidity cut into the richness of the meat. However our favourite dish was the bao. Beautiful fluffy buns which encased pulled pork. So delicious. We finished off with coconut lime cake. It was good, but tasted a little commercial. Margeritas were on special and well made. We may have had a few. Great vibe. Great price (for Fridays anyway). Great food. And great drinks. Get there early though if you want a seat! read more

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Been here a couple times for drinks and lunch. But each time was sat at edge of the bar inside which is the doggie section! Ppl with dogs can only sit inside at the edge of the lounge. This time came without dog can sit outside. Weather was good. Quite lot of ppl on a Thursday. Ordered cider and beef sandwich with salad. Drinks food are good. Good choice at upper village. read more

Mallard Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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Staying here in Whistler and found this quant lounge for a quick cocktail. The staff is very friendly and the ambiance is elegant, but casual. We didn't order any food, just drinks. The selection of wines & cocktails is lengthy and well presented. Will definitely be back. read more

So disappointed!! We had a group of 6 and have been to the Fairmont Whistler before. We ordered Nachos & fries which took 45 minutes to arrive. They came completely cold and looked like they had been sitting out for a long time. Then we had a steak sandwich, fried chicken sandwich, and soups. All of it was absolutely awful. The soup was inedible and looked like day old food had been made into a stew, really gross! Wouldn't recommend and will never return. Spend your $400 on 3 entrees and an appetizer elsewhere. read more

Just a fantastic little high end lounge after skiing! Was staying at the hotel and the concierge recommended the fish n chips here as the best in town. That was a challenge I was willing to accept. Glad I did. Because the fish in the chips was really really good. Great batter. Generously portioned. Fresh fish. and a great dipping sauce too! The fries were very good as well. Add a local beer, friendly service, cozy seats, and live entertainment and this place hits it all. If you're around this area, this is the apres-ski lounge you are looking for. Just don't pay attention to the prices. Like the slopes at Whistler, they're a bit steep. read more

Mallard Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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Short staffed slow service created a poor experience. After I took on a second job I was able to pay for my bill. My expectations were dashed by the entire experience. I remain disappointed. read more

Always loved their nacho and truffle fried im glad somethings stayed on the menu However i do miss the prime rib sandwich that they used to have read more

Mallard Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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First time here with 4 other feiends and had lunch and our experienced was very good. The place was very spacious and very nice and staff and very friendly. Food is very expensive but totally worth it. Highly recommended to try. read more

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Sadly, our former "go to" lunch spot has gone downhill. It was never cheap, but if you accepted the price point, you were treated to impecabble service and didn't get nickeled and dimed from there on. Over my last 2 visits I had a manager tell me that their margins were too thin to get me an extra ramekin of Jus for a prime rib dip this summer (claiming it cost $2-3 to make each one - note they are smaller than every other place in town that serves a dip sandwich to begin with) and arguing with me over the charge (this is after about 10+ years of having servers gladly get me whatever small accompaniment I needed). I didn't have cheese or horseradish on it - the costs were a wash. Why create a bad customer service experience over it. I encouraged them to find a solution to the small Jus size. On college weekend/MLK 2020, I discovered they found a solution: the dip sandwich is now much smaller (maybe a credit card and a half for each side of the roll?). Considering this is the Fairmont lounge essentially, this is strikes me as an embarassing turn for how they treat customers in the lounge. I do still think they make fantastic drinks, but if you're going to actually argue with me over Jus when I just ordered two $20 drinks, there are plenty of other good bars and restaurants in Whistler I'd rather spend my money at. read more

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The Mallard Lounge is the lobby lounge at Fairmont Chateau Whistler, which serves everything from oriental peking duck spring rolls to bar-style nachos! There's a huge selection of food and drinks available and the staff are extremely friendly so you'll meet all sorts of people (and dogs) here! My favourite dish was actually the Nachos Grande, which was loaded with tons of high-quality cheese, tomatos, onions and of course, salsa guacamole and sour cream on the side. Their truffle fries are excellent as well while their flatbreads were just good/average. My mojito was made very well but was quite expensive ($16). I would say that the majority of their mixed drinks and wines by the glass were in the $16-$19 range while they had a wide selection of fancier alcohols by the bottle such as Dom Perignon and Moet. If you want to relax in a comfortable and unpretentious lounge, The Mallard is right for you! read more

Mallard Lounge - Nachos - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

Friends recommended this lounge for cocktails and it did not disappoint. Bianca is an excellent mixologist and created some wonderful drinks for us, one being off menu. Lovely! read more

Mallard Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

Awesome cocktails. After skiing all morning I was absolutely parched. J and I sat down at the bar and I ordered a glass of water and an iced tea. After rehydrating, a drink on the menu piqued my interest and I decided to try. It was a White Cranberry and Pear "martini" (not something I really believe in, mind you). WOW, it was really good. So good in fact, that I had to try another. This time the bartender made a sort of mandarin jalapeño drink and it also, was better than I could have imagined it would be. Thank you Michael. I have attempted to duplicate this drink, to no avail....I will be back read more

Mallard Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

The Mallard Lounge is the Fairmont's elegant cocktail lounge and restaurant. I stopped by the luxury hotel and felt like having something fancy to eat. Despite the name and to my disappointment, I didn't find any duck on the menu. I ordered an old fashioned ($22, as it was made with top shelf whiskey), and it was strong and presented elegantly with some almonds and cashews. The menu was large, but after splurging for the cocktail, I went for the inexpensive beef stew ($26). It was served in a cast iron pot, and came with garlic focaccia. It was excellent, with carrots and onions that were perfectly caramelized but not over cooked. The bottom of the pot was lined with some starchy material - looked like mashed potatoes, but tasted like grits or maybe over cooked couscous. In any case, it was tasty and went nicely with the beef. Service is friendly and impeccable, and overall it was an elegant spot to splurge for lunch. read more

Such a fun vibe after a day on the slopes. If you can get Francis as your server you have scored. He is the best and makes some fun cocktail recommendations if you aren't sure what you want and are looking for a mixology experience. One of my all time favorite apres ski lounges in Whistler. read more

The Mallard Duck lounge.when it was created was made as a hunters lounge full of remarkably painted elegant decoy ducks ...some genius decided to remove all the ducks but.still keep the name. Must be a borderline Genius to call it Mallard Duck lounge and then proceed to remove the central theme of the lounge in entirety. Replace it with items on sale at the shops. God damned it boys. Are you people running this place like Marriott? Fairmont should consider changing the name to silly goose bar.and have it filled with Fairmont executives. Now that is naming and.keeping the theme in par. The management needs to change. read more

The nachos and wings are not good. The sangria and other drinks are awesome. The server did a great job!!! I would probably just stay away from the appetizers. read more

Mallard Lounge - NACHO's they have ground chicken not shredded. They are dry and the salsa is probably pace picante. - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

Food was bland and service very slow despite not a full house. My wife had the Cobb salad and we shared nachos. The nachos came out lukewarm with the cheese already almost hard. This despite the fact that they bragged about their nachos. Meh. read more

Awesome music and a lovely evening! Thanks to Colin Bullock, a very talented, versatile, and personable musician. The ambience at the Mallard can't be beat, and our server Andrew (W?) was excellent. Drinks are generally expensive ( mostly $20 plus for mixed drinks); beer is tolerably priced. Not sure why the $8 'craft beer' was rung in as $10, but we didn't ask. We enjoyed the trout cake appetizer and Andrew thoughtfully had our winter salad split for us. Only complaint about the salad was the 'added protein' which was the absolute driest chicken breast imaginable. Rest of the staff were fine although the loud cleaning up of the bar started well before 9:30 pm, when the music finished. Still a very pleasant evening and we would happily return. The music was a real bonus here. read more

How do you burn yam fries? Better yet, how are they allowed to be plated and served up? Well that's what we got. If you are looking for a classic beef dip, don't order the slow roasted prime rib dip sandwich. The chef is trying to put a spin on the classic by adding Monterey Jack cheese, onions and sandwiching it in a ciabatta bun. All misfires. Also the beef, I'm quite certain, is not prime rib, but rather well done roast beef, all well done grey, not prime rib pink. The ciabatta is too much bread and too dense, give me a plain old white bread bun with a nice light crust like a mini baguette. The cheese and onions don't belong in the sandwich. And the dip which is a third of the whole deal, was a saucy, salty dark concoction, not the clarified prime rib drippings. It was served up (after they forgot to include it with the plate) in a small sauce container which made it difficult, almost impossible, to dip the sandwich. All quite disappointing. Had it been the simple classic beef dip, it would have been good (Whistler) value with the good size bowl of soup that came with it (an optional choice which could have been fries or slaw). Too bad as the Mallard Lounge is a nice place with good live music (that's 2 of my 3 stars). Just be careful what you order and turn back anything that doesn't meet up with expectations. read more

The waitress was just great but nachos ($50+ bill with 1 ice tea ea & tip) was just awful. burned nachos, no olives, no jalapeño, just burned chips, cheese & chicken. We left without eating. it's gone downhill Since we used to stay there annually. read more

Mallard Lounge - Burned chips & cheese on nachos - Lounges Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

We decided to try out the food here. Big mistake. The fish and chips are oversized freezer fish sticks. The veggie curry is bland and tasteless. If you are having drinks and decide to eat, move to another location! read more

Sure, the Mallard Lounge is a gorgeous bar located in the equally as gorgeous Fairmont Resort Whistler, but the prices are through the roof! I sat down to have a drink with my friend, and we promptly stood back up again and left. The cheapest drink was $15!! And there was nothing on the menu worth that price. The $15 drink was a pear cosmopolitan. Something I could make at home for about a buck! I'm sure this bar is great for people who have cash to burn, but that's not me and these types of prices make me angry (if you couldn't already tell). I have heard that the drinks here are very good, but I have better things to spend my hard earned cash on. Only come here if you're prepared to spend BIG on minimal booze. read more

Great lounge in Whistler to escape the rif raf. High end drinks, we enjoyed Louis the 13th cognac, which is hard to find with the correct glasses. Our server even knew the story that went along with the cognac and how it is made. The tuna salad was fantastically prepared. Great place to go to find high end exclusive liquors. read more

Cozy and great place to slouch around and chit chat. They have live music which is awesome! Great guitarist and music. They have a pretty big selection of alcohol that will make anyone happy. Tried the Canadian coffee which is warm whiskey with bitters topped with maple whipped cream. Tasted like coffee with booze. It was warming and delicious. Got an order of chocolate fondue to share. Fun for any age... Strawberries, bananas, walnut cookies, banana bread etc In a warm milk chocolate fondue. Great view and service. Wish everyday was like a lazy lounge day here! read more

Cozy lobby bar great for lunch after skiing. Quiet cozy corners and couchy seating areas. Great service. We came back second day just for the amazing Cobb salad. read more

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I paid $15 for a Rob Roy here and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Sumptuously decorated, the Mallard oozes sophistication. When my friend and I went we were the youngest people there by at least twenty years. I great break from the usual Whistler scene. The Rob Roy Perfects we had are the standard I hold all subsequent Rob Roys to. After talking with the bartender, we learned that he and most of the people who work there have lived in Whistler for over five years and have bar tended much longer. This is not for the budget traveler - but that should be evident from its location inside the Chateau Fairmont - but for those who have money to throw around, I can think of no better place to throw it. read more