Banff Ave Brewing Co.
Brewed-on-site flights, mountain-view balcony, surprisingly good pretzels.
Check hours, prices, and availability before heading out.
Useful details
A central brewpub for groups who want one easy place for beer flights, casual food, balcony views, and daily specials.
Highlights
What stands out
- Brewed-on-site beer in the Clock Tower block
- Balcony and central Banff Ave location
- Daily food and drink specials give it planner value beyond the usual pub stop
Use it for
Best fit
- Beer flights
- Casual groups
- Downtown first nights
Hours and season
Timing
- Pub hours vary by day, with later closing listed for Thursday through Saturday
- Taproom hours are separate from the main pub
Getting there
Access
- Central Banff Ave
- Easy walking distance from most downtown hotels
Day-plan use
Where it fits
- Arrival-night dinner
- Après-ski beer stop
- Group-friendly casual meal
Around it
Nearby
- High Rollers
- Banff Ave shops
- Central Park
- Bear Street
Before you go
Booking
- Reservations are available through the venue.
Budget
Price
- $$ brewpub pricing; individual specials are handled on the deals pages.
Arrival
Parking
- Use downtown paid parking, or avoid parking friction by walking from the core.
No-car notes
Transit
- Close to the downtown transit hub and easy to use in a no-car plan.
Use case
Planner fit
- A dependable first-night anchor when nobody wants to research too hard.
Access notes
Accessibility
- Central location is straightforward; confirm elevator/stair details directly if mobility is a concern.
Group fit
Family fit
- Casual enough for mixed groups earlier in the day; late-night energy is more adult.
Pets
Dog fit
- Not a dog-forward venue.
Backup plan
Rainy day
- Strong rainy-day fallback because it keeps food and drinks in one central indoor stop.
Check first
Practical notes
- Hours and specials can move by season; confirm directly before going.
Extra context
Questions people ask
Is Banff Ave Brewing good without a car?
Yes. It is right on Banff Ave and works well from downtown hotels, Roam stops, and walking plans.
Are the specials every day?
The venue publishes a weekly specials grid, but timing can change, so check the official page before planning around one offer.
Happy hours here
Daily Happy Hour
Banff Ave Brewing
Best kept as a late-night drink fallback, with weekly brewery specials still useful on their own days.
Late night: 9 PM-close
$4 shafts, $5 highballs, and $10 ninjas.
Deals here
Monday Smash Burger
Mondays
$17 Smash Burger, plus Monday beer/off-sales specials
Tuesday Aussie Chicken Parm
Tuesdays
$13 Aussie Chicken Parm — Tuesdays
Wednesday Fish & Chips
Wednesdays
$16 Fish & Chips — Wednesdays
Friday Half-Price Appetizers
Fridays 3–6 PM
Half-price appetizers — Fridays 3–6 PM