Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant
Downtown brewpub with house beers, pizza, and a social room built for big groups and easy hangs.
Check hours, prices, and availability before heading out.
Useful details
Three Bears is the downtown brewpub with the biggest room-feel: beer made here, pizza and pub plates, patio/beer-garden energy, and a retractable-roof forest theme.
Highlights
What stands out
- Brewery setting with house-made beer and rotating taps
- Restaurant menu is built to pair with beer, including pizza and pub plates
- Retractable roof, beer garden, and patio-heavy layout make it a social stop
Use it for
Best fit
- Banff brewery stop
- Groups
- Beer and pizza
Hours and season
Timing
- Plan around lunch-to-late-evening service, then confirm same-day kitchen hours
- Happy hour, live music, and pizza specials are volatile and should be checked directly
Getting there
Access
- 205 Bear Street
- Downtown Bear Street
Day-plan use
Where it fits
- Brewery stop
- Group dinner
- Casual rainy-day meal
Around it
Nearby
- Bear Street Tavern
- The Bison
- Nourish Bistro
- Wild Flour Bakery
Before you go
Booking
- Reservations are recommended, with space left for walk-ins. Reserve if the group needs a reliable table.
Budget
Price
- $$ brewpub pricing; specials and beer pricing can change.
Arrival
Parking
- Use downtown paid parking or walk from central lodging.
No-car notes
Transit
- Strong no-car fit once you are in the downtown core.
Use case
Planner fit
- Use it when visitors ask for a Banff brewery or when a mixed group needs beer, pizza, and space to settle in.
Access notes
Accessibility
- Confirm entrance, table, patio, and washroom access directly.
Group fit
Family fit
- Can work for families earlier in the day; later brewery energy is more adult.
Pets
Dog fit
- Confirm patio/pet rules directly before bringing a dog.
Backup plan
Rainy day
- Good rainy-day group option because the large indoor/social room can carry the evening.
Check first
Practical notes
- Kitchen hours may differ from venue hours; confirm current food service if eating is the goal.
Extra context
Questions people ask
Does Three Bears take reservations?
Yes. The venue says reservations are recommended and that space is left for walk-ins.
Is Three Bears a real brewery?
Yes. It promotes beer made on site, rotating taps, and food designed to pair with the beer.
Happy hours here
Daily Happy Hour
Three Bears Brewery
A reliable brewery happy hour, especially if your group wants pints and pizza together.
Happy hour: 3-5 PM
$7.25 pints, pizza specials, and cocktail features.