Canmore’s Nightlife: Where to Unwind After Dark
While Canmore draws travellers from all over the world because of its stunning mountain landscapes and proximity to internationally famous outdoor sporting opportunities, that doesn’t mean the town just shuts down at night. In fact, exploring Canmore bars, pubs and nightlife will reveal a vibrant town with cocktails, live music, breweries and opportunities to dance the night away.
When it comes to Canmore bars and nightlife, there’s a ton of variety. From pubs and speakeasies to masterfully crafted mixed drinks and expansive wine menus, Canmore nightlife really does offer something for everyone.
Located just a short walk from downtown, the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre is right in the middle of it all. Here’s our guide to the best bars, restaurants and hangout spots in the Canmore nightlife scene.
Quick Picks for the Best Bars in Canmore
Best craft beer: Grizzly Paw Taproom offers locally brewed craft beers and rotating taps. Try the Three Sisters Pale Ale with tacos or the BBQ brisket melt. A kids’ menu and snacks are also available.
Best cocktails: Where the Buffalo Roam Saloon serves craft cocktails, wine and beer. The Osaka Old Fashioned is a popular choice, while the international menu includes steak frites.
Best live music: The Drake Screaming Retriever has an extensive selection of wine, beer, craft cocktails and mocktails. The menu includes pizzas, pastas, pub favourites and a poke bowl.
Best pub: The Rose & Crown serves beer, wine, cider and cocktails, along with daily happy-hour specials. Expect traditional pub fare and a selection of international dishes.
Best all-around: TABLE Food + Drink offers wine, local and international beers, cocktails and cider. Menu highlights include beef tenderloin and social-hour options such as Brussels sprouts with bacon and wings.
Lounge at a Hotel Bar
TABLE Food + Drink
Location: 511 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 1N7 (located inside the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre)
Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
While the incredible restaurant at TABLE Food + Drink closes at 9 p.m., the bar stays open late and offers a classy experience on Canmore's nightlife scene.
With ciders and coolers, a mix of local and international beers and an expansive wine menu with options from around the world, TABLE Food + Drink is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the end of your day in the Rocky Mountains.
Relax bythe fireplace with a book or mingle with other guests after a long day on the slopes or trails.
Enjoy the Best Breweries in Canmore
Canmore's brewery scene has taken off in recent years, with four craft breweries all making local and unique beer and adding some fun inspiration to Canmore nightlife.
The Grizzly Paw
Location: 622 Main Street and 310 Old Canmore Road
Hours: Grizzly Paw Pub is open Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and until 10 p.m. on other days. The Grizzly Paw Tap Room is open 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. every day.
A pioneer in Canmore, the Grizzly Paw has rotating taps and is a beloved hangout for locals. There are two locations, with one on Main Street and the other, The Grizzly Paw Tap Room, only 200 metres from the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre, as well, making it easy to pop out for a delicious pint.
Canmore Brewing Company
Location: 1460 Railway Avenue
Hours: Monday to Saturday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Canmore Brewing Company first brewed its Ten Peaks Ale in 2016 and now has a family-friendly tasting room and a large, heated patio that’s perfect for watching the stars in the winter or enjoying long summer days. Be sure to check out their events listings to see when you can catch live music.
Sheepdog Brewing
Location: 112-105 Bow Meadows Crescent
Hours: Monday to Friday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
A craft brewery that can’t be missed, Sheepdog Brewing’s 15 taps always feature something seasonal and new. It’s pet-friendly, too, so you don’t have to leave your dog behind.
The Blake Canmore
Location: 810 Bow Valley Trail
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
There’s a lot more than beer at the Blake, but its brewhouse has created some true gems, and their Tailgater Pilsner comes highly recommended. If you’re looking to get a little adventurous, the Blake Distillery also serves up some incredible spirits. The Double-Barrel Negroni is particularly popular.
Kick Back at the Best Pubs in Canmore
If you’re looking for a comfortable, welcoming space where you can kick back with a pint and enjoy time with friends, Canmore nightlife has you covered. Within walking distance of the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre, you’ll find pubs with friendly locals, games on the TV, live music and authentic Rocky Mountain vibes, too.
First Call Tavern
Location: 304 Old Canmore Road #105
Hours: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. every day
Located right across the street from the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre, this cozy pub opened in 2024 and has TVs on the wall for the big game, plus wine, highballs, and taps with local and international beers. They also have great daily happy hours, which can be a great way to finish a day spent hiking in the mountains.
The Drake Screaming Retriever
Location: 909 Railway Avenue
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day
This iconic Canmore pub has live music and a dance floor for when the party gets going, but it’s also a warm and welcoming environment for locals and visitors alike. It advertises great food and great prices, and delivers on both. For many visitors and locals, the Drake is a perfect place to cap off your evening after exploring everything else that Canmore nightlife has to offer.
The Iron Goat
Location: 703 Benchlands Trail
Hours: Monday to Thursday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Located a little ways away from downtown and featuring absolutely stunning views of the mountains, the Iron Goat is a top Canmore bar with an impressive menu featuring Alberta beef, bison and lots of other local favourites. It also has a lengthy beer and wine selection, with lots of local options.
Tavern 1883
Location: 709 9 Street
Hours: Monday to Thursday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
This local haunt and staple of the Canmore nightlife scene seems to have an event every night, whether that’s comedy shows or live music. The food is good, and they have wine, beer and cocktails, too. From Sunday to Thursday, there’s a “mountain hour” from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. when you can get 40% off all food and drinks.
The Rose and Crown
Location: 749 Railway Avenue
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Just a short walk from the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre is The Rose and Crown, an expansive and welcoming pub that has been a big part of Canmore’s nightlife for decades. It has a big patio, live entertainment and a great menu. This is a true community bar and is locally owned, so it’s a great spot to meet people from Canmore who can give you a real sense of what makes the town special.
Sip on a Cocktail
Where the Buffalo Roam Saloon
Location: 628 8 Street
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day
This is not your typical saloon. Instead, Where the Buffalo Roam stands out among Canmore bars for its mix of Alberta personality with globally inspired dishes and premium craft cocktails. Their Old Fashioned is outstanding, and their hot cocktails will hit just right on a cold night.
It’s a Canmore favourite that mixes Western charm with a truly modern aesthetic, and its huge drinks menu will keep any palate happy, whether you’re after cocktails, locally brewed craft beer, or wines from around Canada and the world.
Bar Deja Vu
Location: 3-626 Main Street
Hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. every day
You’ll need to answer a riddle to get into this speakeasy and reservations are recommended on weekends, but once you’re inside, you’ll be rewarded by a trendy and cool speakeasy that gives off Manhattan vibes. All of their cocktails are expertly crafted, but the White Negroni is their specialty.
Bridgette Bar
Location: 1030 Spring Creek Drive
Hours: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. every day
For many years, Bridgette Bar was one of Calgary’s most popular restaurants, famed for its culinary delights and beautifully crafted cocktails. It opened its Canmore location a few years ago, and cozying up at the bar and ordering from its incredible drinks menu is a refined and elegant way to spend your evening.
Looking for Live Music
You won’t struggle to find live music when you’re exploring Canmore bars. Whether it’s singer-songwriters, bands or DJs, live music is an important part of Canmore’s nightlife scene and its cultural community, too.
Here are a few places where you can check out some tunes:
The Communitea Cafe
Location: 1001 6 Avenue #117
Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, although this changes when there is live music
While this cozy cafe isn’t always open in the evenings, it has long been a stop on cross-country tours for Canadian musicians and regularly updates its live music listings with popular acts. It’s an intimate space where you might be able to catch artists who generally play in much bigger cities.
The Rose and Crown
Location: 749 Railway Avenue
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The Rose and Crown has come up a few times in this guide, and with good reason. The Canmore bar packs its schedule with all sorts of events. There’s trivia every Tuesday, a jam night on Wednesdays and a busy live music schedule that features a mix of DJs, bands and solo acts.
Tavern 1883
Location: 709 9 Street
Hours: Monday to Thursday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Not afraid to mix it up when it comes to music styles, Tavern 1883 has regular live music that ranges from country rock to trumpet and saxophone performances.
The Drake Screaming Retriever
Location: 909 Railway Avenue
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day
When it comes to live music, the Drake is one of the liveliest spots in Canmore. Its stage regularly hosts bands and performers, and once the music starts, the dance floor fills up quickly. Open until 2 a.m. every night, it's the perfect place to catch a show and keep the party going long after the rest of town has wound down.
Stay Close to All The Action
If you’re going out for a night on the town at Canmore bars, you’ll want to end the night with your head hitting the pillow somewhere close, comfortable and convenient. That’s what makes the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre one of the best hotels in Canmore. It’s just a few short blocks from downtown and right in the middle of all the fun.
Experience the Best of Canmore Nightlife
There’s a lot more to Canmore than just the mountains, and it’s definitely not just a sleepy Rocky Mountain community. Canmore nightlife offers something for everyone, and you won’t have any trouble finding Canmore bars that will serve up a cold pint, finely-crafted cocktail or a bold glass of wine.
The Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre is your perfect home base for a night out exploring Canmore nightlife. Book with us today or call (800)716-6199.
FAQ
Are there taxis or Uber in Canmore?
There is no Uber or Lyft in Canmore, but Three Sisters Taxi, Timber Trail Taxi and Apex Cabs all run taxi services that can get you around town.
What’s the best bar to see local musicians play?
This can depend on your taste, but our guide to live music venues in Canmore lists all the must-visit spots, including the Drake and The Rose and Crown.
Can you walk from downtown to the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre?
Absolutely, Canmore is a very walkable town, and if you go out for dinner and drinks in downtown Canmore, our hotel is only a few minutes' walk away.
Can you get back to Canmore after a night out in Banff?
Yes, taxis will take you back to Canmore if you’ve been out for the night in Banff. Prices vary for one-way service. Alternatively, ROAM Transit runs until 11:29 p.m., and a ticket is $6.