Cocktail bars in Banff

A great cocktail bar is worth crossing town for, and Banff has 12 cocktail bars on the local map. Here are the real ones, with ratings. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Banff.

Cocktail bars in Banff

Cocktail bars and speakeasies around Banff, best-reviewed first. The good ones reward sitting at the bar. Bartenders remember regulars — introduce yourself and tip well.

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Drinking cocktails in Banff

• The best seat in any cocktail bar in Banff is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
• Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
• Cocktail prices in Banff vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.

About Banff

Banff, AB, Canada (coordinates 51.18, -115.57, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Sources for Banff: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.

More cocktail bars nearby

Expanding the search around Banff: these neighbouring towns each have a guide:

• Cocktail bars in Canmore (18 km away)
• Cocktail bars in Invermere (81 km away)
• Cocktail bars in Golden (98 km away)
• Cocktail bars in Calgary (106 km away)

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