Whether you’re planning a trip to Banff right now or walking down Banff Avenue wondering where to eat, one thing is certain. You’ve probably realized that Banff is a pretty pricey destination.

The good news is, you have plenty of ways to save money. Of course, you could go to the grocery store and cook at your rental, but another option is to take advantage of some of the best happy-hour specials in Banff.

Many restaurants in Banff offer some form of happy hour, but only a few are truly noteworthy. Below are a few of our favorites!

Note: Specials may not apply on holidays or long weekends, and happy hour hours are subject to change. Deals also tend to be shorter or less generous in summer than in winter.

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Our Favorite Happy Hours in Banff

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Pizzeria Sophia

• Happy Hour Deal: 50% off select pizzas & cocktails // 3-5pm Daily
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It’s hard to find a better pizza in Banff than at Pizzeria Sophia. Stepping in feels instantly cozy and gets even better as you dig into their delicious offerings, like Tomato and Burrata and the ‘Nduja. Head here during Happy Hour for 50% off select pizzas and cocktails. Also, visit on Monday or Tuesday after 5pm for 50% off select pastas.

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Bluebird

• Happy Hour Deal: 50% off fondue, drinks from $6.50 // 4pm-5pm daily.
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Set within a mid-century mountain chalet next to the Peaks Hotel, Bluebird offers a cozy ambiance and a roaring fireplace, creating a welcoming haven where every day feels like a bluebird day! Bluebird is one of the more expensive restaurants in Banff, so taking advantage of their Happy Hour is the best way to experience the magic of the interior.

Fondue Happy Hour (50% off!) is offered every day from 4-5 p.m. – the perfect post-ski or post-hike treat! Experience their classic Swiss fondue of
Emmental, gruyère, kirsch, sourdough, with warm fingerling potatoes for
$28.50. You won’t go thirsty either, as cocktails start at $6.50.

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Hello Sunshine

• Happy Hour Deal: 50% off sushi / $15 ramen and $7.50 pints // Daily 3-4pm
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Hello Sunshine is the best place for sushi in town, and they make the dining experience not just delicious but also fun! This is a retro restaurant with a funky interior, and even a karaoke bar that only gives off positive vibes.

Hello Sunshine has the best daily Happy Hour drink and food special in the valley. At least in our sushi-loving opinion! Every day, for one hour, you can get 50% off select sushi rolls, $15 Ramen bowls, and $6.50 Pints and sake. And trust me when I say you cannot beat their $12 Maui Wowie roll!

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Anejo

• Twice Daily Happy Hour: $4 Tacos and $7 Cocktails // Daily from 3pm – 5pm & 10pm – Close
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Happy Hour at Anejo – so good it’s offered twice a day! If you’re craving some delicious tacos after you worked up a sweat on a hike, head to Anejo on Banff Avenue.

In the summer months, this is my go-to spot. I love the environment, creative margaritas and fresh tacos. Make sure to try their $4 crispy fish tacos and $7 margaritas during their special deal!

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High Rollers

• Happy Hour Deal: Monday-Friday, half-price bowling from 3-5pm, and many more deals.
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If the weather isn’t playing nice on your vacation, head to High Rollers for some indoor fun time at the best bowling alley in Banff! It’s far from your old-school bowling alley that feels grungy; instead, you’ll find modern decor, craft beer, wings, and delicious NY-style pizza.

High Rollers offers a daily special you can’t beat. Monday through Friday, enjoy half-price bowling from 3-5pm, accompanied by $6 pints. On Tuesdays, you’ll find 75-cent wings, and on Thursdays, you can get half-off pizzas. Can’t make it before 5pm? Head here on Wednesday for all-day half-price bowling!

More of a night owl? Monday through Thursday from 10pm to close, you can also enjoy half-price bowling and $10 fishbowl cocktails.

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Dusty Boot

• Howdy Hour Deal: 50% off select cocktails and $6 Bud and Coors from Monday-Thurs 5-7pm and Fri-Sun 4-6pm.
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The Dusty Boot is a brand-new saloon in town and a fantastic bar to enjoy with friends. If you love country music and cowboy vibes – even better! Step in here for a little après-ski drink and treat. If you time it right, you might even catch a country band playing on their stage!

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The Prow Pasta Monday

• Happy Hour Deal: $14 pastas on Monday nights in the off season
  • 2-5pm daily happy hour showcasing 10 featured cocktails and 50% off all wine glass pours and draught beer, alongside an “in between peaks” menu
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If you’re a pasta lover, head to The Prow, located at Buffalo Mountain Lodge on Monday nights for Pasta Monday – this deal is not available in the summer. It’s here you can get delicious gourmet pastas for around $14 a plate and deals on drinks such as cocktails, wine, and beer – an absolute steal in Banff! It’s perfect for those on a ski trip to Banff looking to refuel after a day on the slopes, as this special is not available in the summer.

Visiting in the summer between 2 and 5? Check out the “In Between Peaks” menu, which offers slight discounts on warm marinated olives, charcuterie, Alberta bison & beef sliders, a Prow romaine salad, and duck confit poutine.

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Banff Social

• “Social” Hour Deal: Daily, 3:00–6:00 PM and 9:00 PM–close // wine and beer from $6, and discounted food specials (sharing plates)
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Banff Social offers something a little different for everyone at two times of day. Whether you’re looking for something after a hike, or you need a little nighttime snack, you can head here for delicious food and good vibes. You cannot beat truffle parm fries for $8 or spicy gochujang or Lemon Sichuan Pepper wings for $15. Beyond the wings and fries we really love their flatbreads paird with $6 beer.