The Rose and Crown Irish pub is a great way to get the 'craic' started. Take a seat in front of the fireplace on cold days, or on the large second-floor patio on sunny ones. There is live music nightly and a games room with pool tables and video games. Like its sister bar in Calgary, the Rose serves up great pub food such as steak sandwiches, shepherd's pie and tasty burgers. But beer is the big draw here, and there is a wide selection of domestic and import brews.

When in Banff, don't miss on a chance to visit Elk & Oarsman. A favorite with the locals and tourists alike, this eatery is a haven for foodies. Elk & Oarsman delights them all with a special menu that changes each week. Enjoy pizzas, burgers, fries, steak sandwiches, ribs with beer and live music in the background. Vegetarians won't be disappointed either with selections for them on the menu. And of course, you can do all this while cheering for your favorite team in the game airing on television.

The Waldhaus Restaurant and Pub is a short nine-minute walk from Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. The Waldhaus Restaurant looks like a Bavarian cottage, set with handsome dark wood paneling and a blazing fireplace. The restaurant upstairs serves Swiss German fare, such as Wiener schnitzel and goulash soup. The pub offerings include local beer and pub fare offerings like wings, nachos and calamari. Guests can choose to watch sports events, play pool or shoot darts. Enjoy a luxurious fare with your loved ones at Waldhaus with a warming hearth offering you a calming ambiance.

The fascinating view of the mountains and sunrise, leaves the visitors totally spellbound. The Lookout Patio is open only for summers and not only that it offers you delicious food but also a lovely stay option. There is no compromise with the quality of service and taste here because the spices and condiments used for a dish are grown right here in their castle area. The contemporary setting of chairs and tables earn extra brownie points and make it the best option to be when in Banff National Park.