The Beaver Bar at Samesun Backpackers is where you can chill out with friends and meet new people. It has earned a reputation for being one of the best pubs in Banff and still holds on to it. Beers and food come very cheap here, and to add to it, they have live music, karaoke nights, theme nights and happy hours. Home of the Agwa Bomb, Beaver is a must visit while in Banff.
This basement pub is Banff's gift to homesick Brits. It is small and cluttered with low ceilings - but this is all part of its charm. Come for a game of darts or pool or for a lunch of traditional pub fare. This tavern's tiny kitchen turns out bowls of chili, British curry, baked beans on toast and pigeon wings (chicken, actually). The Pump and Tap also features one of Banff's longest happy hours-beers are on special daily.