☰Elk and Oarsman Pub and Grill

A Banff staple spread across two floors on Banff Avenue. Downstairs it's a proper sports pub with big screens and a solid menu — Black Angus burgers, pizzas, and Rocky Mountain mains that actually satisfy after a day on the trails. The rooftop patio is the draw on a clear day: open-air seating with unobstructed views of the surrounding peaks. Gets busy on weekends; arrive before the dinner rush if you want a table outside.