Reviews of Three Bears Brewery and Restaurant (Butcher Shop)

Mariana Garcia

Excellent service, pizza was amazing. Beer is obviously good!

Dennis Brinks

Wonderful atmosphere. There was a young lady singing when we went for dinner and her music was the best part of being there. I think her name was Alana. I gave it 4 stars because the food just ok. We had the elk pizza and cheesy waffle fries it wasn’t bad but nothing memorable.

Stephanie C

Fried chicken wings in a honey glaze sauce was so good - tasted very much like Korean-style chicken wings you have with beer. Which we did, ordered a seasonal stout and a mocktail of which cost the same. Also had a side of apple chili slaw which complemented the wings really well. We didn’t order any mains as we had a late lunch and wanted a drink and something small to munch on.

Arthur ABIA

This is a nice addition to the Banff scene. Absolutely stunning design with natural light and a comfortable setting. Diverse and unique menu. Service - 4 stars Atmosphere - 5 stars Food - 4 stars Drinks - 4 stars

Kelly

You can enjoy nice bear with your pizza while listening to live DJ. highly recommended.

Camilla Cariello França

Friendly staff and good food! Orders were Million Dollar Onion, Mac n Cheese, Pep Pizza and booooze ???????? love the ambiance here. We sat by the patio. If We had known and planned ahead we would’ve visited earlier! 3-5pm is their happy hour! Some of their selections are only available until 5pm only so better go there early ???? you will probably stay until later ????

Gerson Pacheco

Service

Oscar Kwok

Amazing beers and delicious food. The place is modern and stylish but with a mountain vibe. The service is excellent.

nomad_paul

Great place to chill after a busy stroll in Banff or all-day skiing. We tried their delicious brews and Wishing Tree IPA stood out the best for me! They have a good happy hour (3p-6p) options such as cauliflower and cheesy wedge fries!

Cara Loschuk

Dinner

fernando corona

First time visiting, great service from Will! Very personable and attentive. We sat in a booth by the bar with four adults and two kids. We had the Million Dollar Onion, the Hawaiian Pizza, the cauliflower and the Crab Donut. The kids had the Mac & Cheese and the Cheese Pizza.

Ryan Osburn

Staff were fantastic and the steak was cooked rare to perfection. The potatoes were fantastic. Thank you to you all! I forgot the gents at the bar and Jess our server. Would recommend it for sure

Jill Shah

Meal type

Olivia Rinock

Pepperoni with chili crisp pizza for the win. I also ordered the chicharrones with salt/lime. Excellent. Beer selection is decent and enjoyed both samples. Service was outstanding.

Fatima

Ate dinner at the bar the other night. The bartender was very nice and let me sample some beers as I mentioned I wasn’t a big beer drinker. The pizza I ordered was very delicious and would highly recommended checking this place out.

Volha S (SuddenGoods)

We spent a great time here,we traveled to Banff with our pet and we love this place because here we could have dinner with him, and although we ate out, the food was delicious, my salmon was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, the pizza was delicious, and the service was excellent, Liam is amazing ???????????? and we would love to come back

Leandro Pacca

Super friendly service, and quick too! Definitely one of the most expensive breweries I’ve been to, but everything was very tasty and there were lots of options! The atmosphere is cozy and a great place to unwind for the evening

Tim Haight

Stopped by for drinks and sat on their second floor patio. Great view of the mountains. The Red Velvet Sour is so good. Waitress recommended. Stop by for a bite or to rest your weary feet. Free wifi and restrooms on site.

Imran Ahmad

Dine in

Kristal Dandi

The burger was awesome! Thinking about it now and I’m getting hungry. The pizza was great too. The fries that came with the burger were just incredible. I could not tell what kind of spices they used but it had a very nice flavor. Very nice staff but very very slow kitchen. The atmosphere was so nice and seeing the brewery at the back end was pretty cool. Will definitely go back next time I’m at Banff.

Morgan

Wow, what an experience. Blown away as you walk in to the incredibly decorated space. Walked in on a tour and the service plus drinks were so good, we came back after our tour. Hugo, our server, is incredible and 12/10 service. The food was delicious, I got the Nashville Fried chicken which was impeccable. Definitely would go back next time I'm in Banff

Kristine Cavey

They are awesome! Starters, kids menu, food, bear, service and ambience. I never repeat a restaurant when I am on vacation even if I like it, but this one I did and I actually intend to do one more time before I leave Banff. I say and I mean it since I come from Toronto and just spent a few days in Vancouver and haven't been to many places as good as this. Highly recommend!

TJ Dow

Dine in

Joseph Raczynski

It is not so often that you try a restaurant so good it makes you question your reality. I am so in love with the restaurant, the ambiance, the beers or the food that I am now convinced this place was actually made by a version of myself who wanted to create me the best dining experience of my life. The restaurant was so good that upon reading the menu, I've booked a second table the day after, and while I'm laying in my bed, remembering the crab of my wishes, the steak of my night and the cheesecake of my dreams. My patner got also one of the best pizzas ever. Just go there. If you like food you will like this

Negar Javan

Definitely worth a visit! Excellent beer, tried the flight and was delighted. They included a fantastic smoked lager, something unique! The Smashed Burger with cheese fries was outstanding. Great tunes and ambiance. Thanks to Rachel for excellent service!

Sean Vadoo

Service

Melissa Turcotte

Very surprised with their kitchen... our table was very well served and the dishes ... OMG.. were really good.

Alex Givant

Had a great meal and awesome drinks! Service was really awesome too! A must go to when you visit Banff!

Cynthia Beer

Was a really great environment for a great meal. Additionally, lots of restaurants in Banff are gear towards tourists and this isn’t the case at 3 bears it’s just an authentic great restaurant. The inside of the place is super cool, if you looking for a cool Insta shot with your meal this is the place. I had the big kahuna pizza and the sauce was awesome not to tomato but added lots, the cheese was also really flavourful and over all the combination was fantastic!

Matt G

We got the elk and kale pizza ($23.50) as our main but didn't like it that much. The elk felt a little gamey. Maybe we were just not used to the taste but the whole thing including the cheese tasted a bit sour. We liked the lamb ribs ($19) and cheesy waffle fries though.

Ryan Tengowski

Super friendly staff, excellent beer, very good food. A bit pricey, but not for Banff lol. Incredible ambience. I'd be happy to take anyone here

Curtis A

Finally checked this place out on our most recent trip to Banff! Delicious beers, friendly staff, great atmosphere and really enjoyed the pizza we ordered! Will be back for sure!

Richard Kiefl

Excellent food and atmosphere. It would have been a 5 star experience all around however I was seated close to the windows on an exterior wall. It was pretty cold outside and I could feel a cold draft.

BB WD

Very friendly staff. The beer flight was awesome with the Pale Ale as a highlight. Food was good, shrimp bao buns were amazing.

Jaime Caza

I love how restaurants look inside and outside. Great looking . I had some appetizer and pizza and drinks . They were all different and so tasty . Staff were helpful and good. I will go back for sure next time I am in Banff

Tashfin Awal

Liked this place. The pizza was well done!

CHN Hoan

Meal type

Jimmy John

Had a little trouble with our OpenTable reservation showing up on their system, but the host easily remedied the situation and sat us immediately. We were celebrating our honeymoon and they gave us complimentary glasses of champagne, which was so nice! The atmosphere of this place is so awesome. The plants and greenery gave us major wedding night vibes (our reception venue had lots of Ivy and plants too). The music was spot on and I was enjoying it all night long. The service? They all did amazing. Patrick was our server and he was super cool and attentive to our needs without rushing us. The food was also really delicious. Value for price is spot on. To start, we had the Chicharrones which were very airy and seasoned perfectly. For the main course, I had the Mac 'n Cheese Gratin w/ bacon and it was so rich and creamy! I'm a mac 'n cheese guy at heart and their dish is spectacular. My wife had the Elk and Kale pizza, which was also very delicious. Definitely homemade and the entire dish was very well balanced. We definitely walked away full. Next time we're in the Banff area we will for sure be coming back!

Jeanieweanie

Delicious food (vegan options available) and beer! Our waiter was super nice and down to earth as well. It does get busy fast, so make sure you get there early! Definitely recommend!

Juno

Went for the beer and stayed for the food. The Nashville chicken sandwich and pepperoni pizza were both mind blowing. Great brews as well and friendly atmosphere. Went back the next day for some more!

Sarah Park

Great food ???? and very impressively built in brewery.The staff is fabulous

Taylor Bunker

Excellent food, great service and delicious beer, prices are moderate. Be sure to try lamb ribs and pizza with elk.

Tyson Wentworth

Service

Michelle Greene

Great staff but mediocre food. Made to wait 35 mins (walk-in, so fair) but when we entered the restaurant there were 2 large patio tables open and several large and small tables empty on both floors. (Restaurant wasn’t busy when we first made our reservations and throughout our stay). Only went because our normal go-to was closed for a private event (Park) and wished we had just stayed at our place and ordered in. Had the steak and it was bland.

Sybille M

I’ve tried a lot of great Banff restaurants. Some were too busy, some were too small but Three Bears Brewery was just right. This was our second time visiting. I couldn’t stop dreaming about the crab doughnut. I had to come back with visiting family joining this time. The road is no longer under construction making it easy to navigate to the restaurant which is located off the main drag. We made a reservation with Open Table a couple days in advance, although the place is massive and can accommodate many parties. Staff are friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. The food is delicious with familiar and unique options on the menu. There is outdoor and indoor seating. The restaurant is kid friendly with a few menu items for kids. I had the infuser beer with peach and mango, the elk and kale pizza, and I managed to share the crab doughnut. The other adults had the big kahuna pizza, margherita pizza, roasted cauliflower and million dollar onion. The 8 year olds had the kids cheese pizza and mac n cheese. All were winners. The food was delivered by other staff than our server. Our server immediately noticed that one of the kid’s dishes hadn’t come out and quickly went back to the kitchen to get it. He was very friendly with the kids, interacting with them and confirmed with the parents before offering a beverage refill. The crab doughnut is topped with plenty of crab meat and is like nothing I’ve ever had before. The elk and kale pizza had lots of toppings and is definitely enough for two people. The infuser beer flavour was subtle of peach and mango but very crushable on a hot summer day. This is a must visit for lunch, dinner or just drinks. I’ve also included pictures from our first visit of the tuna tostada, Nashville hot chicken sandwich, million dollar onion and the red velvet sour cocktail.

Lisa Chotowetz

Great restaurant design! The food (pizza) was really good.

Tycho Koren

Dinner

Jeff C

Friendly staff, great food. We had the shrimp Bao which was had a fantastic crunch while also being pillowy soft. The elk sausage/ kale pizza was super creamy and delicious. The mai tai was a little strong, but I’m a light weight so it might have just been me. It was a little busy and took a while to come out of the kitchen, but it was worth it.

Alex Sutherland

Wish one of these would open closer to home! This is definitely a fave for me in Banff. Modern barn-like ambiance. Sitting upstairs would be the most preferred, with all the natural light flowing in. Everything clean (love that it didn’t smell alcohol-y). The washrooms were well-maintained as well, with hands free flushing and washing (tho too bad there’s no paper towel to open the doors with tho). Awesome food. Beer was good. The root beer on tap was the best! Friendly service. I highly recommend it here!

Mike M

Dine in