Canmore · Patios
Best Patios in Canmore
Canmore patios get the better view, full stop. The Three Sisters are visible from most of the main strip and almost every restaurant on Main and 8th has worked out how to angle its outdoor seating to catch them. Patio season runs roughly May to October, and the smarter venues run heated patios with fire pits to extend the shoulders into the colder months.
The Iron Goat has the most photographed patio in town, with a tiered deck looking straight at the Three Sisters and a happy hour that runs every weekday afternoon. Tavern 1883's front patio sits on the corner of Main and 8th, perfect for people watching with a $7 cocktail. Bridgette Bar's hidden back patio is the date night pick. The Grizzly Paw runs a beer garden style setup outside its taproom that stays packed through summer. Sage Bistro's sunset patio at Silvertip gets the late afternoon light off Mount Lawrence Grassi. Where the Buffalo Roam has the loosest, latest patio crowd in town when the weather holds.
If you want patios on the Banff side instead, see the best Banff patios guide. The mountain view restaurants Canmore guide focuses on indoor seats with the same outlook for shoulder season visits.
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Canmore Brewing Company
Canmore
Murrieta's Bar & Grill
Canmore
Rhythm & Howl
Canmore · 3pm–6pm
Drinks starting at $6
Sheepdog Brewing
Canmore
$14 32oz mini pitchers
Stoney's Grill
Canmore · 3pm–6pm
Tank310
Canmore
The Grizzly Paw Pub
Canmore
The Iron Goat Pub & Grill
Canmore
Discounted pints and wine
The Stirling Lounge
Canmore · 12pm–5pm
25% off all drinks
The Wood Restaurant & Lounge
Canmore
Drink and food specials available
Where the Buffalo Roam Saloon
Canmore
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