Outpost Pub

Very busy, had to wait but well worth it.

The pub is attached to a hotel but does cater for non-residents. They do not take reservations.

We were in the area in early July. On our first night we drove to the pub and found it to be very busy with no tables available. We were asked if we wanted to wait as a space at the bar would become available shortly if we wanted it. We said we would.

The pub itself is not very big but is extremely popular. The menu is small but there is something for everyone. There were tv screens on the walls showing baseball.

We’ve never sat and eaten at a bar before but the casual nature of the evening made it a good spot to sit and eat. We had a great conversation with the couple next to us who we found out were in the car behind us that day taking pictures of a bear on the Icefields Parkway near Bow Lake.

We only had one course as there were no starters (only soup and salad) listed on the menu. However, the portion size of the mains was more than adequate to satisfy the soul.

Having tried poutine in Nova Scotia (and not liking it much), I decided to try the pub’s bison brisket poutine. And wow, so much better. The brisket was tender and fell apart and the poutine had the right amount of saltiness so as not to be overpowering. The generous portion size meant I couldn’t finish it. I could see it was a popular dish as more and more plates were coming from the kitchen. My husband had a burger and chips and he said his was good too.

We also had a couple of beers and a soft drink. Total bill with tips $95, £58

Fantastic spot if you need a late night snack because you got stuck in the mountains all day like we did! Sarah was so friendly, conversational, and attentive. My friends and I all ordered the 3 burgers and they were all fantastic.

Literally the best burger in the world! Whenever I’m in the area the Outpost is a must stop for me. And the desserts and atmosphere are fantastic too!

We had Nachos, arctic char and Bison Chili. The Nachos and fish were very good. I would pass on the chili as both of us did not like it to the point we could not finish it. Service was good and prices were high for what you get. Overall good meal just stay away from Chili.

Good atmosphere. The food here was quite good as well. Drinks were interesting and delicious. We had a very large group, including children, they worked hard to accommodate us and did a great job. The host was so sweet and made arrangements quickly. Our waiter was extraordinary. He made the night great. Thanks Outpost Pub.