Aurora Nightclub
Aurora Nightclub is probably Banff's most popular destination for those who want to go dancing. The wood dance floor is spacious and has a great sound and light system, and DJs spin every night. As of winter 2009, they host a locals night on Sundays with $2 drafts, and karaoke on Thursdays. Fridays are Bacardi night, with $3.50 Bacardi drinks. The upstairs is a lounge with two pool tables and a 70-inch TV, as well as a variety of couches for people to relax on in-between bouts on the dance floor. You can also order pizza at Aurora from the Smashed Tomato Pizza Place, which is inside the club.
Aurora Nightclub
110 Banff Avenue
Banff, AB T1L 1C8
Canada
(403) 760-5300
aurorabanff.com
HooDoo Lounge
HooDoo Lounge is the perfect place to host a bachelor or bachelorette party, called Stag and Stagette parties in Canada. Their packages for Stagette parties include no line or cover and a private decorated table with champagne. They are also available for booking private VIP parties. They have a different theme every night. As of winter 2009, Monday is Mashup Monday, with all drinks for $3.75. Tuesdays is Keg Party night hosted by the Rude Boys Snowboard Shop, Thursdays is We Like to Party with cheap Jager Bombs, Friday is Fishbowl Fridays with deals on Fishbowl Triples, and Saturday is DJ Cain night, with DJ Cain spinning and discounted Vodka and Red Bull drinks. DJs usually spin a mix of house, trance, and hip hop.
HooDoo Lounge
137 Banff Avenue
Banff, AB T1L 1A6
Canada
(403) 760-8636
hoodoolounge.com
St James's Gate Olde Irish Pub
St James's Gate Olde Irish Pub is a popular old-style pub that serves 55 scotches and 10 Irish whiskeys, as well as many popular draft beers. It is a popular spot for those looking to relax and eat good pub food with an Irish theme, like potato nachos or steak, Guinness and mushroom pie. They also serve a variety of burgers and salads. The bar looks like something straight from Ireland, and they host live music on weekends, with everything from traditional Irish music to rock and blues bands appearing on the stage.
St James's Gate Olde Irish Pub
207 Wolf Street
Banff, AB, T1L 1C2
Canada
(403) 762-9355
stjamesgatebanff.com
Magpie & Stump
Magpie & Stump serves Mexican food until 2 a.m. every night, so it is popular with the late night munchies' crowd. At night, the bar is active, with people enjoying margaritas and beer served in mason jars. The bar has a western theme. Every night, they have a happy hour after 10. They host both live music and open mic nights frequently, usually either rock or blues. The bar also goes for the sports bar crowd, showing a variety of games on the large TV.
Magpie & Stump
203 Caribou Street
Banff, AB T0L 0C0
Canada
(403) 762-4067
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Candace Horgan has worked as a freelance journalist for more than 12 years. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications, including the "Denver Post" and "Mix." Horgan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and history.
