Brazen
4.5/5 | Bold flavors inspired by Banff’s legendary mountaineers.
Situated inside the historic Mount Royal Hotel, Brazen brings a modern, rebellious twist to classic lounge dining. Paying homage to the rugged explorers and characters of Banff's past, the menu serves creatively reimagined shareables and smoke-infused cocktails in a vintage, boutique setting.
Creative Culinary Reinventions
Classic dishes like ginger beef and mac & cheese are completely reinvented with bold, contemporary techniques.
Top Reasons to Dine at Brazen
Theatrical Cocktail Program
Bartenders serve craft cocktails over dry ice or enclosed in wood-smoke chambers right at your table.
Historic Downtown Ambience
The sophisticated lounge setting effortlessly blends turn-of-the-century heritage with modern style.
Food & Vibe
Bold Historic Flair with Modern Culinary Ambition
Located inside Banff’s historic Mount Royal Hotel, Brazen honours classic mountain explorers with a daring menu of contemporary Canadian cuisine, featuring rich game meats, smoked cocktails, and inventive small plates. The interior balances old-world charm with moody, modern sophistication, complete with brass details and plush seating.
Reimagined Classic Small Plates
Brazen specializes in bold, seasonal sharing items, curated meticulously to offer a broad taste of Albertan proteins and vegetables prepared with contemporary, artistic flair.
Alternative Restaurants to Brazen
Block Kitchen
Best for foodies seeking intimate, worldly bites. Go for a compact but powerful menu of Asian-Mediterranean fusion small plates. It differs by being a tiny, cozy urban-style joint rather than a spacious, historic hotel lounge.
The Bison Restaurant & Terrace
Best for traditional high-end Canadian dining. Go for locally raised wild game and sustainably sourced regional meats. It differs by offering a classic, white-tablecloth alpine atmosphere over a moody, cocktail-centric lounge.
Rose & Crown
Best for a casual pub crowd. Go for classic, reliable pub grub accompanied by live music and a lively local bar scene. It differs by focusing on relaxed, unpretentious nightlife rather than stylized, upscale culinary shareables.
Brazen
Location
138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1C8, Canada
Hours
Brunch: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Happy Hour: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Dinner: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
Parking
Bow Avenue (Free - 9 Hour Limit)
Bear Street ($7.00/Hour)
Bear Street Parkade ($7.00/Hour)