Canmore’s Rose and Crown has lived many lives in its 30 years, but current owners create a buzz by offering “traditional English fare with new world flair.” Items such as Guinness-braised lamb shank prove the Rose tempts with more than their famous beer-battered fish and chips. The family friendly dining room with photos of local landscapes offers a warm atmosphere, while the wood-finished, tavern-style pub is the spot to meet friends and play pool or darts. The large, tree-shaded patio by Policeman’s Creek with kids’ play area is mere steps from Main Street; it’s a secluded downtown oasis.

Menu Samples

• Lunch and dinner specials offered daily
• Steak Sandwich: 6-oz Alberta beef served on garlic French bread with sautéed onions and mushrooms
• Warm Goat Cheese Salad: spinach, roasted red peppers and pine nuts with balsamic vinaigrette
• Chicken Salad: with sesame chili lime flavour
• BBQ Salmon Sandwich: on a multi-grain kaiser with cucumber, tomato, lettuce and lemon pepper mayo
• Homemade Beef and Veggie Burgers: with toppings
• Prime Rib Dip: melted mozza and horseradish au jus
• Chicken Wrap: with spinach, tomatoes and Thai mayo
• Irish Stew: lamb and vegetables in a savoury sauce
• Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin: with vegetables and drizzled with balsamic reduction
• Filo Wrapped Salmon: with spinach cream sauce
• Liver and Onions: with mashed potatoes and veggies
• Steak and Kidney Pie: finished with Guinness stout
• Pastas: prosciutto and zucchini linguine in a tomato and basil butter sauce; rotini with chicken in a peppercorn cream sauce; and pasta of the day
• Sunday Brunch (10 am to 3 pm): includes 12 eggs Benedict choices, and popular steak and eggs