Wide open dining room with exposed wood beams and long communal tables.

Large wooden dining table surrounded by chairs inside Thirsty Bear Kitchen + Bar.

Spacious lodge‑style dining area with wood walls, tables, and hanging lights.

Central bar area with stools, TVs, and wood finishes inside the restaurant.

Loaded nachos piled with cheese, olives, peppers, and fresh toppings.

Thirsty Bear Kitchen + Bar

Thirsty Bear Kitchen + Bar, located in Waterton Park in Alberta’s Southern Rockies, offers a lively pub experience with hearty food and nightly fun. Newly renovated, this long-standing local favourite features a fresh patio, updated seating, and a revamped bar and kitchen serving an appealing new menu. Guests can settle in for casual drinks, share plates with friends, or refuel after a day exploring the surrounding mountains and lakes. As Waterton’s only pub, it adds games and live entertainment to the mix, with pool and foosball tables and nightly specials. Open every day, it gives travellers a relaxed spot to unwind, meet fellow visitors, and enjoy an easy-going evening in the heart of town.