AN INTIMATE ROCKY MOUNTAIN VENUE
From our modern open concept dining room, to our sun drenched mountain-view terrace, you’ll find the perfect location for your next event in downtown Banff. The Bison is quickly becoming known as the premier venue for intimate, Rocky Mountain events. Our modern, open-concept space features breathtaking mountain views while our display kitchen provides a glimpse of what is to come. Have a pre-dinner reception around our oval bar, feast on regional specialties in our intimate dining room, and then wrap up a perfect night with after dinner drinks under the stars on our roof top terrace. The Bison is an ideal venue for cocktail style parties featuring exciting chef tasting tables, a fresh oyster bar & hors d’oeuvre stations. Complete your event with a live band or DJ, the Bison also offers space for dancing.
Bison Event Information
Capacities & Floor plans
Private buyout
Capacity:
Seated w/cocktail space:
82 or 88 if using vendor table.
Seated w/o cocktail space :
92 or 98 if using vendor table.
Features:
All guests seated together in one open area, oval bar with cocktail tables for reception, private terrace, wireless microphone, iPod connection.
Main dining room Group
Capacity:
15 - 32 (*not private)
Set up:
2-3 tables with 10-12 seats each, guests are seated upon arrival (*no cocktail space).
CONSIDERATIONS:
Select reservation times available, main dining room groups are subject to a 2hr time limit.
Cocktail style buyout
Capacity:
Standing cocktail capacity: 110 (with seating for 50)
Features:
Chef attended food stations, high-top cocktail tables, limited dining tables, full-service oval bar, private terrace, wireless microphone, iPod connection.
Gallery: Space, food & mood
2024 group menus
Regional, seasonal, Canadian.
Group wine & cocktails
group wineS
Crowd-pleasing wines selected by our Sommelier. We recommend pre-selecting wines to ensure adequate quantities are available for your large group.
//PROSECCO
Canella Prosecco, Italy DOCG $69
rich on the palate with a silky-smooth texture, fruity and crisp with mellow floral flavors.
Haywire, The Bub, VQA Okanagan, B.C. $83
a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, bold crisp and fresh with citrus and toasty notes, and fine effervescence
//ROSÉ
CedarCreek Estate Winery 'Pinot Noir Rosé', VQA Okanagan Valley, B.C. $73
100% Pinot Noir. Dry style. Wild strawberry and grapefruit on the nose, complemented by white flowers and red berries on the palate. Organic.
//WHITE WINE
Bollini Pinot Grigio, Trentino, Italy $52
fresh natural acidity with floral aromas, minerals and pear.
Main Divide Sauvignon Blanc, Waipara, New Zealand $66
grapefruit, lime, and a touch of passionfruit with elderflower, fresh-cut grass, jalapeno, and wisp of lemongrass.
Blasted Church Hatfield’s Fuse, VQA Okanagan, B.C. $71
a blend of aromatic white varietals, apricots and peaches with lemon and green apple.
Flat Rock Cellars Chardonnay, Niagara Peninsula, ON $70
this elegant signature Chardonnay is made in an approachable style that consistently delivers purity of fruit and a plush mouthfeel
Kettle Valley Pinot Gris, Naramata Bench, VQA Okanagan, B.C. $93
slight skin contact (blush), red and green apples, pear, citrus, and tropical notes.
Stags’ Leap Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California $105
on the palate the texture is lively and viscous with mouth-enveloping flavours of lemon citron,
white peach, Asian pear, lanolin, and white pepper spice
//RED WINE
Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere, Apalta, Chile $50
ripe berries, sweet spices & tobacco.
McManis Cabernet Sauvignon, California $66
juicy black currant and black cherry flavors, creamy tannins
& a hint of mocha.
Mayhem by Meyer Family Vineyards Merlot/Cabernet Franc, VQA Okanagan Falls, B.C. $69
75% merlot/25% cabernet franc, flavours of blackcurrant, black cherries and chocolate linger on the palate.
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel, California $69
aromas of juniper, black pepper and spicy nutmeg followed with flavors of cranberries and raspberries.
Flat Rock Cellars Pinot Noir, VQA Niagara, On $76
Twenty Mile Bench, Ontario bold red fruit flavors and balanced spice from oak aging.
Lake Breeze Meritage, VQA, Okanagan Valley B.C $76
merlot driven blend, complex wine showing a lot of black cherry and other dark berries flavors.
Decoy by Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, California $105
on the palate, rich flavors of raspberry, ripe plum and blueberry with hints of oak and sweet baking spices.
Schug Pinot Noir, Carneros, California $116
complex wine with a rich bouquet of cherries, berries and hints of spicy new oak. flavors of black cherry, currant and strawberry, followed by a rich, spicy texture and a long silky finish
Welcome Cocktail
Make your guests feel extra special and avoid a lineup at the bar. Prearrange one of our craft cocktails to be served to guests upon arrival.
Ask your Sales Manager for the full selection.
Dietary concerns
We understand
Our Chef has designed our group menus to include vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, nut free and shellfish free options. Dietary indicators are conveniently noted next to each menu item so guests can order with ease. Please note, we are not able to significantly change or substitute items and dishes are plated as described.
If a member of your group has more extensive dietary requirements, our Chef can create a fully custom menu to ensure each guest enjoys a delicious meal. Adequate notice (3 weeks minimum) is required and a fee of $30/person (in addition to the menu price) applies for custom menu curation
Audio Visual & Music
Equipment provided
Free of charge for Private functions:
- Floating microphone
- A speaker system into which you may plug an ipod or MP3 player (note: playlist must be downloaded)
With fully private functions, you may also bring in live music or entertainment.
If we do not have the AV equipment you require, rentals can be arranged through Freeman AV Banff.
*Please note, AV, sound and microphone use is only permitted with fully private bookings.
Minimum food & beverage rates, access times
RATES:
Main dining room groups of 14-32:
* No minimum food & beverage requirement
* Large parties are required to dine from a group menu
* Limited reservation times of 5:45pm or earlier, 8:15pm or later apply
* Groups will be seated together, but specific seating areas/custom floorplans are not available
Fully private buyout for groups of 33 - 110:
* $13,000.00 - $16,000.00 minimum food & beverage requirement (plus 20% gratuity and 5% GST)
* Rates vary by season and day of the week. Please note holiday & long weekend rates may exceed the above listed range.
* Please contact a Sales Manager to confirm exact pricing.
Rates FAQ:
What is the difference between a private and a main dining room booking?
A private booking is when the entire venue is closed to the public, giving your group exclusive use of all areas, including the mountain view terrace, dining room and lounge. A private booking is always subject to a minimum F&B spend which varies depending on the date and day of the week. A main dining room booking is when tables in the restaurant are reserved for your group dinner but the restaurant remains open to the public. Please note, main dining room groups are seated at dinner tables upon arrival (there is no space for standing cocktails).
ACCESS TIMES:
Main Dining Room Groups: Earliest access to the table is 15 minutes prior to your reservation time. Last call 10:00 pm, event finish 10:30 pm.
Private Venue Booking (Sunday Events): The Bison is open for brunch on Sunday therefore earliest access time for event setup is 4:00 pm, event start time 5:00 pm or later. Last call 12:30 am, event finish 1:00 am.
Private Venue Booking (Monday - Saturday Events): Earliest access time for event setup is 11:30 am, event start time 5:00 pm or later. Last call 12:30 am, event finish 1:00 am.
What is a minimum spend?
A minimum spend is the amount that you are required to spend on food and beverage before 5% tax and 20% gratuity are applied. Items such as food, wine, and drinks count towards a minimum spend. If the minimum spend requirement is not met, the difference will appear as a room fee on the final bill.
Accessibility
Elevator - yes
Wheelchair compliant bathrooms - yes
*Please note, the doorway entrance is 28.5" wide which allow for standard wheelchair access.
Group Policies
POLICIES:
1. A signed event contract & online credit card authorization form are required to complete any group booking.
2. Events subject to a minimum spend:
A 30% non-refundable deposit will be automatically processed 60 days prior to the event date.
Events may be cancelled without penalty up to 61 days before the event.
Events cancelled with less than 61 days notice are subject to full cancellation charges and the full 30% deposit is forfeited.
Events may be postponed up to 61 days before the event, in which case the deposit is transferred to the new event date.
It is the responsibility of the client to act within the stated time frame, and to provide ample notice of postponement or cancellation.
In the event you do not achieve the minimum, a rental fee in the amount required to achieve the minimum spend will be applied to the host bill.
Both the host bill and individual guest bills count toward a minimum spend. In the case of separate bills, if the minimum spend is not achieved, the host is responsible for paying a venue fee in the amount required to achieve the minimum spend.
Only food and beverage consumed during the event count toward achieving the minimum spend. Venue fees are processed the night of the event and are non-transferrable to other dates or purchases.
Minimum spend rates are agreed upon at the time of booking and will not be reduced if Provincial public health measures limit the features or reduce the capacity of any event space. It is the responsibility of the client to stay up to date on all Provincial public health measures.
If there is a government mandated shut-down of in-person dining, the deposit would be refunded regardless of timing.
3. Events NOT subject to a minimum spend:
No deposit is required in advance of the event date.
Events may be cancelled without penalty upto 7 days before the event.
Events cancelled with less than 7 days notice will be automatically charged 100% of the set menu price for the reserved number of guests.
If there is a government mandated shut-down of in-person dining, the above cancellation penalty is waived.
4. We require a final guest count 7 days prior to the event date. After this time you will be charged the full price of the set menu for any ‘no shows’.
5. 30-minute grace period for group reservations. After 45-minutes, group is deemed a ‘no show' and you will be charged the price of the menu for the reserved number of guests.
6. In the case of separate bills, the credit card provided on the authorization form will be charged the price of the menu for any ‘no shows’ or any charges not
paid in full.
7. All events must be paid in full the day of the event, with payment presented on-site. We do not invoice.
8. A 20% gratuity + 5% gst will be added to the bill. Rental fees are subject to 20% gratuity + 5% gst.
9. Damages: The client is responsible for any damages to or on The Bison’s property and/or injury to the staff and/or guests caused by the client and/or client’s guests. Please note that verbal & physical abuse will not be tolerated towards any of our staff.
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