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#1
Our #1 PickCanadian-owned
1. Cumbrian Arms
Located in Cochrane
Cochrane pub at 8-57 West Aarsby Rd.
Pros
- Locally based in Cochrane
- Easy to reach by phone
Cons
- Limited website; book by phone or social media
- Can be busy and loud on game nights
The 5 Best Pubs in Cochrane, AB (2026)
Looking for the best pubs in Cochrane, Alberta? We compared local options on public reviews, experience, pricing transparency and service area. Rank 1 is our top recommendation.
Updated September 2026 · Ranked 1 (best) to 5
Our Top 5 at a glance
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#2
Canadian-owned
2. Townhall Public House Cochrane
Located in Cochrane
Cochrane pub at 2101-101A Sunset Dr.
Pros
- Locally based in Cochrane
- Easy to reach by phone
Cons
- No website; call ahead for hours and pricing
- Can be busy and loud on game nights
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#3
Canadian-owned
3. Townhall Cochrane
Located in Cochrane
Cochrane pub at 101 A Sunset Dr.
Pros
- Locally based in Cochrane
- Easy to reach by phone
Cons
- No website; call ahead for hours and pricing
- Can be busy and loud on game nights
#4
Canadian-owned
4. Last Straw Ale House
Based in Calgary · Serves Cochrane
Calgary pub offering restaurant With Party Services.
Pros
- Based in Calgary, serves Cochrane
- Services include restaurant With Party Services
- Website with services and contact details
Cons
- Fewer online reviews than our top picks
- Can be busy and loud on game nights
#5
Canadian-owned
5. Fergus & Bix Restaurant Beer Market
Based in Calgary · Serves Cochrane
Calgary pub offering pub and american Cuisine.
Pros
- Based in Calgary, serves Cochrane
- Services include pub and american Cuisine
- Website with services and contact details
Cons
- Fewer online reviews than our top picks
- Can be busy and loud on game nights
How we rank pubs in Cochrane
Free rankings are our editorial opinion, based on public review ratings and volume, years in business, credentials and awards, pricing transparency and local service area. Some positions may be sponsored; those are labelled "Sponsored". Sponsorship never changes what we write about a business. A maple leaf marks businesses that are Canadian-owned.
Quick answers
Who are the best pubs in Cochrane?
Our 2026 Top 5 pubs in Cochrane, Alberta are: #1 Cumbrian Arms, #2 Townhall Public House Cochrane, #3 Townhall Cochrane, #4 Last Straw Ale House, #5 Fergus & Bix Restaurant Beer Market. Cumbrian Arms is ranked #1.
How did you rank pubs in Cochrane?
We compared public review ratings and review volume, years in business, licensing and credentials, pricing transparency and service area. Every listing shows honest pros and cons, plus the address, phone number and website so you can compare quickly.
Are these pubs located in Cochrane?
3 of the 5 are based in Cochrane. The others are nearby businesses that serve Cochrane, and each card says where the business is based.
What are good alternatives to Cumbrian Arms?
If Cumbrian Arms is booked up, Townhall Public House Cochrane and Townhall Cochrane are the next highest-ranked pubs in Cochrane.