Rundle Bar at Fairmont Banff Springs

Had High Tea at the Rundle Bar today, and it was delightful. I had my own celiac tower with all of the treats, made safely for me. They were comparable to the regular treats on the non-GF plates. The GF scones were unreal, as well as many of the other treats. Highly recommended to treat yourself!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

There were a decent amount of options, however, most was fish. I ended up getting the chicken wings. They were delicious, however, it is a small portion.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This is mostly just a bar with a limited menu. Word on the street is there is a speakeasy style room through the bookcase (we didn’t try). The staff here seemed to be less knowledgeable on celiac/GF than other restaurants in the hotel. I didn’t eat anything beyond some bar snacks (GF seasoned popcorn and veggie chips) but the drinks are good and views are amazing if you can get a table closer to the windows.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies

The Fairmont generally is really good at accommodating celiac disease. They have a couple of good options for gf on their lunch menu but the lounge is really more for drinks than for eating so the menu is pretty small. I had the poke bowl and it was really good! They are super knowledgeable about cross contamination

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

Beautiful but very little options, at least when we went. I guess we missed the lunch menu and the regular bar menu didn’t have too much that I felt safe eating. Waitress tried answering my questions but didn’t seem confident. I was so hungry so I just ate a bunch of chips and guac which seemed the safest.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

High tea at the Rundle bar in the fairmont has been the best dining experience I have had since my celiac diagnosis. We emailed a few weeks in advance asking if they would be able to accommodate me as the tea is a fixed menu, they said it wouldn’t be a problem and made us a reservation. We checked in a few days before and they said the chef had seen the note and was already working on a menu. I was served slightly different versions of everything on the menu (replacing a few items with something different completely) and the food was amazing. Even the gluten free scones were better then any regular scone I’ve ever eaten. Would highly recommend

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent