Blackfalds Motor Inn & Sidetrax Pub

I stopped into this bar because it was the only building in town with lights on after 8 PM. That should have been my first warning.nnThe place smelled like spilled beer, old fryer grease, and unresolved divorces. The bartender looked annoyed that customers existed at all. I ordered a whiskey and somehow received a warm rum and Coke with what I sincerely hope was Coke.nnThe jukebox played the same three country songs on a loop like psychological warfare. One guy in the corner stared at me the entire night without blinking. Another fell asleep standing up next to the pool table.nnSpeaking of pool tables — the felt had more holes than my financial future after paying $14 for “loaded nachos,” which turned out to be stale chips covered in cold cheese and exactly four jalapeños arranged like a threat.nnThe bathroom looked like a crime scene being slowly reclaimed by nature. No soap. No paper towels. One flickering lightbulb fighting for its life. I’m pretty sure the sink growled at me.nnAt one point a fight broke out over a missing lighter, and somehow the bartender was losing.nnWould I come back? Only if every road out of town was closed and I needed shelter from a tornado.nnWould recommend 10/10. Everything was amazing will come back!nMinus the bullet holes!

Terrible experience. The service was essentially nonexistent—I was told to go to the bar and order my own drinks, and the server refused to open another tab. It felt completely disorganized and understaffed. Management really needs to sort things out and hire more staff to handle customers properly.

I’ve been going to the BMI since I was 18, the BIGGEST staple of the BMI was the employees Bri, Lindy, and Bobbi. As soon as I would walk in with my family all the girls knew us and had our orders ready!! I had no issue running up a higher tab because the girls were so personable, funny AND beyond professional. Now walking into the BMI last night and knowing none of the bartenders or servers felt like a loss of community. I certainly won’t be coming back with the new instated “professional” servers no offence to them. This is outrageous.

We did not stay here as we live close by. We attended the lounge, the Chinese food there is amazing. Best we've had in a while. They must have 20 Vlts there. We were there on a bingo night. Bingo cards are free you just need to bring a non-perishable for the food bank and the big prize that night was a 1000$. The lady calling was funny and called a few numbers and made them socialable. This meant when that number was called you had to drink. Lol. We didn't play bingo because we were not aware that it was bingo night. We had a blast anyway. If your not into loud Thrusday night is not a day to go to the lounge. Staff were awesome. Today Saturday August 30, 2025 4:30 pm. I dont know who the tall blonde with curly hair that was working today, but I have never had to wait so long to cash a vlt ticket. It was not that busy, crazy. Otherwise it was good. The food was as usual absolutely delicious.

My husband is currently staying here and called me to say he was not feeling well. I immediately called to try and get something up to his room to help him. Bailey, who works in the pub, jumped into action and helped to get something to him. I am quite thankful for their help and support during this time. If for nothing more, this is a grateful testament to Bailey for her kindness