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Granville Room
Categories: Nightlife Bars Lounges Restaurants Lounges, Restaurants [Edit]
957 Granville StVancouver, BC V6Z 1L3
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
(604) 633-0056
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- DJ
- Best Nights:
- Wed, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
26 reviews for Granville Room
Review Highlights
"As a tourist, it was a great people-watching spot."
(in 4 reviews)
"They offer a unique arrangement of cocktails."
(in 6 reviews)
"...I'm glad to have found this place so close to home and I..."
(in 2 reviews)
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26 reviews in English
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Review from Stephanie M.
Vancouver, BC
8/24/2011
Wow! I knew that I was (ahem) somewhat knowledgeable in the ways of consuming cocktails (and even that is debatable, according to some), but I had no idea how little I knew about the history behind some of the most famous ones. I also had no idea that Granville Room, smack in the middle of the "double highball / gin and juice" Granville club strip, has an absolutely HUGE cocktail menu and is a great destination for super-sophisticated beverages. Luckily for me, our fearless CM Robin and Trevor the tiki guru (the bartender at Granville Room) were there to show me the error of my ways. Huge thanks to Robin for organizing this session. It was really interesting to learn the history behind the post-prohibition development of the tiki bar and some of today's most well-known cocktails. OK, maybe it also made it easier to justify downing the alcohol - all in the name of education, of course - but whatever the motivation, the drinks are delicious and STRONG. I sampled the mai tai (my favourite by far) and the mint julip. Both were excellent, and I heard nothing but positive comments about other drinks that others in our group were sampling. I can also attest that Granville room does great appetizers, from a mango/citrus ceviche to a cheese plate to a potato chip topped with roasted pork and a delicious avocado and tomato salsa.
Even if you're not getting a lesson in cocktail history from the bartender, Granville Room is definitely a destination for awesome cocktails and tasty appies. I have to admit it was not what I expected given the location (and yes, admittedly, the fact that it is a Donnelly Group pub), but I'm glad to have found this place so close to home and I will definitely come back for more mai tais! -
Review from JW D.
10/17/2011
Wow, it is dark up here in this place.
The bartender was friendly enough until he started hanging out at the other end of the bar for some reason.
I almost ate shit three times on what were probably small spills. What IS this floor made of?
$7.50 for just enough Bushmills to wet my tongue? Wow. -
Review from Ben C.
3/24/2011
I know the Granville Room doesn't stand out to a lot of people, but my most recent visit prompted this review.
I went on a Thursday I believe, where the mussels and highballs were the special - and were they ever!
Had some Hendriks Gin with tonic, ordered the mussels and some fries. Drinks are solid, as they should be from any place on this street
....but the mussels - WoW. I didn't know they have been breeding mussels on steroids for the Granville Room! I was skeptical about how they might taste since a) by recommendation of the barkeep, i choose the curry flavour instead of white wine sauce and b) they are HUGE.
**btw, I generally don't like mussels, honest.**
First bite: I looked at my friend and gave him the "holy cow, this are GOOD" look (wide eyed, with 1 hand still holding the mussel shell, still hunched over the plate).
It was a massive serving of massive shellfish, and it was cheap! Excellently prepared, Yummy and they did not skimp on the portions. It fed both of us, and then we had fries to top us up too.
What a great start to the night. -
Review from yekta a.
4/10/2011
Nice spot for a drink and a patio warm enough to sit out on a Saturday evening to people watch. Can't say the food is terrific, but the drinks are mediocre.
This is a good spot for young 20-somethings, not classy late 20 year olds...just sayin' -
Review from Cyndi H.
Vancouver, BC
10/22/2010
I came here for an event and was pleasantly surprised by the menu.
Mr. Pink-- a cocktail with blended watermelon in it. Real real nice
Lamb popsicles-- can't go wrong, baby!
Scalloped potato chips. OMG coolest tastiest thing ever!!! They looked like fries or pieces of marbled chunks of meat, but they were cheesy bite-sized finger-food versions of fancy scalloped potatoes. And not the out-of-the-box kind that I made last year (shh).
I know it's Granville (is it just me, or am I too old for this street) but on a quiet night, if you're in the hood order some scalloped potato sticks. Sure beats those yam fries. Vancouver needs to move on from the yam fries, for the love of all that is good! -
Review from Grayce E.
4/12/2010
I'm a fan of their happy hour (2 for 1 small plates, 7 days a week from 4-7pm)!
I enjoyed happy hour with a friend on Sat. We were feeling pretty good after 4 plates between us, but got a little greedy and went for 6 and left stuffed for $40 between the two of us.
Some highlights included the:
Pan roasted shrimp and snow crab cake ($11)
Grilled shrimp wrapped scallop skewers (12)
Tomato and Bocconchini salad ($10)
We also had the mussels (curry sauce) but we were disappointed that they didn't taste as good as they smelled. The mussels were fresh and a good portion though.
I'd definitely come back for happy hour. Great chance to enjoy a variety of tastes and food choices for a good price. -
Review from Hubert F.
Vancouver, BC
2/20/2010
I was about to give 3 stars, but the Olympic gouging was in place so it was definitely a no go for more than 1 star.
Granville Room is a lounge in the entertainment district, heart of Vancouver. It tries to be trendy with a large selection of cocktails and other drinks, including Blanche de Chambly on tap, and with a Lunch only menu.
We were here we other fellow yelpers for a diner. I had the poutine that despite tasting good and having cheese curds, would offend a real Quebequois.
Under other circumstances I would have said I would return there, but the service was not up to the 17% auto-gratuity applied to the bill. Gouging local patrons is not good practice, even during the olympics. -
Review from Sheila W.
BC
1/23/2009 1 photo
I'm going to go a bold 4-stars for the Granville Room, even though peer pressure from other reviewers would have me hatin' on the place.
Upon my Wednesday night visit to Granville Room, I found it dark, but in an ambient way and the music (of the urban, downbeat, electronic variety) was not too loud to carry on a conversation with my friends.
Wednesday nights here presents an incredible special: a 6oz steak, which was grilled to rare perfection and soooo tender and tasty, with crispy fries. Peppercorn sauce and ketchup on the side. All for $15! It's great value.
The service was attentive, although not intrusive at all. For example, when I arrived early to meet my friends I was immediately offered a drink. I opted to wait for the rest of the party (cause I figured we'd take advantage of the $10 off any bottle of wine -- another fab Wednesday special). The server returned with a glass of water for me, smiled and said "just in case you get thirsty." It was very thoughtful, and she kept up that level of service during our entire visit. When we did order wine, she poured the taster for me -- even though I was with two male friends. Loved it!
The wine list was thoughtfully chosen with some value wines to keep the prices accessible. Nothing on the list will blow your mind, but it won't blow your budget, either. We went for the Liberty School Cab Sauv (which just made Vancouver Magazine's 2009 100 Best Wine Values list). It was great with the steak!
I would absolutely recommend checking out the menu here -- especially on a Wednesday!Listed in: A Taste of Granville
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Review from Johnson C.
Vancouver, BC
11/27/2009
Granville Room is an upscale lounge on the eponymous Granville clubbing area. Being a boozehound, I usually avoid places like this, opting for cheap and fun dive bars and sports bars scattered all over the area.
Things that work against this place: Be prepared to wait for seating if you show up on the weekend (being so central to all the clubs) and I was denied entry once as they couldn't seat my party if we didn't order food (not sure if it was some sort of regulation, as I can easily spend more money on drinks alone).
However, I was back at this place to start off a night of bar-hopping. The place loves black, plays generic electronic music and is very dimly-lit - so it's going for a upscale feel. And our waitress was back often to get our orders for multiple rounds. Cocktails are 2 oz. and are $9. But on Thursdays, it was $7 for 'contemporary' cocktails. Looking at the drink menu, it was promising (seeing Maker's Mark, Belvedere and Hennessy VSOP as some of the base ingredients) and decided to sample the assortment of fruity-named cocktails. This will be a plus for some, but I didn't like the sweet cocktails (a lot of syrup was used) and I couldn't taste the alcohol. Probably a good place for a group of girly-girls or date-rapists in training to get their date liquored up.
Grey Goose is $9 a shot (I think $13 - $15 for double) and their Manhattan (on their $9 'classic' cocktail menu) is probably one of the better ones in the city (attention to manly-men and 'Sex in the City' wannabes). So pretty standard prices for an upscale bar - but they also have Blanche de Chambly on tap (a plus!).
After my party complained about the disproportionate number of males in the place, we moved on.
Overall, a sleek, upscale bar with some skilled bartenders. Just avoid on the weekend.Listed in: A Compendium of Fine…
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Review from kath r.
2/26/2009
If you remember watching the Breakfast Club when it first came out, then this sleek and sexy bar/restaurant in the middle of Granville Street's entertainment district is perfect for you!
On a Tuesday night we found ourselves on the Granville/Robson end of town in search of a place to have a glass of wine (me) and a cocktail (friend) and catch up on the gossip. People watching potential and ambient surrounds that were less than the usual 'Granville strip crazy bar scene', would be an added bonus.
Our search ended upon stepping into the Granville Room on this particular night. With The Breakfast Club playing (silently) on the back wall and candlelight casting an inviting glow on the otherwise dark and sexy room, a handful of couples huddled over shared plates and small groups of friends chatted over drinks. Taking a seat on the leather banquette that runs along the wall facing the bar we had a good view of the room as well as the street (notably, the front doors of the Roxy and Republic).
From the well put together drinks list we ordered wine and cocktails. The cocktail menu is broken down into Contemporary (sugary/ froufrou and adventurous mixes) and Classics, while the wine list covers all the major wine regions by both glass and bottle, and on a good price point. Similarly the beer list covered local fave's, microbrews and imports Tiger, Stella, Red Stripe etc... We didn't eat, but the food that passed us on the way to our fellow diners was beautifully plated and by the looks of things, thoroughly enjoyed. The menu covers both small shared plates and larger meals, and they have some great nightly specials.
Service was attentive without being intrusive and our waters were kept full. By the time we left the couples had dispersed and larger groups had taken their place, but still the vibe was grown up, suited and fun. If you find yourself on Granville and want something more refined than the Lennox but not as boisterous as the Roxy, I'd highly recommend the Granville Room as a great place for catching up with a friend or groups of friends. -
Review from Gina I.
2/20/2010
I agree with Nancy, Louise G and Hubert (since they were with my party too:)
Service? There was 3 different people at times. That bugs me & makes me feel like someone is not doing their job.
I was prepared for the auto gratuity (aka olympic gouge as a friend calls it), so I presented them with a 20% off coupon from the Entertainment Book website - ha, take that!
I ordered a drink called El Respatado - muddled with strawberries & basil. Oh it was muddled all right. Muddled with tasteless strawberries and I think the ice took up most of the glass. I would never pay $9 for a drink that small ever again.
I'll never come here again. Mostly because it's nothing special. They are trying to be like everyone else on the granville strip.
Foodwise, my mussells were okay but the POUTINE is better at Costco. And 9 fries on a plate does not consist of even appetizer.
Get it together you guys - either close down shop or re-evaluate your 'restaurant'. -
Review from Kerri T.
7/17/2009
We tucked into the Granville Room at around 5pm on a Thursday afternoon because we noticed the place from across the street - stylish brick exterior, understated and stylish signage (nice font!), dark/sleek/sexy interior, and well-positioned to people watch. Also, we'd been walking Granville Street for hours and we needed a drink and some snacks, stat.
Immediately upon entering we were thrilled with our spontaneous selection, finding very few people in the room we had our pick of seats and the immediate attention of the barternder, whose deft hands quickly mixed and presented an impeccable vodka martini, up, with olives, and a makers manhattan up, with a twist.
As we perused the bar menu and argued whether to order to charcuterie ($15) or the cheese plate ($15) we were informed that happy hour appetizers are two for one. Done and done (we ordered both).
While the toast points that accompanied the meats/cheeses were fairly lackluster (IMHO, crackers would have been better), the charcuterie plate featured thick proscuitto, some kind of jerky (buffalo, perhaps?), and hot dry coppa (I think - my memory isn't what it used to be), paired with cornichons, whole-grain spicy mustard, and pickled onions. The cheese plate featured three distinct cheeses (morbier, Roquefort, and a hard cheese (pecorino, perhaps?) - each perfectly accompanied with candied nuts, chutney, and olive paste.
We really enjoyed the music that was playing in the bar while we sipped and snacked, which is a first in any bar in any city, and thought the high-gloss photography splayed on many of the walls, which featured sexy club girls in poses such as "passed out on the sidewalk outside of a club, looking less than impressive" was entertaining without being gross (more Vogue than Vice magazine).
If I lived closer I would absolutely spend a weekend evening or two here, checking out the scene and drinking more perfectly concocted beverages while people watching the night away.Listed in: Booze me or lose me.
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Review from Janessa P.
3/11/2009
Try the Mr. Pink. For reals.
A delightful and winning combination of Belvedere Vodka, muddled watermelon, mint syrup, and lime zest.
This drink will make you forget that every single person who is in the Granville Room is a beautiful fabulous specimen of hotness, and will instead just make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. If you have a few of these, I would wager a guess that they will make you, too, feel like a beautiful fabulous specimen of hotness.
(But whatever you do, don't take a menu off the table to peruse the cocktail list later for suggestions, cuz then you'll feel like a real shit. Just sayin'.)Listed in: Le Vancouver, BC
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Review from Guy T.
5/18/2011
Stopped in here for beers and pupus on a Tuesday night. Place was crowded but could get a seat at the bar. All female wait staff and all seemed to have great personalities and smiles. For $25, I got 3 pints of Granville Island Ales and lagers, a large bowl of edamame and a plate of spicy squid. Don't know how they do it. Also, if I ate meat, I could have had a pint and humongous burger for $11, their Tuesday special. The music was at just the right volume to have a conversation. Overall, I was extremely satisfied.
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Review from Jay G.
Toronto, ON
8/13/2009
Quite the decent bar in an area full of club goers.
I went here in a group of 4 and we were all impressed by the look and feel of the place with black tiling on the long dark wood bar, exposed brick, hardwood floors, hardwood flooring on walls, and candles at every table. Even the bathrooms are nice as they are single person bathrooms for either male or female users with white tiling along the walls and embroidered wallpaper.
They offer a unique arrangement of cocktails. I had quite a few here but one I do remember is "The Last Word" as it was fairly bitter with liquorish hints and came with a rock candy stick. The collection of cocktails reminded me a lot of Bourbon and Branch in San Francisco (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) but the surroundings are much louder and gives a lounge feeling.
Overall, a very nice place to visit as the crowd is very fun. You may get some of the people strolling in from the nearby clubs but that's to be expected. Prices are reasonable unless you get some of the signature drinks then it can get up there. -
Review from Nancy R.
Vancouver, BC
2/20/2010
My overall rating is based on the inferior poutine the Granville Room serves...
First off - it's not real poutine! Real poutine is found in Quebec... any poutine found outside of la bella province is bound to be lacking a certain je ne sais quoi.
The Granville Room's "poutine" is actually fondue w/ fries and gravy.
That said, the Granville Room is a nice little nook of a lounge... just not the place for poutine. ;) -
Review from P S.
Vancouver, BC
12/10/2009
I am a fan of this place. I have to tell right away that staff is not the best, but hey, it is Canada after all, not Europe.
Still it is my favorite place for dates, drinks and food. I discovered that their food is good. Last time I ordered duck and it was amazing.
Anyway, if you want to get cosy with someone, it is a good place to go. -
Review from Louise G.
2/20/2010
Music: Too loud. Reminded me of the type of place I used to hang out in when I was underage. That was probably the last time I heard DuranDuran and Tears for Fears played as well. Timewarp!
Service was average. She didn't blink when we presented a coupon, although she was prewarned that we had one. Don't believe she advised our group that there would be an auto gratuity, but I could be incorrect.
Food: Poutine was pretty damn awful. Goat and pear salad was decent.
It was a fun evening out simply because of the company, but the music made it difficult to hear. Wouldn't return here. Simply not my type of place. -
Review from Greg G.
Vancouver, BC
1/11/2010
I like it. It's a donnely club, so it's a bit like going to Starbuck's with booze. But at least with a donelly club, I know exactly what to expect. Which are good weekday specials, and the food is way decent.
Listed in: Moving to Midtown!
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Review from S R.
Vancouver, BC
5/31/2010
Food - I had the yam fries with garlic aioli, they were really good.
The fries were crispy and not greasy and the aioli was spicy and garlicky.
Drinks - I had the citrus mule and the Moscow mule, some of the best cocktails I have had in Vancouver.
Why is my rating so low, the music was so loud it was absolutely impossible to talk! I don't understand why they have it so loud, there is no dance floor, it's a tiny space and it's a lounge for heaven's sake!
After my group had been there for about 30 minutes the music went from loud to deafening.
You go to a lounge to talk not to try to SHOUT over the music.
We left and went to the Irish pub across the road for the rest of the night. -
Review from tori b.
4/18/2010
I just moved here and was just looking for a place where I can grab a bite to eat, drink at the bar, and do some people watching. The Granville Room was what I was looking for. Good decor, dark, loungey, and no loud club music. They played a good mix. I sat at the bar and ordered the salmon steak. Food was great and service was good. Decent prices and good portions. I will definitely be coming back.
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Review from Fossil H.
Vancouver, BC
2/1/2009
A great place for casual drinks. I'm not much for sports, but do like sports fans. Not a pick up place, but let's just say the great drinks match the hot clientele. Ask DJ at the bar to fix you something special - best bartender in the house. Two thumbs up!
Listed in: Best Happy Hour
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Review from a t.
4/12/2009
Came here on vacation and I enjoy lounges much better than dance clubs. This place had a nice ambiance without the teenagers which seem to lurk everywhere else on Granville. As a tourist, it was a great people-watching spot.
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Review from Victoria R.
BC
12/5/2008
This room on Granville is a dark room with booth seating and table seating with high chairs around it. There are also some communal longer style tables where people who might not know each other could also sit and mingle. The bar is long and is covered with TV's playing sports and random movies. The music a little loud. But the great location makes this a perfect place for a pre-drink if you're headed out to the Commodore or partying on Granville. It's casual, but not scummy like some other drink places on Granville and area, it seems a professional crowd does hang out there. The great thing is you can watch the action and kind of observe the crowds. The Republic, Roxy and other big name bars are all in view.
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Review from Darien C.
BC
11/18/2008
Granville Room feels like Speakeasy's classy older cousin. Speakeasy likes beer and football. Granville Room wears ascots and bets on polo games. Mind you neither of those things sounds good to me. Granville Room is a perfect place for drinks after work on a Friday. The decor is tasteful, the wine selection comprehensive and the food classic for this town. Like a true Vancouverite, sushi and edamame beans comprise much of my diet. The beans are actually the only dish I've had here, but they were prepared to perfection, so I have faith in the menu. The heated patio is a great place to watch the action on a club night. Like any place in Vancouver, the atrocious law bans alcohol on patios past 11:00pm, so arrive early to soak up the scene.
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Review from Gregg L.
1/2/2009
If you're coming for beers, this place might pass... otherwise, i'd recommend altering your plans. The ravioli was al dente, simple, and forgettable. The duck was over cooked, mixed with sweet pears (HUH?), and meager. The best thing about the meal was the pasta with basil sauce.... sorry, if that's the show stopper, then "houston, we have a problem." the service was decent; however, it was new years day and there were a total of three tables being served. I thought it was over-priced ,considering the quality and amount of food served, and will not be returning until this room gets cleaned up.
