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The Fringe Café
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 3 pm - 1 am
Fri-Sat 3 pm - 2 am
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
11 reviews for The Fringe Café
11 reviews in English
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Review from Rachel T.
Fort McMurray, AB
12/28/2011
I have a confession to make: I'm a regular here.
When I lived in Vancouver, this was my local hangout for just over two years. And we're not talking a "oh, maybe I'll grab a beer once or twice a month," people. I was in here three or four times a week.
The atmosphere is just like home, and the beer is cold and cheap. My recommendation is a pint of Dirty Girl lager, and share a laugh with Tom or Craig about the hilarity of the name. "Yup, I sure like them Dirty Girls."
The service is always incredibly fast regardless of how busy they are, and make sure to tip Sandy well, she'll remember you next time. Plus she's the sweetest. (Though don't go singing "Alone in the Drive In" for attention. Only those who are really deep down loved can get away with that.)
If you're looking for a bit of intimate conversation, you might be SOL, tables are close together and the place is always hoppin' busy by 730 or 800. But if you're looking for a good time, cold beer, fresh homemade salsa and fantastic burgers, this is the place for you. -
Review from Kieran S.
Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC
3/30/2012
Pretty much the ideal bar: small but not cramped, awesome beer, cool music. The food is shockingly good given the size of their kitchen! Overall a kickass place to hang out.
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Review from Cheryl T.
Vancouver, BC
1/29/2012
Great music, good beer, great service, and fantastic nachos. We have been here several times now, and enjoy the hole-in-the-wall aspect of the place. As a beer lover, I would suggest a little more variety in the bottle selection; however, the staff do a great job pointing me toward something similar to what I had in mind. This is our favourite place to go when we want to tuck in for a few beers and good conversation with a small group of friends.
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Review from James W.
Vancouver, BC
7/9/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Great, relaxed place to drop in for a beer. The staff are all super friendly and fun.
Decent selection of beer on tap and good, if limited, pub grub. If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd definitely be a regular. -
Review from Kate O.
Vancouver, BC
11/2/2009
My cousin took me here for a beer after having told him about my love for dive bars. Since arriving in Van, I've been on the lookout for my Cheers because nothing beats a little hole in the wall where you can get to know the staff and the other regulars, and I've found it. Upon leaving, the bartender approached me and told me I was going to be a regular there. It was nice to really feel welcome there.
They've got a really interesting selection of beer and the nachos are decent... It's got a really intimate setting, but would be great with a big group of people. It draws a great crowd... everyone's always really friendly and just there to have a good time.
I love love love this place! -
Review from Carl Dietrich F.
Vancouver, BC
4/24/2009
The best atmosphere in Kits as bars go. A friendly and fun staff work magic in a long and narrow space. The lighting is dim and the tables are small (2 people) but for a big booth at the front and some nice big tables in the back. Along the bar, the stools are constantly covered with regulars who are great to talk to and always eager to strike up a conversation. The lighting is dim but pleasant and the walls are adorned with old concert and rock climbing posters as well as various other amusing and retro miscellany. Nothin' fancy in the way of beers and the prices aren't fantastic. But the glasses are always chilled and you'll get your drink real quick. The music is also diverse and excellent, if you're really nice Tom the bartender might let you throw on a CD. Oh and they also have a big stash of games, be sure to check out Blockus, its like horizontal Tetris and awesome.
The Fringe is the tops in Kits. -
Review from Dani B.
4/3/2009
My friends love this bar and the staff, and I would have to agree with them. This no-frills bar has really nice staff that won't BS you with expensive drink recommendations, they just keep it real.
This place is small and has two secret tables in the back for bigger groups, but in general this place is great for a casual date, a nightcap, or a small gathering of close friends.
The music is pretty decent along with the decor. I like the Dirty girl lager, but the Ugly boy beer ain't bad either. These are their house beers and they are pretty delish.Listed in: Good for Groups
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Review from Louis B.
Vancouver, BC
9/21/2009
What can I say? It's my new local! The place has just-the-right everything: just the right lighting, music, and staff. The beer is cheap and good, the staff is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere has character and energy. Tom the bartender is a master at his craft. If you're in the area, you should definitely go.
(BTW, it's the kind of place where I'm not sure how many people I should tell about it because I want to preserve that local feel. ONLY SHOW UP IF YOU'RE COOL). -
Review from Chloë E.
Vancouver, BC
11/2/2008 1 photo
This cave of a bar is the kind of place where your comfort grows. And as it does, so do the frequency of your visits.
It's a mix of a grad student bar, European cafe, and a rural roadside pub. The service is reasonable with a touch of gruffness. The tables clean but a smear of sticky. Everything hovering between just-so and just hanging together.
The places buzzes--varying between conversation and blasting tunes. It's a clean break from the excessive social-house vibe of Kits, and hits closer to a back alley hideaway.
The chips and salsa make the perfect bar snack. An unending bowl of tortilla chips and mildly spicy salsa. The beer selection is diverse with good draft on tap.
Due to fairly limited seating, The Fringe is best as a mid-week or Sunday night outing. Like the locals who fill the place, go here to talk, drink beer, and escape. -
Review from May B.
Vancouver, BC
1/10/2011
Me and my friends dropped in on a Monday night after seeing the burger + beer on special for $10. Gotta say, this place is great. It`s small and intimate, the decor is rockin (old school phone lamps!), service is quick, it`s a chill crowd, and the food is absolutely delicious. The house beers are actually pretty good, and in a part of town where it`s easy to spend too much money on sub-par food and beer, this place is the perfect chillout spot.
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Review from Angela L.
5/7/2009
I came here with a friend a few nights ago and scored one of the big corner tables in the back so that we could catch up. The well selected posters plastering the walls were a nice touch for decor. It wasn't too dark and the music was just loud enough. Despite there being regulars lining the bar stools and most of the tables at the front filled to keep him busy, the lone server was really good at checking on us and keeping our glasses filled. For three pints of IPA, it was just under $20. Sweet!
