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The Rumpus Room
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Nightlife Bars Lounges Canadian (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Lounges [Edit]
2689 Main StVancouver, BC V5T 3E7
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
(604) 568-5663
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 1 am
Fri-Sat 11 am - 2 am
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
K'shin G. said: "Awesome breakfast for under $10. I get the Dan cakes but with French toast instead, & real maple syrup, or their Eggs Benny with their homemade cheese sauce, way better than hollandaise, or the Denver omelette with cream cheese, all…" read more »
30 reviews for The Rumpus Room
Review Highlights
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"and multiple vintage etch-a-sketch boards to amuse us for..." In 3 reviews -
"Deep fried pickles & meat loaf specials." In 4 reviews -
"They've got couches straight out of the 70's and all kinds..." In 6 reviews
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30 reviews in English
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Review from Malloreigh M.
Vancouver, BC
3/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
Let me sketch out a scenario for you. Say you were starting a new job, but the night before you went out for a beer and ended up having a raucous good time. Suppose that, against your better judgment, you stayed out drinking til past 2, and then had to wake up in the morning for the new job and act chipper and not vomit. Okay, imagine how that feels.
So the other day I was walking home from my first day at the new job feeling mighty queasy when I passed the Rumpus Room and my good friend Lindsay E. came running out, shouting "Mal!" I admit that my reaction time was rather slow, but I did manage to make it into the Rumpus Room. For the first time. Ever. Considering I live on Main and am a hipster and a half, that's surprising.
Anyway, I had a $5 pickleback shot, and it really did the trick for my hangover. It was a shot of Jameson's followed by a shot of pickle juice, and I'll have it again and again.
My buddy Nigel, whose birthday celebration I had walked in on, had a caesar with organic turkey pepperoni in it. He had to take his time with that drink.
They do not have tomato juice and do not seem to care about vegans too much, but they have veg options that I assume could be made vegan, and it feels like my uncle's basement apartment in there.Listed in: Just One Drink
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Review from J G.
Vancouver, BC
4/27/2012
So it's been awhile since I've gone here. Mostly because my friends are ruthless and if we have to chase you down for our bill after a century of calmly and obviously waiting they ain't NEVAH gonna forgive you. I'm a little more forgiving myself so I'm pretty much over it. My only actual complaint is the loud as hell music but I'm gonna attribute that to the fact that I'm a 90 year old living in a 25 year olds body. Actually, I take that back. The music is loud as hell. Turn it down a touch in the evenings.
FOOD TIME!
-Deep fried pickles, man. Deep fried pickles. That's all I really need to say.
-Yam fries are delicious (unless they're cold...once they were cold).
-My friend once got the corn dog which was massive and the people sitting next to us started laughing when they saw it. We also laughed. I think eating it might have been awkward for her but that's her own fault. She said it was super tasty.
-Grilled cheese! Holy hell, I felt my arteries clog. In a good way though, I swear.
Once we happily got seated at the couches. We were excited to drink beer and play games. After we got our beer they realized they made a reservation mistake and moved us. Heartbreaking. -
Review from Talia V.
Vancouver, BC
3/19/2012
Wow, actually left this place proclaiming "I cannot wait to yelp about this s***!" What a waste of a Sunday Funday.
This was my 3rd visit to the Rumpus Room and I have to say after this Sunday's showing, I won't be dragged back for a while...if ever.
2 Friends and I were looking for a cheap intimate Caesar spot to spend our Sunday and chose the Rumpus room for it's great location, board games on site, fun decor and what we thought would be cheap Caesars (we called ahead and confirmed with the server that they were in fact $6)!!
I knew we were literally in for a messy one when we walked in the door and heard the server proclaim "I've been drinking since 9am". I get that it was the morning after St. Patrick's day, I've worked in the service industry before but come on if you're going to bend the rules, you probably shouldn't broadcast it to your clientele...when your spot is full of kids and families... especially if you plan on giving them the worst service possible.
The venue was absolutely filthy, just gross, which again post St.Patty's I can understand a bit. I had to wipe down our table with an old used napkin when we got there, later had to track down the servers cloth to wipe things down further and honestly had the most unresponsive service I've experienced yet in Vancouver.
To top things off they had a flood during our stay which the drunk server proclaimed "I can't deal with this" and promptly stormed off leaving the poor sap in the kitchen to take care of it.
The cherry on the top of our failed Sunday was the bill itself. After ordering 8 double Caesars between 3 people we got our $94 bill. When I approached the server and told her that I thought Caesars were on special after phoning and then inquiring to her earlier, she said "Oh yeah singles are $6 we charge $10.50 still for doubles I guess.... weird that doesn't make any sense" but made no move to correct even after I asked if the owner Rachel was around to rectify.
Such a hugely disappointing visit for us. I really, REALLY want to like this place because the food is great and the spot itself just has a fun vibe, after today though I'm taking a long - possibly indefinite break from here... sorry Rachel....your staff blows when you're not around! -
Review from T J.
Vancouver, BC
5/20/2012 1 photo
Well I was here for breakfast and we had an unfortunate meal the chicken and waffles was ordered. This arrived and it would appear that in an attempt to pass off burnt side down waffles. In eatable by any standard. I would have expected the server to catch this prior to serving it to the table. Better to pass on this venue better luck elsewhere. One star as I can't leave blank
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Review from Rheanna F.
Vancouver, BC
2/29/2012 8 Check-ins Here
You know how on That 70's Show all the kids basically hang out in that one kid's basement and wacky hijinks ensue? This is basically a real life version of that show, only replace the weed with amazing cocktails, and the group of friends sleeping with each other to playing board games with each other. Also, unlike that show, it is highly unlikely that your mother and father are going to bust in and demand to know what you're doing... But then again, i don't know your parents so maybe i'm being a bit presumptuous.
I've become a bit of a regular here since it's so good for brunch, dinner, and late night snacks! During brunch you're likely to see a table with a young family playing board games and enjoying rootbeer floats, during dinner it's a casual Main St crowd, and you probably won't remember what you see if you're here too late at night and decide to sample the cocktail menu.
This is the best place for comfort food. Best, best. best. I mean, if the deep frier ever breaks i think half of the things on the menu will instantly become unavailable. I don't think this is a bad thing though! I eat healthy, but on the occasions i do indulge i'm not gonna waste it on some shitty frozen corn dogs i bought at Safeway, i'm gonna come here and get a huge, 100% organic all-beef dog with homemade mustard to dip it in. They do have healthy and vegan options here, but screw that, i want deep fried pickles.
You also have to try a pickleback: a shot of Jameson with a pickle juice chaser! Do you want to live or do you want to LIVE? This is also the home of the best caesars ever. Nice 'n' spicy, celery, olives and a stick of organic pepperoni?! It's almost a meal!Listed in: Taxidermia, Best Caesars
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Review from Emilie C.
2/10/2012 ROTD 5/10/2012
Reminiscent of a retro basement, with shelving that houses novelty items and wood panel walls upon which hang old-school wallpaper beneath kitsch-y posters and photos, Rumpus Room is an essential hang out spot on Main Street. The co-owner and manager, Rachel, is around often, running this great business, and she is super cool.
Rumpus Room offers casual comfort-food and a selection of drinks for good prices. Their grilled cheese (with optional free pickles and/or tomato!) is better than any other grilled cheese I've had, and their chili is hearty and warming. No joke, they even have Mac & Cheese Bacon Burger on their menu... There are vegan and vegetarian options as well, and they craft all their sauces, dressings and dips in-house. They're open for brunch, they're open late (midnight 'ery night) and offer take-out. In terms of cocktails, I highly recommend the Buffalo Jump, an apple drank with vodka, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon an apple slice. So fresh!
The crowd is a usually a gathering of relatively younger adult individuals. Definitely a fun atmosphere to take friends or maybe parents, if the preceding description sounds like something they'd enjoy.
Explore their board game collection and play some Scrabble, Trouble, among many others as you munch and hang out. Their Jenga is particularly entertaining, as there are funny little tasks, dares or truths written on each of the pieces. One of the tables is surrounded by mega comfy, tacky old 70's sofas! Best seats in the house. Enjoy their wicked tunes, home-cooked food, and throwback atmosphere!Listed in: Main Street Must-Visits
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Review from Nicole F.
2/20/2012 3 Check-ins Here
Brunch was at the Rumpus Room this afternoon. It was wonderful.
I loved the 70's rec room decor! I was intrigued by the variety of games laying around the couch area, but held back because there were children near them. I'm prone to swearing, so generally I just keep away from young ones.
I decided to go with the Breakfast Sandwich - sans bacon, but added Swiss. When our server brought it out, he realized before setting it down in front of me that they'd forgotten to take the bacon out. The kitchen made up another one really quick and he made sure to let me know that him and the cook are both vegetarians, so they understood, and didn't just take it off, they made it all new. I really appreciated that! He also mentioned that it looked kind of sad with no bacon, so he added some veggies to make up for it at no extra charge! SO NICE.
The hashbrowns were chunky and seasoned nicely. The house made ketchup was actually pretty decent. I swiped some Hollandaise from down the table and found that it was both delicious, and tasted slightly like sunflower seeds.
I also tried a bite of my friend's veggie corndog, and holy shit it was awesome. I'm totally ordering that next time I'm there. Same with the fried pickles. Aw yeeeah.Listed in: Favourites, BRUNCH
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Review from Sarah O.
Updated - 1/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
Went for brunch when a friend wanted to try chicken and waffles for the first time. Now, I know this dish has recently become uber trendy in Vancouver and I was in an agreeable mood; figured there might be a good reason for the grease cloud fogging up this place every time I visited.
I knew Rumpus Room wasn't going to do Chicken and Waffles justice. But I didn't think they'd go to the point of serving Eggos as their waffles!! And not even properly toasted Eggos.. it was hard!! The chicken was juicy and good, even though it was boneless nuggets instead of the proper bone-in pieces. Overall, to charge $12 for a dish of Eggos and chicken nuggets is a bit of an insult. Especially because the service wasn't the best either. I believe you can get a proper chicken and waffle at Two Chefs for the same price.
We even played some of the games while waiting for our food to come out and realized how dingy their stuff was. All the things I loved about the Rumpus Room at night time looked so different with the daylight.
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11/7/2011
I dig this place. Oatmeal stout for $5 and all kinds of boardgames. Chicken and waffles and other… Read more »
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Review from Jessica O.
Vancouver, BC
2/23/2012 2 Check-ins Here
What can I say, I miss Juicy Fried Chicken.
The Rumpus Room is a little too twee for my tastes - I enjoy the decor (especially the ceiling, meant to look like garage or attic storage) but it is super contrived and kind of smacks of trying too hard, you know?
That said, they make a damn tasty corndog. Day-um tasty.
I had brunch here last weekend with some pals, and while everyone enjoyed their meal, no one was blown away. My veggie bennie was really just ok, and the hollandaise had no flavour. None. Which is weird, right? It was like all the calories with none of the payoff. Like eating a whole pie after novocaine.
All of this said, I would be perfectly willing to go back. Not thrilled or excited, but willing. Which is something.
(Ok, I would be excited for the corndog.) -
Review from Steven S.
2/8/2012
I really, really wanted to love this place. The décor is funky and fun, the blacklight washroom is the best crapper in town yet the flaws are there, some are blatant hipster flaws others are just food related.
First the Food Flaws; The Coffee! How the hell can any hipster resto screw up coffee it is like crack for bearded fixie riders. It had to be the worst coffee I have ever had, even worse than jail toilet coffee ( don't ask I was young). When you break out in a flop sweat because a free refill arrives, your coffee may have issues. Then the stale bread on my partners veggie sandwich, at first I thought it was toasted sourdough. Nope it was toasted by time itself. I had the chicken and waffles, The chicken was amazing, the waffles, ice cold, I fear they are frozen or premade then frozen waffles. they were also under done.
Hipster Flaws: Yes your place is fun, yes it is ironically retro, but I do not want to he you screaming about the last time you got laid or how you want to hump the cute boy who just walked in. Maybe this is fun at 11pm but at noon after you are doing whiskey shots 3 feet away and not using your indoor voice, not so much. Lastly turn on the friggin heat when it is 3 outside, the room temp should never equal your cold waffle temp and vice versa.
I may return just for boozing and board games and to use your cool crapper, but I am avoiding your food. -
Review from jon t.
Vancouver, BC
4/19/2012
I live two blocks away and love supporting local biz. I usually come to Rumpus for late drinks because the atmosphere was great. However, I came there for dinner few weeks ago and thought I should try it out....UTTERLY disgusting!!!!
I ordered deep-fried pickles...way too much dill and it was soft and hot (kinda like microwave leftover)
we also ordered veggie plate...YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! worst then safe way prepared veggie plate. Just plain boring, at least learn how to cut the veggie nicer and present it a bit better.
It was like the first time I move out of my parents and trying to be fancy and healthy.
DON'T EXPECT GOOD FOOD HERE. IT'S MORE LIKE A BEER DRINKING PLACE AND MICROWAVE DEEP-FRIED FOOD.
PERHAPS JUICY-CHICKEN MADE BETTER DEEP-FRIED STUFF. -
Review from Tristan R.
Vancouver, BC
1/31/2012
Okay, I love my hotdogs. These guys do hotdogs perfectly, and I'm a 'dog snob. Really. My appearance when eating one of these babies is likened to a anaconda swallowing a sheep, but I don't care. They are that good. The cocktails are worthy of mention as well, but the Hemingway daiquiri and the Caesar are heads and shoulders above the rest.
They also have deep-fried Mars bars. It's worth the extra time in the gym. Trust me.
Approved. -
Review from geoff a.
1/16/2012
This place epitomizes the tacky 70's basement.
Full on 70's decor, tasteless wallpaper, sports equipment in the rafters, mounted wild game heads, with Zeppelin and Man in Black on the stereo. This place was totally packed on a Monday night, full of hipsters sprawled out on the chesterfield playing boardgames.
They have R&B and Phillips on tap as well as a really good bottled beer selection including the likes of: Mirror Pond, Innis & Gunn, and a double chocolate stout.
Honestly it was the deep fried pickles that lured me to this place. I've never had them before, but have often thought that pickles would be a natural fit with the deep fryer.
They were pretty tasty and went really well with their homemade ketchup. You get quite a few with the order, and I was glad I had a friend to share with since I also had the Swiss mushroom burger. The burger patty was quite delicious, but about 3/4s of the way in the saltiness of my meal was getting to me. Maybe I went overboard with the pickles, or maybe it was just a 1970's high-salt theme. I'd recommend ordering a glass of water with your beer. -
Review from Christopher N. W.
Vancouver, BC
3/17/2012 19 Check-ins Here
I headed out one Thursday evening to meet my good friend Ryan for a couple of pints at Cafe Barney where we know the bartenders and the service is friendly and amiable. The food is mediocre and uninspired and on this evening I ordered their taco special. Given that they don't usually have tacos I wasn't sure what to expect. The 3 pork (I'm guessing either shoulder or braised rib end) tacos were.... filling. Yes, that's a good word for it. They were 12$ worth of food. I slathered the salsa and sour cream provided onto them and filled the void in my belly washing them down with cold lager.
The hockey game ended and we were feeling like a change of venue was in order so we stumbled across the street to the Rumpus Room. What had long stood as Juicy Fried Chicken, a 70s throw back greasy chicken joint had finally given way to a combination pizza and Middle Eastern eatery. Two cuisines disparate enough as to guarantee neither would be done well enough. 3 years or so later The owners of The Narrow and the former curator of Grace Gallery banded together to open this 70s era throw back to everything retro-casual. It has the legitimate feel of a den or converted garage where I and my ilk may have been found making out with our high school sweethearts before our parents arrived home, smoking a bit of pot and listening to Nirvana. Now, I know that was the 90s but my parents hadn't caught up and our rec room looked very similar to the modern day Rumpus Room with it's brick-a-brac, classic posters and skis slatted across the open beam of the roof. (I believe there are some snow shoes up there too...) I have frequented this space a number of times for it's affordable food and beverage options and it's fun late night crowd. That.. and the Jenga.
But what about the food. Unhealthy comfort food done with a bit of ethics. All the meat is hormone free and the condiments are all made in-house as they use as few processed products as possible. There is a build your own burger and hot dog with toppings such a chili, peppers, cabbage bacon and cheese as well as a meatloaf covered in gravy which I have to try. The burger is juicy and flavourful and goes great with their crispy thick cut fries.
The Rumpus Room offers what they term Blunch (Brunch to the rest of us) daily until 4pm and I want to go back to try out their sweet waffle special: "A fresh made waffle served with our weekly home made fruit creation, real Canadian maple syrup and butter. Toppedwith your choice of whip cream or ice cream." $9 you say? Hook it up! There are also a number of tasty looking Benny's a veggie corn-dog and the classic chicken and waffles.
On a previous night feeling very decadent - read: drunk - I ordered the deep-fried Reese peanut butter cups. Wow! Foodgasmic melty hot chocolate and peanut butter inside a crunchy soft batter. I felt the pull of the gym while I was eating them, like a million treadmills cried out in the night but then were silenced as I continued onward anyhow. Rumpus also offers Oreos and the classic Mars bar deep fried to perfection, but I recommend bringing a friend to share given that these are probably as bad for you as smoking crack. But sooooo tasty. I think I spotted some salad on the menu as well but you know what they say about salad...
The food is mediocre but it isn't really trying to be anything better and I like that honesty. I will return for the decor and the friends but it's doubtful I will eat much of the food... Unless I'm drunk, in which case, all bets are off.Listed in: Best Food Under $10
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Review from Lex B.
11/5/2011
Hello, proverbial creepy uncle's basement! Get me drunk and touch me inappropriately, Rumpus Room. I'm asking for it.
I think this is my new favorite place to get embarrassingly drunk - especially if I can do so on that absinthe and gin drink that tastes like the green fairy let you suck her fingers. It's lively, fun, good music, lots to look at everywhere (which is an important drunk-person feature) and has cool bathrooms. This is the kind of place you can order a corn dog, giggle about how giant it is, and then take photos of each other eating it for the next 10 minutes, each photo more graphic than the last. (AND it's a GOOD corn dog!) And then you can dance with your drunker, louder friend between the tables for a bit while the other patrons wonder who the shit let these noisy jerks in, who keep drinking shots of Jameson with faces like it's some vile punishment inflicted on them. Or sometimes the other patrons join in and your drunker friend has a better night than they were expecting.
Everything is reasonably priced,the food is really tasty and the staff are lovely.
Maybe don't go if you're annoyed or intimidated by people who brush with a dirty, unkempt version of androgyny, people who like having fun, people who have tattoos, like wearing plaid, or any kind of artsy crowd. Don't go if you like judging people negatively based on the outfit they chose to wear. Because yes, there are "hipsters." But there might be people wearing clothes you like to wear as well. (Really - who cares? -
Review from Crystal H.
Vancouver, BC
Updated - 11/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
The moment I walked in on my second romp with The Rumpus Room, I was hit with that deep-fried stench. A stench so baked in it permeates the entire place, layer upon layer of grease. Perhaps that's part of the kitsch; it now certainly feels like the Rumpus Room has been occupying its space on Main Street since the 70s.
I have two requests from Rompus Room:
1. Get more powerful kitchen fans.
2. Get a lemon/lime squeezer. I watched a bartender squeeze 2 full limes into a glass, by hand. I know there's a hopeful assumption that staff has clean hands, and I'm not implying that they don't, but really, I don't need a dash of even clean fingernails in any drink, not when a squeezer/press costs under $15 and has that added bonus of efficiency baked in.Listed in: The Best of Vancouver's Main…, Vancouver's Places to Unleash…, The Best (and Worst) of…
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9/13/2011
Where else can you get "ants on a log" outside of standing at your own kitchen counter? Or even… Read more »
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Review from Emily-Anne P.
Vancouver, BC
9/28/2011 6 Check-ins Here
Where do you go when you feel like snuggling up and staying in?
Where do you go when you want to know everyone in the joint?
Where do you go when you want to get hammered on a Tuesday night off Jameson and pickle juice?
Rumpus Room.
This is my new rumpus room. It's not physically attached to my house, no it's a few blocks away, but it has everything my rumpus room would.
The food's not bad. I had the mac and cheese once, it was hardy. Actually hardy is an understatement. It kicked Paul Bunyan's ass and then baked a cake. It's hardy. The yam fries are amazing. I would go back every day and eat them if I didn't care I was eating fries every day.
The drinks are good. They have Hop Circle on tap, which really is all I ask for, they have all sorts of other Phillips beer and Raven as well.
Sit at the bar and hang with the staff, sit at a table and play Sorry, sit on the couch and doodle with an etch-a-sketch whatever you do you'll have fun! -
Review from Joanne M.
Vancouver, BC
12/4/2011
Keeping it real with some jenga, oldie goldies hip hop, and nicely priced booze-
Cheers to you Rumpus Room. -
Review from Joshua N.
7/18/2011
This is the epitome of hipster irony. Uncomfortable old couches straight out of somebody's grandma's basement; flea market trinkets on every shelf; Pabst Blue Ribbon sold in cans. By 8pm on a Saturday night, this place was packed with plaid shirts, skinny jeans and mustaches.
Ironically (or doubly ironically?), the food is not bad. I had a "juicy burger", which had brie cheese and cranberries in it, and came with salad and a choice of sides (I chose potato croquettes). It tasted good but was hard to eat (the bun was way too toasted).
There's an impressive mixed drinks menu, including a caesar that comes with a stick of pepperoni in it (this turns out to work very well). For the burger, a plate of chicken wings, and 4 mixed drinks, I spent $40 (incl tax and tip).Listed in: Main Street
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Review from Nicolb T.
11/19/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Rumpus Room is a great place for a decently priced bite.
Alas, they could use a service make-over. While they're friendly, they tend to get distracted by friends who are there, and neglect to visit the table after you get your food. After we ate, we sat at the table with empty water & beer glasses for a good 20 minutes before we could get anyone's attention. By then, we were too lazy to get more beer.
The most unfortunate part is that I've never received my order right the first time. Asked for extra pickles with my burger, didn't get it. Asked for mustard on the side, didn't get it.
But hey, at least the burgers are really good! And deep fried pickles? Yes please.
Their yam fries are limp and tends to be a little burnt... but oddly addictive. -
Review from Trudi C.
Needed a drink on a Saturday night, this place had seats and looked relaxing :) I think every single person in here had a tattoo (myself included!). On each table, people were playing board games - not your average bar on a Saturday night, oh other than the shots being downed when the Jenga tower collapsed ;)
I chose our table purely because of the Etch A Sketch on it. Prices were average except my coffee and Kahlua, which took over 20 minutes to arrive. I have GOT to return for the deep fried Mars bar, wow!! :D Very Scottish! -
Review from evie t.
Vancouver, BC
6/23/2011
Me and a good friend decided to check out The Rumpus Room last night after driving past on the bus quite a few times and noticing how busy it always seems for a late dinner.
The inside of this place is pretty fantastic, someone else who reviewed this place said it was like being in your parents basement and its exactly true. It kinda feels like Eric Foreman from that 70's shows basement.
They've got couches straight out of the 70's and all kinds of REAL vintage decor. Something I spotted before we left were the board games by the couches which I thought was kinda cool, the next time I go I might have to play hungry hungry hippos while I eat! haha
Food wise the menu is fairly small but almost everything on it something that I would eat so I can't complain.
I ordered the 'everything burger' and it literally came with everything including a fried egg on top of my burger patty.
The fries were fresh home cut, just the way I liked them!
The bacon on the burger was cooked just right, none of that overly crispy crap like most places.
When we got our bill it came with rocket loli pops, reminded me of my youth! :)
Would I go back? Most definitely. -
Review from Sam M.
Vancouver, BC
7/22/2011
They tried a little too hard on the hipster front, but put just enough effort into the food. Beer selection was skimpy.
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Review from Susan J.
Vancouver, BC
7/9/2011
Fun little place (and unlike the Narrow, they do have a sign now, and a rather nice one at that :)
Homemade fast food/comfort food. I had a corn dog (really good bratwurst) and yam fries - I snooped over at other tables and the burgers and chicken a la king looked mighty tasty. Well priced drink specials and a decent beer selection, board games strewn about the couches and coffee table to go with your can o' beer - my only (very minor) complaint were the cherry scented candles on every table - after a while the whole place smelled like air freshener, which doesn't do much for your appetite.
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Review from Erin U.
10/11/2011
went with a group of 8. wasnt the biggest place but they shuffled tables around to accommodate and we were playing headbandz and jenga within the hour. Also had the whiskey and pickle juice shots I see someone mentioned before lol and ended up getting uber trashed. comfortable environment that reminds me of my childhood house and cool, chill staff. The food was awesome and they have mega comfort food but also offer some decent vegetarian options. They also make all their sauces in house and the ones I tried were great!! I plan to make a return at some point. Probably on a rainy Vancouver day when I wanna be stuck inside somewhere better than my living room with good friends :-)
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Review from Trish W.
Vancouver, BC
11/23/2011
This place is fantastic.
I was here recently on a Saturday evening but had to rush off so I only got to enjoy one drink at this fine establishment. They have board games, they have a jar of candy, they have food (which I didn't get a chance to sample) and they have alcohol. And they have couches. What else do you need in life?
The staff is also super friendly, shoutouts to the female bartender with shoulder-length blond hair and one of the owners of the bar, Rachel. Friendly, fast and very accommodating.
Prices were normal, service was great. I will definitely be back in the future, for more that one drink this time!
Bottom line: definitely check it out and make a night of it! -
Review from Derek W.
6/20/2011
Small. 70's. Friendly. Too-cool-for-a-sign. Deep fried pickles & meat loaf specials. $5 pints. Orange couches. dual-tone purple toilette. Landscape mural. Quirky.
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Review from Erin S.
Vancouver, BC
5/29/2011
I ate a deep fried pickle here, and I couldn't be happier! This place is (well) run by the lovely Rachel Zott of Grace Gallery and Narrow Lounge. My lasting thought on this new space (which has previously been a terrible Chinese restaurant and a neighbourhood-wide hated friend chicken place) is that it's so nice to go into a place in Vancouver that is making an effort but it's trying too hard to "be something". It's a lot like your parents' basement...after that they don't push the kitch.The RR has great music, lots of deep fried foods, solid drinks and people you know from Main Street. If you're roommate is cooler than you, then his or her really nice friends hang out here. You should too.
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Review from Cat G.
Vancouver, BC
9/19/2011
Cozy, comfy, casual, fun place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon! Service was super friendly, fast and efficient. Great comfort food menu...and multiple vintage etch-a-sketch boards to amuse us for hours. Old school board games like Operation, Monopoly, Barrel o Monkeys, Jenga, and Twister abound.
The bathroom is memorable...in a great way!
Cheap beer.
Good eats.
Old comfy couches.
Tacky memorabilia.
Literally like being in Eric's basement on That 70's Show!
I will be back with friends again soon!
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Review from Jon M.
Vancouver, BC
12/17/2011
Good food shouldn't be ironic. Although i applaud what the Rumpus Room is attempting to do, I found their standards lacked. I went with a friend for breakfast, the coffee that arrived was off, not just stale but actually tasted like mould, we let the waitress know and 3 other tables agreed that their coffee was off as well, she said that she felt that it was just shitty coffee and that her taste buds weren't up to snuff because she smokes and drinks alot. Ok I thought she was pretty cool after that but the coffee was undrinkable and possibly harmful. It was freezing in there and the two rickety space heater purchased in the 60s produced more noise than heat. I had the chicken and waffles which I was enjoying until my friend pointed out that the black flecks in the waffles looked alot like Teflon from an old iron. At least if I get alzheimer's I'll forget about this shitty breakfast.
