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The Vancouver Club
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915 Hastings St WVancouver, BC V6C 1C6
Neighbourhood: Downtown
(604) 685-9321
6 reviews for The Vancouver Club
6 reviews in English
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Review from Chris D.
North Vancouver, BC
5/18/2011
While once an Old Boy's Club, the vibe in here has changed dramatically in the last few years. This includes substantial renovations to the Club for the 2010 Olympics, when the place was leased out to the IOC and became the Olympic Club, an exclusive VIP venue.
There are just a few things you need to know about going to the Vancouver Club:
1. It's a private members club, so except for a few nights each year when there's some special event, you'll need to be invited by a member to get in;
2. There are different restaurants in the Club. The downstairs Grill is casual, and a great lunch or cocktail spot. Upstairs, the Georgian Room is about as formal as you can get. The Ballroom is a special occasion venue, and on the third floor is a quiet bar which serves a plat de jour lunch;
3. It's got a dress code that varies depending on which room or event you're invited to - no denim or athletic/logo wear anywhere (although as I'm writing this there is a Saturday night exception, and on Canuck game nights the rule is sometimes relaxed) but you men need to wear a jacket/blazer in the Georgian Room;
4. If you're going to a business meeting, you should know that there is a rule that unless you have a private room you can't have business papers (contracts or whatever) on your table, so if you plan on that sort of thing it's wise to ask first.
5. Except Friday nights in the Grill, or on special occasions, this is not a place to take the kids. However, at Christmas or Easter this is THE place to take the kids, and the annual Princess Ball is a little girl's dream.
Once or twice each year they host the "Extravaganza". It's THE place to be in Vancouver that night, if you can get in. A themed party on all floors, with dancing and food galore. -
Review from Stephanie M.
Vancouver, BC
12/4/2010 1 Check-in Here
I came here for a work Christmas party. Prior to that, I had only been once before, several years ago, for my cousin's wedding reception.
It is definitely an "old boys club" type of place but the food is pretty phenomenal. During the "mingling" portion of the afternoon, the staff walked around with trays of appetizers - my personal favourite was the smoked salmon mousse wrapped in thin slices of cheese.
For the buffet meal, there were several options which I didn't/couldn't sample (scalloped potatoes, ravioli, orzo, roast beef) but even more that I did. My favourites were selections from the smoked fish plate and the cheese plate. I also tried the hot salmon and the cheese & sundried tomato wrapped in roasted eggplant, both of which were delicious.
For dessert there was cheesecake, which I didn't try but heard was average, little glasses of creme fraiche with berries, and a fruit plate.
Definitely a classy place that knows how to do a nice spread and handle large crowds. They also kept the wine and water flowing during the meal. I wasn't aware of any dress code but as it was a Christmas party we were dressed up (ie. most women in dresses/skirts and sparkly jewellery) so that's probably why it wasn't an issue. -
Review from Ying Ying L.
Vancouver, BC
12/10/2009
The Vancouver Club was an old boys club but that changed in the 1990s when they allowed women to become full members. The Club today is very much a coed club. The Club is doing a great job of looking to the future and still embrace its rich history and traditions.
There is a dress code but women are allowed to wear pants! The dress code is simply no jeans, denim or athletic wear. Business casual is the minimum dress code.
You can learn more about it here: http://www.vancouvercl... -
Review from Sarah A.
5/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
I came here for a professional event. Great food and service. Lovely building, both inside and out. Lots of old-school charm. Dress nicely (business casual is the dress code).
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Review from Victoria R.
BC
1/8/2009 2 photos
Since 1889, the established society folk in Vancouver go to the Vancouver Club, well they buy memberships and then they go to the club. The building is a fine piece of real estate in the city, it's designated a class A heritage building. I'm not sure how much a memberships costs or how you get approved, but I attended an event that was spectacular. The food is the best and the service was outstanding. I think women still can't wear pants to the dining room but I'm not sure. Anyhow, it's an old boys' club. Fine wine, fine cigars and old-world charm.
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Review from Marty D.
Comox, BC
6/22/2010
Usually here twice a year for Real Estate Council functions. A private dinner on the fourth floor last night was, as usual, superbly catered and staffed. For special events like the Council's annual Christmas party, the food is simply the very best, each buffet course simply out performs the previous until, graoning with pleasure, you are confronted by the choclate buffet - like the King Crab legs weren't rich enough?
