I love beer. In no particular order.

 1. Firefly Fine Wines & Ales

2857 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y8
(604) 875-3325

Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

5.0 star rating
  12/19/2011

Firefly is a beer fan's wet dream. Shelves and shelves, rows and rows of amazing beer and the prices are really good considering they are a private store and are bringing in some special beers.

In addition to a number of beers on the main floor,…More »

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 2. Legacy Liquor Store

1633 Manitoba St
Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B8
(604) 331-7900

Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  5/3/2012

Man, this has got to be one of the nicest liquor stores I've ever been to and... hung out in. Located down in the Olympic Village, I often forget where they are, but once I'm inside I never want to leave.

They have a huge selection of beer and wine,…More »

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 3. St. Augustine's

2360 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B7
(604) 569-1911

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/15/2011

So I've said before that I love St. Augustines, but I think it's fair to reiterate my love for this place and their beer.

I popped by for a tasting of the Storm and Russel Brewing "Big Smoke" and it was lovely.

The atmosphere in St Augustines is so…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    9/29/2011

    Amazing. Want to know why this place is amazing, because it has amazing local beer.

    When I go out… Read more »

 4. The Union Bar

219 Union Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 0B4
(604) 568-3230

Category: Bars

Neighbourhood: Strathcona

4.0 star rating
  4/25/2012

All I have to say is how the hell had I not been here earlier.

I'd heard there was a new place on Union that had opened up, but the description I was given was "it's just a usual bar". Uh, yeah, no. Get yo head checked son, this ain't no normal bar.…More »

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 5. The Whip Restaurant Gallery

209 6th Ave E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1J7
(604) 874-4687

Categories: Bars, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

I thoroughly enjoy The Whip. Good food, good beer... there isn't really much else I ask for.

Friends of mine were visiting and we decided to pop in on our way to Car Free Days and wow am I ever glad I did.

I had the visiting cask, the R&B Raspberry…More »

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 6. Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar

601 W Cordova St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1
(604) 678-8000

Categories: Canadian (Traditional), Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/8/2011

While I love restaurants filled with chotches and boobs as much as the next girl... oh wait, nope. I have no interest in going to another "fusion" inspired, over priced joint that is just another earls/milestones/cactusclub/do nnelygroup blabla bla.…More »

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 7. Burnside Brewing Co

701 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
USA
(503) 946-8151

Categories: Breweries, American (New)

Neighbourhoods: Lower Burnside, Northeast Portland, Central Eastside, Kerns

4.0 star rating
  4/17/2012

We poked our head in to the Burnside Brewing Co between Le Pigeon and a show at the Doug Fir Lounge. What a FANTASTIC idea.

You enter and the ceilings are super high, I was worried it would give it a cold and unfriendly atmosphere but they've done a…More »

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 8. Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & Guesthouses

308 Catherine St
Victoria, BC V9A 3S8
(250) 386-2739
4.0 star rating
  3/14/2011

I absolutely adore Spinnakers and always make a point of bringing anyone who visits to have a pint.

We shared a jug of the Spinnakers Ail and the pulled pork nachos after an afternoon of wandering in Victoria.  The Spinnakers Ail is a really light,…More »

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 9. Upright Brewing

240 N Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
USA
(503) 735-5337

Categories: Breweries, American (New)

Neighbourhoods: North Portland, Eliot

5.0 star rating
  6/9/2011

As a bit of a disclaimer, I made it only to the Upright tasting room, so this applies only to that.

Nestled on North Broadway, just over the Broadway Bridge it's really easy to miss the entrance.  I'm told that the pub and cafe that is open during…More »

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 10. Biercraft Tap and Tapas Bar

1191 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2
(604) 254-2437

Category: Belgian

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

I had the fish tacos for dinner, they were pretty good, decent amount of food for the price and very fresh.

I also had beer.

The Belgium Flight was lovely Delirium, DeKoninck, Aigem, Fruli 4 oz for $10 was a great way to start the evening. I then…More »

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 11. Tug Boat Brewing Co

711 SW Ankeny St
Portland, OR 97205
USA
(503) 226-2508

Categories: Pubs, Breweries

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/9/2011

There is nothing glorious about Tug Boat Brewing. Nothing at all.
The food they have is only defined as food because it is something that you put in your mouth eventually you will fill up, Don't go for food.

Seriously.

What they do have is a fabulous…More »

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 12. Pike Brewing Company

1415 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
USA
(206) 622-6044

Categories: Breweries, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  12/15/2011

I absolutely adore Pike Brewing. I could go on and on about their beer, it's taste, how much better it is draft than bottled, etc etc. I really do adore it.

I think the Kilt Lifter and the Double IPA are my favourites, but I'm not sure if that's…More »

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 13. Rogue Ales Public House

1339 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
USA
(503) 222-5910

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: Pearl District

2.0 star rating
  6/9/2011

Like everyone else there I ADORE Rogue Ales. Get me a Double IPA or a Dead Guy Ale any day. What I could use a lot less of in my life (considering I only went to eat once, that says a lot) is the food.

I cannot for the life of me (or any of my…More »

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 14. The Fernwood Inn

1302 Gladstone Ave
Victoria, BC V8R
(250) 412-2001

Categories: Bars, Restaurants

4.0 star rating
  Update - 3/30/2011

I had to add that the Fernwood in is a great place to get a beer and burger on Tuesday. For $9.95 you get the Fernwood Ale and either a vegge burger or a bacon cheddar burger.

The burger comes on a fresh chiabatta bun and all the fixings, lettuce,…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    2/23/2011

    The Fernwood Inn is one of my default "let's grab a beer not downtown" pubs. Since they were renoed… Read more »

 15. Canoe Brewpub Marina & Restaurant

450 Swift St
Victoria, BC V8W 1S3
(250) 361-1940

Category: Canadian (New)

3.0 star rating
  3/8/2011

I am not a huge fan of Canoe's food. Years ago they had an amazing mezze platter that was awesome, but it slowly got more expensive and then disappeared off the menu. So what I typically do is drink beer at Canoe, as they brew a decent beer.

This…More »

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