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Melissa F.'s Profile

Donnelly Group FAIL

Why does the Donnelly Group own everything in this town? And why do they suck SO much. Please stop doing so badly- you made a good pub once. It was called Biminis. It burnt down. Along with your talent at replicating that experience with your CHAIN OF FAILURE. = )

1. The Academic Public House

1619 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 1W9
(604) 733-4141

Categories: Pubs, Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

8/16/2010

So I've tried this place several times.
When it first opened it was slower and Ihoped it would pickup. It's been a long time since the Donnelly Group had something uptown and as a loyal tried and true fan of Biminis Tap House on 4th ave I wanted to…More »

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2. Cinema Public House

901 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L3
(604) 694-0202

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

8/16/2010

Dear Donnelly Group,
DO BETTER.

I'm tired of going to the same bar with your standardly subpar experience.
you have to same menus, the same average service, the same annoying douchey clientele that you call "regulars" and the most confusing DJ/Dance…More »

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3. The Lamplighter Public House

210 Abbott St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2K8
(604) 687-4424

Categories: Pubs, Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

7/19/2010

You know those places that just get better and better the more you go to them? yeah, well THIS is NOT the case for the lamplighter.

I just keep on coming back here and I have NO freakin idea why.
Notice that NO yelper has given it five stars yet.…More »

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4. The Calling Public House

1780 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1W2
(604) 801-6681

Categories: Canadian (Traditional), Pubs

Neighbourhood: West End

8/16/2010

This is as close to success as the Donnelly Group gets nowadays. but only due to the spectacular view.

This bar has nothing going for it other than the Great View.
Oh, I should say that the service/bartenders here are the best of the Donnelly Group…More »

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5. Library Square Public House

300 W Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6B 6B4
(604) 633-9644

Categories: Pubs, Sports Bars, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Downtown

8/16/2010

While I absolutely hate the series of Donnelly Pubs lately, this place has a warm spot in my heart for the divey FEEL that you want to get in the middle of DT without going into the far reaches of gastown.
I do have some fond nights here and…More »

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6. Republic

958 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
(604) 669-3266

Categories: Bars, Dance Clubs

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

8/16/2010

*sigh*, ok, I admit. IT's one of the nicer looking bars on the granville strip.
It's a really hit or miss night.
Music is decent because there are different floors with slightly different vibes which work.

This bar sucks considerably less than I…More »

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7. Bar None Nightclub

1222 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2S8
(604) 689-7000

Categories: Bars, Music Venues

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

8/16/2010

This place has existed here forever but the vibe has changed considerably. It just keeps getting yuppier by the year. But I'm ok with that. It comes with the Yaletown neighbourhood.

I generally h ave 4 star experiences here but only because I…More »

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