Drinking on a Budget

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My favourite cheap drinks within stumbling distance

 1. Whineo's - CLOSED

1017 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
(604) 669-9463

Categories: Wine Bars, Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

4.0 star rating
  11/26/2008

Holy $6.50 pitchers of beer, Batman! I thought I'd check out a new wine bar downtown but found a slick little spot filled with 20-somthings drinking beer. You'd be crazy to order anything else on Tuesday night when you can get a pitcher for such a…More »

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 2. Rugby Beach Club Grille - CLOSED

950 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K7
(604) 736-2438

Categories: Canadian (New), Sports Bars

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  11/21/2008

I like to go to the Rugby Club if I'm meeting with a group of friends for a special occasion. The beer is crazy cheap here (for example, pints of Granville Island are $3.50, any day of the week) and there's something for anyone on the menu.

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 3. Backstage Lounge

1585 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 687-1354

Categories: Music Venues, Lounges

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

3.0 star rating
  11/12/2008

It's called the Backstage Lounge because it is right behind the Arts Club Theatre on Granville Island, which makes it a great place to grab a drink before you head in to see the latest play.  But that's not why I go there.

Backstage Lounge also has…More »

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 4. Migz BBQ On Broadway

2884 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G7
(604) 733-3002

Categories: Barbeque, Burgers

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

3.0 star rating
  11/3/2008 First to Review

Migz is a no-nonsense place to go to watch the game (whatever game that happens to be). If the Canucks are playing, the game will be on, and loud. You might not get much service if they're rushing the net.  The staff is friendly and very, very…More »

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