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Places to Grab a Post-Dinner Drink in the City
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1. Libra Room Café
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
(604) 255-3787
I always forget to make a reso., and you can't do so upon your arrival. (Fair enough).
So, you start out, standing at the back, almost in the kitchen, and you gradually make your way forward as people leave, which isn't as bad as it sounds.
The place…More »
2. Bitter Tasting Room
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G6
(604) 558-4658
Categories:
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Downtown Eastside
We couldn't get into Ensemble Tap although it was half empty. (Reserved). Seats by the door and at the bar at ET were freezing; suddenly, it didn't seem as welcoming as it once did. We felt a bit "bitter" but decided to shake it off and just go to…More »
3. V Lounge Yaletown
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T5
(604) 688-5954
Categories:
Tapas/Small Plates,
Canadian (New),
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Earls has pretty much become the landmark place in YT for decent food and a good time. I spent the first night of the Olympics here; I watched our winning Olympic hockey game here (still can't believe I got in) and I've been here many times before,…More »
4. Ensemble Tap
Vancouver, BC V6Z 0A4
(604) 566-9770
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I still think that the service and food deserve a five. The fried skinless chicken burger and fries were amazing. The salad was delicious, especially with the fried onions that DM is known for.
But upon returning to the restaurant after it has had…More »
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12/8/2011 First to Review
Yay, the new Feenie's...er...Ensemble Tap... is open! Dale Mackay has done it again, and "tapping"… Read more »
5. Biercraft Tap and Tapas Bar
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2
(604) 254-2437
Category:
Belgian
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Great beer. Nice selection of wine. Service is excellent. So is patio on a warm day.
Food is just "ok." Calamari rings aren't bad; same with fries. Brunch is better.
Better to drink here and eat at Marcello's up the street. Overall, a fine place.
6. The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 669-9030
Categories:
Seafood,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
You know, I only ever had terrible food here at prices that are way too expensive. But that was awhile ago. Maybe it's changed? It seems to me that the people eating here are GI tourists.
It is fun to go for drinks, though, and I had the sweetest…More »
7. Earls
Vancouver, BC V6J 1W9
(604) 736-5663
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Yep, actually reviewing this place (sigh).
One of the better patios around with free parking there or close by. Was one of the best/available/accommodating game choices during our crazy play-off time--believe it or not...pre-riots, of course.
Food is…More »
8. Rodney's Oyster House
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L2
(604) 609-0080
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
This place doesn't really need another review.
Their pan fried oysters are awesome and so is the music.
Really loud for convo, though.
Also, our 830 reservations did not actually come to fruition until almost 9.
I'd come back for the pan fried, music…More »
9. The Cascade Room
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
(604) 709-8650
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Delicious salads, seafood and pasta. Actually, the salad was a definitive highlight with the fresh greens, shaved cheese and walnuts.
Such fresh, sophisticated food in a casual, welcoming place.
Sitting by the open windows on a beautiful sunny evening…More »
10. The Ascot Lounge
When you enter the Ascot Lounge you are reminded of your grandmother's parlour circa 1940-1950 but with a twist. Chandeliers decorate the ceiling. A taxidermist has done some wonderful work in the form of a a deer head that hangs on the wall. And…More »
11. Keefer Bar
I only go for the drinks but the I love the space. It's romantic and the closest thing that I've experienced in Vancouver to a LES NY bar.
We didn't feel too old, and because we were there early, we had a decent space. My only regret in writing this…More »
12. Cento Notti
Vancouver, BC V6B 1R2
(604) 642-0557
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I had brunch here after a night at Opus. The $40 food credit was included in my package, which was actually a pretty decent deal.
Ordered: lobster/crab Benedict; hollandaise on side. Side potatoes included.
Drink: latte/coffee/ juice (not fresh…More »
13. The New Oxford
Excellent service--if you get there two hours before the game.
Best nachos in the city. Always packed.
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4/1/2011
My tastes must really be going downhill; maybe it's the influence of all of these top reviews for… Read more »
14. Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1
(604) 678-8000
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Finally got my check-in voucher but my friend did not, even though I made a point of emailing (twice) on our behalf.
With this much effort, and the worst frozen-tasting-pizza ever (that was recommended by the waitress) I will not return.
What a…More »
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7/6/2011
Went again last night and sat outside. Weather was perfect and quiet around 930 at night since the… Read more »
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