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1. Yagger's Downtown Restaurant & Sports Bar
Vancouver, BC V6B 1V2
(604) 602-7030
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Why oh why has it taken me so long to review Yaggers? I've spent hours upon hours at this place, and I've rented out the back room on a few occasions to hold private functions (it's FREE!). The staff here are wicked, as is the food. They seriously…More »
2. Guilt & Co
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2
(604) 288-1704
Categories:
Music Venues,
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I went here on a Friday night for a girls night, and we had a great time. The cocktails are delicious, and the beer menu was impressive.
A note of caution: this place gets uber packed, so if you want a table on a weekend be sure to get there before 8.…More »
3. Tacheles
10117 Berlin
Germany
+49 30 2826185
I visited Berlin a couple of years ago, and my visit to Tacheles is one of the most memorable parts of my trip. I would go so far as to say that this is THE coolest bar I have ever been to in my life, and believe me, I've been to my fair share.
First…More »
4. Guinness Storehouse
Oh, the good ol' Guinness Storehouse. Holy Mecca for Guinness lovers, I made the pilgrimage from Vancouver to Dublin a few years ago. On my first day in the city, I decided to venture solo to the Guinness Storehouse. Overall, the visit was amazing:…More »
5. Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
About a year ago, my husband and I were visiting from Vancouver, BC, and he insisted that we visit the Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant. He is from California and lived in Chico for 10 years, and he said I'd be blown away by their food and their…More »
6. The Old Bavaria Haus
My husband and I went for dinner here the other night, and we both thought the food was fabulous. I'm not normally a meat-and-potatoes kind of gal, but I thoroughly enjoyed myself nonetheless. I had the schnitzel cordon bleu champignon, and I would…More »
7. The Whip Restaurant Gallery
Vancouver, BC V5T 1J7
(604) 874-4687
Categories:
Bars,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
What's not to love about the Whip? They serve up delicious comfort food (the cod on the kaiser roll is fab), they have a great selection of micro-brews on tap, the waitstaff is friendly, they support local artists, and, being located in an old brick…More »
8. The Charlatan
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
(604) 253-2777
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
A charming local pub on the Drive, the Charlatan manages to be both a) a great spot to watch the game, and b) an intimate, cozy place to enjoy a few drinks with a date/friends.
A lot has been said about the Charlatan already, but I must add this: if…More »
9. CCCP Bar
An East Berlin bar full of communist kitsch, this is a great spot for any traveller who wants a taste of wall-era Berlin. Full of locals (I see I'm the first English language review), this place serves up a mean pint of beer, and when I was there it…More »
10. Shotwell's
My husband and I were brought to Shotwell's when visiting some friends from the area, and MAN did we have a good time. I loved the casual, unpretentious, neighbourhood pub feel of the place, and as other have mentioned, the beer menu is fantastic. It…More »
11. The Irish Heather
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
(604) 688-9779
Categories:
Irish,
Gastropubs
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
What's not to love about the Irish Heather? They pour a mean pint of my all-time favourite brew, Guinness, they serve up some delicious meat pies, and they have a bad-ass selection of whiskeys for your sippin' pleasure. Also, I have to give them…More »
12. Raw Canvas
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 687-1729
Categories:
Arts & Entertainment,
Wine Bars,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
This place was founded upon such a cool idea. Wine + painting = fun! Fellas, if you're looking for a funky place to take a gal on a date, look no further. This place makes for the _ultimate_ date spot. It's also just a great spot to spend a night out…More »
13. Chill Winston
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2
(604) 288-9575
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Oh, Chill Winston. You think you're *so* cool, don't you? Well, I guess that's ok, but only because you are.
Located on one of Vancouver's hippest intersections, Chill Winston is a nice place to come when you're looking for a place to, well, chill.…More »
14. Biercraft Tap and Tapas Bar
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2
(604) 254-2437
Category:
Belgian
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Being physically the closest bar to my house, Biercraft and I have a special relationship. It's the place I can most quickly shuffle to on weekend mornings for brunch, and it's the place from which I can most safely stumble home when my appetite for…More »
15. Dr. Pong
I came here with a group of fellow travelers, and the first thing I thought when I entered Dr. Pong was "what IS this place?!" The decor is a little sparse... that is to say it has the look of an unfurnished warehouse office. Except for the ping-pong…More »
16. The Charles Bar
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1
(604) 568-8040
Category:
Bars
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
A nice, perpetually-hoppin' bar in the newly renovated Woodwards building, the Charles Bar is a good place to come and watch the game. I was here with some excellent company the other night to watch the game, and I was excited when I noticed that the…More »
17. Madison Bear Garden
My husband is originally from Chico, and he kept telling me about the Jiffy Burger at the MBG. I always thought it sounded absolutely disgusting, so when we were in town visiting from Vancouver, BC, we had to stop by so I could check it out.
Well, I'm…More »
18. St. Augustine's
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B7
(604) 569-1911
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I've been to St. Augustine's on a couple occasions, and in short it's a great spot if you're lookin' for a nice pint of craft beer in an unpretentious environment. Their beer list is a couple of pages long, and has something that will appeal to…More »
19. Timbre Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2
(604) 215-7515
Categories:
Bars,
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
After spending a long morning apartment hunting, hubby and I stopped into Timbre to partake in some brunch.
I had the roasted red pepper omelette, which was nice, but nothing special. Also, I'm pretty sure the "roasted" red peppers were in fact just…More »
20. Falconetti's East Side Grill
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A5
(604) 251-7287
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Note: this is a brunch review.
I decided to come here one weekend for breakfast, since I had looked at their menu online and their sausages looked drool-worthy. I also know a couple of Falconetti's die-hards, so I thought it was about time I checked…More »
21. The Lamplighter Public House
Vancouver, BC V6B 2K8
(604) 687-4424
Categories:
Pubs,
Gastropubs
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I know it's annoying when people say "[x] used to be SO much cooler," but I'm going to go ahead and say it anyway: the Lamplighter used to be SO much cooler. I remember spending many beer-fueled nights here listening to local rock bands play on the…More »
22. BBQues
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4
(604) 630-5574
Category:
Barbeque
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I've been here for a couple of private parties, and overall my feelings towards this place are pretty "meh."
Let's start with the good:
-the drink specials are an amazingly good value
-when hosting a private party, they will make a custom menu and drink…More »
23. Yaletown Brewing Company
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9
(604) 681-2739
Categories:
Nightlife,
Breweries,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
With a more casual feel than many of its neighbours, Yaletown Brewing Company is a decent choice if you find yourself lookin' for a place to chill in the Yaletown area. In the summertime their patio is perpetually bumpin', so come early if you want…More »
24. Bitter Tasting Room
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G6
(604) 558-4658
Categories:
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Downtown Eastside
It was my husband's 30th birthday in January, and being the beer-lover that he is I decided to plan a surprise party for 12 guests at Bitter Tasting Room. First of all, I have to commend the Heather Hospitality Group for making the planning process…More »
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Yelping SinceSeptember 2010
Things I LoveTwin Peaks, astronomy (NOT astrology), tattoos, nerd glasses, girls with attitude, yoga, stand-up comedy, hipsters, 90's grunge rock, art, secret languages, eyebrows, Guinness draught, learning, edgy hair cuts, farmers markets, words on paper, singing loudly, bright lipstick, running
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