Vancouver Nightlife

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From spectacular to craptastic, here's the down-low on Vancouver after dark.

 1. Waldorf Hotel

1489 Hastings Street E
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S4
(604) 253-7141

Categories: Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

5.0 star rating
  8/9/2011 ROTD 11/25/2011

For a place where my mom used to hang out when she was young, the Waldorf is pretty darn rad. I hadn't been to the Waldorf in a few years, so when I visited on Saturday I was thrilled about just how, well, "cool" it had become. On Fridays and…More »

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 2. Biltmore Cabaret

395 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5T 3J7
(604) 676-0541

Category: Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  8/1/2011

Few venues in Vancouver can boast friendly door staff, cheap stout on tap, and night after night of amazing entertainment. Luckily for discerning Vancouverites, the Biltmore has all three.

Filled with red velvet booths and tin ceilings, this…More »

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 3. The Diamond

6 Powell St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7

Categories: Canadian (New), Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  10/22/2011

Before I start, I need to get something off my chest: near the entrance to the Diamond, they have a sign that says "I live in Gastown by choice. Those who are unfamiliar with IT'S particular allures are entitled to wonder why" (emphasis mine). It…More »

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 4. Kitty Nights

395 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5T 3J7

Categories: Performing Arts, Adult Entertainment

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  8/1/2011

In the words of Austin Powers, ME-OW, baby!

The saucy Sunday Kitty Nights show is a great way to beat the dreading-Monday-morning blues. For a meagre $7, this is a fun place to come with a group of friends, as both ladies AND gents are sure to have a…More »

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 5. Rio Theatre

1660 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1
(604) 879-3456

Categories: Cinema, Performing Arts

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive, Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  3/26/2011 ROTD 2/10/2012

Wow, this place has a pretty solid 5 star average. Sure tells you something, doesn't it? The Rio Theatre has undergone an amazing transformation over the past few years. I remember walking past this place when I was younger, and it was a sketchy…More »

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 6. Guilt & Co

1 Alexander St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2
(604) 288-1704

Categories: Music Venues, Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  2/5/2011

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 »

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 7. Yagger's Downtown Restaurant & Sports Bar

433 W Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1V2
(604) 602-7030

Categories: Canadian (Traditional), Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  6/1/2011

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 »

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 8. Electric Owl Social Club

928 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1
(604) 558-0928

Categories: Music Venues, Bars, Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhood: Strathcona

4.0 star rating
  7/18/2011

I have lived in Vancouver for most of my life, and in the past few years I've noticed that this city has really started to flourish. It's no longer just "beautiful;" it's becoming "cool." A HUGE part of this is due to the creative-thinking,…More »

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 9. The Comedy Mix

1015 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y5
(604) 684-5050

Category: Comedy Clubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  4/22/2011

For those folks who used to come here when it was Yuk Yuk's -it's EXACTLY the same. Everything from the drink specials to the intro music they play before the show is identical. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it may give you an idea of what…More »

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 10. The Charlatan

1447 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
(604) 253-2777

Categories: Canadian (Traditional), Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  5/23/2011

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 »

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 11. The Irish Heather

210 Carrall St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
(604) 688-9779

Categories: Irish, Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  8/4/2011

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 »

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 12. St. Augustine's

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

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

3.0 star rating
  5/23/2011

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 »

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 13. Lafflines Comedy Club

26 4th St
New Westminster, BC V3L 5M4
(604) 525-2262

Category: Comedy Clubs

3.0 star rating
  5/21/2011

A decent comedy club close to the Columbia skytrain station, Lafflines is a good place to spend a Friday or Saturday night with a group of friends. However, be warned: reservations are an absolute MUST. This place gets packed, so don't expect to be…More »

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 14. The Charles Bar

136 W Cordova St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1
(604) 568-8040

Category: Bars

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

3.0 star rating
  5/23/2011

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 »

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 15. The Lamplighter Public House

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

Categories: Pubs, Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

2.0 star rating
  8/19/2011

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 »

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 16. Library Square Public House

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

Categories: Pubs, Sports Bars, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Downtown

1.0 star rating
  7/23/2011

I don't like giving one-star reviews. Look at my review history -really, I don't. But when a place ruins my birthday party, I think I have the right to review it as such.

Don't let the name fool you -the Library Square Public House isn't a place to…More »

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 17. Girl On Wax, DJ Leanne

Vancouver, BC
(778) 881-9562

Category: DJs

5.0 star rating
  4/3/2012

My best friend hired DJ Leanne to provide the music for her wedding, and I have to say it was one of the best wedding-related decisions she made. When she originally told me that she was considering hiring DJ Leanne, I was thrilled as I remember…More »

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