Guidebook for Vancouver
Drinks & Nightlife
The Marquis
2666 Granville StBest prices in the city for beer and highballs!
Storm Crow Alehouse
1619 W BroadwayGreat for large groups. Play board games while you drink!
Fairview Pub
898 W BroadwayClassic dive bar with live music and pool tables
Our favourite little brewery in Vancouver. Make sure to check out their weekend brunch!
307 locals recommend
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveOur favourite little brewery in Vancouver. Make sure to check out their weekend brunch!
Beautiful building with an amazing selection of craft beer. Make sure to check out nearby breweries, Steel Toad and Big Rock.
245 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueBeautiful building with an amazing selection of craft beer. Make sure to check out nearby breweries, Steel Toad and Big Rock.
Great selection of craft beer. Make sure to check out nearby breweries, CRAFT Beer Market and Big Rock.
37 locals recommend
Steel Toad Brewing Co. Ltd.
97 East 2nd AvenueGreat selection of craft beer. Make sure to check out nearby breweries, CRAFT Beer Market and Big Rock.
Great beer and live music. Make sure to check out nearby breweries, Steel Toad and CRAFT Beer Market.
27 locals recommend
Big Rock Brewery
310 W 4th AveGreat beer and live music. Make sure to check out nearby breweries, Steel Toad and CRAFT Beer Market.
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StAwesome beer, great vibe and killer jerky/sausage.
Vancouver Urban Winery
55 Dunlevy AveBeautiful location for a glass of wine or a beer.
Tiny narrow bar (hence the name) with a cute patio. Cheap food and drinks with a good vibe.
94 locals recommend
The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main StTiny narrow bar (hence the name) with a cute patio. Cheap food and drinks with a good vibe.
Cool scene right in the middle of Gastown. Great prices on cocktails and craft beer from around the world.
66 locals recommend
Six Acres
203 Carrall StCool scene right in the middle of Gastown. Great prices on cocktails and craft beer from around the world.
The Portside Pub
7 Alexander StBest bar/nightclub in Gastown.
The Diamond
6 Powell StThe most beautiful cocktails in the city.
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StGreat selection of craft beer in a cool, old building.
Little dive bar with board games and cheap drinks. Great people watching.
16 locals recommend
Uncle Abe's
3032 Main StLittle dive bar with board games and cheap drinks. Great people watching.
Food Scene
Slickity Jim's Chat & Choux
1387 W 7th AveAwesome brunch. Try their Chez Fe!
Suika Japanese Restaurant
1626 W BroadwaySick of sushi but love Japanese food? Try this place!
Award-winning Indian food - Rangoli is the sister restaurant to Vij's but more affordable
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetAward-winning Indian food - Rangoli is the sister restaurant to Vij's but more affordable
West Restaurant
2881 Granville StBeautiful food and cocktails!
Beautifully designed restaurant with delicious vegetarian food. Check out their bennys!
98 locals recommend
Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th AveBeautifully designed restaurant with delicious vegetarian food. Check out their bennys!
Hands down best omelets in the city...or the world. Try the
Da Vinci!
25 locals recommend
Paul's Omelettery Restaurant
2211 Granville StreetHands down best omelets in the city...or the world. Try the
Da Vinci!
The Stable House Bistro
1520 W 13th AveGreat happy hour and killer brunch
The Ouisi Bistro
3014 Granville StGet a seat on their private patio!
Edible Canada
1596 Johnston StAmazing food and great people watching
Bob Likes Thai Food
3755 Main StTry their Panang Beef. It's a winner!
Go Fish
1505 W 1st AveBest fish and chips in the city, right off the boat
Beaucoup Bakery
2150 Fir StMost beautiful french-inspired pastries in Vancouver
Minato sushi restaurant
1001 W BroadwayQuaint sushi place
Tojo's Restaurant
1133 West BroadwayWorld famous sushi restaurant. Creator of the California Roll
Fortune Garden Restaurant Ltd
1475 West BroadwayGreat dim sum!
Grapes & Soda
1541 W 6th AveAmazing happy hour in a hip setting
Farmer's Apprentice Restaurant
1535 W 6th AveNamed Canada's second best restaurant in 2015
One of the best restaurants in the city! A perfect, cozy date spot. Get there early and be prepared to eat the most delicious Italian food. I recommend the risotto!
172 locals recommend
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StOne of the best restaurants in the city! A perfect, cozy date spot. Get there early and be prepared to eat the most delicious Italian food. I recommend the risotto!
Bored of sushi? Try one of Vancouver's best izakaya restaurants (Japanese gastropub food). Try the ebi mayo!
49 locals recommend
Guu with Otokomae
375 Water StBored of sushi? Try one of Vancouver's best izakaya restaurants (Japanese gastropub food). Try the ebi mayo!
A stunning historic interior with one of the best patios in the city. Try their baked crispy chicken skin. You won't be disappointed!
74 locals recommend
Homer St. Cafe and Bar
898 Homer StreetA stunning historic interior with one of the best patios in the city. Try their baked crispy chicken skin. You won't be disappointed!
Located in the Vancouver Art Gallery, this is the best patio in downtown Vancouver with cheap wine and tasty food.
8 locals recommend
Gallery Café & Catering
750 Hornby StLocated in the Vancouver Art Gallery, this is the best patio in downtown Vancouver with cheap wine and tasty food.
Best margaritas, fish tacos and nachos in the city. Hang out in the hip, back alley patio and people watch.
207 locals recommend
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StBest margaritas, fish tacos and nachos in the city. Hang out in the hip, back alley patio and people watch.
Cool, hip vibe and amazing Mexican food. You can't go wrong with the chilaquiles for brunch.
155 locals recommend
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrCool, hip vibe and amazing Mexican food. You can't go wrong with the chilaquiles for brunch.
Essentials
Meinhardt Fine Foods
3002 Granville StGreat local grocery store for those hard to find items
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StClosest drug store - open until midnight
JAK'S Beer Wine Spirits
2658 Granville StGreat selection of craft beer
Sunshine Market
3135 Oak StGreat independant grocer
Arts & Culture
Check out a play in this beautiful historic theatre
45 locals recommend
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company
2750 Granville StCheck out a play in this beautiful historic theatre
Sightseeing
Head to Granville Market and try a honey glazed donut at Lee's Donuts, buy fresh sausages from Oyama meats or a beautiful loaf of bread from Terra Breads.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Head to Granville Market and try a honey glazed donut at Lee's Donuts, buy fresh sausages from Oyama meats or a beautiful loaf of bread from Terra Breads.
Everything Else
Vancouver General Hospital
899 W 12th AveShopping
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia St