Backstage Lounge

The unofficial campus pub of neighboring Emily Carr art school, here's where students toting portfolios share space with theatergoers toting programs. Granville Island's best value patio serves pubby food and beer brewed right across the road, and the vibe is always weekend casual. Mondays are open mic, and the monthly programming goes from cover bands to crooners to all out rock, but the dance floor takes it all in stride. Snuggly back room is a sweet sorta-secret.