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1901 Powell St., Vancouver V5L 1J2
604-253-6645‎

The Princeton Pub

This rough-edged, downmarket watering hole gets some of its character from outside the windows: a surprisingly great view of the mountains, docks, train yards and canneries that employ its blue col... read more

254 E. Hastings St., Vancouver V6A 1A1
604-681-8915

The Rickshaw

With a split-level capacity close to 1000, a stage as wide as the Commodore and high enough ceilings to allow performances on both stilts and swings, this former kung-fu movie theatre-turned-event ... read more

340 Cambie St., Vancouver V6B 2N3
604-602-0644

Pub 340

No nonsense, no frills pub with refreshingly varied live music (on the harder side), weekly karaoke nights and homestyle food that's one of the best tasting values downtown. Shepherd's pie, burgers... read more

50 W. Cordova St., Vancouver V6B 1C9
604-684-4214

Bourbon Street

Despite a tendency towards shrieky co-eds, strong cologne, and collar poppage on weekends, there can be some genuinely bright musical lights here worth checking out. From DJs to stand-up, from hip-... read more

898 W. Broadway, Vancouver V5Z 1J8
604-872-1262‎

Fairview Pub

There's no posing or pretension here–they only took down the macramé owl recently. With both a hotel and hospital nearby, it's a friendly, older crowd, reminiscent of a sitcom set in a... read more

403 E. Hastings St., Vancouver V6A 1P6
604-255-4301

Pat's Pub

Vintage neon and separate entrances for "Gentlemen" and "Ladies & Escorts" are a charming relic of a softer time on a strip that’s seen hard times. Reinvented for the hipsters and microbr... read more

300 Cambie St., Vancouver V6B 2N3
604-684-6466‎

The Cambie

Thick with ESL accents, dusty hardhats and the odd hipster, this classic pub adjacent to a budget hostel is a haven for travelers, afternoon drinkers and old-school ne'er do wells in search of some... read more