Vancouver - Nightlife - Neighborhood Bar

#200 - 322 Water St., Vancouver V6B 1B6
604-699-0249

House Guest

The prescription at this gorgeous former pharmacy-turned-supper club is just what the fun doctor ordered, offering a perfect balance of crowd-pleasing menu, gourmet ingredients and a convivial part... read more

1 Alexander St., Vancouver V6A 1B2
604-288-1704

Guilt and Company

Under Maple Tree Square’s flagstone streets lies an antique space with a thoroughly modern mandate. Artisan meats, chunks of cheese, smoked fish and antipasti are a cut above boring bar nibbl... read more

135 Keefer St., Vancouver V6A 1X3
604-688-1961

The Keefer Bar

Like a sexy scene from Blade Runner, The Keefer’s moody dècor blends elements of Asia with vintage apothecary chic. But don’t worry about replicants here: original cocktails are ... read more

#1 - 1012 Beach Ave., Vancouver V6E 1T7
604-676-2337

Burrard Bridge Marine Bar & Grill

Smack dab between two aquabus stops on False Creek's north shore, this antique-filled marine pub is a modern Bluebeard's delight. Mussels, bouillabaisse and sizzling hot skillets chase the seaside ... read more

1072 Denman St., Vancouver V6G 2M8
604-689-4527

Central Kitchen and Eurobar

Chef Harry’s version of a European café makes brunch an Old World affair. Candlelit interior and antique fixtures create an afternoon refuge for English Bay strollers and discount movi... read more

1095 Hamilton Street, Vancouver V6B 5T4
604-688-8078

Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar

With 17 varieties of oysters, a raw bar whose sushi prep is captured on CCTV and service that's a cut well above, it's no wonder NHLers and visiting megastars keep heads turning here. The fresh she... read more

2881 Granville St., Vancouver V6H 3J4
604-738-8938

West Restaurant + Bar

Not only can you eat at the bar, but this top-ranked restaurant merits a visit just for one of David Wolowidnyk's award-winning Kaffir Fling cocktails. Then enjoy local, seasonal ingredients, espec... read more

118 Robson St, Vancouver V6B 2A6
604-688-5840

The Atlantic Trap and Gill

It might not take more than cheap lobster to attract some, but the Trap's got a lot more going for it. How about live celtic music, kitschy maritime decor, super-friendly staff and an East Coast ve... read more

3917 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3P3
604-879-1020

Anavets Unit #298 Legion Hall

Don't feel like heading downtown and breaking your budget? Open to non-members who sign in, this perennial uptown fave has rock-bottom beverage prices, room for groups, and vintage shuffleboard tab... read more

1407 Laburnum St., Vancouver V6J 3W4
604-738-4142

Billy Bishop Legion, Branch 176

Escape Kits Beach through a hidden time-warp that should be a beer commercial. Named for Canada's WW1 flying ace, museum-worthy memorabilia and clientele fill this divinely photogenic serviceman's ... read more