Vancouver - Nightlife - Sports Bar

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

900 Seymour St., Vancouver V6B 3L9
604-689-4460

Red Card Sports Bar

It's taken some time, but from the looks of the interior, the team behind Moda Hotel's new upscale Euro sports bar has been putting in lots of extra innings. Unusual juxtaposition of slick and raw ... read more

2210 Cornwall Ave., Vancouver V6K 1B5
604-734-3589

Local Public Eatery

Strong homegrown and international beer menu at all price points, with fruity cocktails, wines, tequilas and drop shots for the UBC crowd. Mission-style building with exposed ceiling, Edison repro ... read more

102 - 1165 Mainland St., Vancouver V6B 5P2
604-696-0400

Hub Restaurant & Lounge

A rarity in this too-cool-for-school neighborhood, here's an indie spot with a menu full of knowing winks, like the goofy Red Bull cocktails inspired by the viral video "Striped Shirt Guy." At $6 a... read more

108 Cambie St., Vancouver V6B 2M8
604-602-0527‎

The Black Frog

Tucked away behind Gastown's famed steam clock, this brick-walled, window-filled beauty's a local fave (especially for homesick Oilers fans) whose fantastic yam fries are just the start of a solid-... read more

2733 Commercial Dr., Vancouver V5N 4C5
604-879-2027

Tobys Pub & Grill

Big enough to hide the apostrophe curiously missing from their name, the open second floor lends an olde-tyme saloon feel, but dressed in ochre and claret with modern dark wood accents. All balance... read more

3728 Clark Dr., Vancouver V5V 4Y6
604-876-1411

Cedar Cottage Pub

It's all here. Upstairs, wine store and huge walk-in beer cooler. Downstairs, a beery bastion in the hinterlands of Kingsway that can accomodate almost 200 with private rooms and catering available... 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

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

1601 Commercial Dr., Vancouver V5L 3Y3
604-254-5466‎

Avanti's Pub

Unpretentious corner pub serves up simple, well-priced pub fare, including all day breakfast on weekends for even the latest riser. Gridiron fans and puckheads love the cheap beer and bargain bucke... read more

180 West Georgia St., Vancouver V6B 4P4
604-687-4275

Shark Club

Women over 40 and scantily clad staffers keep young male audience entertained. Wooden floors, barstools and booths offer good views of the 36 TVs available to watch every game in the world. The bee... read more

6138 Student Union Blvd., Vancouver V6T 1Z1
604-822-6511

The Pit Pub

Co-founded in 1968 by local ecocelebrity (then teacher of zoology) Dr. David Suzuki, this classic campus pub features cheap, student-friendly beer and cocktail specials, big screen Monday Night Foo... read more