Vancouver
The tavern-like downtown satellite of celebrated BC brewery Central City combines a pub-grub menu with 40 taps of own-made beers as well as choice ales…
Must-see nightlife in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies
Vancouver
A laid-back, wood-and-art-lined neighborhood coffee bar that's the java-hugging heart of the West End's LGBTIQ+ community, Delany's is a good perch from…
Vancouver
A raucous old-school nightclub that still has plenty of fans – including lots of partying youngsters who seem to be discovering it for the first time –…
Vancouver
The area's loudest and proudest gay neighborhood pub, this friendly joint is all about the patio, which spills onto Davie St like an overturned wine glass…
Fairview & South Granville
The South Granville branch of this two-outlet local coffee chain has a great long table at the back where you can settle down with a java and peruse the…
North Shore
North Van's favorite juice bar is a thirst-quenching pit stop that also serves a huge array of hearty vegan and vegetarian dishes, from pakoras to wraps…
North Shore
A phoenix-like reinvention of the old Rusty Gull neighbourhood pub, the gray-painted clapboard facade hides a long drink-and-dine area now serving the…
Vancouver
One of the neighborhood's best brewery lounges (hence the peak-time line-ups) combines a hip-but-cozy rec-room vibe with a look that includes random…
Vancouver
The red-hued walls of this eclectic, snuggly bar are crammed with iconographic images of Jesus and Mary, creating the feel of a naughty Catholic church…
Vancouver
An early pioneer of Vancouver's latter-day microbrewery surge, gritty, fancy-free Storm retains its maverick, almost-outsider status by making some…
Gastown & Chinatown
At this charming window hatch servery loved by in-the-know locals, order your americanos, flat whites or more from the friendly young Japanese-expat…
Fairview & South Granville
A blink-and-you'll-miss-it hole-in-the-wall, there's a serious commitment to making excellent java here, from perfectly executed espressos to rich Nutella…
Squamish & Around
Fiendishly well-hidden in an industrial area, this friendly little micro-distillery is worth the search. Drop by for Saturday or Sunday tours (2pm) or…
Vancouver
This is a favorite among Commercial Dr locals. Arrive off-peak (weekday afternoons are best) for a sought-after table at this busy microbrewery. Order a…
Victoria
One of the few cafes abutting the Galloping Goose Trail, the Nest acts as a kind of ‘gas station’ for cyclists, offering coffee and sandwiches as fuel,…
Vancouver
The cavernous Nest complex, the student union haunt where undergrads hangout en masse, offers many places to grab a bite and flick through the Ubyssey…
Victoria
One of Canada's first craft brewers, this wood-floored smasher is a short hop from downtown via Victoria Harbour Ferry. Sail in for copper-colored Nut…
Vancouver Island
Order a pizza at the adjoining counter and grab a parasol table outside this former garage-turned-brewery that retains a mechanical aesthetic. Check the…
Whistler
Across from the Whistler Village gondola base, this traditional-look restaurant (with a pasta and pizza menu) has a pub in its upper levels that's a bit…
Vancouver
New ownership is revitalizing this intimate Davie St 'gayborhood' mainstay, a loungey, two-room late-night hangout where flirty cocktails rule. Check…
Edmonton
Insanely popular with all types, the Black Dog is essentially a pub with some hidden extras: a rooftop patio, known as the 'wooftop patio,' a traditional…
British Columbia
While there's a decent menu of hearty pub meals, what you're really here for is the beer, with 24 different craft brews from all over the place on tap…
Victoria
Easily missed from the outside, this dark little hillbilly-themed bar feels like you've stepped into the backwoods. But rather than some dodgy banjo…
Victoria
Tucked into the lobby level of the Chateau Victoria Hotel, this is the best spot in town for perfectly prepared cocktails. Completely lacking the…
North Shore
This tiny, darkened hole-in-the-wall just off Lonsdale Ave is the locals' favorite fuel-up spot, so you'll be lucky to find a seat inside. But on sunny…
Vancouver
Close to Broadway's plethora of outdoors stores, this minimalist coffee shop serves expertly crafted java in dinky pottery tankards. Snag a window table…
Canmore
With Italian lounge music playing in the background, this main street deli gets the day started with rich, strong Americanos and macchiatos, then moves on…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's most popular local coffee chains serves up arguably Yaletown's best java. Tucked into a corner of the Opus Hotel building, this chatty…
British Columbia
This refined space in the classic Hume Hotel has some good sidewalk tables from where you can ponder the passing parade. There's live jazz most nights…
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
Kelowna
These guys use only BC fruits and grains, distilled with passion in copper-pot stills to produce an amazing range of liquors that include whisky, gin,…
Calgary
The National blends seamlessly into the 17th Ave action. On its outdoor patio, office bods in Stetsons cluster loudly around communal tables and you'll…
Whistler
The closest bar to the slopes. You can smell the sweat of the skiers (or mountain bikers) hurtling past the patio at this cavernous bar that's known by…
Banff Town
Banff's oldest pub (since 1985!) is a fairly standard British-style boozer with pool tables and a rooftop patio. Among all the town's drinking houses, it…
Vancouver Island
A wonderfully disheveled beach shack that doubles as an ultra-friendly coffee bar. Inside there are humorous signposts, a jumble of seats and a wood-fire…
Lower Mainland
Carefully prepared coffee and selected baked goods served in a fresh, lily-white space with cardboard decor. The innovative cardboard chairs (yes, you can…
Canmore
This spit-and-sawdust British pub at the northern end of Main St looks dingy from outside, but things feel a lot more welcoming once you get out onto the…
Lower Mainland
Cultural fusion runs amok at this Asian-owned cafe decked out with a dark-wood German-Dutch–style interior. The menu is equally eclectic with Jamaican …
Victoria
The cavernous brick-lined interior is great on rainy days, but the patio is also the best in the city with its usually sunny views over the harbor…
Calgary
Originally a funeral home in the 1920s and believed by many to be haunted, this popular, multilevel British-style pub is a good place for a pint. Upstairs…
Okanagan Valley
This sleek, industrial-edged wine bar is right in the center and is a magnificent place to sample the region's wine bounty. There are always 10 varieties…
