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…
Must-see nightlife in Vancouver
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…
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…
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…
Vancouver
New ownership is revitalizing this intimate Davie St 'gayborhood' mainstay, a loungey, two-room late-night hangout where flirty cocktails rule. Check…
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…
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
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…
Vancouver
A rec room for hipsters, this white-walled brewery-bar reverberates with chatter in the early evening when tech workers disgorge from nearby offices. By…
Gastown & Chinatown
A few steps from Gastown's Steam Clock crowd magnet, this never-changing, fancy-free bar still manages to feel like a hidden watering hole. In summer,…
Vancouver
Tucked into a historic, yellow-painted old brewery building, Main Street Brewing has a chatty, industrial-chic tasting room and a booze roster divided…
Gastown & Chinatown
This brick-walled Gastown satellite of a popular Kitsilano beer bar has a long and diverse tap menu, packed with gems from some of the region's most…
Vancouver
In the heart of the Granville Strip, this sports and party pub is crammed on weekends but quieter on weekdays, when you'll have easy access to the…
Gastown & Chinatown
A large, loud and fun exposed-brick tavern dominating one side of Maple Tree Sq, this is Gastown's best summer-patio spot. There's a good array of BC…
Vancouver
A beloved java hangout for laptop-wielding local hipsters, this sunny, wood-floored nook in a handsome redbrick heritage building serves up serious fair…
Vancouver
Tucked into one end of the handsome, century-old Stanley Park Pavilion. Snag a patio seat under the gigantic red parasols and grab a beery respite from…
Fairview & South Granville
It's easy to walk obliviously past this dark-fronted, near-hidden coffee shop. But step inside for an unexpected taste of continental Europe, complete…
Vancouver
A longtime Drive fixture, this darkly lit neighborhood bar is a perfect rainy-day hunker spot for beer specials and comfort pub grub. But in summer it…
Fairview & South Granville
Bubble-tea joints have swept across the Lower Mainland in recent years (especially in Richmond) but this sometimes clamorous Taiwanese cafe is one of the…
Fairview & South Granville
With a chatty, wood-lined interior plus two popular street-side patios, this beer-forward resto-bar is a great spot for ale aficionados. Dive into the…
Gastown & Chinatown
A pilgrimage spot for gin fans. Head upstairs at this intimate mood-lit resto-bar and prepare for exquisite drinks that require serious savoring. There…
Fairview & South Granville
A casual West Coast restaurant on one side and a funky lounge bar on the other, the main reason to go Rogue is the excellent craft-beer selection. Expect…
Fairview & South Granville
A sometimes clamorously busy spot, this neighborhood coffee shop is ideal for hanging out on a rainy day – especially if you dip into their groaning…
Vancouver
A classic, darkwood hotel bar with a grand fireplace and a gentleman's club ambience, this is the kind of place where dressing up always seems appropriate…
Vancouver
Local hipsters have infiltrated this typically basic Legion social club, congregating outside to smoke, then nipping back in for cheap beers and a chatty…
North Shore
It's a hike from the SeaBus up Lonsdale Ave to this trad-style, gable-roofed neighborhood pub, but just think how easy it will be to roll back downhill…
Gastown & Chinatown
One of Gastown's remaining dive bars, the Cambie is a local legend that most Vancouverites fondly recall (perhaps hazily) visiting at least once. Summer…
Gastown & Chinatown
If you can't find any hipsters in Chinatown at night, that's because they're all at this contemporary Union St resto-bar. The Union is ever-friendly, and…
Vancouver
With an extensive draft list that includes many unique-for-Vancouver western US beers, this convivial resto-bar taps into the popularity of craft brews…
Vancouver
Showing that not all the Drive's Italian coffee shops are traditional old haunts, this bright and perky corner spot is a breath of fresh air, overlooking…
Vancouver
Redesigned from its previous incarnation as the Plaza Club, Venue has a much larger dance floor since the removal of the obtrusive central bar. The music…
Vancouver
With its wooden tables, array of hearty cakes and crowd of journal-writing locals hunkered in every corner, this is an ideal rainy-day nook. Warm your…
Gastown & Chinatown
This huge brewpub on the edge of Gastown serves several own-made beers, including crisp pilsners, hoppy IPAs and small-batch seasonals. But the best of…
Vancouver
At this small-batch juice-pressing bar with a loyal clientele of health-minded Drive fans, you'll find an enticing array of house-made cleanses, almond…
Gastown & Chinatown
This club has transformed a tired Chinatown spot into a slick space that lures a loyal band of partiers. Slide inside and you'll find a huge dance floor…
Vancouver
The surreal cafe vision of a pair of Canadian womenswear and accessories designers, this unique coffee and pastries spot has transformed a humdrum off…
Vancouver
Behind its eye-popping psychedelic facade, there's a kitsch ice-cream parlour feel to this quirky little brewery tasting room. Dive into a four-glass…
