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Happy Hour Yaletown

May 8, 2018/in Journeys /by Bob Pember

One of Vancouver’s most notable and iconic neighbourhoods, Yaletown makes for some of the best bars and patios for people watching and wondering what they all do for a living. It’s easy to empty your wallet doing this, so we’ve listed some of our favourite places to enjoy a cheap drink and snack while appreciating the local wildlife during Happy Hour Yaletown –

New Oxford

1144 Homer Street

photo by New Oxford

Happy hour 3 – 6 PM Monday – Friday

with $6 craft beers, $5 house wines, and $4 highballs.

Living proof of Oxford’s rollicking athletic and party rituals, the New Oxford is a nod to British sporting culture and the oldest university in the English speaking language. Its gun-metal millwork, traditional furnishings and ‘study room’ adorned with ivy-league antiques are bridged by a 50-foot-long cantilevered bar serving fashionably classic cocktails. Some bloody good local, organic pub food washes down easily with the assortment of craft beer taps and imaginative wines. Spirits are always high on game-days, most notably as home to the Chelsea FC supporters club.

The Distillery Bar + Kitchen

1131 Mainland Street

photo by The Distillery Bar + Kitchen

Happy hour Mon – Thurs 4 – 6PM / Fri – Sun 3 – 6PM

with $5 beer, wine, and highballs.

The Distillery Bar + Kitchen is committed to serving up straight forward Italian-American style dishes and boozy handcrafted cocktails. The menu was developed with an emphasis on sourcing local ingredients, taking the time to make products from scratch and being inspired by the way that ‘Mama used to make it’. Smack dab in the middle of the restaurant hosts a long 30 person communal table ideal for large groups, family-style dining or getting to know your neighbour. Guests can also sit outside on one of two heated patios to people-watch with a bottle of wine and flavourful pasta.

Urban Thai Bistro

1119 Hamilton Street

photo by Urban Thai Bistro

Happy hour everyday 3 – 6 PM and 9 – 10 PM

with $4 Red Truck beers, $5 wines, $5 highballs, and $6 food menu.

Designed with traditional and modern Thai décor principles, Urban Thai Bistro offers a wide selection of traditional authentic Thai dishes to their signature fusion creations.

The inviting new bar area has an illuminated onyx bar top and flat-screen TV for sports and playoff action. They’ve also extended our new lounge area, an ideal space for unwinding, great drinks and lighter fare. During the spring and summer months, enjoy a signature and refreshing Thai cocktails on our heated outdoor patio, facing an always vibrant and bustling Hamilton street.

Central City on Beatty

871 Beatty Street

Happy Hour Yaletown at Central City Brewing

photo by Central City Brewing

Happy hour Sunday – Thursday 3 PM – 6 PM

with $3.25 beer, $3.50 highballs, $6 wines, and daily specials.

Great beer, amazing people! This space celebrates premium craft beer, cider, and spirits. The 40 draught taps showcase the best craft beer in BC, providing a huge variety of beer styles and breweries. In addition, they are now serving growlers! In addition to the best of local craft beer, they offer a premier pub menu, including a unique build your own burger program, handcrafted pizzas, and classic pub fare, all of which pair perfectly with your favourite craft brew!

Homer Street Cafe

898 Homer Street

photo by Homer Street Cafe

Happy hour 2 – 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM until close everyday

with $5 beers, $6 wines, and $5 highballs.

Housed in two of Vancouver’s most iconic buildings, Homer St Cafe and Bar is a contemporary restaurant set in the historic Homer Building and new Beasley building in Vancouver’s Yaletown district. Classic comfort cooking takes centre stage thanks to a fire engine red rotisserie that roasts all manner of proteins. A decidedly adventurous wine and cocktail list rounds out the menu. The restaurant features two spaces that consist of an open concept kitchen “Chef’s Bar” where one can get up close and personal with the culinary team, a private dining room with reclaimed factory windows, and bespoke seating complemented by antique tiling.

Happy Hour on Granville Island

February 12, 2018/in Journeys /by Mack McGill

Fresh, cool air and some early peaks of spring sun makes for the perfect day to visit Granville Island in Vancouver. Walk the streets, shop, eat, and of course grab a drink or two at Happy Hour! Here are some of our favourite spots for Happy Hour Granville Island –

Dockside

1253 Johnston St.

photo via docksiderestaurant.com

One of the most scenic spots in Vancouver to sit and have a cocktail, Dockside Restaurant now offers a great little menu of Happy Hour items from wine to tacos. Take advantage of these great prices to experience their award winning patio, classy dining room and first class views.

Happy Hour is 3-5pm, seven days a week.

House White or Red Wine $5
Well brand highballs $5
In-house brewed draft beer $4
Chicken Wings $8
Beer Battered Onion Rings w/aioli $4
Beef Taco $4 ea
Shrimp meat sliders $4 ea

Vancouver Fish Company

1517 Anderson St.

photo via vanfish.com

A relatively new kid on the block, the Vancouver Fish Company opened on Granville Island in 2014 and has been a staple ever since. Modern and warm decor, friendly staff and plenty of tasty seafood options will have you coming back again and again.

Happy Hour is 3-6pm, seven days a week.

Draught Beers $4
Glasses of Wine $5
Seven-item Food Menu all under $10

Edible Canada

1596 Johnston St.

photo by ediblecanada.com

A uniquely Canadian spot (not just for tourists!), Edible Canada boasts a 100% BC Wines list (sorry not sorry Alberta!), 100% Canadian Beer and 95% BC Spirits (5% for must have scotch and unique mixers). Be sure to check out their bistro for Happy Hour, but also take the time to visit the shop and look into the events or private dining options.

Happy Hour is 3-6pm, seven days a week (doubles as weekly specials menu).

Monday – Moscow Mules w/ Sids Vodka $5
Tuesday – All Draft Beer $5
Wednesday – Glass of BC Wine $8
Thursday – Gin & Tonic (select from 10 BC gins) $6
Friday – Bartender’s unique cocktail or house infusion $6
Saturday – Glass of Vancouver Islands Seacider on tap
Sunday – Double Caesar $8

Bridges

1696 Duranleau St.

photo via bridgesrestaurant.com

Although no Happy Hour drink specials, Bridges is always a fun stop while cruising around Granville Island. Since 1980 the bright yellow restaurant has been a landmark, providing stellar views of the city skyline and north shore mountains. With a great lineup of happy hour food, daily drink specials to go with them and a legendary patio to boot, be sure to check out Bridges next time you’re in the neighbourhood.

Happy Hour is 4-7 pm, Monday-Friday.

Caesar Salad $7
Fresh Shucked Oysters $2 ea
Nachos $10
Wings $10
Popcorn Shrimp $10
Spicy Fries $4
Calamari $10
Monday – Classic Martini $2 off
Tuesday – Highballs $6
Wednesday – Half Price Bottles of wine with purchase of entree
Thursday – Italian Spritz $8
Friday – Dark & Stormy $7
Saturday – Raspberry Lemonade $7
Sunday – Bridges Caesar $7

The Keg

1499 Anderson St.

photo via kegsteakhouse.com

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar may not be the place you’d usually choose for a drink on a casual day out around Granville Island, but with a few excellent Happy Hour specials you may want to think twice! Located in the heart of the neighbourhood, be sure to visit The Keg for a premium casual dining experience.

Happy Hour is 3:30-6 pm, Monday-Friday & 2-5 pm Saturday-Sunday.

FAMOUS KEG CAESAR Polar Ice Vodka (1oz) $5
HEINEKEN Draught Beer (18oz) $6
“KNOTTED VINES” Chardonnay & Chenin Blanc (6oz) $6
“LOS CUATRO” Cabernet & Malbec (6oz) $6

Happy Hour on Main Street

December 19, 2017/in Journeys /by Bob Pember

For our next neighbourhood feature we’re looking at some of our favourite happy hour spots on Main Street. This part of town is no stranger to craft beer and delicious cocktails as its one of Vancouver’s most prominent restaurant scenes. Here’s where we like to unwind with some cheap drinks and snacks on Main –

The Whip Restaurant

209 East 6th Ave.

Happy hour Monday – Friday with $5 highballs, house wine, and beers.

The Whip Restaurant and Gallery is a neighbourhood favourite in a funky loft space featuring a rotating exhibition of local artists. This cozy, relaxed atmosphere encourages lingering over lunch or dinner with a menu highlighting an eclectic mix of market fresh and organic vegetarian dishes, burgers, Ocean Wise fish, and locally-sourced meat dishes. The Whip showcases local microbrews and features a weekly cask brew from a wealth of Vancouver breweries tapped every Sunday at 4pm.

Locus Restaurant and Lounge

4121 Main Street

Happy hour 3 – 6 daily with $4 beers, $5 wine, and $5 caesars and black lemonades.

The Locus Restaurant offers an eclectic fusion of modern and classic favourites. The staff sources the best local and seasonal ingredients to create globally inspired, innovative dishes and delicious daily specials. Visit the Locus Restaurant and enjoy the natural yet unique and dynamic, gothic décor. The atmosphere is friendly, cozy, and casual.

The Reef

4172 Main Street

Happy hour 4 – 6 PM and 9 PM – close daily with $4 drinks and half price tacos.

Enjoy the edible treasure of the tropics with their eclectic Caribbean fare and drinks.

The Reef’s menus are complete with plates inspired by the styles and tastes of the Caribbean.

Vibrant colours, tropical plants, and kitschy signs create a casual, fun atmosphere. The friendly and personable staff keeps the vibe upbeat and always make for a good place to unwind.

Meet on Main

4288 Main Street

Happy hour daily 3 – 6 PM with $4 sleeves and $5 snacks.

Meet is a comfortable room and inviting space where people leave happy and full without a compromise on choice or satisfaction. Rely on them for a tasty cocktail and even tastier food. A place to get food and drink the way you want it – neighbourhood prices, lots of choice and a philosophy of casual comfort.

The Five Point

3124 Main Street

Happy hour 3 – 6 PM Monday – Thursday with $3 beers.

The Five Point Restaurant’s stunning turn of the century chandelier, friendly service and innovative menu has made this local the brightest restaurant on Main Street. With a focus on fresh ingredients, good wine and an upbeat relaxed atmosphere The Five Point Restaurant and Pub is an essential part of Main Street’s restaurant and nightlife culture. Complete with an awesome South-West facing patio there is no better place to relax on the block.

Happy Hour in Kitsilano

November 18, 2017/in Features, Journeys /by Bob Pember

This week, to continue our series on our favourite places for happy hour around Vancouver, we’re bringing you our picks for unwinding or gearing up after work in Kitsilano. There’s always lots to check out in the area, but we want to help you find the best way to not go broke doing it. Here are five spots in Kits that do happy hour right and what they have to offer the neighbourhood.

Burgoo Bistro

2272 West 4th Ave.

Happy hour daily 3 PM – 5 PM with $5 Burgoo Brew, $5 wine, and daily specials.

Originally opened in Point Grey, Burgoo came to life because they believe everyone needs a little comfort and a place to enjoy some great comfort food. They now have locations throughout Vancouver and North Van and have become a “go-to” restaurant for each of their neighbourhoods. Serving up comfort food and comfort drinks, Burgoo has made a name for itself by being reliable for consistent quality and unique offerings that leave guests satisfied and wanting more. Their international food offerings are a great addition to your happy hour and will help you forget that the workday ever happened.

Bimini Public House

2010 West 4th Ave.

Happy hour daily until 6 PM with $5 food, $4 beer, and $4 wine.

Named for a Bahamian island haven and supply point of prohibition-era rum runners, the Bimini is no stranger to a dark and stormy. There’s a real neighbourhood history between those wood-panelled walls, where local hippies and Greenpeacers used to hold court, and today it remains the locals’ local. A Vancouver icon, the Kitsilano neighbourhood pub augments its 24 draught taps with craft beer clubs and dinners, Tottenham supporters and this nation’s future from nearby UBC. Its strong cocktails, earnest wine list, and locally sourced menu make The Bimini a resurrection to celebrate, and not just for a rum run.

Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company

1876 West 1st Ave.

Happy hour Monday – Friday 3 PM – 5 PM featuring $4 craft lager and $6 house wine.

The team at Rocky Mountain Flatbread is passionate about using lots of local and organic produce, free-range organic meats and Ocean Wise seafood. Watch the show as they create handcrafted flatbread pizzas, daily pastas, seasonal soups, salads, and desserts “to live for” from an open kitchen and artisan oven. They are also always looking out for new and unique local craft breweries and wineries to feature with their health-conscious pizzas. They also have a frozen pizza selection for you to take on your way home from happy hour.

Corduroy Restaurant

1943 Cornwall Ave.

Happy hour daily 4 PM – 6 PM with $4 lager and $4.50 highballs.

Corduroy is one of Kitsilano’s best-kept secrets featuring fantastic food and a great atmosphere tucked away by the beach on Cornwall Avenue. They take great pride to ensure everyone always has a great time, good food, and exceptional service. Chef Figg creates an organic menu for you to appreciate, and always provide innovative weekend specials using local ingredients. They have events and specials throughout the week, and even feature a rock, paper, scissors tournament every Monday.

The Manchester Public Eatery

1941 West Broadway

Happy hour daily 3 PM – 6 PM with $3.50 lager and ale, $4.50 house wines, and $4.50 highballs.

Serving everybody from the office staff of Kitsilano to the sports fans of Vancouver, the Manchester offers comfort, good food, and 360-degree screen views for sports and other televised events. The venue has a historical connection with its local community and remains a reliable spot to see all European sports including Rugby, Irish Sports, and English Premier League Football. It’s a great after-work stop and once the weekend comes round, the bar produces fantastic shooter and shot specials, pint specials, and some of the best Weekend DJs on the Broadway strip.

Happy Hour in Gastown

October 11, 2017/in Journeys /by Bob Pember

At VanCity Drinks, we’re always looking for better ways to serve your affordable drinking needs around Vancouver. That’s why we’re excited to bring you the first in a series of neighbourhood features designed to help you find the best happy hour specials across town. For our first instalment, we’re focusing on where the city itself began – Gastown. It’s been 150 years since Gassy Jack opened up the first saloon in what would become Vancouver, and we think he’d be proud of how the tradition has been maintained by the pubs and restaurants there today. We’ve chosen five of our favourite spots for you to explore and enjoy this part of town without hurting your wallet. We hope you enjoy – cheers!

Clough Club

212 Abbott Street

Happy hour Monday – Friday 5 PM – 7 PM with $7 classic cocktails, $4 highballs, and $5 gourmet hot dogs.

Located just around the corner from Vancouver’s storied Blood Alley and named after Gastown’s one-armed Lamplighter, John Clough, the bar is appropriately connected to Vancouver’s busiest & oldest pub with the building dating back over 115 years. The well-appointed back bar fills every need and the educated bar team offer cheeky house originals and are well educated in classic cocktails and spirits. 12 taps of heavily rotating Pacific North West beer and a 100% VQA wine list round out the drink menu. The kitchen offers an elevated take on traditional street food serving everything from foot-long dogs to french fry nachos. For music lovers, they host local acts of live music four nights a week Thursday through Sunday.

The Portside Pub

7 Alexander Street

Happy hour Monday – Saturday 5 PM – 7 PM with local draft beers for $5.75

Designed to cater to sailors, fishermen and the families who made their living off of the sea, maritime pubs are decidedly friendly. Portside’s management is proud of where they came from – the East Coast of Canada. There they grew up surrounded by establishments laden with wood, rope and more wood. As such, the goal with the Portside Pub is to be the friendliest bar in Vancouver. Great beer, friendly staff, comforting food, good music, fine people.

Rogue Kitchen & Wet Bar

601 West Cordova Street

Happy hour food and drinks 3 PM – 6 PM every day with $4 highballs and $3.70 BC session ale.

Rogue’s menu is fun, fresh and bold; it is creative yet conventional and fills you up without being full of itself. From your childhood favourites and rainy day comfort to Asian flare and deep fried goodness, you will find something to satisfy all of your cravings.

The bar menu gets the job done when you need it and lets you be adventurous when you want it. With 30 taps you can stay within the every day with a frosty pint of domestic lager, or venture out and try a pint of one of BC’s award-winning micros. Whatever you’re in the mood for, the wetbar has a drink for you.

The Charles Bar

136 West Cordova Street

Happy hour food and drinks Monday – Friday 3 PM – 6 PM with $4 domestic draft, house wine, and highballs.

The Charles Bar supports the ground floor of the famous Woodward’s building. The room’s airy, modern design and unique V-shape allow for various pursuits. Guests can crowd the bar watching an NBA or NFL game on the 9′ HD screen while around the corner others can quietly enjoy well-crafted food, craft beer or cocktails. The Charles Bar has a lively and friendly reputation with both locals and tourists. Local Vancouver DJs round out the venue on weekend nights – dropping everything from classic hip-hop and R&B to your favourite Top 40 songs. Whatever you’re looking for in a night, they’ve got it.

Six Acres Pub & Restaurant

203 Carrall Street

Happy hour food and drinks 11:30 AM – 6 PM every day

Six Acres is proud to continue the Gastown tradition of talking, swigging and tucking into good food in a friendly spot. They’re housed in the Alhambra building, the oldest brick building in Vancouver, which stands on the site of Gassy Jack’s Deighton Hotel. Jack built a shack of a saloon in the middle of the wilderness in front of where Six Acres now stands. This little whiskey-fueled saloon spawned a settlement which grew to a six-acre plot of land now known as Gastown. Eventually, this humble township grew up to be Vancouver. They are inspired by folks coming into Six Acres to get together over food and drink as they’ve done in Gastown since Jack built his little shack.