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Happy Hour Yaletown

/in /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

happy hour yaletown at New Oxford

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

Happy Hour Yaletown at The Distillery Bar + Kitchen

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

Happy Hour Yaletown at Urban Thai Bistro

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

Happy Hour Yaletown at Homer St. Cafe

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.

 

Timber

/in /by Ben McRae

Located on the corner of Robson and Jervis, Timber boasts a beautiful space with floor to ceiling windows, an excellent craft beer list, and savoury Canadian comfort food. In paying tribute to B.C.’s rich timber history and the beauties who built our ‘True North Strong & Free!’, this is a can’t miss spot in Vancouver’s West End.

photo by Elle O’Brien

Timber’s dedication to using locally sourced products as well as making mostly everything in house is a testament to the passion of head Chef Chris Wittaker. A beacon of new-age thinking and local responsibility, the menu is very reasonably priced for the quality and offers food & drink specials every day!

photo by Elle O’Brien

Happy Hour runs every day of the week from 3-6pm where you can toss back an ice cold can of Central City beer for only $4! – Or munch on the 1/2 price snack menu while sipping on a $7 glass of wine. They also keep the party going by offering Happy Hour on Saturday & Sunday and weekend Happy Hours are harder to come by so take advantage!

photo by Elle O’Brien

Bring on more drink specials! Who doesn’t love 1/2 price bottles of wine? Timber knows that by mid-week everyone could use a little pick me up, which is why they offer 1/2 off their entire wine list every Wednesday! Looking to wet your whistle with some local craft beer? Head to Timber for their Kill the Keg Thursdays, featuring $5 sleeves of craft beer until the keg is gone!

photo by Elle O’Brien

If you came for Timber’s glorious craft beer list you’ll soon fall to the temptation of their down right delicious food menu! Head Chef Chris Whittaker’s philosophy sums up what makes this Robson Street restaurant a stand out in Vancouver’s diverse culinary scene. “Respect our land and water. Use local suppliers: small farms and wild food. Nose-to-tail cooking. On premises baking and preserving. Use all resources wisely and – in the end – waste nothing”. A beautiful philosophy that serves as the foundation for a beautiful establishment. Put Timber on your list of spots to check out and you’ll see what we’re talking about! Until next time…

Timber’s Official Patio Launch Party on Saturday May 12th, from 3-9pm. Featuring Bomber Brewing $15 Pitchers of Park Life Passion Fruit Ale & Skyline Lager!

For more information:

TIMBER
1300 ROBSON ST.
VANCOUVER, BC
V6E 1C5

(604) 661-2166

timbervancouver.com

 

Yagger’s Downtown

/in /by Ben McRae

Yagger’s Downtown has rolled out their ridiculous Happy Hour menu! $3.50 cans of Pilsner, $3.50 Highballs, and $5 Appetizers… like I said, ridiculous!

Yagger’s Happy Hour menu is proof that establishments that are passionate about providing Vancouverites the opportunity to go out drinking and not break the bank still exist. What a concept!
Last week I visited Yagger’s and got to indulge in the Happy Hour goodness. I grew up drinking Old Style Pilsner and was stoked to find out they’re only $3.50. The perfect time to call up the bros and get down to some serious drinking. Not a beer drinker? Not a problem, Yagger’s is offering $4.13 glasses of wine as well as $3.50 highballs! Imagine, you can pay for the entire bill, look like a boss, and you’ll still have money to waste at an over priced night club!
Do yourself a favour and check out Yagger’s downtown restaurant & sports bar. The drink prices are definitely some the best in the city and I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food is. Yagger’s is proud of making all of their items fresh and in house. Soups, sauces, burger patties, and wing sauces are all originals and made from scratch! I love a great deal so hit Yagger’s Happy Hour from 3-6pm Monday to Friday and 4-6pm Saturday and Sunday.
Thanks for reading and following along as we drink our way through Vancity!

For more information:

YAGGER’S DOWNTOWN
433 W PENDER ST.
VANCOUVER, BC
V6B 1V2

(604) 602-7030

yaggers.com/yaggers-downtown

 

Banter Room

/in /by Ben McRae

The Banter Room, located in the sometimes stuffy but always sexy Yaletown, is a breath of fresh air. The reason, it walks the fine line of being upscale, bougey, and classy without being pretentious. The Banter Room is like being at a friend’s house, if you’re friend is a millionaire and the best host ever!

banter room

photo by Ben McRae

We fell in love with the couch seating, the poutine, and the one of a kind Champagne vending machine! Yes, you are reading this correctly, they have a Champagne vending machine stocked with Moet! You have to check out Thursday nights for $30 mini btl’s and $100 full sized btl’s of Moet. A hundred dollars to pop fine Champagne in Yaletown! I never thought I’d see the day.

Banter Room

photo by Ben McRae

As I mentioned before, Banter Room cuts down the veils of pretension that plague Yaletown by offering Happy Hour and Daily Drink Specials in a comfortable yet refined setting. The inviting space combined with ultra cool staff will make you feel like you never want to leave, and that’s fine!

Banter Room

photo by Ben McRae

We love the family style platters as everything is meant to be shared among friends. This creates a social atmosphere and encourages us Vancouverites to open up and enjoy the beautiful people that inhabit this city. The Banter Room is a breath of fresh air and is spot you need to check out!

banter room

photo by Ben McRae

Happy Hour Daily from 2pm-5pm

$4 Hey Y’all + Banter Lager

$5 P49 Wobbly Pop Ale

$5.50 Nude Strawberry Kiwi Vodka Soda

$6 Malbec/Pinot Gris

 

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Atlas Steak + Fish

/in /by Bianca Yeung

Pulling into Grand Villa Casino’s parkade, I remarked to my date, Jen, how I couldn’t remember the last time I dined in Burnaby. Born, raised, and still living in Burnaby, it was a facetious dig at my own neighbourhood with – embarrassingly – an element of truth. With Vancouver’s booming culinary scene and Arby’s departure from Metrotown, I seldom found reasons to dine east of Boundary Road. My experience at Atlas Steak + Fish this week may be enough to change that.

atlas steak fish

photo by Bianca Yeung

ATLAS Steak + Fish

Nestled in a gambler’s haven, the debaucherous mood shifted quickly as we entered. Greeted by a chorus of warm, front-of-house staff and a live piano rendition of Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up, my dining-in-Burnaby apprehensions were put to rest. Dominion Street cleaned up pretty good.

We kicked off our evening with two signature Atlas cocktails: the El Diablo and the Anejo Old Fashioned. Theatrics are not in short supply at Atlas; the lime garnish on my El Diablo erupted into sparks as the bartender set the orange peel in Jen’s Anejo Old Fashioned ablaze. The pyromanic displays were nearly as stimulating as the cocktails themselves. The El Diablo was fruity and tangy, with invigorating effervescence, while the Anejo Old Fashioned offered a mellow, oaky palate, tinged with smoky sweetness. Atlas serves up an admirable aged-tequila interpretation of a traditionally whiskey-based cocktail, making the Anejo Old Fashioned our favorite drink of the night.

atlas steak fish

photo by Bianca Yeung

On With the Show

Enveloped in Atlas’ showmanship, it was only fitting that we ordered the tableside Caesar salad as our appetizer. Our server, Hassan, promptly carted out a smattering of raw ingredients, mise en place. During the 15-minute preparation, Hassan enthusiastically narrated each step in detail, as though he didn’t have any other tables to attend to. Jen and I, both jaded serving veterans, joked about the slapdash Caesar salad our guests would have to stomach if it were up to us. Fortunately, Hassan was a true professional, so we had the pleasure of enjoying a delicious, garlicky tableside Caesar salad.

Jen and I both ordered the beef tenderloin (Alberta Angus Reserve) as our next course. Between the two of us, we cut into 18-ounces of smoky, nutty flesh that smoldered in a mesquite-fired Josper oven, a five-figure kitchen appliance boasting grill-oven duality. Our steaks were cooked to rare perfection and heightened by creamy, brie-infused mashed potatoes and fragrant roasted wild mushrooms.

atlas steak fish

photo by Bianca Yeung

Can’t Help Falling in Love

As our song request (Can’t Help Falling in Love) tapered off the piano, we capped off our night with two glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Arrogant Frog, 2013) and a crème brûlée.

The crème brûlée was velvety and rich with a buzz of vanilla bean. Even after two tasty appetizers and scrumptious 9-ounce steaks, our arms reflexively reached for more after the first bite.

Digging around the mason jar to recover all of the custardy decadence, I heard myself telling Jen my plans to return to Atlas.

See you in Burnaby.

atlas steak fish

photo by Bianca Yeung

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Happy Hour on Main Street

/in /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.

happy hour main street

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.

happy hour main street

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.

happy hour main street

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.

happy hour main street

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.

happy hour main street

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.

 

Vancouver Holiday Events 2017

/in /by VanCity Drinks

Christmas is right around the corner, and you probably need a break from holiday shopping and planning. So why not get out this week for some Vancouver holiday events with your friends and family! Here are four events in the lower mainland to check out – 

Deep Cove Holiday Social

When: Wednesday, December 20, 4-7pm

Where: Deep Cove Brewers + Distillers. 170 – 2270 Dollarton Hwy # 170, North Vancouver

Cost: Free

Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is hosting a holiday social, and it’s one you don’t want to miss. Bring a few friends and join the talented Collin Bullock for some live music and craft beers. You can sip on some mulled wine and then get your annual photo taken with Santa Claus. Did we mention there’s free food?

vancouver holiday events

 

Christmas Dark Matters – Liqueur-Infused Desserts Xperience

When: Thursday December 21, 8-9pm

Where: 77K Freeze – 2240 Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC

Cost: $25.00 – Tickets available here

Have you ever tried liquid nitrogen ice cream? Share a unique holiday experience this Thursday by raising your dessert game with some liquor infused dessert from 77K Freeze. For $25, they’re offering personalized Christmas desserts with liquid nitrogen using a wide range of flavours, liqueurs, and alcohols.

vancouver holiday events

 

Ugly Sweater Party

When: Friday December 22, 8-12

Where: Mariner Brewing – H-1100 Lansdowne Dr, Coquitlam, BC

Cost: Free

Mariner Brewing is hosting its first ever ugly sweater party! Make sure to wear an ugly sweater to be entered to win prizes and receive $1 off beers from 9-12pm. Also, Mariner Brewing is revealing three new beers on Friday, if you show up between 8-9 pm you can to try all three for just $3 each!

vancouver holiday events

 

Four Winds Festivus

When: Saturday December 23, 7pm-late

Where: The Cobalt – 917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Cost: Free

The Cobalt & The Boxcar present a Four Winds Festivus. Join event host Nick Pound for an evening of Festivus miracles, airing of grievances, feats of strength, comedy, and more. Four Winds is featuring more than 16 classic and rare brews for you to try. Admission is free with a donation to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Shelter. For a complete list of accepted donations, visit the Facebook page here.

vancouver holiday events

 

The Belgard Kitchen Happy Afternoon

/in , /by Belinda Phung

I had the pleasure of experiencing one of Vancouver’s most unique restaurants last week, The Belgard Kitchen. As a long time industry worker and supporter of Vancouver’s hospitality scene, I’ve seen a lot of restaurants, bars and bottoms of empty glasses! The Belgard Kitchen, located in the historic Settlement Building, emits a radiant Vancouver vibe as you push open the 100-year-old doors imported from an Argentinian Church. Myself and my social media muse, Elle, took advantage of The Belgard Kitchen Happy Afternoon menu – which runs 3-6pm Mon-Thurs, featuring $6 Wine and $5 Beer brewed by brother-band Postmark Brewing.

belgard kitchen happy afternoon 1

Sharing Is Caring

Sharing a space with a brewery adds a unique element that makes Belgard a rarity, as well as a destination that you need to experience. The Happy Afternoon Menu gives you a chance to dabble in the absolutely delicious cuisine that Belgard offers. The Mushroom + Bacon Pate is truly mouth-watering and is only rivaled by its counterpart the Green Chickpea + Avocado Hummus.

belgard kitchen happy afternoon 2

Paving the way for my highlight of the afternoon, the Heirloom Caprese Pizzette. This decadent dish boasts being gluten free and vegan! Drizzled with sunflower seed pesto and white balsamic I was literally in food heaven. The herbed cashew mozzarella was surprisingly delicious. Cashew cheese? I’m now a believer!

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Next time you want to impress a date or just spend some quality time with friends, The Belgard Kitchen will leave all your guests impressed. If you’re like me and love a good deal on quality wine and food, then enjoy their Happy Afternoon Menu Monday to Thursday from 3-6pm. Stay tuned as my search for the best places to drink and dine in Vancouver continues.

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For more information:

THE BELGARD KITCHEN
55 DUNLEVY AVE
VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
V6A 3A3

(604) 699-1989

belgardkitchen.com

Happy Hour in Kitsilano

/in , /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.

 

 

Can’t Stop Thinking About Calabash Bistro

/in , /by Bella Tang-Graham

Located at Carrall and East Hastings, Calabash Bistro offers haven from the ever-gentrifying Gastown, pulling you into the warm embrace of laid-back Caribbean vibes. With a cozy dining room upstairs and a groovy lounge-to-dance floor downstairs, Calabash offers brunch, dinner, live music and dancing. Our host and Calabash’s bar manager Chris, curated a delicious and intoxicating Sunday evening tour of Calabash’s authentic Caribbean food and drink.

calabash bistro

One-Two (Rum) Punch

Calabash hosts the largest selection of rum in Vancouver (try a tasting flight) and makes phenomenal cocktails bursting with Caribbean flair. The Calabash Dark and Stormy is the best in the city, featuring house-infused rum and house-made ginger syrup and ginger beer, topped with freshly shaved coconut. Follow the Dark and Stormy up with the Calabash Rum Punch, tropical and citrusy, complete with over proof rum and an orange wheel. After this one-two (rum) punch, replenish your electrolytes with a Coconut Jumby, light and refreshing with coconut water, agave syrup, lemongrass, mint, lime zest, and (of course) rum. As my date Kess and I discovered, Calabash’s rummy cocktails also offer a buzz to be reckoned with. Three drinks deep, you will be in-tune with your inner Jack Sparrow.

calabash bistro

Caribbean Cuisine

The marriage between Calabash’s boozy cocktails and their exotic, satisfying Caribbean food is a work of sublimity. Start with local Salt Spring Island Jerk Steamed Mussels, basking in a rich coconut cream and jerk spice broth. If you love a good, juicy chunk of pork belly as much as I do, try Calabash’s Jerk Pork Belly with Coconut Dumplings, a luscious offering with chunks of roast pork belly nestled alongside zesty pineapple and house-made coconut dumplings. If your stomach is as bottomless as ours, keep ordering: we were equally awed by the Ripe Ginger Plantains, topped with creamy chunks of goat cheese, and by the succulent Jerk Chicken Skewers, marinated in a resplendent Jerk Spice and roasted to glorious caramelisation. Still game for something sweet? Finish your meal with a generous helping of Calabash’s comforting, sumptuous bread pudding paired with jackfruit ice cream. If you still need help reaching food-coma nirvana, take yourself over the edge with one of Calabash’s house-infused rum shots (we had pineapple coconut).

calabash bistro

Vibrant Vancouver

As if the indulgent Caribbean food and cocktails are not enough, Calabash is in tune with the city’s vibrant arts and music scene. Take a moment to check out the local art displayed on the walls and see some live music in the intimate, low-key downstairs lounge. If you’ve been to Caprice one too many times and you need a break from twerking to Despacito, head to Calabash on Fridays (R&B and hip-hop) or Saturdays (reggae) to boogie the night away. Check out their online calendar for more details.

Three hours later, five courses in and four rounds deep, our verdict is that whether you’re hungry, thirsty, or looking for a night out, Calabash is an unassuming Pandora’s’ box: funky, cheerful and full of good vibes.

calabash bistro

For more information:

Calabash Bistro
428 Carrall St.
Vancouver, BC
V6A 0A7

(604) 568-5882

[email protected]

calabashbistro.com