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Patiotown is the largest in Vancouver

July 16, 2020/in Events, Places /by VanCity Drinks

Since Phase 3 of the COVID-19 restart plan was announced we have seen more restaurants shift their business model to offer online ordering. In addition, they have applied for patio extensions to increase their seating capacity. Gastown BIA announced the launch of PatioTown, the largest patio area in the whole city. This was put into place in to attract more people to the area amid the COVID pandemic.

Below is a list of the great patios you can enjoy as you stroll down Gastown!

LOCAL

3 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2

As you enter Gastown, you can’t miss Local Eatery’s massive patio at the iconic Gastown intersection.

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Here is a look down the side of their extended patio!

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The Portside Pub

7 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E9

To the right of Local, you have The Portside Pub. Their maritime-themed pub was designed for sailors and fishermen and their patio portrays it nicely!

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The Irish Heather

210 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2

As you make your way south down Carral Street past Gassy Jack you’ll find the Irish Heather, a family-owned Irish Pub.

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San Patricio Burrito Company

212 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J1

Sandwiched between The Irish Heather and Blarney Stone is recently opened San Patricio Burrito Company who make nontraditional burritos

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The Blarney Stone

216 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J1

Next door you’ll find The Blarney Stone. This is one of the oldest running Irish Pub in Vancouver and arguably one of the most recognized.

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Di Beppe

8 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C9

Continuing down Carral to the corner of Cordova you will find a cute pizzeria, Debeppe, a relaxed Italian style cafe & restaurant.

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The Greek

221 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2

Heading back North on Carral Street towards Gassy Jack and Maple Tree Square you can find one of the newest restaurants in Gastown with a great vibe, The Greek by Anatoli. Great greek food and a nice selection of drinks.

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Six Acres

203 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2

Next door is Six Acres, a cozy spot in one of the oldest brick buildings in Gastown!

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Peckinpah

2 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2

Directly next door and at the corner of Water Street and Carral you’ll find great brisket Brisket, ribs, mac’n cheese, and great corner to people watch 🙂

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The Old Spaghetti Factory

53 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1

Continue west on Water Street and you’ll find a massive addition to The Old Spaghetti Factory. The restaurant opened in Gastown in 1970 and has been busy ever since. They have some really great deals for lunch.

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The Lamplighter

92 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2K8

At the corner of Abbott, you’ll find a few restaurants where you can enjoy beer, casual dining, and fine French dining. The Lamplighter Public House is one of the city’s busiest pubs. Enjoy friendly service, local pub fare, and a large selection of craft beer and cocktails. They have a great selection of arcades too!

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Jules

216 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2K8

Next door you’ll find Jules. A restaurant that offers an authentic French bistro experience.

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The next new patio is in an odd place, not for everyone. The famous Blood Alley has allowed for businesses to open up and here you’ll find Salt Tasting Room, they do not have a patio, however, they specialize in artisanal cheese, small-batch cured meats, and a dynamic array of wines, beers, and Sherries.

Gringo

27 Blood Alley Square, Vancouver, BC V6B 0C4

Gringo Gastown is an upbeat, inexpensive taco bar with good food & drinks.

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La Casita Gastown

101 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1E1

Continuing south on Abbott and across the street at West Cordova is La Casita Gastown. Great Mexican dishes and delicious margaritas.

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The Flying Pig Gastown

102 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2

On the corner of Water Street and you’ll find the Flying Pig. They deliver authentic food based on the West Coast.

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131 Water Street Kitchen

131 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4M3

A great place to wind down, relax and play some board games. They have a great happy hour and nice drink specials.

They have a private patio in the back, perfect when you want some privacy.

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Cottage Deli

131 Water St #205, Vancouver, BC V6B 4M3

As you walk down the side of this restaurant you’ll enter a beautiful, small plaza. Following the steps up takes you to the Cottage Deli who’s patio overlooks the North Shore.

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Pourhouse Restaurant

162 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2

Another of my favourites, just South of the Steam Clock, Gastown’s Pourhouse took note to century-old styles of drinking and dining. The 100-year-old building was built in 1910 and they say ‘Every piece in Pourhouse has a story.’

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Water St. Cafe

300 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6

As you arrive at Cambie, the patio at Waterstreet Cafe welcomes you. Located across from the steam clock in the heart of historic Gastown, in a building that was built in 1906.

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Their second patio goes south and accompanies their takeout window!

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Black Frog Eatery

108 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M8

Kitty-corner from Water Street Cafe at the end or beginning of Cambie is the Black Frog Eatery. You’ll find a great selection of beers, tasty food, and nice people, and the view is great!

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Steamworks Brewing

375 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B8

And now for some beer. As you exit Gastown, at the corner of Water St. and Seymour stands one of the first Craft Breweries in Vancouver. Steamworks. Working there from 2004 – 2006 I had the opportunity to help start their patio expansion. Its a great addition and now they’ve taken over some of the parking stalls which offers more room and better views!

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We hope you get to enjoy Patiotown and restaurants in Gastown, we’ll be adding a few more patios on this list, so stay tuned!

Jules Casual French Bistro

February 11, 2018/in Places /by Ben McRae

If you’re looking for an authentic French experience, start your night out at Jules Casual French Bistro. Located in the heart of Gastown, Jules offers French cuisine at a very reasonable price. We all know a night out in Vancouver can be expensive, but if you plan your night right you might be surprised how reasonable it is!

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Jules Bistro’s happy hour offers $5 glasses and $25 bottles of wine! The selections of wine at Jules Bistro provide a delicate yet sophisticated French taste that I’ve grown so fond of. What better way to accompany a delicious French wine than decadent appetizers! Jules offers $8 Happy Hour Food Menu with tasty dishes such as Mussels, Charcuterie Platters, and Crab Salad Rolls! Remember when I said a night out in Vancouver can be reasonable, you just need to remember when and where to go! Jules’s happy hour runs from 2:30pm – 5:30pm, Tuesday – Sunday. This makes Jules a prime spot for casually catching up with friends before you hit the town.

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If you’re like me, a couple drinks during happy hour can turn into a full-blown dining experience! If you’re feeling the vibe and service, why leave? Which is exactly what happened to my date and I after a few rounds. How can you resist tantalizing options like Foie Gras and Escargot along with classic dishes like their Brome Lake duck confit!

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The friendly and knowledgeable service team manages to be on point and yet give you space and time to wind down and relax. I’ve had experiences where I’ve felt rushed in Vancouver when having dinner and drinks. I’m not sure if it’s me, the server or if it’s a Vancity thing but that’s not how the French do it! Jules Bistro provides the calming romantic French vibe that is intoxicating. Next time you’re looking for a spot to have dinner and drinks, try Jules Casual French Bistro and remember to catch happy hour!

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For more information:

JULES BISTRO
216 ABBOTT ST
VANCOUVER, BC
V6B 2K8

(604) 669-0033

julesbistro.ca

How to Have the Best Basic Birthday in Vancouver

December 12, 2017/in Features, Journeys /by Bella Tang-Graham

Your true friends will always arrive at your door bearing champagne and orange juice to kick start the day’s festivities. No basic Vancouver birthday is complete without a mimosa (or six): the pregame for birthday brunch is vital. Pick an aesthetic spot to insta-story your first beverages and head out to brunch.

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Catch 122 Cafe Bistro

We chose Catch 122 and ordered an Espressotini (for the sleepy friend), a Bourbon Bellini (for the friend not willing to give up on the bubbles yet) and a Rosemary Maple Bourbon Sour (for the classy friend). All three were delicious and had us feeling warm, fuzzy, and ready to carb up. Try the breakfast sandwich, with thick cut bacon, folded scrambled eggs, avocado and caramelized onion goat cheese, or the lamb and eggs with braised lamb shoulder and polenta. Equipped with a brunch and a buzz, take on the day’s activities with the confidence of someone who is day drunk at two in the afternoon on a Monday.

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The Flying Pig Gastown

After draining our savings accounts on Robson for a few hours, we headed to Flying Pig Gastown: the iconic Vancouver birthday dinner spot. Here, you can spoil the birthday girl (or boy) with bottles of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, gingery Moscow mules, a walnut old-fashioned that tastes like maple walnut ice cream and Burt Reynolds shots sure to make you feel fresh the following morning. Sober up with the decadent truffle mac and cheese, lemony, parmesan-topped crispy Brussels sprouts and the wild seafood pappardelle with brin fresh seafood and a spicy rose sauce. The Flying Pig also kindly provided us with a giant piece of vanilla-chocolate cake the size of the birthday girl’s (beautiful) head.

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The Diamond

Finish a perfect evening heart-racingly close to the suave cast of Riverdale at The Diamond. Fan girl at the top of Jughead Jones’ toque-clad head, one booth over, as you sip your Gassy Jack’s Lady made with local crème de cassis, amontillado sherry, and lemon. Try not to trip down the Diamond’s stairs as you side-eye FP Jones and Kevin Keller on your way out. Get home safe to the loving embrace of your bed, head swimming with birthday friend-love, an unseemly amount of cocktails, and dreams of horseback riding into the sunset with Cole Sprouse. Till next year!

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The Belgard Kitchen Happy Afternoon

November 24, 2017/in Features, Places /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.

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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.

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!

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.

For more information:

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

(604) 699-1989

belgardkitchen.com

Can’t Stop Thinking About Calabash Bistro

November 7, 2017/in Features, Places /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.

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.

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).

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.

For more information:

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

(604) 568-5882

[email protected]

calabashbistro.com

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.

Vancouver International Film Festival 2017

September 26, 2017/in Events /by VanCity Drinks

With the 36th annual Vancouver International Film Festival running from September 28th to October 13th, 2017 – naturally there will need to be plenty of food and drink options for the hoards of cinephiles, celebs and industry folk alike. VIFF has everyone covered this year in teaming up with some of Vancouver’s best restaurants and bars – including #VIFFTails, featuring film inspired cocktails to celebrate!

#VIFFTails

While you’re attending the festival, be sure to check out some of these motion picture perfect cocktails! Follow along and post your own pictures with #VIFFTails on social media.

Deathproof

Ingredients: Beefeater gin, green Chartreuse, lime, egg white, cucumber, cilantro

An old Chambar “cult classic”, the Death Proof, which takes its name from the 2007 Quentin Tarantino slasher movie. Inspired by Tarantino’s cameo scene where he brings over a round of Chartreuse shots for the lead actresses and says “Chartreuse! The only liquor so good they named a colour after it.”

Where: Chambar | 568 Beatty Street | 8am-Late

Song of Ice

Ingredients: Peppermint Vodka, Creme de Cacao Chocolate Liqueur, and Blue Curaçao Liqueur.

Summer Isles orange flavors mixed with the finest chocolate essences from across The Narrow Sea. Shaken on ice in the North and kissed by a White Walker.

Where: EXP Bar and Restaurant | 309 West Pender Street | 5pm-1am

I Always Wanted to be a Tenenbaum

Ingredients: 1.5 oz Famous Grouse, 1.0 oz Cinzano Orancio, 0.75 oz Luxardo Bitter Bianco, spray with lemon oil, garnish lemon peel

The Royal Tenenbaums

Where: Homer St. Cafe | 898 Homer Street | 11.30am-11pm

Saturday Night Fever

Ingredients:45ml El Gobernador pisco, 15ml Giffard Abricot du Rousillon, 30ml orange juice, 20ml lemon juice, 2 dashes Bittered Sling Clingstone Peach bitters, Hibiscus drizzle

Inspired by the 40th anniversary of this movie! A 70s inspired disco cocktail from the golden age that will make you dance like John Travolta.

Where: L’Abattoir | 217 Carrall Street | Happy Hour: 5.30-6.30pm

Winds of Arrakis

Ingredients: London Dry Gin, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Syrup, Ginger Liqueur, Cinnamon Syrup, Ginger Beer, Aromatic Bitters, Lime Bitters

Dune (1984)

Where: Long Table Distillery | 1451 Hornby Street | Happy Hour: 3-5pm

Godzilla Gimlet

Ingredients: Gin, Lime Juice, Celery Juice, Agave Syrup, and garnish with a “Nuba”sized cucumber

Godzilla!

Where: Nuba | 207 West Hastings Street + 508 Davie Street | Lunch: Monday to Friday, 11.30am-4pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11am-4pm. Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 5pm to last seating at 9pm; Friday and Saturday, 5pm to last seating at 10pm

Singapore Sling

Ingredients: Gin, Benedictine, Cointreau, Pineapple, Cherry Brandy, Angostura Bitters and Grenadine

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Where: The Union | 219 Union Street | Monday to Thursday, 5pm-12am; Friday, 5pm-1am; Saturday, 10am-1am; Sunday, 10am-12am | Weekend Brunch: 10am-2.30pm

Host Restaurants

If you’re feeling a little peckish, VIFF has partnered with some of Vancouver’s best restaurants to host you before or after your show. Enjoy a fantastic meal during your night out at the movies, with a range of options from public houses to fine dining.

Donnelly Group, VIFF Official Hospitality Partner

Visit any Donnelly Group Public House from Sept 28 to Oct 13 and enjoy an exclusive VIFF 2 course prix-fixe menu for $19. Visit donnellygroup.ca to book a table and view the menu.

Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-1am, Fri. 11:30am-2am, Sat. 4pm-2am

Blue Water Cafe & Raw Bar, 1095 Hamilton Street

Hours: Dinner: 5pm-11pm, Bar: 4.30pm-1am

Chambar, 568 Beatty Street

Hours: 7/7 days, 8am-Late

CinCin Ristorante + Bar, 1134 Robson Street

Hours: Dinner: 5pm-11pm, Bar: 4.30pm-Late

Joe Fortes, 777 Thurlow Street

Hours: 7/7 days, 11am-11pm

L’Abattoir, 217 Carrall Street

Hours: Open nightly. Happy Hour: 5.30pm-6.30pm daily (bar seating only)

Nuba, 207 W Hastings Street / 508 Davie Street

Hours: Lunch: Monday to Friday, 11.30am-4pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11am-4pm. Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 5pm to last seating at 9pm; Friday and Saturday, 5pm to last seating at 10pm

During VIFF, show your ticket at Gastown and Yaletown locations to receive 10% off your meal.

Safe to say we’re looking forward to all of the Vancouver International Film Festival activities, celebrating creativity and innovation on the screen. Be sure to check out viff.org & @viffest on social media for more information on tickets and festival events!

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Game Night Downtown – Planning Right In The Stadium District

September 19, 2017/in Journeys /by Bob Pember

Whether you’re watching the BC Lions finish, catching the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Seattle Sounders, or staying faithful to the old/young Canucks – here are a few great places to enjoy some drinks before or after your game night downtown!

Bogart’s Bar & Restaurant

121 Robson Street, Stadium District

Happy hour Monday – Friday 3 PM – 6 PM, $4 pints, $4 house wine, and $8 food menu

Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Stadium District, Bogart’s Bar is a casual New York-style bar & restaurant serving spirits, wine, craft beer and some of the best international whisky in the area. Offering delicious comfort food with a wide selection of vegetarian and gluten-free options. Chef Jeramie Adams’ technique and modernist-style cuisine, creates a unique menu experience.

Hello Goodbye Bar

1120 Hamilton Street, Yaletown

Happy hour Wednesday – Saturday, 6 PM – 8 PM, $6 beer, $7 wine, $8 cocktails, and $1 dumplings

Through an unmarked door and down a hidden staircase in Yaletown, Hello Goodbye is a buzzing cocktail club and drinking den. They feature seasonal cocktail menus, light snacks, live entertainment and DJs for late night revelry. Their happy hour is a great way to warm up before the game and the drinks flow all night after the final whistle.

Devil’s Elbow Ale & Smoke House

562 Beatty Street, Gastown

Happy hour Monday – Friday 3 PM – 5 PM, $6 wine, $6 snacks, $10 cocktails

The Devil’s Elbow Ale & Smokehouse is a tasting room serving a full range of Howe Sound products (approximately 12 – 17 brews) plus a selection of beer from emerging craft breweries in the city. They bring the backyard to the city.

The Pint

455 Abbott Street, Gastown

Happy hour Monday – Friday 3 PM – 6 PM, FREE wings with any pint

Serving a true 20oz pint ($5.50 on Thursdays) + 40 mouth watering sauces & dry rubs for your wings! They have 80+ HDTVs so you never miss your game even if you’re not in the arena.

Shark Club Vancouver

180 W Georgia, Stadium District

Daily features, happy hour Monday – Friday 3 PM – 6 PM, $4.75 highballs, $4.75 wine, and $9 food menu

Upscale without being pretentious, and freshly renovated, Shark Club Vancouver redefines sports bar & pub greatness. Shark Club’s close proximity to Granville Street, fused with pregame energy from Rogers Arena and BC Place, puts this legendary downtown sports bar in a league of its own.

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The Diamond

CATCH 122 CAFE BISTRO 122 W HASTINGS ST. VANCOUVER, BC V6B 1G8

THE FLYING PIG 102 WATER ST. VANCOUVER, BC V6B 1B2

THE DIAMOND 6 POWELL ST. VANCOUVER, BC V6A 1E9

Sharing Is Caring

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

One-Two (Rum) Punch

Caribbean Cuisine

Vibrant Vancouver

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

#VIFFTails

Deathproof

Song of Ice

I Always Wanted to be a Tenenbaum

Saturday Night Fever

Winds of Arrakis

Godzilla Gimlet

Singapore Sling

Host Restaurants

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