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Patiotown is the largest in Vancouver

/in , /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

san patricio burrito

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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!

 

Beer of The Month: June 2019

/in , /by Daniel Lee

I had an opportunity to stop by the Big Rick Urban-Vancouver Brewery recently, to see what the Eatery has been up to since my last visit.  Conveniently located between the Canada Line Olympic Village Skytrain station, and the 99B Line bus on Broadway Street, Big Rock Urban provides a beer-inspired menu and a variety of beverages with a sessional focus.

 

 

Beer of the Month

As the summer season approaches, the beer style that I tend to gravitate towards is refreshing, easy on the palate, and food pairing-friendly.  Big Rock Brewery’s newly launched, Canadian style Craft Lager, meets all the criteria.  Using Canadian ingredients, this clean, subtlety flavorful, but drinkable lager is all about balance, by keeping hop bitterness, and heavy mouthfeel to a minimum.

 

It really gets the job done when you’re snacking on the hop salt and pepper 16-hour dry ribs, or digging into the ‘Thirsty Bird’ pizza, topped with “drunk’n” chicken chunks, double smoked bacon, fior di latte, roasted garlic crema, caramelized onions, fresh basil, and chili flakes.  Craft lager is available in 6 pack cans, or 4 pack tall cans, so it is perfect to take to go when you’re heading out to a barbeque, or a beach campfire with friends!

 

 

In addition to the craft lager, the eatery and retail shop also offers a Grapefruit Radler from Kelowna’s Tree Brewing Company. German for cyclist, a radler, or shandy, is a thirst-quenching light beer blended with a citrus fruit juice.  Tree’s Grapefruit Radler is a 2015 Canadian Brewing Awards Gold Medal winner, brewed at the Big Rock Vancouver facility, and clocks in at 2.5% ABV.  So don’t feel guilty if you want to have another glass or two.

The citrusy notes and juiciness do wonder when you are munching on their “heat n’ sweet” chicken wings, or Korean fried cauliflower, sprinkled with a bit of cilantro, lime, green onion, sesame seeds, and coconut crust.

 

Not in the mood for beer? The eatery and retail shop are featuring a Rock Creek Dry Rosé Cider.  Made with Okanagan grown apples, and natural rosé wine flavors, this bubbly treat is fruity, floral, sweet, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon.  I’m sure you can find a tasty snack or shareable item on the menu to pair it with when you visit!

Special shoutout to @Dangerdan_yvr for these great pics, for more great craft beer photos and updates be sure to checkout his page!

 

 

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Our Beer of the Month Post by @DangerDan_YVR Is Now Up On VanCityDrinks.com, Or Hit Up Our Link In Our Bio To Read! As the summer season approaches, the beer style that I tend to gravitate towards is refreshing, easy on the palate, and food pairing-friendly. Big Rock Brewery’s newly launched, Canadian style Craft Lager, meets all the criteria. Using Canadian ingredients, this clean, subtlety flavorful, but drinkable lager is all about balance, by keeping hop bitterness, and heavy mouthfeel to a minimum. Here’s what we had: Canadian Style Craft Lager Rock Creek Dry Rosé Cider Grapefruit Radler 16-hour Dry Ribs ‘Thirsty Bird’ Pizza “Heat N’ Sweet” Chicken Wings Korean Fried Cauliflower Huge thanks as always to @DangerDan_YVR for the post and the pics! Be sure to give him a follow for more great beer recommendations like these! Also specials thanks to @BigRockYVR for hosting. . . ?: @BigRockYVR . ?: Vancouver, BC Canada . . . . #CraftBeer #CraftBeerLover #CraftBeerBC #BCCraftBeer #CraftBeerLife #Beer #BeerMe #Beerstagram #BeerLover #BeerPorn #BeerNerd #CraftBeerPorn #BeerOfInstagram #Vancouver #BeerLovers #VanCity #EastVancouver #YeastVan #BeerOfTheDay #BCBeer #VancouverCraftBeer #VancouverDrinks #VanCityDrinks #CraftBeerVancouver #Pizza #ChickenWings

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