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Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out
The Union is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

1. The Union

8.3
219 Union St (at Main St), Vancouver, BC
Gastropub · Chinatown · 30 tips and reviews

My T.My Tran: Communal tables. Good music (hip hop). Variety of asian foods, asian inspired cocktails.

The Diamond is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

2. The Diamond

6 Powell St (btwn Carrall & Columbia), Vancouver, BC
Lounge · Downtown Eastside · 74 tips and reviews

Sian P.Sian Pairaudeau: Go to the Diamond for the excellent cocktails but make sure you soak up the booze with the wicked Vietnamese-style duck sub sandwich.

Narrow Lounge is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

3. Narrow Lounge

8.2
1898 Main St (at E 3rd Ave), Vancouver, BC
Speakeasy · Mt. Pleasant · 23 tips and reviews

Heather W.Heather Watson: Go to Narrow Lounge and look for the red light. If it's on, they're open. Bring your own records and play them on their turntable.

Keefer Bar is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

4. Keefer Bar

9.0
135 Keefer St (btwn Columbia & Main), Vancouver, BC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Vancouver · 60 tips and reviews

Vanessa N.Vanessa N.: Exceptional cocktails, try the the Great White Buffalo, tastes like Christmas dessert. Or the Dragon Fly with ginger lemon and sake

Alibi Room is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

5. Alibi Room

8.7
157 Alexander St (btwn Main & Columbia), Vancouver, BC
Beer Bar · Gastown · 107 tips and reviews

David D.David Drucker: With so many indie beers available, it's the place to go if you'd like something other than Molsons. Actually, if you say that word, I suspect they will quietly and firmly escort you to the door. Read more.

St. Augustine's Craft Brew House & Kitchen is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

6. St. Augustine's Craft Brew House & Kitchen

8.3
2360 Commercial Dr (at Grandview Hwy), Vancouver, BC
Brewery · Grandview-Woodland · 55 tips and reviews

Bryan C.Bryan Clark: Excellent beer selection, second only to the Alibi Room

Six Acres is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

7. Six Acres

7.9
203 Carrall St (at Powell St), Vancouver, BC
Gastropub · Gastown · 45 tips and reviews

Brian J.Brian Judhan: This may sound weird, but the restrooms are very entertaining!

8. Chill Winston

3 Alexander St (at Carrall St), Vancouver, BC
Lounge · Downtown Eastside · 77 tips and reviews

Dani V.Dani Vachon: Menu is all organic, local, oceanwise, wild and free range. You can tell they put a lot of love into their menu.

9. Guilt & Co.

7.8
1 Alexander St (at Carrall St), Vancouver, BC
Lounge · Gastown · 55 tips and reviews
The Yard is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

10. The Yard

5.6
8482 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
Bar · Marpole · 4 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris K: Pulled pork sammy is great.

The Bimini Public House is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

11. The Bimini Public House

6.5
2010 W 4th Ave (at Maple St), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Kitsilano · 14 tips and reviews

Miriam S.Miriam Shanahan: Go on Monday's for the wine special - everything from Malbec's to Pinot Noir for $5!

House x Guest is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

12. House x Guest

200 - 332 Water St (at Cambie St), Vancouver, BC
Tapas Restaurant · Gastown · 18 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Campbell: Thursdays are one of the best nights, lots of secret djs playing amazing music

The Wolf & Hound is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

13. The Wolf & Hound

7.9
3617 W Broadway (btwn Dunbar & Alma), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Kitsilano · 17 tips and reviews

Kaveh M.Kaveh Matinkhoo: Nice Irish pub with good live music and beer

Hudson's Landing Pub is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

14. Hudson's Landing Pub

1041 SW Marine Drive (at Oak St), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Marpole · 8 tips and reviews

Jaci💋Jaci💋: I love this place! Food was great! Service was amazing and they have pool tables. Awesome places close to home :)

Brickhouse Late Nite Bistro is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

15. Brickhouse Late Nite Bistro

7.1
730 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Dive Bar · Chinatown · 3 tips and reviews

Trevor W.Trevor Wideman: This place is crazy legit. Please go here.

The Sin Bin Sports Grill is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

16. The Sin Bin Sports Grill

295 W 2nd Ave (at Crowe St), Vancouver, BC
Sports Bar · Mt. Pleasant · 22 tips and reviews

Pitch RyderPitch Ryder: Great place to watch the champions league. They have audio too and beers on special.

The Marquis is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

17. The Marquis

2666 Granville St (btwn W 10th & 11th), Vancouver, BC
Gastropub · Fairview · 19 tips and reviews

Avi S.Avi Smith: Food was amazing, Tuna Tempura and Popcorn Shrimp for appies then Mushroom and Chicken Stroganoff. Then a bottle of Marques de Caseres for dessert. Plus a smokin' redhead server. To die for.

Gargoyle's Bar and Grill is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

18. Gargoyle's Bar and Grill

6.5
3357 Broadway West (Blenheim), Vancouver, BC
Bar · Kitsilano · 12 tips and reviews

Ritika R.Ritika Rakshit: The nachos are huge and ridiculously well priced!

London Pub is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

19. London Pub

5.9
700 Main Street (Georiga Street), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Downtown Vancouver · 34 tips and reviews

Mimi X.Mimi Xie: Who can say no to a great crowd, pool and darts?!

The Academic is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

20. The Academic

1619 West Broadway (at Fir St.), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Fairview · 23 tips and reviews
The Pint Public House is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

21. The Pint Public House

7.7
455 Abbott St (at W Pender St), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Downtown Vancouver · 37 tips and reviews

Daniel B.Daniel Branson: Appy hour on weekdays is from 3pm-6pm. It includes a pound of wings and a 20oz Domestic pint for $7.50

The Cambie is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

22. The Cambie

7.8
300 Cambie St. (at Cordova St.), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Gastown · 72 tips and reviews

Mick R.Mick Robinson: grab a window seat and put your jacket/sweater over the oldschool radiator. that way when you leave to the cold/wet outdoors, it's toasty warm!

Tobys Pub & Grill is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

23. Tobys Pub & Grill

2733 Commercial Dr (at E 11th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Kensington-Cedar Cottage · 21 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Walsh: Awesome place to watch a game, the pub fare is great and service is really good.

Subeez Cafe Restaurant Bar is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

24. Subeez Cafe Restaurant Bar

891 Homer St. (at Smithe St.), Vancouver, BC
Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 46 tips and reviews

Kevin B.Kevin Broome: Check out the Jim cummins art up on the walls. Legendary.

Forum Sports Bar is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

25. Forum Sports Bar

1163 Granville St. (Davie St.), Vancouver, BC
Sports Bar · Downtown Vancouver · 314 tips and reviews

Spandy A.Spandy Andy: Food is Spand-tastic!! And the staff is dam SEXY. ;-)

BierCraft is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

26. BierCraft

3307 Cambie St. (at 17th Ave.), Vancouver, BC
Belgian Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

Adrian B.Adrian Burden: Great food, great beer, great service!

The Three Brits Public House is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

27. The Three Brits Public House

6.9
1780 Davie St. (at Denman St.), Vancouver, BC
Pub · West End · 26 tips and reviews

JerBaum.comJerBaum.com: Trivia Night on Wednesdays are packed and awesome - get here early

Dunbar Public House is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

28. Dunbar Public House

6.3
4497 Dunbar St (at 29th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Dunbar-Southlands · 8 tips and reviews

Jessica D.Jessica Douzenis: Cleaner than most places on west broadway and cozier!

The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

29. The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill

7.9
4760 Inglis Drive, Richmond, BC
Bar · 76 tips and reviews

Catharine M.Catharine Marr: Good place to have a beer, see the game (several different screens going) and watch the Harbour Air seaplanes up close. Read more.

Tap & Barrel is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

30. Tap & Barrel

7.7
1 Athletes Way (at Salt St), Vancouver, BC
Gastropub · Mt. Pleasant · 76 tips and reviews

TrinaTrina: Sit upstairs for a really great view. Cozy feel and lots of cool things to look at including their never ending beer taps. Nothing special about the Margherita pizza. Beef burger was "incredible".

The Rumpus Room is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

31. The Rumpus Room

2689 Main St (at E 11th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Diner · Mt. Pleasant · 31 tips and reviews

Stacey A.Stacey Armstrong: The pickle back will change your life and your view on pickled juices.

32. Granville Room

6.8
957 Granville St (btn Nelson and Smithe), Vancouver, BC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Vancouver · 24 tips and reviews

ELdjLOCOELdjLOCO: Saturday Nights with @eldjloco. Great music, good vibes, and awsome atmosphere

The Metropole Community Pub is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

33. The Metropole Community Pub

6.1
320 Abbott St (at W Cordova), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Gastown · 29 tips and reviews
Pourhouse is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

34. Pourhouse

9.0
162 Water St (btwn Cambie & Abbott), Vancouver, BC
Restaurant · Gastown · 118 tips and reviews

Metro NewsMetro News: The 1920s-inspired drinks are worth it alone, but the food is the real draw. Try the neon squid steaks (worth having twice), chicken liver pate or a Sloppy Joe, and chilled rice pudding with figs. Read more.

Clough Club is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

35. Clough Club

7.2
212 Abbott St. (at Water St.), Vancouver, BC
Cocktail Bar · Gastown · 21 tips and reviews

Tarquin M.Tarquin Melnyk: Best place in gastown for a quiet afterwork drink and a tasty bite!!!

The Lamplighter Public House is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

36. The Lamplighter Public House

7.4
92 Water St (Abbott St), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Gastown · 58 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: The Lamplighter, 85 years old, had Vancouver first beer-parlour licence and was the first permitted to serve women. See the link. Read more.

Ginger 62 is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

37. Ginger 62

1219 Granville St. (at Davie St.), Vancouver, BC
Night Club · Downtown Vancouver · 6 tips and reviews

Sunny G.Sunny Gosal: Friday nights here are always fun. Classy crowd and great house music! No cover before 930, get your stamp, pre-game someplace and come back when its bumpin!

The Blarney Stone is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

38. The Blarney Stone

7.7
216 Carrall St. (btw Water, Powell & Alexander St), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Gastown · 34 tips and reviews

Bryan C.Bryan Clark: Renovated somewhat recently this place is a decent Irish Pub. Best for shows. Get the Mac & Cheese brick if you're getting food.

Mahony & Sons Burrard Landing is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

39. Mahony & Sons Burrard Landing

7.5
1055 Canada Place, Unit #36, Vancouver, BC
Irish Pub · Coal Harbour · 50 tips and reviews

Jennifer R.Jennifer R.: Best Irish pub in the city hands down. Awesome food, Guinness and a breathtaking view to boot.

Mahony & Sons is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

40. Mahony & Sons

6.1
5990 University Blvd. (at Westbrook Mall), Vancouver, BC
Sports Bar · 15 tips and reviews

Sara L.Sara Lariviere: Delicious beer and awesome staff. Fun place!

The Charles Bar is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

41. The Charles Bar

6.9
136 West Cordova St (btwn Cambie & Abbott), Vancouver, BC
Gastropub · Gastown · 38 tips and reviews

SairahSairah: Best place to watch a football game in Sunday.

Red Card Sports Bar is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

42. Red Card Sports Bar

7.5
560 Smithe St (Seymour), Vancouver, BC
Sports Bar · Downtown Vancouver · 26 tips and reviews

@RinaChong w.@RinaChong www.rinachong.com: What great little Italian sports pub! Very trendy and you can see one of the many screens they have from any seat!

Storm Crow Tavern is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

43. Storm Crow Tavern

1305 Commercial Dr. (at Charles St.), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Grandview-Woodland · 37 tips and reviews
The Fringe Cafe is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

44. The Fringe Cafe

5.8
3124 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Brewery · Kitsilano · 6 tips and reviews

CherylCheryl: Tuesday Special: a pint and a mixed drink for $6. Can't beat that!

Locus is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

45. Locus

7.4
4121 Main St (at King Edward Ave), Vancouver, BC
Breakfast Spot · Riley Park · 25 tips and reviews

claudgrrl ..claudgrrl .: Go for late night dinner/drinks. Good food, warm atmosphere. Tasty menu.

The Cascade Room is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

46. The Cascade Room

8.4
2616 Main St (at 10th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Lounge · Mt. Pleasant · 35 tips and reviews

Carllee C.Carllee C: If you fall into the gutter across the street just go to Cascade. They'll make everything better.

The Whip is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

47. The Whip

209 E 6th Ave (at Main St), Vancouver, BC
Breakfast Spot · Mt. Pleasant · 51 tips and reviews

AmandaBAmandaB: Sunday cask at the whip is a must! Tapped at 4. Also check out the breakfast menu

Electric Owl is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

48. Electric Owl

928 Main St (Prior St), Vancouver, BC
Performing Arts Venue · Strathcona · 16 tips and reviews

nnealenneale: Great vibe, good food + they even have 4 types of bubble tea (incl. earl grey!), which you can add a shot of baileys or sake to. Amazing.

The New Oxford is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

49. The New Oxford

6.0
1144 Homer St. (btwn Davie & Helmcken), Vancouver, BC
Cocktail Bar · Yaletown · 38 tips and reviews

Denise M.Denise Meikle: My new favourite hang out in Yaletown. Jostin the bartender has the best customer service I've seen in a very long time.

The Eatery is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

50. The Eatery

7.5
3431 W Broadway (btwn Collingwood & Waterloo St), Vancouver, BC
Japanese Restaurant · Kitsilano · 68 tips and reviews

Roberto M.Roberto Mendoza: the food is good and it is a great place to hang out with friends and have some beers

Portland Craft is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

51. Portland Craft

7.4
3835 Main St (btwn W 22nd & W 23rd Ave), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Riley Park · 32 tips and reviews

Dennis P.Dennis Pang: This bar has the best selection of American craft beers in Vancouver.

52. Library Square Public House

7.2
300 W Georgia St. (at Hamilton St.), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Downtown Vancouver · 29 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: Flat screens, billiards, foosball, air hockey, pinball and a DJ make this a great place for pre-game, post-game and even halftime Grey Cup parties. Read more.

The Portside Pub is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

53. The Portside Pub

7.4
7 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC
Pub · Gastown · 13 tips and reviews

Blake M.Blake McRitchie: I don't know any other places in Vancouver where you can get a Nathans hotdog! Big ups.

Cinema Public House is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

54. Cinema Public House

5.8
901 Granville St. (at Smithe St.), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Downtown Vancouver · 33 tips and reviews

Anna F.Anna Felizola: The best pub! Really friendly staff, great food and drinks!

Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

55. Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar

7.6
601 W Cordova St (at Seymour St), Vancouver, BC
New American Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 78 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: Rogue is now offering regular 'beer dinners,' at which they pair choice brews with your food courses. Jan Zeschky has more at the link. Read more.

Craft Beer Market is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

56. Craft Beer Market

8.4
85 W 1st Ave. (btwn Manitoba & Salt), Vancouver, BC
Gastropub · Mt. Pleasant · 90 tips and reviews

EaterEater: With 140 taps, CRAFT has become an instant mecca for beer fans - it's actually Canada’s largest selection of draft beers. Beer-buzz aside, we're also told that this is fantastic spot for singles too.

Local Kitsilano is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

57. Local Kitsilano

7.7
2210 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC
New American Restaurant · Kitsilano · 63 tips and reviews

Vancouver SunVancouver Sun: Local’s burgers start with a half pound of ground chuck and fresh brioche bun and go from there. The Best Patios in Vancouver: http://bit.ly/pu4W2M Read more.

The Revel Room is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

58. The Revel Room

238 Abbott St (btwn Water & Cordova), Vancouver, BC
Lounge · Gastown · 32 tips and reviews

Betsy C.Betsy Cooper: Live music Tuesdsays, Thursdays and all day Sundays!

The Refinery is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

59. The Refinery

6.9
1115 Granville St. (at Helmcken St.), Vancouver, BC
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 15 tips and reviews

Shingo K.Shingo Kido: Go there on a Tuesday and it's 40% off on bottles of wine! Agrees, Lauren is the best!

BierCraft is one of Bars in Vancouver Worth Checking Out.

60. BierCraft

3307 Cambie St. (at 17th Ave.), Vancouver, BC
Belgian Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

Graham B.Graham Brown: Great beer, great food! Good spot for a hockey game hang out spot that's not too busy! Grab the patio if there's sun on it :)