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The Irish Heather

Irish Pub$$$$

Downtown Eastside, Vancouver

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The Irish Heather

7.0^/10

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"Long table series - pay with your iPhone, it's the coolest!"(5 Tips)
"hidden Shebeen bar."(5 Tips)
"Great whiskey selection, and the bangers and mash was delicious I!"(3 Tips)
"Insane whiskey list and a perfect Guinness pour."(11 Tips)

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B in VJune 18, 2014
If you're here for whisk(e)y – either neat or as part of amazing cocktails – then be sure to head out back to the hidden Shebeen bar. Ask for Randy. (see my separate tip on Shebeen's page)
EaterOctober 7, 2013
The ideal combination of Anglo-Irish pub-grub and vibe with locally-sourced and lovingly prepared B.C. ingredients. The bangers and mash are excellent, nothing beats the pies. [Eater 38 Member]
Tom BiroSeptember 18, 2018
Ask for a recommendation based on your tastes. They're pretty good at accommodating.
Ben EngenNovember 4, 2019
Bit upscale for an Irish Pub in my book but the whiskey selection is excellent.
Nischay MohanJanuary 22, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Great whiskey selection, and the bangers and mash was delicious I!
Weegee ManloveFebruary 11, 2012
Good brew - amazing food. If you are looking for a traditional Guinness or Irish breakfast on the weekend, this is your place.
Nick SerbedzijaMarch 20, 2016
Good irish food. Solid drink selection. Way more of a sit down place than its next door neighbor.
john poyserSeptember 10, 2009
mash is my fave - save the fries for the curry dip they serve here too. The bangers & mash and fish & chips are awesome as well. Unmatched scotch selection too. Love the Heathers
Simon KwokDecember 11, 2016
Whiskey selection is great!
Taylor LorenMarch 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Incredibly extensive whisk(e)y menu. If the front is busy, head to Shebeen in the back
Trevor WidemanJanuary 30, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Insane whiskey list and a perfect Guinness pour.
Horace TungAugust 26, 2013
Nice pub. Best is gastown.
YukeMay 20, 2013
Their food is fancier than before. Kale caesar salad is surprisingly good!
Andres HernandezFebruary 27, 2019
Good whiskey selection and good food
Alvaro FJune 3, 2016
Nice and not too expensive. Good if you're older than 30.
Jennifer KrinkeMarch 16, 2019
Great Guinness pint
Greisse OrozcoJanuary 25, 2014
Good place for drink different types of beer!
Nicole LDecember 29, 2013
Stick with the beer or scotch here. Big thumbs down on the cocktails.
Bryan ClarkOctober 16, 2011
Good Irish pub but you really want to head to the Whiskey house in the back
Nomadic ChickJanuary 17, 2010
Great Irish eats and European Beer. The atmosphere is nicely placed in Gastown - historic part of Vancouver. Read more
erin newberyMay 31, 2016
The sazerac is better in the Irish heather than in the shebeen
Vanessa C.March 8, 2012
Have a guinness & ask why it's the best Guinness in town!
Andrew HillOctober 21, 2011
Try the Guinness - Can't go wrong with a pint of the black stuff!
Joel GookNovember 2, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Bucky is legendary. Pours a mean pint of black and tips the tyrconnell with precision.
Stephen BonnerApril 27, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Try the Croque Madame sandwich at lunch. Not heart smart but very tasty
Drew DaviesSeptember 9, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Ask for the "classic" Heather Pot Pie which comes on a bed of mashed potatoes instead of fries and combine it with a Guinness.
Tony D.February 25, 2012
Old fashion is quite strong!! A mans drink I tell ya!
Tammy TsangAugust 11, 2011
Guinness with blackcurrent is yummy! Recommended from a friend!
Steffen L. NorgrenJuly 11, 2013
Fantastic whiskey!
Alexis WarburtonAugust 18, 2010
If insure of your choice of whiskey, ask for recommendations, they are excellent!
Chris MathiesonSeptember 9, 2009
Been here 25+ times
Go to the Heather. Have a pot pie, but be sure to order it with the fries, not the mashed potatoes. Wash down with a Guinness.
Kevin KaiserAugust 11, 2013
Scotch. Get it.
Carl G.March 26, 2012
This is excellent beer!
Simon TanNovember 16, 2015
The charcuterie plates are really not worth the price
andrew marley-clarkeMarch 14, 2010
Long table series - pay with your iPhone, it's the coolest! Ask them how?
Francisco MMarch 13, 2011
I've been here for the long table series, fantastic time!
Daniela SelvasMarch 10, 2019
Where are the pies?!?!?!?! 😔
Ashley FisherDecember 16, 2012
You need a reservation on a Saturday night? Really?
Paul MeehanJanuary 27, 2010
Absolute Best Pint of Guinness in Vancouver. No doubt.
R RJanuary 29, 2011
Servers were really nice, but the service of food and beer was painfully slow. The Heather Fries with Curry was okay, but the Bangers and mashpotatoes did not please me.
Jacqueline L.December 29, 2012
Why are you checking in here? You should be at Shebeen (at the same address) instead.
T BurbsApril 7, 2010
The terrine is really really really good!
DeborahJanuary 28, 2011
Fries are really crispy but comes with curry. It would have been better with gravy. Service very slow. Pot pie is only ok.
Karen HamiltonSeptember 18, 2009
Book a Long Table Series dinner in October before they all sell out!
Nate BeachlerFebruary 23, 2010
Shepherds pie special is the best!
Steve AdamsNovember 11, 2010
Servers are not the smartest. Not to be a dick, but yeah.
Plinio FreireMarch 10, 2013
Slow service tonight... Give lots of notice...
NaviJune 19, 2010
Don't get the pasta unless you've brought your own pasta sauce.
Degan WaltersSeptember 11, 2009
book at dinner at Long Table Series.
Heather WatsonSeptember 25, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Wi-fi password: "saltytongue"

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