50 Best Pubs in Vancouver

“I just bombed my midterm and then came straight to Browns to be greeted by Dia, and she made the rest of my night better 😭 If you ever get Dia as your server you won’t be disappointed.

Atmosphere was amazing! Thanks Browns :P“

“Great bar! Good food and drinks, only bad I had to pay in cash and not credit or debit card.“

“The food was great — loved the fried chicken and the rice cakes. The overall atmosphere was nice too, and the K-pop music added to the vibe.

However, there was only one server at the front. She had to handle seating guests, making drinks, taking payments, serving dishes, and cleaning tables all by herself. It was clearly too much for one person to manage. The management really should staff more servers.“

“great food, good beers,the best company“

“A great local, great daily specials, full happy hour feels with an amazing array of locals that will fast become pals. The bartenders actually do know your name on your second visit, and full of charm. No politics, a packed trivia night on Wednesdays and don’t let the stove behind the bar fool you. It’s a limited menu however the quality and portions are winners. I used to make the best nachos, until I tried them at The Brighton. It doesn’t matter who makes them, if you are a fan, it’s the Brighton or Jackalopes. Give it a try“

“Best place, always! Food. Service. Everything“

“The Sunday roast here is top tier. Only place in Vancouver that I've so far found in 7 years that does a legit Yorkshire pud. Great little place.

Only way to improve is to add British desserts. Add in a sticky toffee pudding and it's perfect!“

“Great place for drinks & food! Also lots of TVs 📺 to watch hockey 🏒, football/soccer ⚽️, American football 🏈, baseball, etc!“

“Best slushy in Van!! Hit the patio for some yummy wings n poutine too!! Maniac Mondays 👍👍👍“

“Highly recommend! Michael was awesome! Cheers!!“

“Many good times back in the day. Can't really talk about any of them. This place was lawless. I've taken a couple serious beatings outside of this place. I've also given some. But good times were had by all! Once had great prices on meat, cheese, batteries, and bikes too!“

“Nacho's and beer are my favorites. I don't get out often but when I do I come here. Friendly service great food. Prices are good to.“

“I love going to the Heatley when I’m in Vancouver. The food is creative and delicious. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed and the music and drinks are great!! The staff are friendly and efficient!!“

“The food and vibe were amazing. We ordered the smash burger wirh fries. The host kept appearing at regular intervals to ask us questions about chemistry and Canadin wildlife. One of the best places to spend a night out with friends. Highly recommend!“

“Friendly staff and a fun crowd makes the Princeton a memorable night out.“

“Great beer! Curious creatures in tap was amazing!!“

“The Beagle is a West side Vancouver mainstay. Between the classic vinyl covers on the walls and the old school feel to the place you get a sense of time in a way thats not at all pretentious. Weekend Brunch is awesome, but in reality its all awesome.“

“Great atmosphere. outstanding team!“

“great place for Oilers fans“

“Lovely mushroom pizza Tasty beer Friendly staff“

“Great view, friendly staff and service, good food.“

“Been in here twice now while on visits to Vancouver. I'm rating this place as a dive bar and as dive bars go, this place is great. Friendly bartender. Clientele are either pleasant or indifferent to your presence and not causing any issues. Pool table is straight and drinks are cheap. I'd recommend to anyone wanting to check out a safe dive. Props on the exterior signage!“

“Friendly bar and good music“

“Stumbled upon this place while on our visit to Vancouver & loved the atmosphere & hospitality of James & the other bartenders. Great place to enjoy 🥳“

“amazing food, staff and atmosphere“

“I came in on a Wednesday, at noon. It was quiet and then had a little lunch rush. The bartender was awesome, service was great. I asked what to have and she said the tacos but I really want a the chicken sandwich. It was awesome!! Perfectly fried, great bun that didn’t disintegrate, and very delicious. First time coming here, I’ve been on campus for work over a decade. Happy I tried it and I’ll come back. Thank you!“

“Came in for hockey and karaoke on Thursday. The staff are super friendly and drink specials are competitive - compared to most places in Vancouver the price is very good! Food prices are also fair - I didn't eat but plates looked great. Considering there's a strike going on, they still have a well stocked bar.“

“Highly recommend! Michael was awesome! Cheers!!“

“My fiance and I ate here last night. We were walking downtown and discovered it, and we were hungry so we went in.

A beautiful place with cool decor, and a nice, calm atmosphere.

We ordered the dirty fries, calamari, and a chicken burger. Holy crap.

The food? 20/10. Most phenomenal fries and calamari I've ever had. So fresh, crisp, and the calamari wasn't rubber at all. My fiance's burger was light and crispy, and so flavorful.

We will 1000% be coming back. Thank you!“

“The moment I walked in I could tell it was a classic neighbourhood spot. The space feels cozy and welcoming, like a place people in the community have been coming to for years.

I ordered a pasta dish and a salad. The pasta was well seasoned and cooked just right, and the salad tasted fresh and bright. Everything on the plate felt balanced and satisfying. It was the kind of meal that left me feeling full and happy, not rushed or overwhelmed.“

“Definitely will be back to enjoy the Astoria Hotel!

I went for my first time yesterday to watch the Off Grid Comedy open mic, and laughed my ass off!

Love the unique, cozy, and historic design of this venue. Also, has a bunch of arcade games and pool table, if the comedians aren’t entertaining enough for you, teehee!

Had some food and drink specials and everything is reasonably priced. Also, no cover, which makes the value of your Monday night out, increase exponentially.

The bar service was professional, friendly, accommodating, and fast! The hosts and comedians were all friendly and welcoming, and super stoked people came to just be audience members, which made us feel extra special.

A great range of topics and styles of comedy, even some crowd work. I laughed, giggled, and smiled the whole night! As I sat in the front, I enjoyed interacting with some of the comedians during their crowd work.

I highly recommend checking out Astoria and Off Grid Comedy every Monday night, especially if you are wanting a beautiful venue and very supportive group of comedians and audience members to perform in front of, as anyone is welcome on the stage.

Because of how fun and supportive everyone is, I have been inspired to start learning aspects of stand up comedy, so at some point I too will stand up and make some jokes.

Thank you again, Astoria and Off Grid Comedy for such a great Monday night out and I will see y’all again!

Colin Fox 🦊“

“Popped in to the Kings Head this afternoon. Our second visit as I am visiting family. Had a great afternoon sat in the sun when the clouds would let us. But no matter as the heaters were on and kept us nice and toasty. Had some great wings & fry’s all washed down with some Cider. Served by Christina who’s new to the role but destined to be management in no time, attentive without being overbearing. And made us feel right at home. Will definitely be back soon… cheers guys“

“A highly recommended brew pub from friends who have visited Vancouver. Great friendly staff and a busy place on a Friday night and I would suspect all the time.
Terrific local brews but, sadly, their kitchen was a bit rushed and my FISH AND CHIPS selection was disappointing. Chips were terrific .....cooked crisp as requested with a lovely flavour but the fish batter wasn't drained properly and fried too thick which overwhelmed the taste and completely lost the fish.“

“The menu was perfect.. simple but done really well….the food was great. Service was on point, Eddie was awesome. Definitely a go to for us now when in Vancouver.“

“Recommend the Oak Stout, Truly spirited“

“This place was such an amazing and unexpected find! 😍 I had no idea UBC had a secret basement pub. The event was incredible, and if you’re a student, you definitely need to check this spot out! 🍻🔥

Huge shoutout to Meghal — a super cooperative and welcoming manager! And our drinks were crafted by Raj, one of the best bartenders out there. Highly recommended! 🍸✨“

“Great atmosphere and great service“

“The best chicken wings ever!“

“We had a great time at happy hour. Service was excellent, place wasn't too crowded, good vibes overall. And the happy hour menu was solid. I think a lot of places make happy hour food menus that look cheap but they give tiny portions. This was cheap for a good portion with lots of crispy fries. I enjoyed the wings with Barney's hot sauce.“

“A funky little place carved out from a teto store front that once was a 2nd hand cheese shop! Staff seems laid back, friendly... best to check their web site for various events they have on a regular or semi regular basis. Web site says they take only cash... not true. I get the impression there's no food served there but they don't mind if you bring some of your own as long as you're not ostentatious about it.“

“Such a surprise! A very unassuming establishment that was pleasantly surprising with a great atmosphere, engaging service and the food was excellent! If you find yourself in Vancouver and aren't sure where to eat, this would be a place to consider. Highly recommended!“

“great impossible burger and salad for me and my husband had a delicious patty melt with fries great service!“

“Festive sports bar to catch a game (loud but fun). We had a couple beers before a dinner reservation and the place was lively with hockey and football fans on a Saturday night. The vibe is friendly and we had nice conversations with locals at the bar. We were just in town for a layover but we’d like to try the expansive wing selection next time.“

“I visited this place for my lunch on sunday afternoon and ordered pork and jackfruit tacos and it tasted so good. its really authentic mexican food. The girl was so nice and welcoming working there . Its small place but quality of food was great.“

“best...burger...ever......“

“Went here for din just before our show at the Queen E. we had dynamite roll for appy and Baja fish tacos and Florida sandwich for our mains. Drinks before and after din were delicious and our server, Laura was awesome. So attentive and friendly. Thank you.“

“Great food at great prices!!!“

“We were thrilled with our order from Browns Socialhouse! The presentation and quality were outstanding—better than “to go” meals we’ve had elsewhere.

5/5 VERY HAPPY customers! From hot dishes to cold items and combos like the fish tacos with salad, everything was fresh, delicious, and perfectly prepared.

We’ll definitely be ordering again!“

“Very good ambiance, friendly, and prompt service.“

“I parked my car at the basement of this Pub's building last Saturday for the firework around 8:30pm. I came back around 11:30pm but seems the gates to the car park were all locked. I was shocked and went into this Pub for help. Their colleagues were very helpful and guided us to the lift to basement car by his fob. They were so so helpful and I promised next time when I invite friends for a drink, I will go there.“