50 Best Pubs in Vancouver

“Did chipotle chicken poutine was delicious. The burger smash tacos were pretty good. A little more sauce or maybe a side of ketchup would have gone a long way. The cocktails were delicious but a little small for the price. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was fabulous. Downtown UBC on a sunny day on the patio is a great stop“

“Amazing place on Granville near Nelson! Leo was so helpful and attentive. Food was excellent, big portions, great prices. Make sure to try their secret sauce chicken! Good selection on alcohol as well. 5 stars, will definitely be back! Thanks Leo!!!“

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

“great food, good beers,the best company“

“Randomly came upon The Brighton, walked in and immediately felt a New Orleans vibe which was delightful. A good ole dive bar feeling where one can relax and be yourself. The staff were amazing, specifically Hubert who provided a laid-back vibe and very good conversation while I sat at the bar. Hubert was working hard pouring drinks and making Nachos for a growing mix of ppl coming from the Lamb of God concert. The 2 girls waiting on customers were also pleasant and down to earth. The music was an eclectic mix of old school rock all the way to the 80’s, 90’s and current metal. Loved it! The place was open late with No Pressure to get during last call. If you’re in Vancouver go, see Hubert at The Brighton before or after a concert at the Coliseum, or a drink to sit back and look at all the awesome memorabilia on the walls.“

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

“Definitely on the affordable side, it's an amazing place to go on a sunny day in Vancouver - the patio has a lovely view of Gastown and the mountains. The food was really good (portions a bit on the smaller side, but not upset with that since prices are on the lower end). Service is a bit slow but overall really enjoyed my time here and would go back gladly.“

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

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

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

“Darts, pool, real pub food, always beer on tap, in bottles or cans. Karaoke, live bands, dancing. Lively crowd. Original Vancouver hot spot. Famous people including Chi Pig and Joey Shithead and Jud Nelson have bummed smokes and had a good time. Elvis is in the building!“

“Great atmosphere. outstanding team!“

“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!!“

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

“For late breakie (brunch) on a Sunday? Excellent! Fit in a group of friends no problem,no waits. Easy Sunday street parking- check! Food -excellent. Space - perfect for our larger group of 8. Service - very good. Pub loud atmosphere - alive & well, maybe a little too much. Some very loud drunk folks were there (really the only other handful of people), yelling & cheering - unsure why, no game on. Oh well. The Beagle menu has a great smoke salmon Benny, and their breakfast specials is where the Huge Value is for the $15 price tag. You cant beat The Beagle....a great Kits staple. Will be there again. soon!!!“

“Great atmosphere and great service. I walked down from my hotel for a drink one night and was really impressed — they make an excellent Negroni. I also tried the poutine; it was good, just a bit salty for my taste. I didn’t try the other food, but everything I saw coming out of the kitchen looked solid. Overall, a nice spot to stop in for a drink and relax.“

“Lovely mushroom pizza Tasty beer Friendly staff“

“Not long ago -- early March I believe -- 15 of my teammates and I dropped in to East Side Craft House for some delicious chicken wings after rugby practice. The place was packed, the staff was friendly and accommodating, the beer was flowing, and everybody was having a great time!

Unfortunately, that night there was a group of 8 who were disgruntled that they couldn't be accommodated together on such a busy night. They kept complaining they'd made a reservation despite there being no reservations allowed on Wing Wednesdays.

Oh well. Otherwise, everything was great as always -- the food, the drinks and the service -- 5 stars all around!

Of course, this review began with a bit of fiction (in response to the fiction posted by the group of 8?). There was no drop-in rugby team. Everything else is true.“

“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 🥳“

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

“great place for Oilers fans“

“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!“

“Love it, Friday night trivia nights awesome, always good staff, always good atmosphere, people are nice, never had trouble finding a spot. sometimes on Friday nights when there's trivia it's a bit busy but you can always squeeze in and people make room. would recommend 100%! it's a great place, parking's a little tight but there's lots of street parking. If you haven't gone you should 💯“

“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“

“amazing food, staff and atmosphere“

“Great venue with great atmosphere. Its not what you would expect looking from the outside. Food is meh but its a music venue and it does that well. Lots of games to amuse you between sets, sweet lighting. Id go back to watch a show for sure.“

“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.“

“This place is so cool!
Bustling place, but we were able to get in right away. The history of this place is also really interesting. I had the tuna poke bowl - spectacular. So fresh and tasty. The beers were cold, the atmosphere was perfect for a pub experience, and our server Matt was a delight. Thanks again, everyone! We will be back!“

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

“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“

“Very kind & professional staff, really nice venue, and great clientele. Good food & music/events!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“The best chicken wings ever!“

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

“Delicious burgers! Juicy patties and soft buns, what else could you ask for? Delivery was efficient and the items arrived still hot. We were positively surprised by the potatoes; we thought they were fries by the description on Uber Eats but they’re actually deliciously flavoured baby potatoes.“

“Atmosphere is nice. We were sat in a spacious booth for two. I wasn't enthusiastic about my main (lettuce wraps). It had a different flavor profile and what I've had in the past.

The sauce had a sour note to it and I wasn't expecting it. I would have preferred a dominantly sweet wrap.

My dining partner enjoyed his entre.

There's free parking just outside the restaurant doors. The spots are snug and the spots right in front of the door may be difficult to maneuver into, if there are spots that are full.“

“No photos because we devoured the food too fast but wow what a find! Great prices, delicious food, and the gentleman working the restaurant at the time was so friendly. We had the Wilbur Bowl and a bundle of 6 tacos - everything was delicious! Great for dinner or a late night snack. Will definitely be back 🌮🌮“

“best...burger...ever......“

“Great food at great prices!!!“

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

“Fabulous!!! 5* burgers -delicious“

“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.“

“Called and spoke with Barclay, a manager. Asked for an exception to the rule. Because of a medical condition and comprised immune system, we were not able to eat in for a birthday evening. Barclay granted us a take out birthday dinner we were able to pick up to eat at home. I cannot say enough about this service. He went above and beyond to make sure we were able to get the food we ordered and had it waiting for us we were got there. Simple in, pay and out. Much appreciated and many thanks.“