Going on 17/18 years now, this is the classic East Van lounge. Dark, narrow, and with great character(s). You know it's open by the rock propping up the front door on the East 3rd Ave side (if not, check around back for the patio). The cocktails are imaginative, and the staff (TJ, Josh, and Fionn (?)) are a joy to talk to with about such things as the coming zombie apocalypse, and it's relationship to Riverdance. This is a spot I've been to several times in the last few months, after a hiatus of some year. Come, drink, be festive, and check out the Street Fighter II game for a quarter a play.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mark Briand
Amazing Cocktails, Great Staff! We've all been drunk at the Narrow (you just might not remember it, haha!). Can't beat those taco prices either!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kevin kunnath
Man oh Man what an incredible evening well spent!!! Great service the energy is top notch. My personal recommendations would be to meet TJ(mixologist/bartender). This guy has magic portions stored up his sleeve if he comes by your table just ask him to whip you up anything he feels like at the moment. We had something called “what’s the thyme” the cocktail that has blueberries and his secret syrup gin we definitely had our minds blue-own. Can’t wait to go back to this place for the September Sangria thing. Ohh don’t forget there is no reservation so be there early it’s purely first come first serve. Cheers to TJ and crew this is one of my favourite places on my list
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Riley Batten
Glad i finally found this place!!! TJ was great and was attentive and the drinks were great. Was really impressed by the music here, too... Sublime, Augustus Pablo & Chromatixx.--- great stuff 💯🫡
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gloria Lombardi
Lovely little spot with a nice patio as well. We only stopped in for a drink. The atmosphere is cool, and while my drink was a bit too sweet for my taste, we'd like to come back — maybe during happy hour — to give it another try!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Alex Walters
epic…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad Chu
One of my favorite dives in the city. They now do tacos and have an outdoor area in the back in the summer. Heads up that it... Doesn't smell great in there at times if you're sensitive to that. Usually busy and loud, but tight and enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Shane VanCaeseele
Baller
Duncan burgess
Most passive aggressive staff encounter I have ever had.
Soo affordable and so fun to go to. I have come twice and enjoyed the inside and outside. Inside is low lighting, limited seating, nice spot for 2 people. The seating is mostly for two but can definitely work for four. Out doors there is some bar seating and a couple long picnic tables where 2-3 different groups can come to the same table. It is definitely popular and never empty but usually so far this is always somewhere available They have interesting liquors to try! Their cocktail menu is also mixed classics and fun stuff. Their food menu is so affordable and the portion is very good, honestly great place to bar hop. Just a note, I brought one friend who is sensitive to certain cheaper liquors and they struggled with their drink, no one else did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rohit
Amazing cocktails. Our bartender Josh was an artist and entertainer!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Grosser
Great spicy margaritas & cheesy tacos 💒
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gillie Richards
Great place to take an old friend, a new date, or favorite sibling ❤️ Staff is amazing and the drinks are spectacular!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peyton Bourree
Good drinks and vibe but music was loud. Other wise was a fun stop on the way home
Going on 17/18 years now, this is the classic East Van lounge. Dark, narrow, and with great character(s). You know it's open by the rock propping up the front door on the East 3rd Ave side (if not, check around back for the patio). The cocktails are imaginative, and the staff (TJ, Josh, and Fionn (?)) are a joy to talk to with about such things as the coming zombie apocalypse, and it's relationship to Riverdance. This is a spot I've been to several times in the last few months, after a hiatus of some year. Come, drink, be festive, and check out the Street Fighter II game for a quarter a play.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amazing Cocktails, Great Staff! We've all been drunk at the Narrow (you just might not remember it, haha!). Can't beat those taco prices either!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Man oh Man what an incredible evening well spent!!! Great service the energy is top notch.
My personal recommendations would be to meet TJ(mixologist/bartender). This guy has magic portions stored up his sleeve if he comes by your table just ask him to whip you up anything he feels like at the moment. We had something called “what’s the thyme” the cocktail that has blueberries and his secret syrup gin we definitely had our minds blue-own. Can’t wait to go back to this place for the September Sangria thing. Ohh don’t forget there is no reservation so be there early it’s purely first come first serve. Cheers to TJ and crew this is one of my favourite places on my list
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glad i finally found this place!!! TJ was great and was attentive and the drinks were great. Was really impressed by the music here, too... Sublime, Augustus Pablo & Chromatixx.--- great stuff 💯🫡
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lovely little spot with a nice patio as well. We only stopped in for a drink. The atmosphere is cool, and while my drink was a bit too sweet for my taste, we'd like to come back — maybe during happy hour — to give it another try!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
epic…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite dives in the city. They now do tacos and have an outdoor area in the back in the summer. Heads up that it... Doesn't smell great in there at times if you're sensitive to that. Usually busy and loud, but tight and enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Baller
Most passive aggressive staff encounter I have ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Amazing Dive bar with the best quesadillas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Soo affordable and so fun to go to. I have come twice and enjoyed the inside and outside.
Inside is low lighting, limited seating, nice spot for 2 people. The seating is mostly for two but can definitely work for four.
Out doors there is some bar seating and a couple long picnic tables where 2-3 different groups can come to the same table. It is definitely popular and never empty but usually so far this is always somewhere available
They have interesting liquors to try! Their cocktail menu is also mixed classics and fun stuff.
Their food menu is so affordable and the portion is very good, honestly great place to bar hop.
Just a note, I brought one friend who is sensitive to certain cheaper liquors and they struggled with their drink, no one else did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing cocktails. Our bartender Josh was an artist and entertainer!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great spicy margaritas & cheesy tacos 💒
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to take an old friend, a new date, or favorite sibling ❤️ Staff is amazing and the drinks are spectacular!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good drinks and vibe but music was loud. Other wise was a fun stop on the way home
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