Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Over 20 beers on tap including a local cask beer
and over 100 bottles....with yummy food to match.
76 locals recommend
BierCraft Tap and Tapas
1191 Commercial DrOver 20 beers on tap including a local cask beer
and over 100 bottles....with yummy food to match.
The Dime
1565 Commercial DrThe Dime Roadhouse where all food is $4.95 all day.
Low key diner in East Village. Pemberton beef burgers are really yummy. A very popular place with the locals so expect to line up for a table.
166 locals recommend
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StLow key diner in East Village. Pemberton beef burgers are really yummy. A very popular place with the locals so expect to line up for a table.
The Charlatan
1447 Commercial DrDecent pub food. Nice patio for the afternoon sun :)
The beer selection here is absolutely undeniable with rotating list displayed on television screens to let you know what's available.
77 locals recommend
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrThe beer selection here is absolutely undeniable with rotating list displayed on television screens to let you know what's available.
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StAwesome taco's, burritos, bites, beers and cocktails.
Cafe Du Soleil
1393 Commercial DrBest veggie burgers!
The Reef
1018 Commercial DriveLove rum + Caribbean food? Go here!
There are hundreds of sushi places in Vancouver. We have a soft spot for this one...
42 locals recommend
Green Leaf Sushi
3416 W BroadwayThere are hundreds of sushi places in Vancouver. We have a soft spot for this one...
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StHuge selection of local and imported craft beer and artisanal food.
Best mussels in town with awesome Belgium beers to match. Great service and atmosphere.
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetBest mussels in town with awesome Belgium beers to match. Great service and atmosphere.
Soooo much craft beer on tap. Soooo little time.....
245 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueSoooo much craft beer on tap. Soooo little time.....
La Mezcaleria is brought from the fella's from the delish La Taqueria. Newly opened in 2013 offering the finest small batch mezcal, tequila and cocktails from different regions of Mexico. Yum.
155 locals recommend
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrLa Mezcaleria is brought from the fella's from the delish La Taqueria. Newly opened in 2013 offering the finest small batch mezcal, tequila and cocktails from different regions of Mexico. Yum.
Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
1795 Commercial DrIconic Italian bakery on the drive.
Good coffee on The Drive with a nice little patio for those sunny days.
168 locals recommend
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrGood coffee on The Drive with a nice little patio for those sunny days.
Where do nerds, trekkies, stormtroopers, hobbits, villains, and super hero's go for a beer and burger in Vancouver? Storm Crow, thats where. Awesome atmosphere.
59 locals recommend
Storm Crow Tavern
1305 Commercial DrWhere do nerds, trekkies, stormtroopers, hobbits, villains, and super hero's go for a beer and burger in Vancouver? Storm Crow, thats where. Awesome atmosphere.
Great little bar, great vibe, good food, good beer, good vino.
111 locals recommend
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StGreat little bar, great vibe, good food, good beer, good vino.
An absolute must. Fully licensed diner, a butcher shop and retail store, and a community commissary kitchen. It’s a lively environment, representative of the neighborhood and city.
38 locals recommend
Save On Meats
43 W Hastings StAn absolute must. Fully licensed diner, a butcher shop and retail store, and a community commissary kitchen. It’s a lively environment, representative of the neighborhood and city.
The Union
219 Union StNice lil new bar and asian-fusion food in Chinatown.
Turks Coffee Bar
1276 Commercial DrGood coffee on the drive.
Lovely little Lebanese folk restaurant. Delicious hummus. Recently opened and very popular with the locals.
57 locals recommend
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial DrLovely little Lebanese folk restaurant. Delicious hummus. Recently opened and very popular with the locals.
Casual low key diner serving delicious vegetarian mexican food.
136 locals recommend
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrCasual low key diner serving delicious vegetarian mexican food.
Great little diner in East Village, established in 1969. Neighborhood icon.
57 locals recommend
Roundel Café
2465 E Hastings StGreat little diner in East Village, established in 1969. Neighborhood icon.
Cuchillo
261 Powell StAmazing latin american food and cocktails.
Truely amazing Thai food! My new fav place on the drive. Ask for Thai spicy...if you're into it :)
41 locals recommend
Kin Kao Thai Kitchen
903 Commercial DrTruely amazing Thai food! My new fav place on the drive. Ask for Thai spicy...if you're into it :)
Funky lil bar-restaurant. Try the rendang curry + roti....just as authentic as any place in Malaysia.
45 locals recommend
Tangent Café
2095 Commercial DrFunky lil bar-restaurant. Try the rendang curry + roti....just as authentic as any place in Malaysia.
Moja Coffee
1102 Commercial DrNew cafe on the Drive, roomy, stylish, cool.
This punk rock inspired dive bar on Hastings street do great southern style food. A hidden gem.
37 locals recommend
Jackalopes Neighbourhood Dive
2257 E Hastings StThis punk rock inspired dive bar on Hastings street do great southern style food. A hidden gem.
Excellent traditional and modern Japanese food on The Drive.
32 locals recommend
Tatsu Japanese Bistro
1441 Commercial DrExcellent traditional and modern Japanese food on The Drive.
THE BEST PIZZA in the whole of East Van. Expect to have to wait in line to get in. Well worth the wait!
159 locals recommend
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrTHE BEST PIZZA in the whole of East Van. Expect to have to wait in line to get in. Well worth the wait!
Nice a dine-in pizza option on The Drive if you're not into $2 slice pizza (although that has its merits too!).
30 locals recommend
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria - Commercial Drive
1380 Commercial DrNice a dine-in pizza option on The Drive if you're not into $2 slice pizza (although that has its merits too!).
This is a low key dive bar that specializes in, yup, Hot dogs. Local punk kids often come here to drink PBR, play pinball and watch baseball.
22 locals recommend
What's Up? Hot Dog!
2481 E Hastings StThis is a low key dive bar that specializes in, yup, Hot dogs. Local punk kids often come here to drink PBR, play pinball and watch baseball.
Bestie
105 E Pender StTrendy hot dog bar. Kinda cool actually.
Sake Maki Sushi
3932 Commercial DrDecent sushi on The Drive. Good value.
The Drive Coffee Bar
1670 Commercial DrNew cafe on the drive. Good coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell StGreat local nano brewery. Growler refills available.
Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveLocal nano brewery. Growler refills available.
Hotel At The Waldorf
1489 E Hastings StIconic east van pub and music venue.
Portland Craft
3835 Main StNice pub specialising in Portland craft beer and matching food.
New cool bar on Commercial Drive that specializes in craft beers from the states. Order a glass of bacon for $5!
Stateside Craft
1601 Commercial DrNew cool bar on Commercial Drive that specializes in craft beers from the states. Order a glass of bacon for $5!
Brand new micro brewery that opened in December 2014, worth a visit!
107 locals recommend
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrBrand new micro brewery that opened in December 2014, worth a visit!
Vancouver Urban Winery
55 Dunlevy AveMicrobrewery+winery+restaurant=brilliant!
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StFabulous cocktails
The Diamond
6 Powell StGreat food and cocktails
Arts & Culture
Great little gift shop if you are looking for Aboriginal / First Nations artwork and gifts.
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society
1607 E Hastings StGreat little gift shop if you are looking for Aboriginal / First Nations artwork and gifts.
Hot Art Wet City
2206 Main StreetNew and very cool...
Also known as "the VAG". World class exhibitions. Go on a Tuesday night and pay by donation.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StAlso known as "the VAG". World class exhibitions. Go on a Tuesday night and pay by donation.
Essentials
City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial DrGood for organic and gourmet items.
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StGood for organic and gourmet items.
Our local Italian coffee shop and deli. Totally authentic and delish. Open Mon - Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-2pm.
9 locals recommend
Renzullo Food Market
1370 Nanaimo StOur local Italian coffee shop and deli. Totally authentic and delish. Open Mon - Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-2pm.
Unity Herbals
1536 Venables StMy local yoga studio.
Britannia Library - good for printing, internet, local advice.
18 locals recommend
Britannia Community Services Centre - Info Centre
1661 Napier StBritannia Library - good for printing, internet, local advice.
Sightseeing
Olympic Village (Southeast False Creek)
Salt StreetRecommended sightseeing
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrHighly recommended. Absolute must see.
Chinatown BBQ
130 E Pender StRecommended sightseeing
Really cute little bay side town. Hike up to Quarry Rock for a great view!
337 locals recommend
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveReally cute little bay side town. Hike up to Quarry Rock for a great view!
Delightful tropical bird and floral sanctuary in the middle of Queen Elizabeth Park.
80 locals recommend
Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie StDelightful tropical bird and floral sanctuary in the middle of Queen Elizabeth Park.
University of British Columbia has a beautiful campus. Nice to just walk around. Look out of the whale skeleton. Make sure you leave time to visit the Museum of Anthropology.
185 locals recommend
University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia has a beautiful campus. Nice to just walk around. Look out of the whale skeleton. Make sure you leave time to visit the Museum of Anthropology.
Hire a bike. Ride the seawall. Because that's what you do in Vancouver.
304 locals recommend
Vancouver Seawall
Hire a bike. Ride the seawall. Because that's what you do in Vancouver.
Stunning views of the city and Vancouver Island on a clear day.
20 locals recommend
Cypress Mountain Vancouver outlook
Cypress Bowl RoadStunning views of the city and Vancouver Island on a clear day.
Shopping
Great recycled, samples and "seconds" designer clothes, shoes and accessories.
88 locals recommend
Front & Company
3772 Main StGreat recycled, samples and "seconds" designer clothes, shoes and accessories.
Vancouver's quintessential outdoor gear store...you're in BC so you gotta get outdoors!
51 locals recommend
MEC Vancouver
111 E 2nd AveVancouver's quintessential outdoor gear store...you're in BC so you gotta get outdoors!
Barefoot Contessa
1928 Commercial DriveWomen's clothing
Awesome vintage and reworked clothing and accessories in "mint" condition.
20 locals recommend
Mintage
1714 Commercial DrAwesome vintage and reworked clothing and accessories in "mint" condition.
Attic Treasures
944 Commercial DrDelicious mid century furniture and home-wears.
Vancouver Special
3612 Main StHigh-end design store. Furniture, books, home-wears, prints.
A reputable independent liquor store. Good range of boutique wines and craft beer. More expensive than BC Liquor, but you get that......
46 locals recommend
Liberty Wine Merchants
1622 Commercial DrA reputable independent liquor store. Good range of boutique wines and craft beer. More expensive than BC Liquor, but you get that......
Audiopile
2016 Commercial DrOne of our favorite record stores
Parks & Nature
Local hang out. Awesome farmers market in Summer time. Recommended sight.
192 locals recommend
Trout Lake Beach
Local hang out. Awesome farmers market in Summer time. Recommended sight.
Grandview Park
1657 Charles StLocal hang out. Listen to hippy drums and watch bike polo.
Amazing cherry blossoms in the spring. Recommended sightseeing.
321 locals recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StAmazing cherry blossoms in the spring. Recommended sightseeing.
Really nice park to hang out when the weather is nice. Great view of the docs, mountains, Canada place and Stanley park (also known as Crab Park).
76 locals recommend
Crab Park
101 E Waterfront RdReally nice park to hang out when the weather is nice. Great view of the docs, mountains, Canada place and Stanley park (also known as Crab Park).
Beautiful national park, forest and suspension bridge (free).
177 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdBeautiful national park, forest and suspension bridge (free).
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnBeautiful national park and forest.
Whytecliff Park
7102 Marine DrBeautiful national park and forest.
Spanish Banks
Lovely beach
Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdLovely beach. Look for bunny rabbits!
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallThe local nudie beach.....if that's your thing!
Beautiful gardens and great view of the city. Dont forget to visit the Bloedel Conservatory (a hidden gem).
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StBeautiful gardens and great view of the city. Dont forget to visit the Bloedel Conservatory (a hidden gem).
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayIts a tough work out. But its worth it!
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveBeautiful lands and hiking.