Guidebook for Vancouver
Drinks & Nightlife
The Keefer Suites
133 Keefer StBest exotic and classic cocktails in the city in an opium den modern environment
Busiest and biggest sports bar in town and it's one block away
72 locals recommend
The Pint Public House
455 Abbott StBusiest and biggest sports bar in town and it's one block away
Peckinpah
38005 Water StSouth Carolina style BBQ bistro and takeout.
Food Scene
Delicious pizza and open late, good pizza by the slice if out late or strolling
12 locals recommend
Goldies Pizza
605 W Pender StDelicious pizza and open late, good pizza by the slice if out late or strolling
Falafel Maison
516 Robson StreetBest Shwarmas and service!
Amazing Japanese izakaya restaurant. Tiny, authentic. If looking for higher end go to Kingyo
9 locals recommend
Gyoza King
1508 Robson StreetAmazing Japanese izakaya restaurant. Tiny, authentic. If looking for higher end go to Kingyo
Lucy's Eastside Diner
2708 Main Street24 hour diner on Main street, great place for a late chat
Cuban/Latin food, on Commercial Drive, the most vibrant neighbourhood
153 locals recommend
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrCuban/Latin food, on Commercial Drive, the most vibrant neighbourhood
Marble Slab Creamery
1184 Denman StOH so delicious ice cream next to the beach
Very popular and large italian restaurant in the Robson Street District
74 locals recommend
Italian Kitchen
860 Burrard StVery popular and large italian restaurant in the Robson Street District
Very good Italian in a heritage home tucked away downtown
38 locals recommend
Lupo Restaurant & Vinoteca
869 Hamilton StVery good Italian in a heritage home tucked away downtown
One of the city's most popular and busiest restaurants. Long wait but well worth it, Vij is a legend
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetOne of the city's most popular and busiest restaurants. Long wait but well worth it, Vij is a legend
Best Sushi in the city, tucked away on Main street with limited hours and small space with a former Tojo's chef
131 locals recommend
Toshi Sushi
181 E 16th AveBest Sushi in the city, tucked away on Main street with limited hours and small space with a former Tojo's chef
One of the most famous Sushi chefs in North America. Great restaurant and experience.
52 locals recommend
Tojo's Restaurant
1133 West BroadwayOne of the most famous Sushi chefs in North America. Great restaurant and experience.
Classic seafood house look, great Oysters, you pick the region
214 locals recommend
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StClassic seafood house look, great Oysters, you pick the region
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StClassic food and impeccable cocktails in Gastown
Best tacos in town and they're on special every Wednesday. They close early as well.
45 locals recommend
La Taqueria Pinche Taco
322 W Hastings StBest tacos in town and they're on special every Wednesday. They close early as well.
A wine bar in the underground cellar, hidden by an alley entrance.
63 locals recommend
Salt Tasting Room
227 W Pender StA wine bar in the underground cellar, hidden by an alley entrance.
Pretty much the best patio in the city. Drinks, tapas, and people watching in the middle of Gastown.
109 locals recommend
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetPretty much the best patio in the city. Drinks, tapas, and people watching in the middle of Gastown.
Spectacular food that's a blend of Mexican, Latin, South Western. Great intimate vibe for late night eats as well.
51 locals recommend
Lolita's
1326 Davie StreetSpectacular food that's a blend of Mexican, Latin, South Western. Great intimate vibe for late night eats as well.
Exquisite Belgian restaurant. It's one of the finest restaurants in the city and actually located one block away! Fantastic beers and cocktails as well.
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetExquisite Belgian restaurant. It's one of the finest restaurants in the city and actually located one block away! Fantastic beers and cocktails as well.
Kingyo
871 Denman StCreative and delicious Japanese Izakaya bistro
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StEpic craft-made ice cream that's only a few minutes walk
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StDelicious gourment
Taishoken Ramen
515 Abbott StQuick and tasty ramen that is one block away!
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StLebanese food and beautiful location
Voted best new Italian restaurant in the city. They do a fantastic brunch as well and are a 20-25 minute walk away.
172 locals recommend
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StVoted best new Italian restaurant in the city. They do a fantastic brunch as well and are a 20-25 minute walk away.
If you want one amazing vista next to the beach, this is the place. Long lines await!
249 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveIf you want one amazing vista next to the beach, this is the place. Long lines await!
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrThe best pizza in the city
Everything Else
Best carvery sandwiches in town. They have big lines and close early.
132 locals recommend
Meat & Bread
370 Cambie StBest carvery sandwiches in town. They have big lines and close early.
The largest selection of liquors and wines downtown
38 locals recommend
BC Liquor Stores Alberni & Bute
768 Bute StThe largest selection of liquors and wines downtown
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
39 Smithe StThe only casino downtown is a 7 minute walk away.
Shopping
Beautiful place for sightseeing, people-watching, feasting, and entertainment. This market and island has everything you're looking for and is a 40 minute walk along the beautiful seawall.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Beautiful place for sightseeing, people-watching, feasting, and entertainment. This market and island has everything you're looking for and is a 40 minute walk along the beautiful seawall.
Crosstown Liquor Store
568 Abbott StClosest liquor store is across the street!
The best wine store downtown with a massive selection and expert staff
15 locals recommend
Marquis Wine Cellars
1034 Davie StThe best wine store downtown with a massive selection and expert staff