Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Guu with Otokomae
375 Water StTasty Japanese izakaya fare in a funky and fun atmosphere.
Speakeasy style restaurant that make the best classic cocktails in the city. Try their Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, Twentieth Century – or all the above.
111 locals raden deze aan
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StSpeakeasy style restaurant that make the best classic cocktails in the city. Try their Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, Twentieth Century – or all the above.
Trendy restaurant with a great outdoor patio in the heart of Gastown.
109 locals raden deze aan
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetTrendy restaurant with a great outdoor patio in the heart of Gastown.
Contemporary and chic French cuisine along with classic cocktails. Very popular, reservations recommended.
158 locals raden deze aan
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StContemporary and chic French cuisine along with classic cocktails. Very popular, reservations recommended.
DAVIDsTEA
2230 W 4th AveExhaustive inventory of teas available to go.
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlOne of MANY Starbucks located in Vancouver.
Quite likely the best pizza by the slice in downtown. Traditional thin crust pizzas. Also deliver.
12 locals raden deze aan
Goldies Pizza
605 W Pender StQuite likely the best pizza by the slice in downtown. Traditional thin crust pizzas. Also deliver.
Modern sushi restaurant that specializes in aburi style sushi.
169 locals raden deze aan
Miku Vancouver
200 Granville StModern sushi restaurant that specializes in aburi style sushi.
Long list of beers and probably the best burger in town.
29 locals raden deze aan
Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar
602 W BroadwayLong list of beers and probably the best burger in town.
Popular brew pub that makes their beer fresh on site. Great views, cozy atmosphere.
45 locals raden deze aan
Steamworks
375 Water StPopular brew pub that makes their beer fresh on site. Great views, cozy atmosphere.
Great tapas, small plates and wine list located upstairs overlooking Granville Entertainment District.
6 locals raden deze aan
The Refinery
1115 Granville StGreat tapas, small plates and wine list located upstairs overlooking Granville Entertainment District.
One of several Cactus Clubs in Vancouver. This location boasts amazing views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains. Located right next to the new convention centre.
167 locals raden deze aan
Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
1085 Canada PlOne of several Cactus Clubs in Vancouver. This location boasts amazing views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains. Located right next to the new convention centre.
Located off the seawall near the Westin Bayshore Hotel. Breathtaking views and outdoor seating with great menu. Beautiful during sunset.
76 locals raden deze aan
Lift Bar Grill View
333 Menchion MewsLocated off the seawall near the Westin Bayshore Hotel. Breathtaking views and outdoor seating with great menu. Beautiful during sunset.
Italian food like they make on streets of Rome. Fresh thin crust pizzas, pastas and pastries. Sit down or to go.
28 locals raden deze aan
Sciué Italian Bakery Caffé
126 Davie StItalian food like they make on streets of Rome. Fresh thin crust pizzas, pastas and pastries. Sit down or to go.
Walk outside the lobby doors and turn right. Located at the corner of Granville and Dunsmuir. Well-known steakhouse, relaxing bar area and friendly staff.
19 locals raden deze aan
Thurlow Keg
688 Dunsmuir StreetWalk outside the lobby doors and turn right. Located at the corner of Granville and Dunsmuir. Well-known steakhouse, relaxing bar area and friendly staff.
Tim Hortons
3463 Dunbar StCanada's favourite donut and coffee chain.
Fresh, organic and tasty Lebanese cuisine and freshly made juices. The Chicken Tawook, Najib's Special Cauliflower and Turkish Coffee are highlights.
117 locals raden deze aan
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StFresh, organic and tasty Lebanese cuisine and freshly made juices. The Chicken Tawook, Najib's Special Cauliflower and Turkish Coffee are highlights.
Freshly carved meet prepared on ciabatta bread, accompanied with mustard and hot sauce made – all made in-house. Watch out for the long line ups during lunch hour.
132 locals raden deze aan
Meat & Bread
370 Cambie StFreshly carved meet prepared on ciabatta bread, accompanied with mustard and hot sauce made – all made in-house. Watch out for the long line ups during lunch hour.
Tastiest gourmet donuts in Vancouver! Try their signature Earl Grey. Other notables are Pistachio, Vanilla Bean and Blueberry Apple Fritter.
110 locals raden deze aan
Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StTastiest gourmet donuts in Vancouver! Try their signature Earl Grey. Other notables are Pistachio, Vanilla Bean and Blueberry Apple Fritter.
Enjoy a Japanese-inspired hot dog from the famous JAPADOG. Featured on many celebrity food shows. Try the delicious Terimayo dog. Also many JAPADOG stands around town.
58 locals raden deze aan
JAPADOG
530 Robson StEnjoy a Japanese-inspired hot dog from the famous JAPADOG. Featured on many celebrity food shows. Try the delicious Terimayo dog. Also many JAPADOG stands around town.
Popular Southeast Asian noodle bar. Stir fry dishes include Spicy Peanut, Teriyaki, Black Bean & Garlic, Kung Pow, and Pad Thai.
58 locals raden deze aan
Noodlebox
1867 W 4th AvePopular Southeast Asian noodle bar. Stir fry dishes include Spicy Peanut, Teriyaki, Black Bean & Garlic, Kung Pow, and Pad Thai.
Anytime before 10:37am weekdays, get a free bonchaz sweet bun with any coffee purchase. Choose the "original" and go with their americano.
Bonchaz Bakery Cafe
1461 W Hastings StAnytime before 10:37am weekdays, get a free bonchaz sweet bun with any coffee purchase. Choose the "original" and go with their americano.
Sightseeing
Take the elevator to the top and enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view of the city.
30 locals raden deze aan
Harbour Centre
555 W Hastings StTake the elevator to the top and enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view of the city.
Walk, jog or bike around the most beautiful urban park in North America. Larger than NYC's Central Park, boasting views of the ocean and mountains.
2658 locals raden deze aan
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdWalk, jog or bike around the most beautiful urban park in North America. Larger than NYC's Central Park, boasting views of the ocean and mountains.
Everything Else
Skytrain and Seabus station. Goes to and from Vancouver International Airport. Hop on to Seabus for a 15 minute ride across Burrard Inlet to the North Shore.
215 locals raden deze aan
Vancouver
Skytrain and Seabus station. Goes to and from Vancouver International Airport. Hop on to Seabus for a 15 minute ride across Burrard Inlet to the North Shore.
Hosts the city's largest events, conventions and trade shows.
204 locals raden deze aan
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceHosts the city's largest events, conventions and trade shows.
Skytrain station. Board Canada line here to travel to/from the airport.
105 locals raden deze aan
Vancouver City Centre Station
Skytrain station. Board Canada line here to travel to/from the airport.
Townline Tailors Inc
541 Howe StBest tailor in the city. Hems, repairs and more.
Harbour Centre Printing & Copying
555 W Hastings StAffordable, good quality and fast print and photocopy shop.
Essentials
Packaged foods, bottled drinks, pharmacy, toiletries, houseware, and electronics. No fresh produce.
285 locals raden deze aan
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StPackaged foods, bottled drinks, pharmacy, toiletries, houseware, and electronics. No fresh produce.
IGA
2286 W BroadwayFresh produce and groceries.
IGA
2286 W BroadwayFresh produce and groceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cabana Lounge
1163 Granville StNight club for 25 years and older.
Infamous dive bar featuring a live band. At least go once to say you've been.
75 locals raden deze aan
The Roxy Cabaret
932 Granville StInfamous dive bar featuring a live band. At least go once to say you've been.
Vancouver's premier meeting place for professionals and socialites. Luxurious lobby featuring live music and a great vibe, especially Friday and Saturday.
56 locals raden deze aan
Hotel Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada PlVancouver's premier meeting place for professionals and socialites. Luxurious lobby featuring live music and a great vibe, especially Friday and Saturday.
Funky and fashionable bar features Asian influenced small plate foods and speciality craft drinks sourced from local Chinatown markets and herbalists.
250 locals raden deze aan
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StFunky and fashionable bar features Asian influenced small plate foods and speciality craft drinks sourced from local Chinatown markets and herbalists.
Large sports bar and grill. Fun and casual spot to watch hockey, football, baseball, UFC or soccer. Attracts the 20-something crowd. Dance floor opens up on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Malone's Social Lounge & Taphouse
608 West Pender StreetLarge sports bar and grill. Fun and casual spot to watch hockey, football, baseball, UFC or soccer. Attracts the 20-something crowd. Dance floor opens up on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Shopping
Famous designer, John Fluevog creates boots, sandals, formal, and casual shoes for men and women.
14 locals raden deze aan
John Fluevog Shoes
65 Water StFamous designer, John Fluevog creates boots, sandals, formal, and casual shoes for men and women.
Rowan Sky
334 W Cordova StOne of my favourite shoe stores located in Gastown.
Canada's premier formal and casual menswear chain. Suits, slacks, shirts, sweaters, ties and more.
Harry Rosen
700 W Georgia StCanada's premier formal and casual menswear chain. Suits, slacks, shirts, sweaters, ties and more.
Pharmacy, over-the-counter medicine, toiletries, cosmetics, packaged goods and more.
692 locals raden deze aan
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StPharmacy, over-the-counter medicine, toiletries, cosmetics, packaged goods and more.
Arts & Culture
Cinplex movie cinema featuring nine screens to catch the latest flick from Hollywood.
259 locals raden deze aan
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
900 Burrard StCinplex movie cinema featuring nine screens to catch the latest flick from Hollywood.
Official home of the NHL Vancouver Canucks hockey team. Also big stage concert venue.
408 locals raden deze aan
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayOfficial home of the NHL Vancouver Canucks hockey team. Also big stage concert venue.