Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
A great little spot to grab a cup of coffee and breakfast in the morning:)
12 locals recommend
Kranky Cafe
228 E 4th AveA great little spot to grab a cup of coffee and breakfast in the morning:)
My absolute favourite restaurant! Great food, fabulous atmosphere. Try the blue fig martini!:)
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetMy absolute favourite restaurant! Great food, fabulous atmosphere. Try the blue fig martini!:)
A great patio with a view of the city, great for going for patio drinks!
186 locals recommend
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayA great patio with a view of the city, great for going for patio drinks!
Cuchillo
261 Powell StGreat South American fusion cuisine, I love the peppers!
Great food and atmosphere! Peruvian cuisine, Tuesdays have pisco sours on special.
19 locals recommend
Chicha
136 E BroadwayGreat food and atmosphere! Peruvian cuisine, Tuesdays have pisco sours on special.
Great Spanish tapas. Lovely atmosphere. They also have a great happy hour 3-6 daily
38 locals recommend
Bodega on Main
1014 Main StGreat Spanish tapas. Lovely atmosphere. They also have a great happy hour 3-6 daily
Eight 1/2 Restaurant Lounge
151 E 8th AveCute little restaurant, awesome tuna tataki!
Gene Coffee Bar
2404 Main StNice Cafe
154 E 8th AveBreakfast
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StVegetarian
Kissa Tanto
263 E Pender StVoted best new restaurant in Canada, according to En route magazine
Shopping
A great place to pick up alcoholic bevies for home. They have an amazing assortment of craft beer and wine.
73 locals recommend
Legacy Liquor Store
1633 Manitoba StA great place to pick up alcoholic bevies for home. They have an amazing assortment of craft beer and wine.
A great close by place to get groceries, and other needs (there is a drug store for medications and toiletries, BC liquor store, and Buy low foods)
45 locals recommend
Kingsgate Mall
370 E BroadwayA great close by place to get groceries, and other needs (there is a drug store for medications and toiletries, BC liquor store, and Buy low foods)
Drinks & Nightlife
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StA great little micro brewery if you like fresh beer!
One of the newer breweries in the area, they do have food too but it is primarily "pub food" (lots of fried items).
60 locals recommend
Red Truck Beer Company
295 E 1st AveOne of the newer breweries in the area, they do have food too but it is primarily "pub food" (lots of fried items).
A cool little late night lounge that is hidden. Great for drinks as you come home from an evening on the town. Just look for the red light and enter the door underneath!
94 locals recommend
The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main StA cool little late night lounge that is hidden. Great for drinks as you come home from an evening on the town. Just look for the red light and enter the door underneath!
Great atmosphere and awesome craft cocktails, try their rosemary gimlet. Their happy hour is awesome too! 5-7 weekdays.
250 locals recommend
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StGreat atmosphere and awesome craft cocktails, try their rosemary gimlet. Their happy hour is awesome too! 5-7 weekdays.
Parks & Nature
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdLargest park in North America, Beautiful!
Arts & Culture
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrEssentials
Buy-Low Foods
370 E BroadwayCheaper than going to Olympic village for groceries
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings Sttoiletries and medication if need be
Urban Fare
177 Davie StPricier for groceries but quality and some organic
Speakeasy Salon
152 E 8th AveGreat place for a haircut!