Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
The Parlour
1011 Hamilton StreetReally great pizza! GF options available as well.
Check out the all season patio section upstairs! It's a great place to chat and have some appies and drinks.
159 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown
1011 Mainland StCheck out the all season patio section upstairs! It's a great place to chat and have some appies and drinks.
They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and it is amazing! Highly recommend. 100% GF.
8 locals recommend
SMAK Healthy Fast Food
1139 W Pender StThey serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and it is amazing! Highly recommend. 100% GF.
If you want to watch some sports, this is the place to go. Their screen is HUGE!
106 locals recommend
Boston Pizza
1078 Marine DrIf you want to watch some sports, this is the place to go. Their screen is HUGE!
We both love this cafe/art gallery! It is one of my favourite places to study or to just relax and enjoy looking at the art.
8 locals recommend
Harrison Galleries
901 Homer StreetWe both love this cafe/art gallery! It is one of my favourite places to study or to just relax and enjoy looking at the art.
There's the typical Starbucks if you would like your morning usual's - but we would highly recommend Roccini's right across the street for their slow pour coffee. It's delicious!
323 locals recommend
Starbucks
1752 Commercial DrThere's the typical Starbucks if you would like your morning usual's - but we would highly recommend Roccini's right across the street for their slow pour coffee. It's delicious!
Salsa & Agave Mexican Grill
1205 Pacific BlvdMexican food for a decent price.
If you like seafood and want a nice dinner out (and live music!) you need to go here! The view and the food are spectacular.
145 locals recommend
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayIf you like seafood and want a nice dinner out (and live music!) you need to go here! The view and the food are spectacular.
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston StreetGreat location and great food!
Las Margaritas
1999 W 4th AveGreat Mexican food and one of the best Patios in Vancouver.
Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
1085 Canada PlGreat views!
"Rooftop with fireplace and sidewalk patios, seafood menu and happy hour (4-6 pm) specials including $1 oysters, $5 glasses of wine and 50% off the bar menu."
178 locals recommend
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow St"Rooftop with fireplace and sidewalk patios, seafood menu and happy hour (4-6 pm) specials including $1 oysters, $5 glasses of wine and 50% off the bar menu."
"The Roof at Black+Blue is one of the hottest rooftop patio spots in the city. Featuring an open kitchen & bar. The Roof also continues Black+Blue’s legacy of steakhouse glory."
139 locals recommend
Black+Blue
1032 Alberni St"The Roof at Black+Blue is one of the hottest rooftop patio spots in the city. Featuring an open kitchen & bar. The Roof also continues Black+Blue’s legacy of steakhouse glory."
"Faubourg’s Hornby Street location offers savory gourmet items (including freshly baked bread), desserts, coffees and teas, and its downtown patio is a perfect spot to try them all."
15 locals recommend
Faubourg Paris
769 Hornby St"Faubourg’s Hornby Street location offers savory gourmet items (including freshly baked bread), desserts, coffees and teas, and its downtown patio is a perfect spot to try them all."
Over 100+ beers on tap! Try the flights to get a little taster of some of the features.
245 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueOver 100+ beers on tap! Try the flights to get a little taster of some of the features.
Kingston Taphouse & Grille
755 Richards StIt's bigger inside than it looks and they have a great hidden patio!
A little more pricey but the food and drinks are amazingly delicious! They don't take reservations on Fridays or weekends so make sure to get there early.
109 locals recommend
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetA little more pricey but the food and drinks are amazingly delicious! They don't take reservations on Fridays or weekends so make sure to get there early.
Essentials
If you want to buy groceries it is fairly reasonably priced. Selection is sometimes iffy, like fresh produce.
403 locals recommend
IGA
2286 W BroadwayIf you want to buy groceries it is fairly reasonably priced. Selection is sometimes iffy, like fresh produce.
They have a great deli selection and coffee as well as delicious quick hot meals to go and groceries. A little bit more $$ but worth it!
425 locals recommend
Urban Fare
177 Davie StThey have a great deli selection and coffee as well as delicious quick hot meals to go and groceries. A little bit more $$ but worth it!
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StThey also have a deli, serve coffee and is a full grocery store.
Everything Else
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station
This is the closest Canada Line station to our home.
Stadium-Chinatown station
This is the closest Skytrain station to our home.
Marble Slab Creamery
1184 Denman StBest ice cream hands down!
Marble Slab Creamery
1184 Denman StBest ice cream hands down!
Their high tea service is a must! Or even just some appies and drinks in the lounge is a great experience. With live piano music, a glass fire place and sometimes even a celebrity sighting!
56 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada PlTheir high tea service is a must! Or even just some appies and drinks in the lounge is a great experience. With live piano music, a glass fire place and sometimes even a celebrity sighting!
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec Stwww.scienceworld.ca/
The Village Dock station
This is where you can catch the water taxis!
David Lam Park station
This is where you can catch the water taxis!
Yaletown station
This is where you can catch the water taxis!
Sightseeing
Local markets, live performances, great for kids and adults - we love visiting Granville Island. Highly recommended.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Local markets, live performances, great for kids and adults - we love visiting Granville Island. Highly recommended.
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdStanley Park
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayVancouver Aquarium
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdCapilano Suspension Bridge
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StRent a bike and head down to Kits Beach for the day!
A local nudey beach! There are quite a few stairs to walk down (and back up) so make sure you pack some water and some snacks!
197 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallA local nudey beach! There are quite a few stairs to walk down (and back up) so make sure you pack some water and some snacks!
Drinks & Nightlife
"Irish aesthetic and dining are infused into Mahony & Sons where stone inlay and celtic artwork are framed by a large patio overlooking the ocean at the Convention Centre."
36 locals recommend
Mahony & Sons
601 Stamps Landing"Irish aesthetic and dining are infused into Mahony & Sons where stone inlay and celtic artwork are framed by a large patio overlooking the ocean at the Convention Centre."
Brix & Mortar
1137 Hamilton StBest mojitos in the city!
They have drinks specials every single day of the week and 20+ beers on tap!
16 locals recommend
The Wicklow Pub
610 Stamps LandingThey have drinks specials every single day of the week and 20+ beers on tap!
Arts & Culture
There are always events going on here. For more information please visit: http://www.bcplacestadium.com/
418 locals recommend
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdThere are always events going on here. For more information please visit: http://www.bcplacestadium.com/
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayFor event listings please visit: http://rogersarena.com/
Cineplex Odeon- International Village Cinemas
88 W Pender StMovie theater
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
900 Burrard StMovie theater