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The first, is Forum Sports Bar located where the old Buffalo club once stood at 1163 Granville Street, Vancouver BC (between Davie the Helmecken). While open during the Olympics, they had their Grand Opening last week and are ready for action.

The second is Cinema Public House which first opened it’s doors last week! Cinema is another Donnelly Pub that will no doubt become a Vancouver never-fail sports bar called at the Corner of Granville and Smithe.

Both sports bars serve quality pub fare, have plenty of flat screen tvs for plenty of sports viewing options and if you feel like making it a long night, they have DJs on weekends with dance floor!

Of course, these venues will be the hotspot for canuck playoff games so get there early!

Now, with the same original owners and the addition of chef Patchen Gallagher (from Glowbal and Deacon’s corner), Relish is renovated, rejuvenated, reinvented and ready to get serious about food!

They’ve cut down the size of the restaurant – what was once in two rooms is now all contained in a quaint and cozy 85 seat pub. What was once a regular casual restaurant menu now impresses foodies with amazing comfort food. what was once a spot best-known for its late-night drinks, is now a destination for both foodies and barstars alike.

Visit The Relish Page for more info.

This stylish new restaurant and bar also offers some new and refreshing concepts that encourage sharing with pizza, share plates and a long community table.

Located on Hamilton between Davie and Drake, Charlie’s has both chicness’ that’s suiting to the Yaletown crowd but also offers a comfort and warm to chill with friends.

More more info and pictures, visit Charlie’s Restaurant & Bar

Just in time for the Vancouver 2010 games, Joseph Richard is offering an after dark series during the games where international DJs will be spinning nightly until 3am.

Joseph Richard will also be the venue for the Australian Team celebrations. The Aussies are going to shut down the club early in the night for private functions the day after competition but will keep the party going when doors open to the public!

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Today, the Irish House opens it’s doors to the public at noon! The venue is family friendly from noon – 7 pm, then only 19+ permitted 7 pm onwards.

Hours: Noon – 3am (Feb 8th – 28th)
Entrance: $5-20 (depending what time of day you arrive) and kids are always free.

Sitting where the old Buffalo Club once was, Forum Sports Bar is the latest addition to the Granville Street Entertainment District. Catering to all sports, Forum will be airing all pay per view games, fights and all the UFC events on four 120″ projector screens and fifteen 58″ high def flat screen tvs through out the venue

Forum’s official opening is scheduled for sometime in March but there is a chance to get the first glimpse of the new Granville Street Sports bar this Sunday!

Tickets have been given away to family and friends but, if you head down early, you can try your luck at snagging a spot. Doors will open at noon for the tailgate party and kick off is at 3pm.

For guaranteed access to Forum Sports Bar’s soft opening, I have SIX tickets to giveaway!

Simply sign-up for the Vancouver Bars newsletter below for your chance to be there for the soft opening of Forum Sports Bar!

Entries will be accepted up until 4pm PST on Friday, then the Winner will be drawn.

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UPDATE!
I’m sorry to say that Forum won’t be opening this Sunday for the Super Bowl. Everyone is really bummed – there was an electrical issue in the kitchen that kept them from opening. BUT… they will be doing their soft launch for the next pay-per-view Canucks game on Tuesday at 4:30pm vs Tampa Bay.
Head on down if you’re interested in checking it out!

As for the Super Bowl Party, they are moving it to the Ocean Club. Tickets are $10 from Club Zone!

Stay tuned for more updates!

The Academic is conveniently located on the B-Line for commuters going to and from UBC. Catering the the student crowd and sports fans, The Academic shows all the pay-per-view sporting events and has clubs nights Thursday through Saturday.

On Sundays, you can also get down there for a Sunday brunch to recover :)

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One of the newest additions to the Woodwards District, this pub will become a local watering hole for new residents and students coming to the area in 2010.

Though it’s currently open to the public, it’s official opening is Tuesday December 15th so you might want to check it out then!

Before then, on the Edge will be attracting a crowd Saturday for the December 12th UFC fight between BJ Penn and Diego Sanchez. With the craziness downtown, this might be a good option to secure a table and chairs to catch the fight ;)

Check out photos and more details here: On the Edge Pub
For more places showing the UFC fight this Saturday, check here