Vancouver Bars » patios

Relish Gastropub

Mel — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:41:28 +0000

Relish Restaurant and Bar is a popular hotspot just off the Granville Stripe tucked away in an open courtyard with patio seating on Nelson street in downtown Vancouver.

Relish first opened in 2004 and has long been a popular Vancouver party bar. In early 2010, Relish underwent major renovations and took on a more serious dedication to providing quality comfort food.

Chef Patchen Gallagher from Glowal and Deacon’s Corner pleases hungry taste buds with Short Rib Shepherd’s Pie, Duck Fat Steak Fries, Tourtiere and… read this right: Gnocchi Poutine. Patchen also brings his love for breakfast to Relish by offering breakfast menu items at any hour! What’s even better is the price – at $15 & under for entres and nightly drink specials, Relish is easy on the wallet.

Today Relish Gastropub is a classy, yet relaxed 85 seat pub that attracts a more sophisticated crowd who want to get off the Granville strip and tire of the pretentiousness of Yaletown. But make no doubt about it, Relish can still party. Relish is open til 2am on weekdays and on weekends, a DJ and dance floor keeps the party going til 3am.

Speakeasy on Davie

Mel — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:51:37 +0000

The Speakeasy on Davie is a long time West End favorite for… everything: cancuks, patio, food, drink, UFC and now brunch. A neighbhourhood hang-out, the Speakeasy also offers movie nights during the week when the crowd settles. Plenty of room inside, multi levels and friendly staff make it a fun place to drink and enjoy company of good friends.

Falconetti’s East Side Grill

Mel — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:18:32 +0000

Falconetti’s is small and friendly neighborhood bar on Commercial drive. The bar opens to a narrow corridor with sets of tall 2-person tables on one side and bar on the other side. Follow to the back and you’ll find a room for bigger groups to enjoy food and live music showcased on a small stage. On canuck nights, Falconetti’s lowers a big screen for everyone to catch the action.

Always exciting news for Vancouverites: Falconetti’s will open a patio in late 2009!

Special Nights: Live Music Nightly starting between 9 and 9:30pm

Stella’s Tap and Tapas Bar

Mel — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:55:51 +0000

Stella’s Tap and Tapas Bar on Commercial Drive is a warm and cozy pub located at the corner of William and Commercial Drive at the edge of Grandview Park. Featuring a wide selection of Beligium beer on tap and a full tapas menu, Stella’s is a popular neighbourhood pub.

Inside, a sunken dining room with cobbled stone brick walls and oil paintings give it an old tavern feel where Commercial Drive residents come with friends to share plates. On the other side, you’re welcome to sit at a long bar and sip on a pint. Note beer specials on Canuck game nights!

Cat’s Social House (formerly Cat’s Meow)

Mel — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:32:08 +0000

Cat’s Social House on Granville Island attracts visitors and local false creek residents who seek casual food and drink. Located beside a lovely park and reedy water, Cat’s Social House patio is especially popular on sunny summer days. Formerly called “The Cat’s Meow”, now “Cat’s Social House” is the official test kitchen for popular Brown’s Social House Restaurant Group so expect to see some new and interesting things pop up on the menu with every visit.