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The Ivanhoe Pub

Mel — Fri, 28 May 2010 23:08:32 +0000

The Ivanhoe Pub sits on Main street just steps away from the Skytrain station. In close proximity to the rough and tumble Vancouver east end, you’ll typically find a gruff clientele with a few main street hipsters in the mix. The Ivanhoe usually finds itself listed on the cheap beer lists and best dive bars to visit.

The Ivanhoe pub sits inside an old historic building. Inside, the bar sits in the middle of a high ceiling-ed room sectioned off into several separate drinking areas. In the corner, a stage is set for live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, the Ivanhoe offers free Pool!

Location: 1038 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

The Ivanhoe on Main Street

Inside the Ivanhoe Bar

The Astoria

Mel — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:06:48 +0000

The Astoria hotel is a classic Vancouver landmark on Hastings Street. Attached to the hotel, the Astoria pub is an impressive sized pub with a big dance floor, stage, lounge and pool tables. In recent years, with the new attractions of the Strathcona neighbourhood and ambitious promoters, the Astoria has developed a thriving music scene. Today it’s regulars are either east side stragglers or a young hip crowd who come for live music acts and DJs.

Myspace: The Astoria Drinking Room
Location: 769, East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Facebook: The Astoria

Inside the Astoria

The Astoria Dance Floor

The Astoria Sign from Hastings Street

Malone’s Bar and Grill Downtown

Mel — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:20:49 +0000

Malone’s Bar in Downtown Vancouver is one of the best known Sports Bars in Vancouver. Right in the downtown core and close to office buildings, it’s a “go to” place after work to catch the game. With plenty of pay-per-view tvs scatted around this sizeable bar, a full restaurant menu and great drink specials, Malone’s is a great place to eat and watch sports with buddies.

On the weekends, Malone’s has live music Fridays and Saturdays.

Location: 608 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC
Website: www.Malones.bc.ca

Inside Malone’s Sports Bar in Downtown Vancouver

Pat’s Pub (at The Patricia Hotel)

Mel — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:02:46 +0000

Pat’s Pub is the attached bar to the the Patricia Hotel down on Hastings Street. It’s an old Vancouver haunt among some of the dingiest parts the downtown eastside but being close to Main Street and the Strathcona area, in recent years, Pat’s Pub has seen a young and vital crowd coming through it’s doors. Today, the Pa’s Pub is a watering hole for the arty types who enjoy having a special place to call their own and for those who follow the local indie music scene.

Unlike most bars in Vancouver, or anywhere in Vancouver for that matter, it’s refreshing to see some history at Pat’s Pub. It’s arched doorways, carpeted floor, wood paneling and bulbed street lamps provide a charming reminder of a different era.

In one room a number of tvs showing the canucks is gold for those interested in heading to a bar to watch the game but can easily do without the downtown bustle.

Movie Night: Mondays @ 9pm
Karaoke Night: Tuesdays @ 8pm
Live Music: Fridays & Saturdays (Complete Guide on their Myspace)

Website: http://patspub.ca/
Location: 403 E. Hastings St, Vancouver, BC @ Dunlevy Ave

{ Inside the Pat’s Pub at the Patricia Hotel }

The Princeton Pub

Mel — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:28:53 +0000

The Princeton Pub and bar is an old venue in Vancouver but with new management and direction, it’s one of the latest up and coming places to see live music in Vancouver. Located in the downtown eastside, it has a dive bar flair but in close proximity to Commercial Drive and Main street, the sceneters are excited find a new gem. With new management taking over in summer 2009 and a steady flow of local bands play Thursdays through Saturday – this venue will surely become better known in the upcoming months.

Website:http://www.princetonpub.com/
Location: 1901 Powell St. Vancouver BC (at Victoria Drive)
MySpace: Princeton Pub

Inside the Princeton Pub