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What better way to stay cool on a summer day than with a refreshing, crisp and refined cocktail from Great Britain? These Vancouver bars and restaurants offer the finest Pimm’s Cups in the city. Pinkies up ladies and gents! [Image courtesy of Cactus Club Cafe]
Do you like piña coladas, and getting caught in the rain? Thankfully you can do both in Vancouver where tropical cocktails are a year-round affair. From alcohol-soaked pineapple sippers to multi-coloured bellini slushies, there’s no shortage of icy drinks in this city. So get ready for a boozy brain freeze at these local bars where the Tiki trend is in full force. [Photo courtesy of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts]
Marpole may be a bit removed from the rest of Vancouver’s busy nightlife scene, but there’s still plenty of action happening down by the Fraser River. From brewery-fresh ales to breathtaking waterfront views, here’s just a sampling of what you can catch down in the Southside. [Photo credit: iStock/piskunov]
White Rock may be the Lower Mainland’s smallest city, but there’s plenty of great beer packed into the five square kilometres that make up this beachside community on Semiahmoo Bay. From local craft breweries to perfect patios, White Rock has an ideal suds-sipping spot for every taste. [Photo courtesy of 3 Dogs Brewing]
Happy hour. After work. The weekend. Any time can be the time for a cold glass of beer. Raise a glass to these friendly establishments in Abbotsford. Cheers! [Photo courtesy of Field House Brewing]
Good food, good friends, good beer – these hot spots in Chilliwack have it all. Have a seat, grab a pint and let the good times roll. [Photo courtesy of Old Yale Brewing]
North Van is scenic, rugged and gorgeous. Soak up the scenery one glass at a time at these neighbourhood wine spots. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]
Vancouver’s Chinatown is Canada’s largest. It offers rich history, heritage and character, making it an area full of must-visit spots. Whether you’re looking for a place to spend an afternoon sharing brews with pals or an intimate spot to catch dinner and drinks for date night, we give you the best places in Chinatown to grab a beer. [Photo credit: iStock/OkorokovaNatalya]
Want to grab a brew with friends? East Vancouver’s Strathcona offers a unique mix of old and new architecture, traditions and eateries – making it a fun area to find a spot to cheers. Here are a few of the best places to sip a beer in Strathcona. [Photo credit: iStock/LeszekCzerwonka]
It doesn’t matter if you’re craving a pilsner, a pale ale or a porter – if you’re looking for a delicious beer served alongside one-of-a-kind waterfront scenery and plenty of atmosphere, Granville Island is the place to be. We’ve rounded up a few of the best places on Granville Island to grab a cold one. [Photo courtesy of Tourism Vancouver/Nelson Mouellic]
This historic neighbourhood, once known for its industrial business and warehouse buildings, is now a fashionable destination for food and drink. With modern lounges, casual brew pubs and award-winning eateries, these restaurants are among the best places in the city to enjoy a pint of beer and try some of Vancouver’s most innovative foods. [Photo courtesy of Yaletown Brewing Co.]
Whoever named it Commercial Drive might’ve had the right idea at the time, but this main shopping thoroughfare has morphed into a beer drinker’s paradise deserving of a new title. Hops Avenue? Barleymalt Way? Bet you can come up with more.