Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Wine! We go here not for a big dinner but to to sip wines paired with meats, cheese, and condiments. Perfect spot for casual meeting, both business and pleasure.
http://salttastingroom.com/
Blood Alley Square
Blood Alley SquareWine! We go here not for a big dinner but to to sip wines paired with meats, cheese, and condiments. Perfect spot for casual meeting, both business and pleasure.
http://salttastingroom.com/
One of the best patio's to have launch or a drink while enjoying the amazing allure of vintage meets modern in the heart of Gastown.
http://www.chillwinston.com/chillwinston/more.html
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Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetOne of the best patio's to have launch or a drink while enjoying the amazing allure of vintage meets modern in the heart of Gastown.
http://www.chillwinston.com/chillwinston/more.html
Six Acres is a cozy, brick lined nook with tasty rustic share plates and a top shelf beer and drink selection.
http://sixacres.ca/
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Six Acres
203 Carrall StSix Acres is a cozy, brick lined nook with tasty rustic share plates and a top shelf beer and drink selection.
http://sixacres.ca/
One of the best almond milk cappuccinos in the city. Gastown has no shortage of fine coffee experiences. Choose your flavour from the expresso bar.
http://www.milanocoffee.ca/
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Milano Espresso Lounge
36 Powell StOne of the best almond milk cappuccinos in the city. Gastown has no shortage of fine coffee experiences. Choose your flavour from the expresso bar.
http://www.milanocoffee.ca/
We've watched this cafe open, impress everyone with style + quality, and continue rock while growing. Eat sandwiches and treats. Drink coffee + fresh sqzed juice.
http://www.nelsontheseagull.com/
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Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StWe've watched this cafe open, impress everyone with style + quality, and continue rock while growing. Eat sandwiches and treats. Drink coffee + fresh sqzed juice.
http://www.nelsontheseagull.com/
Best meat and bread in the city! It's all they do. Open for lunch and always a line but worth waiting. Beer, great service, a salad, a soup, or a grilled cheese for veg.
http://meatandbread.ca/
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Meat & Bread
370 Cambie StBest meat and bread in the city! It's all they do. Open for lunch and always a line but worth waiting. Beer, great service, a salad, a soup, or a grilled cheese for veg.
http://meatandbread.ca/
Small place, small plates. Great little place for some Spanish Tapas and drinks.
http://www.thesardinecan.ca/join.html
26 Powell St
26 Powell StreetSmall place, small plates. Great little place for some Spanish Tapas and drinks.
http://www.thesardinecan.ca/join.html
You can't come to Vancouver and not eat sushi! Small place with a fun atmosphere and great fish!
http://www.seamonstrsushi.com/
55 Powell St
55 Powell StreetYou can't come to Vancouver and not eat sushi! Small place with a fun atmosphere and great fish!
http://www.seamonstrsushi.com/
Best place in the city for a breakfast sandwich @ $1.75
and a burger and fries for $6. Located right across the street, these guys know meat!
http://saveonmeats.ca/
43 W Hastings St
43 West Hastings StreetBest place in the city for a breakfast sandwich @ $1.75
and a burger and fries for $6. Located right across the street, these guys know meat!
http://saveonmeats.ca/
Best of the bottle and best from the sea. If you are here for a special occasion this is a great place for fresh (earth friendly) seafood.
http://corkandfin.ca/
221 Carrall St
217 Carrall StreetBest of the bottle and best from the sea. If you are here for a special occasion this is a great place for fresh (earth friendly) seafood.
http://corkandfin.ca/
Fine dining, fantastic wine, and relaxed environment. Perfect place for date!
http://boneta.ca/
12 Water St
Water StreetFine dining, fantastic wine, and relaxed environment. Perfect place for date!
http://boneta.ca/
Modern, hip, and trendy with fantastic food and drinks. The food here tastes as good as it looks! Another great place for a special night.
http://www.labattoir.ca/menu.php
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L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StModern, hip, and trendy with fantastic food and drinks. The food here tastes as good as it looks! Another great place for a special night.
http://www.labattoir.ca/menu.php
There is a great little deli/cafe attached to it and is the best place to grab soup/salad/ or a sandwich for lunch to go. Pricey but everything tastes great!
http://deli.dirtyapron.com/
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The Dirty Apron Cooking School, Delicatessen & Catering
540 Beatty StThere is a great little deli/cafe attached to it and is the best place to grab soup/salad/ or a sandwich for lunch to go. Pricey but everything tastes great!
http://deli.dirtyapron.com/
A small place with a short yet fantastic menu! Almost always a brunch line up but worth the wait. Have a 1/2 sweet lavender latte while you wait and a waffle for dessert.
http://www.medinacafe.com/
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Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetA small place with a short yet fantastic menu! Almost always a brunch line up but worth the wait. Have a 1/2 sweet lavender latte while you wait and a waffle for dessert.
http://www.medinacafe.com/
All-day dinner with dynamite pie! I hear the soup de jour is always a win. Conveniently right across the street.
http://acmecafe.ca/
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Acme Cafe
51 W Hastings StAll-day dinner with dynamite pie! I hear the soup de jour is always a win. Conveniently right across the street.
http://acmecafe.ca/
509 Main St
509 Main StreetThe best Pho that I know! They also do classic Viatnamese sandwiches to go.
Great hand pressed coffee and tasty treats. A great place to grab a sandwich on the go. Open until 11pm Fri & Sat.
http://thecoffeebar.ca/
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The Coffee Bar
10 Water StGreat hand pressed coffee and tasty treats. A great place to grab a sandwich on the go. Open until 11pm Fri & Sat.
http://thecoffeebar.ca/
Fine French Dinning open for dinner and lunch but closed on Sundays and Mondays. A nice way to add a little culture to your stay.
http://www.julesbistro.ca/
216 Abbott St
216 Abbott StreetFine French Dinning open for dinner and lunch but closed on Sundays and Mondays. A nice way to add a little culture to your stay.
http://www.julesbistro.ca/
Vegetarian or Omnivore Nuba is a nice casual place for a solid healthy dinner. Reasonably priced and solid food. Several locations around Vancouver due to popular request.
http://nuba.ca/
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Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StVegetarian or Omnivore Nuba is a nice casual place for a solid healthy dinner. Reasonably priced and solid food. Several locations around Vancouver due to popular request.
http://nuba.ca/
This is a great place with a diverse beer list, good food and a relaxed attitude. You go for one drink and end up staying the whole night.
http://www.alibi.ca/
157 Alexander St
This is a great place with a diverse beer list, good food and a relaxed attitude. You go for one drink and end up staying the whole night.
http://www.alibi.ca/
New spot as of Summer 2012. Breakfast and Lunch are good. A bit noisy inside, good service.
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Catch 122 Cafe Bistro
128 W Hastings StNew spot as of Summer 2012. Breakfast and Lunch are good. A bit noisy inside, good service.
Authentic, fresh, fast, hip, and licensed! Where the locals go to get an affordable bite! 2nd location at Cambie and Broadway due to popular request!
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La Taqueria Pinche Taco
322 W Hastings StAuthentic, fresh, fast, hip, and licensed! Where the locals go to get an affordable bite! 2nd location at Cambie and Broadway due to popular request!
Local East Van coffee with an attitude. We would try Revolver first, because it's so close by...but, if you'd like a coffee that's a bit more local than Starbucks go here. No wifi
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StLocal East Van coffee with an attitude. We would try Revolver first, because it's so close by...but, if you'd like a coffee that's a bit more local than Starbucks go here. No wifi
Drinks & Nightlife
Directly below our suite you can enjoy some of the a fine selection of West Coast hopps. The staff will take you from a pilsner to a belgium.
http://www.bittertastingroom.com/
16 W Hastings St
16 West Hastings StreetDirectly below our suite you can enjoy some of the a fine selection of West Coast hopps. The staff will take you from a pilsner to a belgium.
http://www.bittertastingroom.com/
The art of making a cocktail is demonstrated beautifully here at The Diamond. Sip, sit , and enjoy while you look over the bustle of Gastown. Located 2nd floor so don't miss it.
http://di6mond.com/
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The Diamond
6 Powell StThe art of making a cocktail is demonstrated beautifully here at The Diamond. Sip, sit , and enjoy while you look over the bustle of Gastown. Located 2nd floor so don't miss it.
http://di6mond.com/
One of our favourite spots. Sexy, gentleman's club vibe. Impecable cocktails, good food, unique desserts, well dressed bartenders, open late.
http://www.pourhousevancouver.com/
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Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StOne of our favourite spots. Sexy, gentleman's club vibe. Impecable cocktails, good food, unique desserts, well dressed bartenders, open late.
http://www.pourhousevancouver.com/
Herbology bar: This sassy bar will provides unique cocktails made with a dash of their secret tinctures. Burlesque on Thursdays but go early (10p) or you won't fit in.
http://www.thekeeferbar.com/
135 Keefer St
135 Keefer StreetHerbology bar: This sassy bar will provides unique cocktails made with a dash of their secret tinctures. Burlesque on Thursdays but go early (10p) or you won't fit in.
http://www.thekeeferbar.com/
Located under Chill Winston's this is a fun place for a drink or cozy bite. You can play giant Jenga! Live music/events nightly.
http://guiltandcompany.com/main/
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Guilt & Co
Located under Chill Winston's this is a fun place for a drink or cozy bite. You can play giant Jenga! Live music/events nightly.
http://guiltandcompany.com/main/
Dark & sexy with great drinks . Keep your eyes open as it is easy to miss. Service is average, but vibe makes it worth a look.
http://donnellygroup.ca/locations/cocktail-taverns/clough-club/
212 Abbott St
212 Abbott StreetDark & sexy with great drinks . Keep your eyes open as it is easy to miss. Service is average, but vibe makes it worth a look.
http://donnellygroup.ca/locations/cocktail-taverns/clough-club/
The best coffee in Vancouver. The official coffee of TED conference 2012. Local owners, SELECTION of worldwide espresso daily. Great vibe, busy, wifi, closed Sundays.
http://revolvercoffee.ca/
325 Cambie St
325 Cambie StreetThe best coffee in Vancouver. The official coffee of TED conference 2012. Local owners, SELECTION of worldwide espresso daily. Great vibe, busy, wifi, closed Sundays.
http://revolvercoffee.ca/
They pour the best Guinness in the city. But what really makes this place stand out is the whiskey tasting room in the back. Peaty, smokey, sweet, smooth they have it all.
http://irishheather.com/
210 Carrall St
210 Carrall StreetThey pour the best Guinness in the city. But what really makes this place stand out is the whiskey tasting room in the back. Peaty, smokey, sweet, smooth they have it all.
http://irishheather.com/
Everything Else
This is the studio that we both practice at regularly. Focus is Anasura based, the teachers are amazing and supportive. Mats provided. Any level. Beautiful space.
http://www.innerspaceyoga.ca/
Inner Space Yoga Ltd.
289 Abbott StreetThis is the studio that we both practice at regularly. Focus is Anasura based, the teachers are amazing and supportive. Mats provided. Any level. Beautiful space.
http://www.innerspaceyoga.ca/
24 hour parking. There is security, but we strongly suggest you don't leave ANYTHING in your car.
160 Water St
160 Water Street24 hour parking. There is security, but we strongly suggest you don't leave ANYTHING in your car.
24 hour parking. There is security, but we strongly recommend that you don't leave ANYTHING in your car.
150 W Pender St
150 West Pender Street24 hour parking. There is security, but we strongly recommend that you don't leave ANYTHING in your car.
Mid afternoon sweet tooth? You must try one of these donuts if you are staying here. I suggest saving it for the last day otherwise you will go back every day! Vegan/GF options.
http://cartems.com/
408 Carrall St
408 Carrall StreetMid afternoon sweet tooth? You must try one of these donuts if you are staying here. I suggest saving it for the last day otherwise you will go back every day! Vegan/GF options.
http://cartems.com/
Very casual, comfortable, low key, affordable yoga that has a "community" focus. Drop in only (I think).
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One Yoga for the People
150 W Hastings StVery casual, comfortable, low key, affordable yoga that has a "community" focus. Drop in only (I think).
Arts & Culture
In town for a while or been on the road a lot and just need a night to relax and catch the latest flick. This great theater is just around the corner!
http://www.cineplex.com/default.aspx
88 W Pender St
88 West Pender StreetIn town for a while or been on the road a lot and just need a night to relax and catch the latest flick. This great theater is just around the corner!
http://www.cineplex.com/default.aspx
Here for a game or a concert? We are just around the corner to make your walk home short and sweet.
http://www.rogersarena.ca/
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Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayHere for a game or a concert? We are just around the corner to make your walk home short and sweet.
http://www.rogersarena.ca/
Essentials
Nesters Market is the best closest place to buy groceries. open mon-fri 9am-9pm and closed at 8pm sat/sun
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Nesters Market
333 Abbott StNesters Market is the best closest place to buy groceries. open mon-fri 9am-9pm and closed at 8pm sat/sun
Crosstown Liquor Store
568 Abbott StOpen 10am to 11pm 7 days a week. YES!
Costco Wholesale
605 Expo BlvdIf you have a Costco card, you know how to use it!
Shopping
If you are taking a lot of transit. You can buy "fare saver" bus tickets here. They can also take care of all your health and beauty needs.
http://www.londondrugs.com/Cultures/en-US/default.htm
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London Drugs
351 Abbott StIf you are taking a lot of transit. You can buy "fare saver" bus tickets here. They can also take care of all your health and beauty needs.
http://www.londondrugs.com/Cultures/en-US/default.htm