Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
The Diamond, serves up Asian-influenced cuisine and cocktails inside a century-old brick building in the heart of Gastown.
189 locals recommend
The Diamond
6 Powell StThe Diamond, serves up Asian-influenced cuisine and cocktails inside a century-old brick building in the heart of Gastown.
Best Patio for a sunny day- Chill Winston which is only a 2 min walk. Great for lunch and a beer ;)
109 locals recommend
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetBest Patio for a sunny day- Chill Winston which is only a 2 min walk. Great for lunch and a beer ;)
Best restaurant for cocktails- L'Abattoir, centrally located in Gastown, is nestled between Gaoler's Mews and Blood Alley.
158 locals recommend
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StBest restaurant for cocktails- L'Abattoir, centrally located in Gastown, is nestled between Gaoler's Mews and Blood Alley.
Grab n’ Go Food Option- The Flying Pig’s Side Door is one of the most convenient spots to grab take-out, serving "on-the-go" soups, salads, and sandwiches with daily features (such as smoked chicken and beef dip).
128 locals recommend
The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water StreetGrab n’ Go Food Option- The Flying Pig’s Side Door is one of the most convenient spots to grab take-out, serving "on-the-go" soups, salads, and sandwiches with daily features (such as smoked chicken and beef dip).
Best place for a stiff drink- Pourhouse, Handcrafted cocktails and a well-edited wine list are ideally suited for a comfort-food menu that includes beef-brisket sandwiches and Welsh rarebit
111 locals recommend
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StBest place for a stiff drink- Pourhouse, Handcrafted cocktails and a well-edited wine list are ideally suited for a comfort-food menu that includes beef-brisket sandwiches and Welsh rarebit
Need your morning latte? Just walk down 2 minutes to Coffeebar on Water Street.
24 locals recommend
The Coffee Bar
10 Water StNeed your morning latte? Just walk down 2 minutes to Coffeebar on Water Street.
Peckinpah for Carolina-style barbecue and finger-licking grub. If Southern comfort is calling your name, march down to Peckinpah.
37 locals recommend
Peckinpah
38005 Water StPeckinpah for Carolina-style barbecue and finger-licking grub. If Southern comfort is calling your name, march down to Peckinpah.
Small bites Food Option – Cuchillo serves up Modern Pan-Latin tapas with unique and classic cocktail creations in the sexiest room in the city.
62 locals recommend
Cuchillo
261 Powell StSmall bites Food Option – Cuchillo serves up Modern Pan-Latin tapas with unique and classic cocktail creations in the sexiest room in the city.
Gastropub- This Gastown stalwart serves traditional Irish fare along with Guinness on tap.
36 locals recommend
The Irish Heather
248 E Georgia StGastropub- This Gastown stalwart serves traditional Irish fare along with Guinness on tap.
La Casita, a family-owned restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine at a good price.
12 locals recommend
La Casita - Gastown
101 W Cordova StLa Casita, a family-owned restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine at a good price.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best Restaurant BC Beer selection- Alibi Room, You'll find one of the most extensive beer lists in town in the Alibi Room, which is located in a century-old Gastown building.
207 locals recommend
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StBest Restaurant BC Beer selection- Alibi Room, You'll find one of the most extensive beer lists in town in the Alibi Room, which is located in a century-old Gastown building.
Best Wine Bar- Salt Tasting Room, takes diners off the beaten path to Vancouver's infamous Blood Alley in historic Gastown. Housed in an open, exposed-brick room, the Salt Tasting Room is all about the art of pairing.
63 locals recommend
Salt Tasting Room
227 W Pender StBest Wine Bar- Salt Tasting Room, takes diners off the beaten path to Vancouver's infamous Blood Alley in historic Gastown. Housed in an open, exposed-brick room, the Salt Tasting Room is all about the art of pairing.
Best Pub- The Charles Bar, This modern bar and kitchen is located in Gastown's iconic Woodward's building.
45 locals recommend
The Charles Bar
136 W Cordova StBest Pub- The Charles Bar, This modern bar and kitchen is located in Gastown's iconic Woodward's building.
Sightseeing
Seawall Jogging Route/Bike rentals (A MUST DO!) – Ok so just hang a right once you are out the front gate downstairs and hang another right at the cross street. Jog down Water Street through gas town and when you get to Richard Street which is at the top of Gastown keep right. You will run past waterfront station and keep going until you see Canada place on your right hand side. Jog down that way towards the water. There you will see the bike and jogging path that goes ALLLLLLLLL THE WAAAAAAY around beautiful Stanley park! If you're not a jogger like me and prefer to rent a bike just take a taxi from the loft to the corner of Georgia/Denman street. There are a number of bike rental places to choose from. Have fun!
61 locals recommend
Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia StSeawall Jogging Route/Bike rentals (A MUST DO!) – Ok so just hang a right once you are out the front gate downstairs and hang another right at the cross street. Jog down Water Street through gas town and when you get to Richard Street which is at the top of Gastown keep right. You will run past waterfront station and keep going until you see Canada place on your right hand side. Jog down that way towards the water. There you will see the bike and jogging path that goes ALLLLLLLLL THE WAAAAAAY around beautiful Stanley park! If you're not a jogger like me and prefer to rent a bike just take a taxi from the loft to the corner of Georgia/Denman street. There are a number of bike rental places to choose from. Have fun!
Parks & Nature
Downtime Digs– Portside Park aka Crab Park- It’s hard to believe there could still be a 3.3-hectare hidden gem right smack in downtown Vancouver. But Portside Park might just fit the bill. It’s waterfront, has a big beach and offers some of the best views of the downtown skyline and North Shore mountains anywhere in Vancouver. And it’s practically empty – even on a sunny, summer day.
76 locals recommend
Crab Park
101 E Waterfront RdDowntime Digs– Portside Park aka Crab Park- It’s hard to believe there could still be a 3.3-hectare hidden gem right smack in downtown Vancouver. But Portside Park might just fit the bill. It’s waterfront, has a big beach and offers some of the best views of the downtown skyline and North Shore mountains anywhere in Vancouver. And it’s practically empty – even on a sunny, summer day.
Essentials
Pharmacy/Drug Store – Just in case they forgot anything for your stay. Or, God forbid, any medical emergencies. There is a London Drugs located in the Woodwards building
120 locals recommend
London Drugs
351 Abbott StPharmacy/Drug Store – Just in case they forgot anything for your stay. Or, God forbid, any medical emergencies. There is a London Drugs located in the Woodwards building
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