Best & Cool Bars in Richmond

"The Acorn Restaurant is a multi-award-winning, vegetable-forward restaurant and bar in the heart of Main St., Vancouver. Since its inception in 2012, The Acorn has received several national awards for innovation, has been featured in the New York Times, Bon Appetit, CNN, and The Daily Meal as one of the best vegetable-forward destinations in the world, and has been named the best vegan restaurant in the world by Big Seven Travel. It’s the place to go if you’re hunting for the finest and most imaginative recipes made from fresh, locally sourced products."

"A post shared by With the Locals📍 (@withthelocals) on Apr 10, 2017 at 7:41am PDT. They’re cooking using the best of the season at Vancouver’s elegant The Acorn, so their menu is always evolving with the calendar. Their dishes are all vegetarian as a base, with most adaptable to suit vegan diners."

"Charred Brussels Sprouts, Spruce Tip Vinaigrette, Fermented Celery Leaf Goats Cheese, Spruced Cured Egg Yolk. Last night for this dish and last night of Dine Out!"

"Chambar is a Belgian-style restaurant, fine dining, free from scandalous parking for many fine restaurants. is housed in a historic building dating back to the late nineteenth / early twentieth century, and it boasts a mixture of pine trees and red plum, which makes it a relaxing dining experience. Chambar is a leader in sustainability and hopes to become the first carbon neutral restaurant in Vancouver."

"While part of dining at establishments like Chambar might be for the experience, with heat-and-serve dinners, you can now bring Chambar favourites to the comfort of home. Most of their packages serve two, like the risotto kit (from $16.50) and the Moroccan meatballs with chickpeas ($19). Or, if you're plant-based, the vegan tamarind and coconut curry ($14)."

"As the sibling restaurant of Media Café, Chambar serves a similar selection elevated breakfast offerings, with a greater focus on Belgian inspired fare (including the same awesome waffles)."

"This four-star boutique hotel sits among cocktail bars and designer boutiques in Yaletown, arguably Vancouver’s trendiest neighborhood. Its 96 contemporary guest rooms feature bold art on even bolder walls of tangerine and chartreuse green. Just across the street from Yaletown-Roundhouse station, you can easily get around the city by SkyTrain or taking advantage of the hotel’s free loaner bikes."

"Situated in the vibrant Yaletown area, Opus Vancouver is the only boutique hotel in the city to have received the coveted Forbes Four-Star rating from 2013 through 2018. The 96 guest rooms and suites feature spa bathrooms with heated floors, all in vibrant colors, with contemporary furniture, Frette bathrobes and Herman Miller ergonomic chairs. A perfect urban retreat for business or pleasure."

"The Opus Bar—part of the Opus Hotel—is the pinnacle of Yaletown's nightlife. Uber-fashionable and upscale, this celebrity haunt boasts gourmet cocktails and "O bites" and live music from some of Vancouver's best DJs. This is a very "see and be seen" scene."

"With plenty of outdoor fireplaces, colourful cube lights and zebra-print cushions, The Roof at Black+Blue is a popular patio destination, even after the sun goes down – no wonder it’s open nightly until 1 am. If you’d rather soak up some rays, make your trip up the private glass elevator during the afternoon cocktail hour for feature drinks starting at $5. This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:"

"Open rain or shine, year-round, The Roof at Black+Blue deserves praise for its decor. Ample seating, LED block chairs, and fireplaces fill up the space to create a cozy and intimate vibe. Happy hour runs daily from 2:30pm – 6:00pm."

"Ideal for a group of friends who want to try out a beautiful steakhouse such as Black + Blue. Try their prime rib, caesar salad, and finish up with their heavenly sweet butter cake. Address: 1032 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3"

"This small tasting room found along the Adnac bike route is a must-visit when touring Vancouver’s beer scene, for the beer as much as for the story (but mainly for the beer.) Some guys who played on a hockey team called “the Bombers” convinced one of their teammates who made a bangin’ home brew to open a brewery. Next thing you know, Bomber Brewing was born. Hockey to craft beer?"

"Bomber is so tucked away among bagel factories and other industrial buildings that I feel like it could surely be considered a hidden gem. Not only is the beer drool worthy, but they’ve got a bunch of tasty little bar snacks and board games so you can sit there all night and sip and play, or fill a growler and hit the road. Either way, your taste buds will thank you."

"A post shared by Leanne Stevenson (@leanne.stevenson.8) on Oct 17, 2018 at 9:20pm PDT. FAIRY. LIGHTS. EVERYWHERE. Portside Pub is just a chill party place with more than plenty of space to dance. Catch the bartenders downstairs on the long bar and even order some good eats like the Farmhouse Baked Mac and Cheese."

"Opened in 1987, this park is as close as you’ll get to a “secret” waterfront park in Vancouver. It’s a space the citizens of East Vancouver advocated for, beginning in 1982; hence, the acronym-derived name: Create a Real Available Beach. Entering the park, you may notice small signage tacked to blue lampposts."

"The Rosewood Hotel Georgia brings splendor and glamor to Vancouver; it should be no surprise that it has been an iconic hotel since 1927. Prohibition is located in the basement of the hotel and this bar and lounge exude the decadence of the roaring twenties, from top to bottom. As you step inside the vaulted door off of Howe Street and make your way down the staircase, take a moment to soak it all in."

"The goal of Prohibition Brewing is to brew beer that's so good you would order it even if it were against the law. Put their mission to the test when you visit their tasting bar in Yaletown. The tasting room has five Prohibition beers on tap that will take you back to a time where drinking was dangerously delicious."

"A post shared by The Emerald Supper Club (@emeraldsupperclub) on Mar 22, 2019 at 1:13pm PDT. This is something a little different, located in China town The Emerald Supper Club’s suave décor is a nod to vintage Vegas glamour!. If you don’t want to opt for a hearty meal, you can grab some balsamic vinegar fries with goats cheese dip."

"Behind the green door in Chinatown and up the stairs you’ll find The Emerald’s talented bar staff creating drool-worthy libations and delicious bites in this former dim sum restaurant. Address: 555 Gore Avenue, VancouverPhone: 604-559-8477. Facebook | Instagram"

"The third sight-seeing location was Lighthouse Park along the coast and displayed Vancouver city in the distance. At last, our final, spur of the moment location was a view of BC Place (Vancouver’s Whitecap’s Stadium). We walked around Vancouver and ended up overlooking a gorgeous nighttime view of the cityscape. Most of Day 2 was spent with our friends, taking photos and playing tourist throughout Vancouver."

"Grouse Mountain is about 15-minutes after crossing Lions Gate Bridge. Head to the top of Grouse Mountain by cable car and you’ll be transformed into a snowy world of outdoor skating, snowshoeing, skiing and snowboarding. In summer, you’ll still find lots of snow, but it’s truly a hiker’s dream with a heap of trails, the Grouse Grind, and mountaintop trails of varying intensity that’ll suit most hikers."

"There are multiple ways to get amazing views of Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver. The Lions Gate Bridge frames the mountain peaks of The Lions in the distance and you’ll find stone lions “protecting” the entrance to the bridge. The Lions Gate Bridge can be viewed from the Sea Wall or from Prospect Point"

"For a unique and exciting experience, get your next steak and seafood fix at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse. Your entire dinner is prepared in front of you by one of the Master Chefs using only the finest beef, freshest seafood, free-range chicken, and garden fresh vegetables. The atmosphere is always wonderfully alive with flames blazing up wildly here and there, the constant sounds of sizzling grills and boisterous chatter, and the delicious aroma or frying meat and vegetables."

"The Rosewood Hotel Georgia brings splendor and glamor to Vancouver; it should be no surprise that it has been an iconic hotel since 1927. Prohibition is located in the basement of the hotel and this bar and lounge exude the decadence of the roaring twenties, from top to bottom. As you step inside the vaulted door off of Howe Street and make your way down the staircase, take a moment to soak it all in."

"The goal of Prohibition Brewing is to brew beer that's so good you would order it even if it were against the law. Put their mission to the test when you visit their tasting bar in Yaletown. The tasting room has five Prohibition beers on tap that will take you back to a time where drinking was dangerously delicious."

"Tucked away in the Yaletown section of the Seawall, one of Western Canada’s finest wine bars offers up summertime patio vibes paired with 200-plus pours by the glass from around the world. Indulge your inner cork dork with flights organized by region or varietal, taste your way around Canadian bubbles from Nova Scotia or the Okanagan, or just ask the team of approachable sommeliers for a wine to perfectly match your mood. The Provençal-inspired food menu is divided into small, medium, and big bites."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user NwongPR used under CC BY-ND 2.0. Before going back to your hotel to have a good nights rest, it will be a good idea to drop by The Wine Bar and relax over a drink or two. The Wine Bar is proud of its extensive collection of more than 200 wines from around the world, and they come with prices starting at only 5 USD."

"In addition to serving up delicious non-stop meat service, this all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse also has an awesome rooftop patio with views of Denman Street and English Bay!. One of the few places in the city for authentic Brazilian churrasco (aka bbq.) Don’t forget to pair your dishes with a refreshing Caipirinha pitcher for some added Latin flaire!. Address |1122 Denman St, Vancouver Website |www.riobraziliansteakhouse.ca"

"A true neighborhood restaurant that combines classic comfort with a relaxed sophistication, Honey Salt delivers a contemporary experience complemented by the warmth and style of its dedicated owners. Serving chef-driven, farm to table cuisine with an emphasis on locally and regionally sourced ingredients that highlight the bounty of British Columbia in an approachable and comfortable setting."

"For an Ocean Wise, as well as a gluten- and dairy-free option, head to Honey Salt (Parq Vancouver, 39 Smithe Street) for their poke bowl, consisting of Ocean Wise BC albacore, cilantro-miso dressing, avocado, cucumber, orange segments, and black rice."

"Serving chef-driven, farm to table cuisine with an emphasis on locally and regionally sourced ingredients that highlight the bounty of British Columbia."

"Masa Japanese Restaurant is a cozy restaurant specializing in sushi, Japanese ramen, and curry. The name “Masa” translates to “true” and “honest,” which is their motto. Masa serves a good range of starters, shared plates, sushi and roll options, rice bowls, soups, noodles, and Japanese desserts for lunch or dinner."