10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in British Columbia

"Established in 2013, 33 Acres (15 West 8th Avenue) has grown from a brewery into a dining destination. Known for its brunch and veggie-forward options, the avocado ‘smash’ toast and mint and kale salad might sound hipsterish but the 60-seater dining room is open to all, including (accompanied) children. There are food trucks outside for hungry visitors and it’s an easy walk to SoMa's (South Main's) best restaurants if you need more food."

"33 Acres brews consistently quality beers, and with the addition of 33B, their experimental tap room, they have the ability to add a very creative spin to their core lineup. This was interesting, the public poll ranked 33 Acres quite high on the list, but with our score and the other beer experts average it went from a top ten ranking down at least 10 spots."

"What is it: This local brewery also serves pretty solid brunch fare on the weekends. Why go: Waffles with beer?"

"Part of Main Street’s microbrew revitalization (where long-since-paved-over Brewery Creek was the source of a turn-of-the-century brewing scene), Brassneck’s reclaimed-wood tasting room is a rainy-day hideaway (snag the back booth) in which to sip their flagship Passive Aggressive Dry Hopped Pale Ale. Location, location, location makes it the ideal hub for a craft-brewery crawl. Bonus points for the best illustrated growlers for purchase in the city."

"While Brassneck Brewery makes a range of delicious beers worth checking out at their rustic, industrial space on Main Street, what sets them apart is their experimental small-batch stuff. Check the rotating chalkboard for little-seen styles and taste their latest experiments, like the tart Viognier Changeling made with grape must, for example. Because production is so small, you’ll likely have to head to the tasting room to give yourself a try."

"If catching up with a friend or two over a cold beer is your idea of the perfect night out, head to Brassneck Brewery. Get comfortable in the laid back atmosphere and cheers with one of their craft beers. The roster of beer changes and on it you'll find familiar styles and some that are lesser known."

"Main Street Brewing Co. is beloved for its core beers, including their eponymous Main Street Pilsner. Visitors can also choose from their popular series, including Vacation Series, IPA Space Series, and Seasonals. Beer To Go can be ordered online, and drinks can also be enjoyed on the patio (weather dependant)."

"The main thing is the beer” is Main Street Brewing’s perfect motto. The brewery sits in Vancouver’s Brewery Creek neighborhood in Mount Pleasant. Their year-round brews include a pilsner, IPA, pale ale, saison, and brown ale."

"This is a great stop, one of our favorites on our Vancouver brewery tours. Built on the site of the old Vancouver Brewing Company from over 100 years ago. Must try is the Naked Fox IPA."

"You can’t celebrate the newcomers without paying tribute to the OGs that set the scene for the rest to follow—for the Vancouver craft beer scene, that means R&B Brewing. Operating since 1997, R&B is just as relevant and beloved in the craft beer scene today as the day it opened its doors. With beers named after things that would make a local smirk knowingly—like the Dude Chilling Pale Ale or the Stolen Bike European-style lager with bright hops—drinking at R&B is like getting a drinkable lesson in Vancouver."

"Likened to the “well-loved hoodie” of Vancouver’s brewery scene, R&B’s beloved (and award-winning) brews include Vancouver Special IPA, Dude Chilling Pale Ale and Stolen Bike Lager. (The tongue-in-cheek names alone are award-worthy.) And the ’70s-era rec-room feel and soundtrack of its Ale and Pizza House make it a go-to gathering spot in the East Van ’hood. 1-54 E 4th Ave.,randbbrewing.com"

"Old records, weird lighting and a very humble vibe are all positives for the brewery. They also happened to make of one of the better initial NE IPAs in the city (Shake Your Fruity) which continues to be a solid beer."

"A bright light in a dim(ish) area, Strathcona Brewing is colorful af and bringing joy to the neighbourhood. Their fun beer match the bubbling personality, like ‘Milkshake’, ‘Beach’ and ‘Love Buzz’ – you can only imagine the flavours."

"With two great brew masters who treat their customers like family you'll find a home here. If you think ahead, book this brewery for your holiday party."

"Darby's is a traditional pub with an amazing selection of beers on tap—and they host a ton of fun events. But if you're not in the mood to sing karaoke or to test your wits at trivia, you'll want to find a spot on the rooftop patio, where you can take in scenic views of the North Shore Mountains. 2001 Macdonald St., darbys.pub"

"A Kitsilano staple, the main draw of Darby’s is their rooftop patio. We think this is the spot to go when you have time for a pint in the middle of the afternoon because we hate waiting but love patios. Darby’s has the best beer selection on our Vancouver rooftop patio list and they just finished renovations."

"Vancouver’s first nano-brewery opened way back in 2012 (practically prehistoric by now) and has been hitting home runs ever since. In fact, it was customer demand that forced them to grow, not the other way around. Hours: Daily, 11AM-11PMWhere: 1448 Charlotte Road"

"East Van Brewing may be one of the newer breweries on this list, but it’s clearly managed to make a strong enough impression to beat out some of the more established players. Doesn’t hurt they adopted the well known East Van cross as a symbol, plus their stouts are pretty darn good."

"Peep the views of downtown from afar on East Van Brewing’s 48-seat patio. Also one of the newer breweries to the city, they embrace all that is East Van. High quality, carefully crafted and unique flavours, as well as the classics."

"They have a large tasting room that looks more like a pub, with plenty of room to relax. It’s all pretty good beef. Definitley give them a try."

"Not only is the patio next to the bright sunshine colour of Andina’s exterior walls to always present a good mood, but the beer feels extra bright as well, with the Colombian flare. Andina is a nod to the owner’s home – Colombia and pushes the boundaries when it comes to serving up unique flavours of quality craft beer. Where | 1507 Powell StreetWebsite"

"If you’ve driven down Powell street, Andina’s is hard to miss. The bright yellow brewery serves up some delicious ceviche, and is generally fairly busy. While they do take some unique risks with their beer, not all of them are successful, but the ones that are tend to resonate very well with drinkers."

"Showing off the classic spirit of beer, family&friends, good music and culture and of course passion. Giving off amazing full bodied, crisp and smooth Ales and Lagers. We would recommend grabbing a few friends and heading down there."

"The Greek by Anatoli combines the vibrant, contemporary energy of Yaletown with the authenticity of a lively Mykonos restaurant. Anatoli’s menu classics are served alongside exciting new creations. Order online through Foodora and DoorDash."

"We absolutely love Hachi Hana - having been to Japan several time, I can tell you this place is the real deal. They quality and freshness of the fish and..."

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"Located in the opulent Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Bel Cafe is a gem that's affordable for everyone. It's sister restaurant, Hawksworth, is one of Vancouver's best high-end restaurants and the finesse that diners experience there is charmingly transferred over to Bel Cafe. Chef David Hawksworth is well known for his skill in the kitchen and though Bel Cafe is not fine dining like Hawksworth, it's delicious and the price point is very reasonable for the quality you're getting."

"The sister cafe to Hawksworth Restaurant (named after Chef David's wife Annabel), Bel Cafe serves 49th parallel espresso, house-baked pastries (croissants, Valrhona cookies etc.) and gourmet sandwiches (try the Roasted Eggplant with spiced chickpea, almond and gouda) and more. Full table service is in effect, alongside a slew of to-go items."

"A post shared by Hanna McLean (@hannamclean_) on Jul 23, 2020 at 9:10pm PDT. With one location in downtown Vancouver and another in Kitsilano, patrons have the opportunity to indulge in Bel Cafe’s eats no matter what side of the bridge they’re on. Bel offers a great selection of baked goods, sandwiches, and salads as well."

"After a day at Capilano Suspension Bridge or on Grouse Mountain, head to this friendly café/bakery for a hearty, comforting lunch. Ingredients are thoughtfully sourced, and the chicken pot pie is just like what your grandma would make, if grandma was a master pastry chef. Moroccan lamb stew is another winner, as is the three-cheese macaroni."

"5077 Victoria Drive, Vancouver Tel: (604) 428-4421 Web: https://www.kozakeatery.ca/ Instagram @kozakukrainianfood Advice: No reservations, eat-in or take-out. With it’s focus on Ukrainian dishes and baking, Irina and Sergiy are serving up homestyle food that they grew up eating in the…"