10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Vancouver

"With its clean, modern lines and white-on-white color scheme, 33 Acres is like the Apple of local craft brewers. Every design detail, from the pristine walls and polished concrete floors to the evocative monochromatic bottle labels, exudes a chill, bleeding-edge sophistication. We love the 33 Acres of Ocean, a West Coast–style IPA that isn’t off-the-charts when it comes to booziness."

"Mount Pleasant’s minimalist neighbourhood hot spot is hot anytime of the day and any day, whether you’re looking for weekend brunch or some afternoon snacks. The sun-filled patio is worth the visit and the beer will make you stay."

"Our vision was born out of enjoyment for the binding elements of life. The spirit of community sharing; Drink, food, conversation, space, and ideas. We carry a strong appreciation for the boundless limits created by hard work."

"Step into Brassneck Brewing and you’ll feel as though you’ve floated into a boutique hoppy heaven. The petite space offers an intimate vibe where you can fill up growlers for the road or quench your thirst on a frothy flight. Tried, tested and true beer nerds are sure to enjoy sipping through the Brassneck’s small batch offerings in their industrial-chic inspired Tasting Room."

"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. resides in one of Vancouver’s few surviving industrial heritage buildings, the “Vancouver Breweries Garage” which dates back to 1913. History fans will get a kick out of walking through the breezy space while shopaholics can enjoy a beer inspired stroll in the retail store where unique items such as beer infused soap make the perfect gift for the handsome man on your hit list. Best Beer: Saison #7"

"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)."

"Despite being one of the larger locations off of Main street, Main Street Brewing always seems to have a line outside. That’s a testament to the consistent quality of the beer from both the regular and experimental series."

"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"

"R&B Brewing Co. has become a staple spot for locals to hang out, sip a pint and grab a bite. If you're coming for the beer, you've got plenty of choice at R&B. Throughout the year, they brew all sorts of seasonal, limited releases, ciders, and year-round tipples."

"When the owners of Howe Sound took over they thought it would be a great spot to brew their beers instead of shipping from Squamish, little did they know the patio and a little sweat equity would turn this into a locals favourite."

"A post shared by Kin Kao – Thai | Wine | Beer (@kinkaokitchen). Authentic Thai eats purveyor Kin Kao has announced it will be opening a new Vancouver location. The concept will be setting up shop at 317 E Broadway (the former location of The Black Lodge) this summer, according to its social accounts."

"In Thai cuisine, the often bold flavours are anything but simple. At Kin Kao ('eat rice'), we narrow our menu selection and present it in the simplest form possible. True to our philosophy, less is more and authenticity should never be"

"While the BREWHALL’s magic is in feeling like a massive German brewhall, but there’s a reason they’ve been a multi-award winner for the annual Populist Awards and it’s because there’s also magic in the patio, beer, staff, community, really all of it. They also serve a mean brunch on the weekends and the patio is conveniently covered for when Raincouver is in town."

"While our beer hall is currently closed for dine-in, we're offering 20% off phone-in takeout orders and delivery services through Skip the Dishes (free delivery) and UberEats. Try the Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Burger, and BBQ Smokehouse"

"The Brewhall (which is a huge space) is offering lunch and dinner but the lunches looks especially kid friendly.. PS: Grownups may want to indulge in a craft beer. 97 East 2nd Avenue, Olympic Village"

"Strange Fellows is one of the best examples of a brewery that knows exactly what it wants to be right out of the gates. Strange Fellows has embraced their brand, community and beer style with vigor and as a result, they are one of the best examples of craft beer in the city."

"We are an East Vancouver craft brewery inspired by tradition and creativity that goes beyond the ordinary to celebrate that which is strange and extraordinary. Try: Calamity Companion - 4 x 750ml bottles of our best and most special release beers"

"Mixing art and the art of beer making, makes it a unique addition to the city. Experimental flavours and techniques and names based on folklore definitely makes it uniquely strange. The patio is covered and ready for any weather."

"These guys are trailblazers in North Van’s new brewery scene, so on that alone they deserve a spot on this list. But, they’ve also got fantastic beer selection with rotating taps, fun collaborations, and the best catchphrase. Have a Beere this week, folks!"

"Look out for the mural on the wall to find Vancouver’s ‘longest running craft brewery’ in gritty East Vancouver at 310 Commercial Drive. Enter through the loading bay and you’re in the working brewery, so watch out!. Brewer James Walton has been brewing up unpasteurized beer for nearly 25 years and you’ll only find fresh beer here — there are no cans or bottles in sight."

"They don’t have a tasting room, but do welcome guest into their workspace to taste their beers. They don’t serve pints or food, or even have chairs. But you can sample up to 6 beers (one at a time, of course)."

"This brewery has over 180 rotating taps which they call Brainstorms. Just to warn you, it's not professional at all and you will see flies. Now that the warnings are done, you need to see this place."

"New Lebanese bakery opened recently on Main Street; it’s owned by Yasmine Mediterranean Foods a block way. In addition to the freshly baked breads and baked goods they are also carrying a small selection of Lebanese grocery items."

"A visit to this Main Street bakery will have you licking your lips in anticipation as you eye all the baked good treasures on offer. Lovingly handmade in small batches, the The Last Crumb serves Ginger Molasses, Oatmeal and Cranberry, and a gluten-free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookie, in addition to a range of scrumptious cookie sandwiches, like the Chocolate Chip Pecan with a vanilla bean buttercream. Cookies are priced at $2.95 each and $3.95 for the sandwich variety."

"Vancouver’s croissant-centric bakery Angus T opened back in 2018, and now the much-loved purveyor is gearing up for a second location. Address: Park Royal, West Vancouver"

"It was okay....we were pretty hungry and wanted to have some food. The food ended up being too much and without salt. I was expecting something better."

"McDonald's est une des plus grandes chaine de restauration rapide au Canada. McDonald's vend principalement des burgers de bœuf,. McDonald's Value Picks Menu"

"At Romer’s we’re all about keeping it fresh, local, and fun. Our restaurants are focused on casual dining inspired by the West Coast lifestyle around us. We’re passionate about delivering you a quality experience with great service"