10 Best Breweries in North Vancouver

"The all-white, Insta-worthy aesthetic of this abuzz hipster hangout near Brewery Creek/Main Street is tempered by serious beer cred, from new-mainstay 33 Acres of Ocean Pale Ale to black lagers and other seasonals. And for non-imbibing patrons (shout out to designated drivers), there’s also a full-on coffee program. (Here, baristas know their craft coffee and beer.) 15 W 8th Ave.,33acresbrewing.com"

"Its bright, minimalist space is an ideal backdrop for simple avocado-on-toast-style lunches, cold glasses of beer (try the IPA) or expertly-poured lattes (currently made using Heart Coffee Roasters espresso). And from 11:30-3:30 Monday to Friday, find a local food truck serving more lunch options out front."

"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."

"Brassneck Brewery (2148 Main Street) offers great sample paddles and has knowledgeable staff — the small-scale brewery wants to keep things simple by just offering growlers to go, kegs and tastings on site at the Growler Room & Tasting Room. You won’t find any cans or bottles here. But you will find some ‘dangerously drinkable’ dry hopped sours, hazy IPAs and imperial stouts on tap."

"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."

"Brassneck Brewery’s small tasting room in Mount Pleasant—just around the corner from Main Street Brewing in fact—is always brimming with loyal fans, no matter the day or season. The brewery began because the owners are truly, madly, deeply in love with beer. Their beer names are a lot of fun too—Bivouac Bitter, Bjørn Again, Passive Aggressive, Klutz!"

"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"

"Vancouver’s answer to a beer garden (yes, pretzels are on the menu, as well as free-range chicken wings) with leafy trees and twinkly string lights inside an exposed-brick, 20-foot-ceiling tasting room that’s set within a historic industrial warehouse. Oh, and the cool-graphic beer labels (like Naked Fox IPA) make for merch you actually want. 261 E 7th Ave., mainstreetbeer.ca"

"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)."

"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."

"The brews at R&B are named after iconic Vancouver places and things like their Dude Chilling Pale Ale, Stolen Bike Lager, and their Vancouver Special IPA. You can stop and get your growlers filled and your favourite beers in cans at the Growler Station. Or enjoy menu items from the Ale & Pizza House on the two patios. Address: 1-54 East 4th Ave, VancouverPhone: 604-336-0275"

"A post shared by R&B Brewing Co. (@rbbrewing) on Feb 16, 2018 at 5:20pm PST. There’s something for all ages at this eclectic Mount Pleasant brewery. It’s family-friendly, especially during the day (nighttime gets pretty shoulder-to-shoulder busy)."

"It’s hard to believe Parallel 49 only opened a few years ago; the brewery has really exploded since opening. Their brews embody the fun of craft beer and their flavours showcase a diversity of original flavours. The tasting room acts as a refuge for beer afficiandos and newcomers alike, and allows visitors to enjoy sampler sizes of everything from ales, lagers, malts and popular seasonal brews."

"Driven by a never ending thirst for amazing beer, Parallel 49 does things a bit differently, offering great beers with unique flavors, such as the hopped sour Bodhisattva due to its unique leafy taste, the Tricycle Radler, giving of  a nice aroma of grapefruits and of course their Jearkface 9000 a great Wheat Ale."

"This is a local favorite and if you get there after 3pm on a Saturday you will be fighting for a seat after a long wait. Service can be a wild card and staff often looks overwhelmed but the beer is cheap. With the opening of their new tap room your even more likely to find a spot to get in."

"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"

"In the former hall that used to be Steel Toad, this European style brew-hall is self service which makes it pretty quick to grab a beer and go. Did we mention there are arcade games and pinball?"

"Faculty Brewing Co. is the brainchild of husband-and-wife team Mauricio, the head brewer, and Alicia, the architect behind the brewery’s design. Relax on the patio and enjoy one of Faculty Brewing’s beers, Oddity Kombucha, cider, snacks and R&B Pizza. Faculty has also linked up with other local businesses to start Beervan delivering brews from a collective of small, independent businesses."

"There was a strong chance that tiny Faculty could have been overlooked by drinkers drawn to the main/Olympic village area by the massive likes of Tap & Barrel, CRAFT, Brewhall, etc. But it seems Faculty has made its mark, and impressed enough drinkers to solidify a strong showing on the list."

"This amazing micro brewery, a great gem brought to us by the Husband-and-wife team Mauricio and Alicia, had one goal in mind. Bring great craft beer to the masses. After finding a old Bicycle Shop and bike Depot, they finally made their dream into a reality."

"We didn’t really consider Dockside Brewing the first few times we were on Granville Island, because it’s located alongside the Dockside Restaurant that is usually swarming with tourists, but that doesn’t take away from the tasty beer, so it’s worth a stop, especially after a long day of walking around the island. Location: 1253 Johnston St. Website: http://docksidevancouver.com/about/. Other tours you may enjoy:"

"Many may not realize that Granville Island is home to two breweries, with the Granville Island Hotel housing its own onsite brewing facility. Dockside earns some good brownie points for having an excellent waterfront patio, but loses some for being fairly pricey."

"This rather small brewery operation is serious about presenting customers with a good time in their tasting room along with a good tasting beer. In case you were wondering, Luppolo means hops in Italian, reflecting the Italian heritage of some of the owners. That’s not all you’ll see of Italy here either."

"Luppolo has flair, both in their brewing and in their taproom. While it may be a small venue, they consistently manage to pump out some creative ideas. I happen to think Luppolo doesn’t get as much credit as they deserve, so nice to see them in the top ten."

"Here's an IPA and an Imperial IPA you'll be coming back for for years. Luppolo spent a lot of time and effort on the space here to make it perfect. Absolutely love their brewing equipment!"

"The Acorn is a vegetable-forward restaurant and bar at the heart of Vancouver’s Main St. They are inspirational when it comes to their vegan options. This is the sort of place you would happily dine in every day for the rest of your life – it’s just that tasty. In fact, it’s so good that we even named it the best vegan restaurant in the world!"

"Since the menu changes often here, we can’t say for sure for sure that they’re guaranteed to have vegan options while you’re there. But, we’re saying that there’s like a 95% chance of it happening. If you do luck out, you get dessert at one of the best vegan restaurants in the world!"

"Canada’s first collaborative model of “nano” breweries co-working on-site, Callister is an incubator and a place to try cask beers (get a flight of beer-in-the-making), as well as hand-crafted sodas and on-tap local cider—and also a spot for the one-of-a-kind artwork of Goldmoss Satellite. Think of it as a lab of sorts—where you’re the happy guinea pig. 1338 Franklin St.,callisterbrewing.com"

"One of Canada's first collaborative brewery, Callister Brewing is not only a great spot for fine craft beers, but is also a hub for young talented micro brewers looking for a way in the industry, having three other in-house brands brewing along side their own house brands, this brewery has an ever changing selection to delight your curiosity and delight your taste buds."

"Pretty awesome little spot with about 4 local craft breweries getting off the ground. The beer is better than home brew and always has a few newby's you'll want to check out."

"While not a brewery, the Craft Beer Market in the heart of the Olympic Village is an absolute must for beer fans looking to sample suds produced from Toronto to Tokyo. The jaw dropping interior features a massive central bar serving up over 100 beers on tap – from classic lagers to obscure ales. It’s the perfect spot to kick up your feet and sample through the best brews produced across Canada and the world at large."

"CRAFT Beer Market, Vancouver.|© Micro Matic - Beverage Dispensing/Flickr. Located in the historic Salt Building in Vancouver’s False Creek neighborhood, CRAFT Beer Market is popular because it has over 100 local and international beers on the menu. For indecisive beer drinkers, it will be hard to choose a favorite."

"CRAFT Beer Market English Bay is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated restaurant openings coming up, so here’s your first glimpse of what we can expect from this concept in an oh-so-coveted waterfront location. Address: 1795 Beach Avenue, Vancouver"

"Kids Market is a shopping mall focused on children (and the kids at heart). Toys, children’s wear, party supplies, costumes, dance clothing, candies, gifts and other specialty items fill the shops in this warehouse-styled mall. With a play area, arcade and caboose, it is definitely a child’s paradise."

"Admire the luxury fashions and accessories at Gucci before heading over to Hudson’s Bay Company to search for more affordable ready-to-wear options. Indulge in a creamy brown-sugar bubble tea at Xing Fu Tang before investigating the quality selection of wines at St. Regis Fine Wines and Spirits. Have a quick coffee break or lunch at Tim Horton’s before heading over to Granville Station to catch your train to other exciting Vancouver locations."

"Sure the aisles are packed with wide-eyed Instagrammers at this popular tourist destination, but there are some jewels to be found here to assemble a superb picnic for watching the boats and paddle boarders on False Creek. Take your pick from delights such as pickled headcheese, succulent mortadella, and punchy salami at the Oyama Sausage Co, then head to Terra Bread to pick up some focaccia or baguettes before stocking up on local Salt Spring Island cheeses at Benton Brothers and fresh doughnuts at Lee’s."

"Days: Thursdays, June – September, 10am – 3pm (postponed until 2022). Location: Next to the Granville Island Public Market, 1680 Johnston Street, Vancouver. Types of Goods: Local produce, wine"

"A post shared by 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters (@49th) on Feb 9, 2020 at 3:06pm PST. If you haven’t heard of 49th Parallel, then you’ve never been to Vancouver, because every coffee-drinking Vancouverite knows the friendly coffee giant that is 49th Parallel. With three locations around the city, you can be sure that anytime you stop by one of their shops you can get a standardly delicious cup of coffee, and also you can grab a Lucky’s doughnut, which is just heavenly."

"Lucky’s Doughnuts are tasty as they are tasteful, offering gourmet flavours like lemon curd with torched meringue and earl grey with lavender. They serve all the traditional flavours like French crullers, old fashioned glazed, salted caramel and plenty of seasonal and rotating flavours. Keep an eye out for their wildly inventive specials, too."

"A post shared by 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters (@49th) on Feb 12, 2018 at 6:39am PST. Not only known for their coffee, but also for Lucky’s Doughnuts, this coffee shop has three locations across the city. With lots of seating and a lively atmosphere this is the perfect spot to pick up a sweet treat and get some work done."

"It's well known that Canadians love their donuts, but Cartems is adding flavorful twists to what you would typically see on a donut menu. The Bee Sting's topped with a Cassia flower infused honey glaze and finished with cracked black pepper and grated parmesan cheese. It makes for a delicious sweet and salty treat."

"Maybe you’ve seen their vegan offerings over the years, and maybe you haven’t. Well, let us reassure that no matter what day you swing by, Cartems will have a sweet selection of vegan donuts for you to try out. It’s the perfect dessert to pick up on your way to a work function or a dinner party."

"Address: Downtown – 534 West Pender, Vancouver BC | Mount Pleasant – 2190 Main St., Vancouver BC. My friends wanted to go and get some donuts, and we went to this place called Cartems!. Apparently, they have a lot of vegan and gluten-free options (which made me really happy!)."