Best Nightlife in Downtown Vancouver

"If you’re looking for a special, slightly higher-end dining experience, Acorn is it. Serving the best in fine vegetarian and vegan dining, you’ll be treated to craft cocktails, excellent service, and delicious seasonally inspired dishes. Everything is beautifully presented and you’ll want to try it all (but definitely try the mushroom appetizer)."

"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!"

"Voted one of the best vegetarian- and vegan-friendly restaurants in the world, Acorn is an icon on Main Street and its brunch does not disappoint."

"After a stint at the Savoy in London, cooking for Mick Jagger, Prince, and a host of other glitzy celebs, Belgian chef Nico Schuermans has created the archetypal casual fine dining restaurant in Vancouver. Chambar offers an elegant room, faultless service, and a no-nonsense menu of French-/Belgian-influenced classics made with Pacific Northwest ingredients, which you’d be more than welcome to enjoy coming straight from yoga class still in your Lululemons."

"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)."

"Chambar's one of the few restaurants that's open first thing and closes late in the evening. This bodes well for hungry diners in search of a delicious meal, any time of day. Whether you're here for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, the Belgian-North African cuisine brings beautiful dishes to the table."

"A post shared by La Pentola (@lapentola) on Feb 8, 2018 at 2:19pm PST. Share a plate of La Pentola’s handmade pasta in the flickering glow of candlelights to recreate your own Lady and the Tramp moment. Before you leave, visit their Hamilton Street mural to a capture a picture with your boo."

"The Opus blends hip design, pops of vivid colour and tongue-in-cheek art with excellent customer service, tech-luxe gizmos and a terrific in-house Italian restaurant. Boldly bohemian but comfortably luxurious, this hotel may be cool, but its welcome is warm."

"A post shared by OPUS BAR (@opusbar) on Sep 25, 2017 at 1:58pm PDT. See and be seen at this upscale and very bougie lounge. You might find yourself saying “Hey, isn’t that a Canucks player?"

"A post shared by seiji (@seiji2002) on Sep 11, 2016 at 8:34pm PDT. A true escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, Black + Blue’s rooftop not only offers a great selection of food and drinks but also a great atmosphere with ample opportunity for people watching. Address: 1032 Alberni Street, VancouverPhone: 604-637-0777"

"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."

"Just steps away from all the kid-themed fun at Granville Island, like the water park, Arts Umbrella and Kids Market, Dockside is family-friendly and has a special menu for the under 12 set. Offerings include fresh sliced fruit, veggies, and dip, in addition to mac and cheese, chicken fingers, and elbow noodles. Wash it all down with a Shirley Temple or Roy Rogers."

"In the summer months, Dockside Restaurant's patio is the place to be. Located in Granville Island's boutique hotel, they've created an outdoor oasis that serves cold wine, beer brewed on-site, and tasty bites to nibble on. If the weather cools down, patio heaters help keep you warm so you can enjoy the patio, and the lovely view of Vancouver's False Creek."

"They serve delicious options like avocado toast, frittata, and the breakfast bowl on their gorgeous cabana-style patio. They take patio reservations and limit each group to 90 minutes. Address: 253 Johnston Street, VancouverPhone:604-685-7070"

"Book a table at one of their patios and try some of their best dishes. We recommend the Mount Lehman roasted half chicken and wild mushroom pappardelle. Where: Olympic Village, Gastown, and Yaletown, Vancouver"

"A post shared by CAFÉ ÇA VA (@cafecavawestvan) on Jun 30, 2017 at 8:29pm PDT. You are going to swoon over Cafe Ca Va’s white marble tables, deep royal blue chairs, and gold crystal chandeliers. The modern French menu is packed with bold rich flavours and a rotating dessert menu."

"We are the lower mainland's only organic brewery and we offer delicious unique and traditional brews that are non gmo, no pesticides, with locally sourced ingredients. Online orders are available through Foodora, Skip The Dishes, and Uber Eats."

"Chances are Dogwood’s location are what hurt them the most on this list, being right near Knight Street bridge off of SE Marine drive. That being said, they get credit for being the only brewery on this list that is 100% organic."

"One of the newer kids to join Vancouver’s burgeoning “Yeast Van” brewery district on the east side, Luppolo is just as much about community-centric hospitality as it is about making good beer. Named after the Italian word for hops, Luppolo offers a selection of eight beers rotating on tap, so there’s always something new and different to try. From mixed fermentation batches to brews made with wild yeast and bacterial strains, Luppolo has something unique for all palates."

"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."

"Celebrating their seventh anniversary this year, Artisan SakeMaker produces small-batch homemade sake year-round. Unlike imported Japanese sake, Artisan’s Osake is proudly produced from B.C.-grown rice as of 2013. The rice is fermented and through the brewing process creates a wine that is typically fruity and sometimes sweet."

"Artisan Sakemaker handcrafts small-batch sake in Vancouver, and they’re actually the first local producer of fresh, premium sake. They use 100% Canadian ingredients in their sake, and you can do tastings at their Granville Island shop!. Why are they on this list of dessert spots in Vancouver?"

"Every café sells baked treats, but Their There in the beachside neighborhood of Kitsilano takes its carbs as seriously as its caffeine. After all, the nuanced notes of a single-origin Kenyan coffee deserve the equally sophisticated sweetness of Thai tea cronuts with lemongrass glaze and candied Thai basil. Their There sources beans from roasters like Vancouver’s Luna, while baking kouign-amanns, croissants and donuts in house."

"We’ve been so hyped up about Their There that we recently wrote an article just to talk about the specialty flavours. Turns out, if you want our attention, all you have to do is put ‘Froot Loops’, ‘Mochi’ and ‘Donuts’ together and actually bring the flavour to back it up. Word to the wise- this sounds relatively easy, but boy howdy do we know a lot of TLC goes into each donut here."

"Today was my first time eating 'their their 'the donuts are absolutely delicious and amazing, thank you for feeding my soul,the flavors almost ..."

"Featuring an underground-ish inspired rustic interior design, Fortuna Sound Club is a wonderful party spot in Vancouver especially for people who like casual setups and hardcore clubbing. It showcases high-energy live performances from their resident DJs as well as guest performers. To top it all off, you can book Fortune Sound Club for your special events like concerts, photography shoots, exhibits, and more."

"As the name suggests, this club is known for its epic sound system and the skillful DJs show their adeptness through it in a noteworthy way. The crowd just pumps the whole vibe and is sure to make your night more exciting and definitely memorable in the city of Vancouver. Apart from the catchy music, this club in Chinatown is also famous for the awe-striking concerts performed in different genres of music."

"As one of the only nightclubs located in Vancouver’s Chinatown, Fortune Sound Club was designed exclusively for sound. Boasting a Funktion-One system and a wide array of talented artists set to perform on their stage from every possible genre, Fortune is one of the most well rounded venues in the city inclusive of their weekly club nights. Where: Fortune Sound Club – 147 East Pender Street, Vancouver"