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Things to Do in Vancouver – January 2024

January 1, 2024
Shed the ugly Christmas sweater and put away the Mariah Carey playlist: January is the time to unveil your more cultured self. Vancouver turns a leaf at the beginning of…

Mexican

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE TACOFINO BURRITO BAR1025 Mainland Street – Yaletown, 778.379.8226tacofino.comDistance: 10-minute walkPrice: burritos ~ $18Open for both lunch and dinner, this spot might not be the most traditional…

Big Night Out Classics

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE ELISA1109 Hamilton Street – Yaletown, 604.362.5443elisasteak.comDistance: 10-minute walkPrice: appetizers ~ $25, steaks ~ $58+, other mains ~ $55If “date night” means “steak night” to you, Elisa…

South-East Asian

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE FAT MAO NOODLES983 Helmcken Street – Downtown, 604.801.5088fatmaonoodles.comDistance: 2-minute walkPrice: noodles ~ $23 – $26Right across the street from the hotel are the best bowl of…

Chinese (including Dim Sum)

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE LEGENDARY NOODLE HOUSE1074 Denman – West End, 604.669.8551legendarynoodle.caDistance: 15-minute walkPrice: ~ $19 for a bowl of noodlesIf you’re looking for an excellent bowl of noodles and…

Japanese (including Sushi)

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE SUSHI MUGEN903 Davie Street – West End, 604.423.3315sushimugenvancouver.comDistance: 3-minute walkPrice: Appetizers: ~$8 – $15, special rolls: ~$10 – $17Unprepossessing from the street, step inside Sushi Mugen…

Italian (including Pizza)

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE BONTA1047 Davie Street – West End, 604.687.0055bontaitalian.caDistance: 5-minute walkPrice: Pasta ~$27, pizzas ~$30Just a couple of blocks from the hotel, Bonta is a offers a casual…

Seafood / West Coast

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE DOVETAIL1079 Mainland Street – Yaletown, 604.336.1088dovetailrestaurant.caDistance: 10-minute walkPrice: Small plates ~ $22, Large plates ~ $25 – $49Bringing a California vibe to Yaletown, Dovetail is all…

Casual Lunch Options

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE See “Coffee” recommendations for more options. BREKA BAKERY855 Davie Street – West End, 604.428.8080breka.caDistance: 3-minute walkPrice: Sandwiches ~ $11.50OPEN 24-HOURS. Not only is Breka just around…

Weekend Brunch

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE See “Coffee” and “Breakfast” recommendations for more options. MAXINE’S CAFÉ & BAR1325 Burrard Street – West End, 604.707.7224maxinescafebar.comDistance: 5-minute walkPrice: Most brunch items $21 – $25Offering…

Breakfast

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE See “Coffee” recommendations for more options. YOLKS988 Davie Street – Yaletown, 604.558.3447yolks.caDistance: 2-minute walkPrice: Most breakfasts between $18 – $23Originally just a food truck, Yolks’ third…

Coffee

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE ELYSIAN COFFEE1100 Burrard Street – West Endelysiancoffee.comDistance: In hotelElysian has a reputation as one of Vancouver’s best local coffee roasters, and their baked goods are also…

Cocktail Lounges

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE POURHOUSE162 Water Street – Gastown, 604.568.7022pourhousevancouver.comDistance: 25-minute walk; 10-minute driveNestled in historic Gastown, the Pourhouse is reminiscent of an early 1900s speakeasy. The beautiful long bar…

Wine Bars

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE BARTHOLOMEW1066 Mainland Street – Yaletown, 604.423.4131bartholomewbar.comDistance: 10-minute walkA real “dark wood” bar with not only an enticing list of cocktails and decent wine selection, but all…

Beer Dens

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE (Also see suggestions under “Sports Bars“) YALETOWN BREWING CO.1111 Mainland Street – Yaletown, 604.681.2739mjg.ca/yaletown/Distance: 10-minute walkThis is Vancouver’s oldest “brewpub” having opened in 1984. While it’s…

Sports Bars to Catch the Game

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE SCORE ON DAVIE1262 Davie Street – West End, 604.632.1646scoreondavie.comDistance: 5-minute walkPrice: burgers ~ $23A raucous, fun-loving spot to catch the game right on Davie Street. The…

Vegetarian

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE TRACTOR335 Burrard Street – Downtown, 604.979.0500tractorfoods.comDistance: 15-minute walkPrice: sandwiches ~ $14, side-sized salads ~ $5.50, stews ~ $11With a fresh daily range of salads to choose…

Ice Cream, Gelato & Dessert

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE THIERRY1059 Alberni Street – Downtown, 604.608.6870thierrychocolates.comDistance: 10-minute walkA combination of café, patisserie and chocolaterie, it seems to always be the right place for something sweet –…

Introducing Non-Alcoholic Nightcaps at The Burrard

December 7, 2023
Hotel guests at The Burrard in Vancouver can now choose to keep their evening going a little longer without keeping their buzz going. We’ve introduced a complimentary Non-Alcoholic Nightcap program,…

Other Asian

November 19, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE DISCO CHEETAH1863 Davie Street – West End, 604.423.3574discocheetah.comDistance: 10-minute walkPrice: Bowls ~$20After starting as a popular food truck (which still roams the city’s farmer’s markets!), Disco…

Indian

November 19, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE SULA1708 Davie Street – West End, 778.653.5433sulaindianrestaurant.comDistance: 15-minute walkPrice: Curries ~ $20 (to share)The Davie Street location of this Vancouver mini-chain is a little different from…