Nothing beats a refreshingly cold beer enjoyed outdoors on a sunny afternoon. With a bounty of great patios dotted in and around the city, we’ve complied a list on Vancouver’s best, where you can throw back a pint or two.
Tap & Barrel
Not only does Tap & Barrel offer a progressive beer program along with tasty comfort food, but is also offers its patrons a sizable patio to enjoy such libations on. No matter which Tap & Barrel location you visit (Olympic Village, Coal Harbour and North Van) you will be spoiled for choice when it comes to sitting outdoors.
Website: www.tapandbarrel.com
Darby’s Public House
Beer drinkers will wonder why they waited so long to visit Darby’s Public House in Kits. This non-pretentious bar patio is open from Monday to Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and boasts an impressive line-up of B.C. craft beers and decent food specials. It doesn’t hurt that the patio is sun-drenched most of the day and you won’t be frowned upon for showing up in sandals and beach wear.
Address: 2001 Macdonald Street
Phone: 604-731-0617
Website: www.darbyspub.ca
Mahony & Sons
Located at Stamps Landing, this casual Irish-themed pub boasts arguably one of the best outdoor patios in the entire city. Enjoy a pint of Guinness on the 250 seat patio, which overlooks False Creek and is drenched in sunlight for most of the day.
Address: 601 Stamps Landing
Phone: 604-876-0234
Website: www.mahonyandsons.com
Craft Beer Market
In addition to a comfort-driven food menu, Craft Beer Market (located in the historic Salt Building in Olympic Village) also serves a variety of draft brews on tap, a whopping 140 as a matter of fact. While Craft Beer Market is known for its rustic, high ceiling interior it also boasts a pleasant outdoor patio, which is the perfect place to “cheers” with friends.
Address: Salt Building, 85 West 1st Avenue
Phone: 604-709-2337
Website: www.craftbeermarket.ca
The Mill Marine Bistro & Bar
Home to an expansive outdoor patio in Coal Harbour and a range of local craft and imported beer, The Mill is great spot to enjoy a laid-back libation or two.
Address: 1199 West Cordova Street
Phone: 604-687-6455
Website: www.millbistro.ca
Red Truck Brewery
Red Truck’s patio (Jess Fleming / Vancity Buzz)
This casual truck stop-style diner attached to the Red Truck Brewery is an ideal spot to enjoy a drink or two with friends on a sunny afternoon. Sip on a range of Red Truck beers, which include the company’s Lager, Ale, IPA, ISA, Blonde, and Belgian Triple brews, on the diner’s 35-seat outdoor patio.
Address: 295 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-682-4733
Website: www.redtruckbeer.com
Score on Davie
Home to one of Davie Street’s most sought-after side-walk patios and a wide range of rotating craft brews (Philips Brewing Company, 49th Parallel and Steamworks), The Score on Davie is a great place to plonk yourself and sink a beer or two.
Address: 1262 Davie Street
Phone: 604-632-1646
Website: www.scoreondavie.com