No more sitting indoors — it’s patio season. It’s time to soak up some sun, and to make your life a bit easier, Vancity Buzz has created a list of the best patios in the West End to enjoy. Get away from the busy hustle of downtown Vancouver and cross Burrard and westward to enjoy the relaxing West End, and its many great patios.
Best patios on the West End
By Vancity Buzz
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Boathouse
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Visit the West End’s branch of Boathouse, with a beautiful patio facing English Bay. This dockside restaurant specializes in seafood and steak. The branches have a tradition of featuring a waterfront view, whether it’s English Bay, Coal Harbour or Horseshoe Bay.
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The Roof at Black and Blue
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With an adjustable rooftop, this is the perfect spot for an after work cocktail, or a quick business lunch — regardless of the weather. Visit at cocktail hour every day from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Fountainhead Pub
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The Fountainhead Pub features a great patio space on Davie Street, known to be a great spot for people watching. Pick from 16 different beers on tap, and join in for comfort food or weekend brunch.
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Upper Deck Kitchen and Taphouse
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Try some local craft beer at the UpperDeck Kitchen and Taphouse in the heart of Davie Village, in a patio that overlooks Davie Street from above. UpperDeck is also famous for its Neapolitan style pizza.
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Score on Davie
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Score on Davie has a fair-sized patio that offers lots of sunshine. Try one of their 30 different bottles of beer from around the world, or if you’re real hungry, the colossal [Checkmate Caesar](http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/03/ultimate-caesar-garnish-vancouver/).
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Joe Fortes
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With both rooftop and sidewalk patios available, Joe Fortes completes any summer day with its seafood menu and happy hour, between the hours of 4 to 6 p.m. Specials including $1 oysters, $5 glasses of wine and 50 per cent off the bar menu. Its upstairs rooftop garden also features a living green wall and fireplace.
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Teahouse Restaurant in Stanley Park
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The Tea House at Stanley Park is a charming restaurant deep within the park near Third Beach. From lunch, brunch to dinner, stop by on a lovely summer day out biking the Stanley Park seawall.
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Market By Jean-Georges
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Market By Jean-Georges is located in the third floor of the Shangri-La Hotel offers four distinct dining atmospheres. Its vibrant location serves a great view for its terrace, overlooking downtown.
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Cactus Club Cafe (English Bay)
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Cactus Club Cafe's English Bay location has, arguably, one of the best patios in the city – built right on the beach. This spot is perfect for anything from people watching to taking in the sunset and annual fireworks.
Boathouse
Visit the West End’s branch of Boathouse, with a beautiful patio facing English Bay. This dockside restaurant specializes in seafood and steak. The branches have a tradition of featuring a waterfront view, whether it’s English Bay, Coal Harbour or Horseshoe Bay.
Address: 1795 Beach Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-669-2225
Website: boathouserestaurants.ca
The Roof at Black and Blue
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With an adjustable rooftop, this is the perfect spot for an after work cocktail, or a quick business lunch — regardless of the weather. Visit at cocktail hour every day from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Address: 1032 Alberni Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-637-0777
Website: the-roof.ca
Fountainhead Pub
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The Fountainhead Pub features a great patio space on Davie Street, known to be a great spot for people watching. Pick from 16 different beers on tap, and join in for comfort food or weekend brunch.
Address: 1025 Davie Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-687-2222
Website: thefountainheadpub.com
UpperDeck Kitchen and Taphouse
Image: The Food Gays
Try some local craft beer at the UpperDeck Kitchen and Taphouse in the heart of Davie Village, in a patio that overlooks Davie Street from above. UpperDeck is also famous for its Neapolitan style pizza.
Address: 1239 Davie Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-685-5761
Website: upperdeckondavie.com
Score on Davie
Image: Score On Davie/Facebook
Score on Davie has a fair-sized patio that offers lots of sunshine. Try one of their 30 different bottles of beer from around the world, or if you’re real hungry, the colossal Checkmate Caesar.
Address: 1262 Davie Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-632-1646
Website: scoreondavie.com
Joe Fortes
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With both rooftop and sidewalk patios available, Joe Fortes completes any summer day with its seafood menu and happy hour, between the hours of 4 to 6 p.m. Specials including $1 oysters, $5 glasses of wine and 50 per cent off the bar menu. Its upstairs rooftop garden also features a living green wall and fireplace.
Address: 777 Thurlow Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-669-1940
Website: joefortes.ca
Teahouse Restaurant in Stanley Park
The Tea House at Stanley Park is a charming restaurant deep within the park near Third Beach. From lunch, brunch to dinner, stop by on a lovely summer day out biking the Stanley Park seawall.
Address: 7501 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-669-3281
Website: vancouverdine.com/teahouse
Market By Jean-Georges
Image: Market By Jean-Georges
Market By Jean-Georges is located in the third floor of the Shangri-La Hotel offers four distinct dining atmospheres. Its vibrant location serves a great view for its terrace, overlooking downtown.
Address: 1115 Alberni Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-695-1115
Website: marketbyjgvancouver.com
Cactus Club Cafe
Image: Cactus Club Cafe / Facebook
Cactus Club Cafe’s English Bay location has, arguably, one of the best patios in the city – built right on the beach. This spot is perfect for anything from people watching to taking in the sunset and annual fireworks.
Address: 1790 Beach Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-681-2582
Website: www.cactusclubcafe.com
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