Much-loved Irish pub chain to open its first B.C. location at the former home of a Vancouver staple
At the end of last year, the much-loved Irish pub Johnnie Fox’s had quietly closed its doors after 20 years of operation. An official announcement of the closure was never made, but the windows were papered up, and signs in the window indicated that the space was for lease.
That was back in November 2024, and since then, the space has sat empty for nearly a year. However, we now have an update on what’s to come to the location, and don’t worry, it’s another Irish pub.
Canadian pub chain Fionn MacCool’s shared on its website that it will be opening a Vancouver location in the space, marking the chain’s first venture into B.C.
“At Fionn MacCool’s Pub, we don’t separate what we believe from what we serve,” wrote Fionn MacCool’s online. “We believe quality time should be spent over quality fare. Which is why we will always strive to satisfy your appetite for honest food and great company, while bringing you good times that happen for no reason – which is the best reason of all.”
Once open, expect to find classic pub food like burgers, fish and chips, and plenty of beer, of course.
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Fionn MacCool operates 18 locations throughout Canada, with a majority of them found in Ontario.
An exact opening date for this new Vancouver location has yet to be announced.
Fionn MacCool’s Vancouver
Address:Â 1601 Main St., Vancouver
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