Not all happy hours are made equal, some totally focus on the drinks, and others only have a handful of random eats that don’t really make sense as a cohesive snacking selection.
Lucky for us, Vancouver already has amazing happy hour options, and more and more are popping up as time goes on.
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This fall there have been some seriously stellar spots creating happy hour specials or updating their current offerings for patrons, here are five fresh ones in Vancouver to try right now.
Bells and Whistles
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Bells and Whistles’ happy hour just launched last week. Available Sunday to Thursday from 3 to 5 pm and 10 pm to close, the selection on this special menu includes $7 Negronis, $5.50 draught beer (every beer on the menu), $5-$7 hot dogs (fancy and regular), and $1-$2 off all sides.
Address: 3296 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-630-7990
Nightingale
Nightingale’s new happy hour boasts an awesome selection of house beverages and eats such as pizzas, baked sweet potato, and the oh-so-delicious buttermilk fried chicken drizzled with spiced maple syrup. The Bramble, a cocktail made from gin, blackberry, and lemon is a must-try. Nightingale’s happy hour menu is offered Sunday to Wednesday from 3 to 5:30 pm.
Address: 1017 W Hastings Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-695-9500
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Cardero’s
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Located right on Coal Harbour, head to Cardero’s for their new Happy Hour on weekdays between 3 and 6 pm in the pub section of the restaurant. This spot has a selection of food like pulled pork tacos, coconut prawns, and $5 house wine and highballs to name a few during this time.
Address: 1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver
Phone: 604-669-7666
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Crowbar
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Crowbar’s recently-updated happy hour includes offerings such as Negronis and glasses of Malbec for $8, and lager and cider for $4 along with ‘Happy Food’ specials daily. Get in on this East Van spot’s happy hour from 5 to 6:30 pm and 10:30 pm till late, the kitchen’s last call is at 10 pm.
Address: 646 Kingsway, Vancouver
Phone: 604-336-2769
The Butcher & Bullock
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The Butcher and Bullock’s new happy hour offerings are all $5. Patrons who head into the West Pender pub can enjoy eats like yam falafels, currywurst, and Two Rivers sausage rolls Monday to Friday from 3 to 6 pm.
Address: 911 W Pender Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-662-8866