19 places to watch the NHL and NBA finals in Vancouver

Get ready to rumble, sports fans!

Starting Wednesday, June 3, the NHL Stanley Cup Finals get underway as the puck drops for Game 1 between the Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Hockey lovers recovering from the hockey heartache caused by this year’s Vancouver Canucks season may want to throw their attention to the NBA Finals beginning this Thursday, June 4. The Golden State Warriors go head-to-head against LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers, playing for the championship title.

Even for those who lack a love of sports but just want a fun reason to get out and celebrate, here is our list of some of the best places to watch the two championship series.

Doolin’s Irish Pub

Address: 654 Nelson Street
Phone: 604-605-4343
Website: doolins.ca
TVs: 16

Kingston Taphouse & Grille

Address: 755 Richards Street
Phone: 604-681-7011
Website: kingstontaphouse.com
TVs: 5 TVs and 3 Projector screens

G Sports Bar & Grill

Address: 1208 Granville Street
Phone: 604-687-7684
Website: gsportsbar.ca
TVs: more than 25

The Charles Bar

Address: 136 West Cordova Street
Phone: 604-568-8040
Website: TheCharlesBar.ca
TVs: 8 TVs, Video Wall and one Projector screen

Malone’s Bar & Grill

Address: 608 West Pender Street
Phone: 604-684-9977
Website: malones.bc.ca
TVs: 18 plus one  projector screen

The Wicklow Pub

Address: 610 Stamps Landing
Phone: 604-879-0821
Website: thewicklow.com
TVs: 5 TV’s upstairs and 13 TVs downstairs

The Bottleneck

Address: 870 Granville Street
Phone: 604-739-4940
Website: TheBottleneck.ca
TVs: Two TVs and one 80-inch screen with HD projection

Score on Davie

Address: 1262 Davie Street
Phone: 604-632-1646
Website: TheScoreonDavie.com
TV’s: 8

Hard Rock Casino — Theatre and Asylum Lounge

Address: 2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam
Phone: 604-523-6888
Website: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
TVs: 6 TVs in the Asylum Lounge and one projector screen in the theatre

The Lennox Pub

Address: 800 Granville Street
Phone: 604-408-0881
Website: lennoxpub.com
TVs: 6

The Lamplighter

Address: 92 Water Street
Phone: 604-687-4424
Website: DonnellyGroup.ca
TVs: 16 TVs and two projector screens

The Pint

Address: 455 Abbott Street
Phone: 604-684-0258
Website: ThePint.ca
TVs: 75

Boston Pizza Stadium District

Address: 808 Beatty Street
Phone: 604-681-6170
Website: bostonpizza.com
TV’s: 11 TVs downstairs and 8 TVs upstairs

Red Card Sports Bar & Eatery

Address: 560 Smithe Street
Phone: 604-689-4460
Website: redcardspotsbar.ca
TVs: 16 TVs 2 and two projector screens

AllStar Wings

Address: 808 Bute Street
Phone: 604-563-4477
Website: allstarwingsandribs.com
TVs: 82 TVs and one projector screen

London Public House

Address: 700 Main Street
Phone: 604-563-5053
Website: jenningsculture.com
TVs: 8

The Irish Heather Gastropub

Address: 210 Carrall Street
Phone: 604-688-9779
Website: irishheather.com
TVs: 2 TVs in the Whiskey House

Colony Bar

Address: 3255 W Broadway
Phone: 604 559-6070
Website: colonykits.com
TV: 9

Local Public Eatery

Address: 2210 Cornwall Avenue
Phone: 604-734-3589
Website: LocalKits.com
TVs: 13