When it comes to describing the food plated at the Hawksworth Restaurant, patrons complement the clean tastes, perfect ingredients and exemplary culinary technique. With a kitchen steered by chef David Hawksworth, the restaurant has achieved its fame by sourcing the best in local ingredients and creatively complementing natural flavors. The menu covers breakfast through dinner including a wonderful spread for brunch. Pair you meal with a wine from their selection and finish off with a classic dessert. The perfect place to dine, especially if looking to indulge and impress.
Formerly known as The Railway Club, this small, second-floor downtown club has been home to famous performers playing everything from folk and country to jazz and rockabilly. The front room is the most intimate, while the corner room, separated by a long bar, has a more relaxed air. Drop in to catch up on the latest music and the hottest night scene around town. A hip place, plan your most exciting parties here and create memories to cherish for life. Check out the website or call ahead for more information.
Established in 2007, Score on Davie is a famous sports and gay bar. It has won a number of awards including Best Gay Bar, Best Sports Bar and Best Breakfast. Not only that but the restaurant is also popular with the locals and tourists for its burgers, salads and pizzas. It is the perfect place to catch the season's game over drinks and good food in a very relaxed atmosphere. Open from 11a onwards on weekdays and 10a onwards on weekends.
This popular downtown brewpub offers lunch, dinner and pub menus; the latter is sure to satisfy any late-evening hunger pangs. The pub serves delicious meals washed down with refreshing beer: perfect for a cold, rainy day. Those craving burgers can try out the varied assortment of burgers at their disposal. The beer list at Steamworks features several seasonal items along with mainstays like Nirvana Nut Brown Ale and Lions Gate Lager. You can also host private parties at this venue, it can hold upto 200 people.
The favorite cafe in town, Revolver is widely known for its cool ambiance and delicious coffee. Locally owned by the coffee connoisseur Giannakos family, the cafe is a popular hipster hangout. The coffee here is the caffeine kick for most people in the neighborhood, from daily cyclists to on-the-go workers. Try their strong shots of espresso or a calming hot cappuccino. There are delicious, freshly-baked treats like croissants and pastries, delicious enough to accompany the hot brews. A must-visit for coffee lovers!
O5 Tea offers a unique ambiance to explore teas from different regions around the globe. It imports artisan and small-batch teas as well as beans directly from the producer. Flavored green teas are the biggest attractions here along with great tapas choices for the discerning foodie. Try the Chef's Selection, Cheese Plates or the refreshing salads at O5. Besides sampling oolong, tisane, green, black and white teas, customers can also shop for tea accessories and tea-ware. Gaining positive feedback from patrons and the press, O5 Tea is one of the must-visit destinations in Vancouver for tea lovers. This cafe also frequently hosts events for tea connoisseurs.
Smithe Salad is a perfect place to enjoy a hot soup or delicious salad in Vancouver. This Smithe street juice and soup bar lets you custom create your own fresh fruit smoothies, salads and juices. All the ingredients used in the preparation of their salads and other dishes are completely organic, fresh and sourced locally from farms. This salad eatery also doubles up as a grocery store and offers fresh produce at super reasonable rates.
The favorite cafe in town, Revolver is widely known for its cool ambiance and delicious coffee. Locally owned by the coffee connoisseur Giannakos family, the cafe is a popular hipster hangout. The coffee here is the caffeine kick for most people in the neighborhood, from daily cyclists to on-the-go workers. Try their strong shots of espresso or a calming hot cappuccino. There are delicious, freshly-baked treats like croissants and pastries, delicious enough to accompany the hot brews. A must-visit for coffee lovers!
The Rumi Rose Garden Sufi Tea House invites you to enjoy conversations over a cup of tea. This small and cozy Middle-East cafe is a respite from the modern day coffeehouses where teas and coffees are served at a high price. Here, you can choose from a list of more than 40 blended teas, espresso, coffees and other refreshments, with the sound of soothing Sufi music playing in the background. The tea house is also home to a charming market selling teas, local goods and food items, adding a nice touch to the whole tea-drinking experience.
O5 Tea offers a unique ambiance to explore teas from different regions around the globe. It imports artisan and small-batch teas as well as beans directly from the producer. Flavored green teas are the biggest attractions here along with great tapas choices for the discerning foodie. Try the Chef's Selection, Cheese Plates or the refreshing salads at O5. Besides sampling oolong, tisane, green, black and white teas, customers can also shop for tea accessories and tea-ware. Gaining positive feedback from patrons and the press, O5 Tea is one of the must-visit destinations in Vancouver for tea lovers. This cafe also frequently hosts events for tea connoisseurs.
Rain or Shine Ice Cream is indeed as its name suggests; it offers refreshing ice creams for all seasons. Its menu is displayed on a huge blackboard and includes seasonal ice creams, classic flavors and milkshakes. Here, you can even make your own ice cream by choosing scoops of any two flavors, a topping of your choice and garnishing it with whipped cream. The ice creams are available in unusual flavors like Honey Blue Cheese, Spiced Brassneck Brown Porter, Blueberry Balsamic, Honey Lavender, London Fog and Sea Salted Chocolate Rosemary. Add toppings such as Fig Balsamic Reduction, Blood Orange Olive Oil, Candied Hazelnuts or Seasonal Berry Compote, and you have a rare dessert in your hands. Then, wash it down with a Coffee Toffee Ice Cream Milkshake for the best experience.
AnnaLena is known for its contemporary Canadian menu with a wide range of spectacular cocktails. Located in Kitsilano, its white and black interiors with a wooden bar gives AnnaLena a modern and classy vibe. Famous for being one of the best restaurants in Canada, this dining location carved its own niche in the food business with its impeccable Canadian fare and also the presentation of the dishes. The dinner menu comprises of chicken in buttermilk fried, sauce gribiche and pickled radish, shaved foie gras, and also squids, mussels, halibut and scallops on the menu. The delectable craft cocktails, house classics and non-alcoholic cocktails coupled with an impressive wine list is a cherry on the cake at this restaurant. A must-visit, the AnnaLena's menu and decor is indisputably remarkable.