Relax and unwind at the Gallery Lounge that is reputed for its karaoke nights on Tuesdays every week. Featuring a well-stocked bar that offers the choicest variety of liquors and spirits, this place is generally frequented by locals after the work hours or on weekends. It sports a trendy decor and is spacious enough to accommodate a decent crowd. Serving drinks at a discounted rate, Gallery Lounge is a pleasure to visit on most days.
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.
One of the city's most extravagant places to dine, this New York inspired steakhouse is one of the best places to be noticed in, if you're a single young professional. The high ceiling, three-storied restaurant has etched its place in the power-dining and matchmaking scenes. The menu is dominated by gourmet meat dishes. The roasted prime rib of beef is a popular entree, and the double-cut lamb chops are a favorite. Appetizers range from a selection of fresh oysters to fried calamari with hot cherry peppers and Cajun mayo.
The Alibi Room calls itself a 'modern tavern', which is a mix of old style comforts with modern facilities. The well stocked bar has a wide variety of beers on tap, including both local and imported variants. If you're not necessarily a beer-lover then fret not! They have a fairly good collection of wines too, featuring wines grown organically and some creative cocktails. With a lip smacking menu and generous portions, Alibi Room definitely figures on the top list of many serious foodies and beer lovers.
Serving contemporary dishes based on traditional Italian meals, you'll be charmed by this cozy restaurant. The chefs have worked in high end restaurants before, and the food reflects their talent. The Octopus Carpaccio is simply heavenly, as is the Roasted Quail Ravioli. Surprisingly, the delicious meals are served at a moderate price.
The highlight at downtown trendy Keefer Bar is their creatively crafted cocktails. Flavors picked up from markets and herbalists in nearby Chinatown and styled apothecary drinks make the cocktails here unique enough to be talked and raved about by locals. For bites, small plates of Asian influenced dishes like pecking duck sliders, dim sum, ginger beef skewers, Chinese churros perfectly complement the drinks making for a one-of-a-kind night out in the city.