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West End and Yaletown
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The
west end is dedicated to people watching, whether it be from a
bar, coffee shop or restaurant. You will find some great chain
restaurants such as Planet Hollywood, The Hard Rock Cafe, Hooters
or Fogg and Suds. The west end is one of the most densely
populated areas on the west coast of North America but the bars
are few in number and are never too busy. People tend to really
party in and around Gastown, only a short cab ride away. The west
end is beautiful place for a walk, stop in to a restaurant for a
great meal and a drink and then for a short walk to a lounge or
pub. 
I have to make a few
recommendations. One of the best hamburgers I have ever tasted
has been at HOOTERS. The fringe benefits of scantily
dressed women will titillate the average male but unexcelled
personal service and great burgers make this stop a must. Yes, it
is a family restaurant. FOGG
AND SUDS boasts the best
stock of bottle beers I have ever found. Visiting them on Monday
evening, which is Mexican Madness night, provides you with
excellent food and drink specials. Put that together with a
patio, a view over Robson street and their willingness to make a
great party for your group and you will have an excellent
evening. For that small pub feel and a good view, you should try
the DOVER ARMS PUB where you can also try some of the best
perogies in the city.
Yaletown has found a complete rebirth in the past five years. It was once filled with factories and warehouses but now you can find restaurants, billiard parlors and the occasional bars. Yaletown is the in lace to be for yuppies and people up and coming who have some money. Microbrewries have appeared and are some of the best in the city.
Stargazing is
unparalleled in the Robson district by all of Canada.The best
spots are the hotel lounges where the stars are staying for movie
shoots and for series work. The Sutton Place Hotel and The
Pacific Palisades are the current hotspots with the Westin
Bayshore a perrenial favorite. The GERARD LOUNGE and The MONTERREY LOUNGE
should be given a try to see the likes of David Bowie, Antonio
Banderas or Ashley Judd. Much of our film stars are only in town
for a short time while the TV stars are here for longer but tend
to stay in their own place as opposed to hotels.
WEST END PUBS AND CLUBS
BAYSIDE LOUNGE
1755 Davie 682-3546
B.C. MARINE CLUB
573 Homer 683-1720 Live original music
CACTUS CLUB CAFE
1136 Robson st. 687-3278
CASCADE'S LOUNGE 300-999 Canada Place Way 662-8111 Live jazz
nightly
CHAMELEON
URBAN LOUNGE 801 W. Georgia 669-0806 Live and taped music, hip
hidden room
CHECKER'S PUB 1755 Davie
682-1831
Pint-4.40,
Pitcher-13.50, HiBall-4.65, Limited Parking, NTN, Live
music. This local lounge has a great Checker size beer (2 pints),
good atmosphere and it is close to the beach. Upscale hotel
lounge that cater to the locals. Worth a stop to play NTN and try
an humongous drink.
DENIRO'S 1039 Mainland st. 684-2777
Pint-5.00,
Pitcher-15.00, HiBall-5.00 DJ on the weekend with a stylin' feel
to it (Fri. Old Funk and Soul, Sat. Hip Hop). Designated Driver
program at server's discretion. This restaurant has a great patio
but inside you will be enveloped by the oversized red leather
benches that make up the booths. Here you will find a booth which
can seat 10 people comfortably and be totally secluded because of
the design. The bar is small but it is the $5 martini with 2 1/2
ounces of alcohol which tops off this upscale dining lounge. Only
Delilah's near Stanley Park can create a comparative drink. Sit
back in a booth, enjoy the food and have a martini. The people
you will find here are in their 20's and 30's and tend to be a
little dressy.
DOVER ARMS PUB 961 Denman 683-1929
FOGG & SUDS RESTAURANT 1323 Robson st. 669-9297
Pint-3.98, Pitcher 11.98,
HiBall 3.98, Limited parking, Casual dining atmosphere, 150
bottled beers in stock, fish bowl drinks. Fogg and Suds has the
largest stock of bottled beers I have ever found. There is a
great view of Robson from the lounge or the patio. This would
make a great stop on Mexican Mondays for the $1.99 Marg., $8.98
bucket (3) of Corona and the Mexican food specials. The friendly
staff make this a place to party.
GARDEN LOUNGE 1601 W. Georgia
GEORGIA STREET BAR AND GRILL 801 W. Georgia 602-0994 Live jazz, no cover
GERARD LOUNGE 845
Burrard
MONTEREY
1277 Robson 684-1277 Lounge/Grill Live music
ODYSSEY
1251 Howe st. 689-5256 cover, mostly gay, go-go boys
PANAMA JACK'S BAR AND GRILL 1180 Howe st. 682-5225
Pint-4.25, Pitcher-14.00,
HiBall-4.25. Pool tables, Darts, Video at bar. This sports
bar has a friendly upscale atmosphere which welcomes everybody.
The games bring the people in but the staff keep the regulars
here. Expect to find some great food and to pay for it. Wing
Wednesday is .35 per wing.
PLANET HOLLYWOOD Robson st.
Pint-3.95, Pitcher-13.00, HiBall-5.09. This waiting lounge
located in the restaurant is worth a stop to anyone who likes the
movies. The bar has no waitress so go to the bar yourself. The
walls are jammed with memorabilia so bring the family and try the
food in the restaurant. Prices can be high but the decorations,
the atmosphere and the videos can make this a great stop for
lunch. They can book for party's from 15 to 400.
THE ROOF
900 W. Georgia 684-3131
THE SOHO
Pint-4.00, Pitcher-11.75, NO HIGHBALLS.
This billiard hall serves beer at the front. One of the first
billiard clubs in Yaletown where the atmosphere is not trying to
be trendy. The art on the walls keep the person interested while
having a snack and a beer. Pass through the glass doors to the
back and find some of the best pool tables around.
SHENANIGANS Robson st.
Pint-3.40, Pitcher-10.80, HiBall-4.25(daily special $3). $3
cover on the weekend after 9:30. Dress code in the evening,
parking in the hotel parkade, coat check, dance floor with top 40
dance music, Karaoke, pool, darts, great bathrooms with music to
move to, No smoking section, Patio, food. This dance club is
great when you come with a group. The outdoor patio is located
right on Robson and is THE place to grab a beer and watch people
go by. Excellent ethnic mix, very fun asian crowd in the evening
where everyone is welcome.
ST HELEN'S Granville st.
Pint-3.00, HighBall-2.50. Dance floor, Live country music, off
sales, bathrooms (2). You will find this budget country tavern in
the heart of downtown. This is different from any other bar
around here from the paintings of Ernest or Dolly Parton on the
walls to the people who are living works of art. Here, you can
come in, get the cheapest beer downtown and always find someone
to talk to. This is definitely a budget bar and the patrons know
it and embrace it.
"If
you walk in to this bar, you will never forget anyone there. This
bar could seem really bad at times but the people that run it can
be the nicest people you could ever meet. This is a bar to meet
people." Debbie T.
TRADER VIC'S 1601 W. Georgia
YALETOWN BREWING CO.
DJ on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Good pool tables ( $2 per game ). Darts, Designated Driver. This
restaurant and brew pub reflects the best Yaletown has to offer
with style. Great patio and expect to find it's own brew on tap.
Upscale restaurant with real service. Sit in the bar and see
where the beer is brewed through glass windows. This can be a
great place to take a date, enjoy a meal and a tasty beverage.
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