Guidebook for Vancouver

Deborah
Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

Cool vibe, fantastic Cuban fusion food and drinks. A heated patio open all year long. Live theatre in the back of the restaurant so grab a bite, a cocktail and see the show. 2 blocks from the apt..
153 locals recommend
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial Dr
153 locals recommend
Cool vibe, fantastic Cuban fusion food and drinks. A heated patio open all year long. Live theatre in the back of the restaurant so grab a bite, a cocktail and see the show. 2 blocks from the apt..
Great coffee, delicious treats and sandwiches. The large glass windows give a view of the drive and the park and is a nice reprieve on a cloudy rainy day.
9 locals recommend
Renzo's Café
1301 Commercial Dr
9 locals recommend
Great coffee, delicious treats and sandwiches. The large glass windows give a view of the drive and the park and is a nice reprieve on a cloudy rainy day.
Super cheap sushi that doesn't skimp on quality or flavour. Try the tuna gomae!
6 locals recommend
Britannia Sushi
1016 Commercial Dr
6 locals recommend
Super cheap sushi that doesn't skimp on quality or flavour. Try the tuna gomae!
Guaranteed there are rolls here that you have never had. Gets busy at dinner but they do take reservations. Try the Palm Beach roll with some cold saki. Hard to spend over $30 per person here
8 locals recommend
Sushi Ville
2068 Commercial Dr
8 locals recommend
Guaranteed there are rolls here that you have never had. Gets busy at dinner but they do take reservations. Try the Palm Beach roll with some cold saki. Hard to spend over $30 per person here
Amazing food. Local craft beer. Small outdoor patio.
76 locals recommend
BierCraft Tap and Tapas
1191 Commercial Dr
76 locals recommend
Amazing food. Local craft beer. Small outdoor patio.
One of my faves. Vietnamese dishes mostly under $10. The $4 lemongrass chicken sub is the best sandwich I've ever had.
7 locals recommend
five elements cafe
1046 Commercial Dr
7 locals recommend
One of my faves. Vietnamese dishes mostly under $10. The $4 lemongrass chicken sub is the best sandwich I've ever had.
A new addition to the Drive. Beautiful long wooden shared tables serves Thomas Haas (a famous local chocolatier) dark hot chocolate. Heaven.
62 locals recommend
Moja Coffee
1102 Commercial Dr
62 locals recommend
A new addition to the Drive. Beautiful long wooden shared tables serves Thomas Haas (a famous local chocolatier) dark hot chocolate. Heaven.
Best sushi although after eating sushi throughout this city I think Commercial Drive has some of the best sushi restaurants with the best prices. Try the Thailand roll here. They will deliver free for an order over $25 or walk to the commercial drive location in under 10 minutes.
Volcano Sushi Commercial
1861 Commercial Drive
Best sushi although after eating sushi throughout this city I think Commercial Drive has some of the best sushi restaurants with the best prices. Try the Thailand roll here. They will deliver free for an order over $25 or walk to the commercial drive location in under 10 minutes.
A fixed price ($39!) 3 course French meal. Cute and quaint little spot 1 minute from Condo. Absolutely stellar food and service. Best to make reservations if possible as it's always full. A 5 star meal for a budget price.
26 locals recommend
Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial Dr
26 locals recommend
A fixed price ($39!) 3 course French meal. Cute and quaint little spot 1 minute from Condo. Absolutely stellar food and service. Best to make reservations if possible as it's always full. A 5 star meal for a budget price.
Authentic Mexican - a little more pricey and unique than just burrito's and taco's. Fantastic margarita's and cocktails, lively atmosphere and a daily happy hour!
155 locals recommend
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Dr
155 locals recommend
Authentic Mexican - a little more pricey and unique than just burrito's and taco's. Fantastic margarita's and cocktails, lively atmosphere and a daily happy hour!
If you just want to grab a slice and go - this underwhelming looking pizza stop has the great tasting pizza by the slice or order a whole pie for delivery.
52 locals recommend
Pizza Garden
675 Smithe St
52 locals recommend
If you just want to grab a slice and go - this underwhelming looking pizza stop has the great tasting pizza by the slice or order a whole pie for delivery.
Good food and nice patio (heated for cooler days and nights. Minutes from condo. Daily happy hour for food and drinks.
33 locals recommend
Fets Whisky Kitchen
1230 Commercial Dr
33 locals recommend
Good food and nice patio (heated for cooler days and nights. Minutes from condo. Daily happy hour for food and drinks.

Shopping

People drive from miles away to shop the extensive cheese and deli counter here, as well as the well priced local produce. You'll find everything you need here to make a home cooked meal.
59 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial Dr
59 locals recommend
People drive from miles away to shop the extensive cheese and deli counter here, as well as the well priced local produce. You'll find everything you need here to make a home cooked meal.

Everything Else

Find all spirits, wine and beer here.
256 locals recommend
BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main St
256 locals recommend
Find all spirits, wine and beer here.
6 minute walk from apt. An abundance of fresh baked treats, breads and much more. Cute little place to enjoy a coffee and snack.
27 locals recommend
Uprising Breads Bakery
1697 Venables St
27 locals recommend
6 minute walk from apt. An abundance of fresh baked treats, breads and much more. Cute little place to enjoy a coffee and snack.
Need a pedicure? Manicure? Nice massage chairs to get the kinks out while you pamper yourself.
Stanley Nails & Spa
1181 Commercial Dr
Need a pedicure? Manicure? Nice massage chairs to get the kinks out while you pamper yourself.

Arts & Culture

Old movie theatre showing festival and revival films. 15 walk from the condo and one of the only theatres in town that is licensed.
100 locals recommend
Rio Theatre
1660 E Broadway
100 locals recommend
Old movie theatre showing festival and revival films. 15 walk from the condo and one of the only theatres in town that is licensed.
Max 10 minute walk. Professional theatre with bar to enjoy a beverage before or after the show.
71 locals recommend
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables St
71 locals recommend
Max 10 minute walk. Professional theatre with bar to enjoy a beverage before or after the show.
Professional theatre recently renovated with red plush seats and hosts various performance events.
23 locals recommend
York Theatre, The Cultch
639 Commercial Dr
23 locals recommend
Professional theatre recently renovated with red plush seats and hosts various performance events.

Drinks & Nightlife

Bar/restaurant that draws a large nightly crowd from the area. Serves a great brunch as well.
50 locals recommend
The Charlatan
1447 Commercial Dr
50 locals recommend
Bar/restaurant that draws a large nightly crowd from the area. Serves a great brunch as well.
Restaurant by day, mostly bar by night. Roof deck to enjoy your cocktails outside in nice weather.
36 locals recommend
Falconetti's East Side Grill
1812 Commercial Drive
36 locals recommend
Restaurant by day, mostly bar by night. Roof deck to enjoy your cocktails outside in nice weather.
Craft brewery walking distance from the apartment service ESB, Pilsner, IPA, Marzen, Blonde
83 locals recommend
Bomber Brewing
1488 Adanac St
83 locals recommend
Craft brewery walking distance from the apartment service ESB, Pilsner, IPA, Marzen, Blonde
Brewery 4 minute walk from apartment. Pick up a growler and take it home or enjoy in the spacious tasting room.
107 locals recommend
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark Dr
107 locals recommend
Brewery 4 minute walk from apartment. Pick up a growler and take it home or enjoy in the spacious tasting room.

Parks & Nature

Ask me for directions to this gem especially if you have a car and are here with your pooch. It's a 15 minute drive from the condo and you will feel like your are hours away from the city. Nothing but nature trails, huge trees and a river great for cooling off in the summer. A popular off leash area for dogs and humans alike and where I spend my free time in the summer.
6 locals recommend
Inter River Park
6 locals recommend
Ask me for directions to this gem especially if you have a car and are here with your pooch. It's a 15 minute drive from the condo and you will feel like your are hours away from the city. Nothing but nature trails, huge trees and a river great for cooling off in the summer. A popular off leash area for dogs and humans alike and where I spend my free time in the summer.
Is popular and iconic for a reason. Great for summer and winter.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 locals recommend
Is popular and iconic for a reason. Great for summer and winter.
This area is a must see if you have a car. It is a beautiful little community nestled among the mountains and ocean and has a main street with shops, restaurants etc. Aside from just taking in the beauty of this area, my fave thing to do is to rent a stand up paddle board or kayak in the summer. It is one of my favourite things to do in Vancouver on a warm sunny day when I want to be on or near the water - which is just about always!
337 locals recommend
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant Ave
337 locals recommend
This area is a must see if you have a car. It is a beautiful little community nestled among the mountains and ocean and has a main street with shops, restaurants etc. Aside from just taking in the beauty of this area, my fave thing to do is to rent a stand up paddle board or kayak in the summer. It is one of my favourite things to do in Vancouver on a warm sunny day when I want to be on or near the water - which is just about always!