Headed to Whistler for a vacation and had to stop here to grab a beer flight and some beers for the…read moreroom! Backcountry is my favorite brewer in BC so it was nice to stop post travel for an IPA flight which was delicious and some crispy French fries ! Service was fantastic, loved the outside patio and ambience and grabbed some beers and merchandise to go! Always a great experience!

tl;dr the impressive sour lineup and fun bar fare are sure to satisfy at this approachably…read moredelicious Squamish brewery Squamish may seem at first like a scenic-yet-suburban pit stop between Vancouver and Whistler. But don't sleep on Squamish's limited-but-delicious food scene. A solid place to start is Backcountry Brewing, a blink-and-you'll-miss-it bar and restaurant on the back side of the towns main shopping plaza. Since debuting in 2017, Backcountry has been a British Columbia beer darling; now, Backcountry prides itself on an ambitious lineup of limited-release beers. From the outside, the converted warehouse blends in with the rest of the industrial block. But inside, Backcountry is lively and inviting. The accents sport a tan and teal color palette. The bar to the right is decked with retro bulbs and a letterboard menu. Sound-dampening panels and camo-shaded lamps hang down from the soaring exposed HVAC. Each table is decked with a laminated BC map and mid-century modern chairs. Eighties tunes echo around the halls. My partner and I visited Backcountry after a full day of hiking, ready to chow down; we ordered a sandwich, a pizza, and a few flights. The Soprano -- Italian Sando was piled high with capicola, mortadella, and prosciutto cotto on a fluffy, poppyseed-laden foccacia. Our side of Five Guys-style, wedge-cut fries was rich and salty, and we loved each one of Backcountry's house-made sauces more than the last. The Meat Your Maker pizza was a deliciously nostalgic riff on the classic meat-lovers pizza. The thin crust stood up against the hefty helping of toppings, and the poofy cornicione paired perfectly with the exciting sauces. On the brewery side, the flights proved to be a fun deal. Across the beers, I was most impressed by the sours. Our collective favorite was the "Plan B? We Need A Plan C, D, E, We Need More Alphabets" (a basil-forward pineapple sour), while the "I'll Take You To the Candy Shop" (a peach-centric sour) and the "Might As Well Go For A Soda" (a gummy cola-esque cherry sour) were strong competitors. Meanwhile, the non-sour beers I tried were relative duds, including the "Never Taken A Shortcut Before?" oatmeal stout and the Sneaky Peach Cider. The service was friendly but somewhat inattentive throughout the meal, and the bill came to about $60 (after tax and tip). More than anything else, Backcountry satisfied -- it achieved the ideal brewery balance of fun, elevated, and casual. After our stay in Whistler, I admittedly had low expectations for Squamish, but Backcountry Brewing was a beyond-pleasant surprise, and I surely would visit again.

Always a solid go-to spot in Squamish Beer is great and so…read moreis the food Also a hotel which is a fun place to stay

Stopped in for a quick lunch with the family while visiting Squamish. Everyone is very friendly and…read morethe place is cute. Gives a lodgey sporty bar feel. I had a beer flight and tried lager (basic but good), Mexican hotchoco nitro stout (very tasty), rail ale (the best one), and a black and blue sour (hoppy but good). My bf had a spicy margarita he said was ok. Fried pickles were delish. Butternut squash soup was watered down and flavorless (disappointing bc it is my favorite). Shared the brewpub burger w yam fries, very good. Bil had poutine he said was good. Sil had fish n chips which she liked. Baby had chicken tenders w fries.

I just have to drop in here to say, this Grapefruit Ale is my new favorite beer. It is SO light,…read moretasty, full bodied... I can't sell it more. It's amazing. I had it at a different restaurant in Squamish and then had to come looking for the source. It was well worth it. I also will say, the vibe in this brewery is chill and fun, and the employees are awesome. Great spot to chill with friends! Get that Grapefruit Ale, it's the jam.

"When I get out on the dancing floor There ain't no stopping…read morefor an hour or more I can't stop, I want to kiss your pretty lips 'Cause I know, pretty babe, you got honey in your hips" (The Yardbirds) Our big convention group had the place to ourselves as they closed the restaurant for "a private event", which just so happened to be us! We sampled five of their beers - Mountaineer Pilsner, Grapefruit Ale, Black Tusk Ale, Llemoncello, and Variable Conditions IPA. My favorites by far were the Pilsner and Llemoncello. Very drinkable and thirst quenching. Our food was an appetizer of Vegetable Samosas and I liked them a lot. Flaky crust, plenty of vegetables and potatoes, and just a hint of curry. We had quite a few pizzas in the dining room -vegetable, pepperoni, and a barbecue chicken and pineapple. I liked the vegetable and the BBQ chicken. Both had great flavor and a medium soft crust. We had a few GF and Celiac folks in our group and Whistler Brewery did an outstanding job accommodating them, so hat's off to their staff and kitchen.

Last day in Whistler and had to stop here as we love Coast Mountain!…read more A day off Whistler Beer Fest they had a lot of amazing IPAs - enjoyed a flight of Tombstone Hazy IPA, Green Therapy West Coast IPA, Hop Merchant and Overlord! Great vibe, service, crowd and beers! A must have for us when in Whistler

We stopped here in the afternoon to get a beer and some food while visiting Whistler. It was such a…read morepleasant afternoon that we decided to sit outdoors. We got a few different beers and the kombucha along with the poutine, pita bread and hummus and falafel. Everything we had was very good. Would definitely go back again, when in Whistler.

My husband and I have been weekly customers for as long as they've been open! We come every Monday…read morefor trivia (and even host occasionally!) The staff are all lovely humans, the space is welcoming and trendy. I don't really drink much anymore but when I did, I absolutely adored their sour beers! They only make it occasionally and I'd literally give up not drinking if they made a batch (it's that good!) Their happy hour menu is really great, tons of options and great value! The main menu has a great variety: our favourites are the poké bowl, big bowl with noodles and chicken and the chicken parm burger!

The hostess was amazing! She went out of her way to get a table ready for us downstairs in the…read moredog-friendly zone. It had a firepit on the table but the heat didn't quite reach us and it was such a cold night. We still got to listen to the entertainment. It was like having our own private area, The only part that lost a star rating is making people go inside to order and pay for our order, like cafeteria style. There is only one person taking the orders and it took forever. However, a waitress will bring the food to your table display the large number on a stand, like you would receive in a cafeteria or mall. So weird. The food was MEH, however. The beer was very bitter, not to our liking at all. I just enjoyed the ambience of the place and the friendly staff, just not the way of how to order food.

Last spot we checked out was Persephone Brewing Company. They make beer, cider and seltzers…read more There's a Little Spoon Ice Cream on site, cornhole set and limited food menu. Nice that there's live music. - Cider flight ($12.00) - watermelon mint, wild organic, dry hopped and estate apple. Best of the bunch was the dry hopped but flavours were meek and unbalanced

Persephone was so much more than we expected! We're so used to the little breweries in Vancouver…read morethat are just fun for some tasting flights but Persephone was a whole experience. You can definitely spend many hours on their large farm and not get bored. There's a fun little self-guided tour that takes you throughout the farm to learn how the beer is made and all the extra little things they have, like a chicken coop! There's a ton of different areas to sit in and an orchard and greenhouse and berry farm, and even a bookstore. There is just so much to take in. They also have a food truck on site and other little snacks available. Even some local ice cream :) And of course, there's a large beer selection, but also a lot of cider options. We really enjoyed the few that we tried in our tasting flight and got a lot of beer to take home. Turns out they also have a flat discount if you buy enough beer, which the staff were kind enough to inform us about. We definitely had a great time!

A nice relaxing old school type of craft brewery with a cozy tap room and an outdoor patio that has…read moreabout 4 or 5 tables. They have a good variety of beers on top, each beer I had in my flight tasted great. It's not near a much in terms of walking distance, but it was worth trying before heading to all the breweries on Esplanade ave.

Stopped in at this sweet little brewery with my date last weekend on a hot Vancouver day. A pint of…read moretheir delicious kolsch was the perfect antidote to a sticky summer afternoon spent doing all the things in the city. My date and I enjoyed our beers on their small outdoor patio, and it was the perfect place for a few cool sips before heading back into the city for some dinner. One thing I really like about their beers is just how cold they are! My kolsch seemed a few degrees cooler than your average pour, which made it taste just that much better. I look forward to heading back to Bridge next time we're in North Van.

Fun spot to hang out while in Sechelt. We came on a Wednesday night in July, not knowing it was…read moremusic trivia bingo night, and ended up having a great time! The food was a mixed bag, some dishes great, some not so much. The general consensus was the beer wasn't great. But I did enjoy my cocktail! The DJ/emcee for music trivia bingo was a lot of fun. You got to choose your Bingo card. He played songs spanning the decades, but you're also allowed to Shazam. He also walked around, looked at our sheets, and pointed out any songs we may have forgotten to stamp. People from our table one 3 out of 5 prizes given that night! THE DRINKS * Passion fruit fizz - 4.5 stars Lovely thick layer of egg white that gave the drink texture, sharp citrus flavor. Also, props to the staff as my partner ordered the wrong drink for me at first - they let me swap out that wrong order for this drink! * Coast Sour - 3 stars This drink was not for me - too strong, flavors not subtle at all. The beers generally weren't great; a lot of them lacked body and complexity. The best one was the IPA, the worst was the cream ale. THE FOOD * Bayou Bite - 4.5 stars The bun & slaw were good, and we liked the bbq sauce. The breading had a great crunch but we had 2 thinner slices which leads to less juicy chicken and too much breading. * Beer Battered Cod Batch Soft Tacos - 4 stars The fish tasted very fresh, with a nice balanced thin layer of breading and lots of toppings that worked well. Don't let it sit too long or it could get pretty soggy. * Nachos - 1-2 stars I didn't try this or get a photo, but my friend said this was pretty bad.

Chelsea is rude and inattentive. Made eye contact with her when I walked in at about 3 pm on…read moreSeptember 13, 2025 and sat at the bar. Then another patron came in after me. She helped him first (white middle aged man) instead of me, (black female). I ordered a sample of the IPA then she never came back again. Paige was wonderful however, over time she waited on me, I ordered wing, very good and she gave suggestions. She was kind. On my way out, saw Chelsea on the patio, I smiled and said "goodbye." She didn't utter a word to me so then I was sure she had something against me. She needs firing and Paige needs a promotion. Paige is why I ranked in 2 stars instead of 1. I won't be back...ever.

Stopped in during a gap in our day and got a 5 and 12 oz Raspberry Changeling, 5 oz Ambiguation,…read moretwo of their hot hand pies, and a chocolate chip cookie. All this and we were in and out in an hour, so although they only had one server, he was quick. Neat place to have a drink.

The beer sounded so good but we had to get seated. We were seated quickly and given water but never…read morewere asked for our order within 10 minutes after we sat down so we left. We couldn't order at the bar only if you wanted beer to go. Disappointed for sure