We came here for a Winnie the Pooh Afternoon Tea. Oh my goodness...it far exceeded my expectations!…read moreHats off to the kitchen staff for coming up with such a creative and whimsical afternoon tea. First thing that caught my eye was the cover of the afternoon tea menu. It was red with a picture of Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin printed upon it in a shiny gold colour. When flipped over, it had the menu for the afternoon tea printed upon it. I was super impressed that they even had a separate menu printed for Vegetarians. (I opted for a Vegetarian menu). There was a cute little ceramic jar that was shaped like a Honey pot, and it had sugar cubes in it! Then there was this booklet that was pages long, and divided into Chapters. It was basically the menu again, but in the form of a small book. Each Chapter of the book described different foods from the afternoon tea. The last chapter listed all the different tea flavors one could choose. When we sat down and read this menu, I heard more than one person at the table say that they wanted to take this menu home. Guess what? For the price of $25, one could take this menu home as a memento of this extraordinary afternoon tea? Maybe I'm a bit of a sucker, but how often does one get to go to an afternoon tea as special as this? And I've always been a huge fan of Winnie the Pooh. So I coughed up the $25 and brought one of these menus home with us! Food was sooo good. I loved how warm the scone was when I cut it open. This was one of my favourite items. The sandwiches were amongst my favourites as well. As phenomenal as the experience was, I do think there are a few things which could have improved the experience. For one, a bit more service would have been appreciated. I had to wave my hand in the air to get our server's attention so that I could ask her to refill our tea pots with more hot water. Would have been nice if she'd just come around a bit more often and offered to top it up for us. Tea cozies on our tea pots might have been another improvement. A lot of my tea cooled down by the time I got to it. I like my tea hot but I didn't get in very many cups of hot tea as there was a lot of food to eat and by the time I was ready to pour myself some tea to wash down my food, the tea was...not so hot anymore. Oh, and while most of the food was appropriately sized, there was this one chocolate cookie sandwich that was really gigantic and suggested to be eaten last. We were so full already from all the other foods in the afternoon tea, and then to squeeze that giant cookie sandwich in...right at the end? A smaller and daintier cookie sandwich would have been preferred. It was overall a truly phenomenal experience. Yes, I do think it could have been slightly better, but I do emphasize the word "slightly". The points lost were so minor...I would still highly recommend this afternoon tea to anyone. It was well worth the money. It's offered every weekend for now but not sure how long they'll keep this around so if you're interested in a Winnie the Pooh themed afternoon tea, I'd make a reservation for it ASAP!

For this one it is not easy to rate as there are 2 sides of this review. The afternoon tea is…read moreabsolutely lovely and delicious and so brilliantly presented. The setting is cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Staff was lovely and we were not rushed. Unfortunately they require full payment at the time of booking including a tip % automatically applied. I find this quite distasteful. It is one thing to pay a deposit to secure our spot ....but asking for the tip for a service yet to be provided is terrible. My friend really wanted to go and therefore I agreed to it this one time but I would never do it again.

Very cute restaurant Greeted upon entering…read more Staff was very friendly Food was great I had the half chicken and my husband had stroganoff We split the Cesar salad Everything was very fresh

Checked out The Red Accordion tucked away on Alberni for an evening of comfort food and cocktails…read more The Food The kitchen leans heavily into elevated, soulful comfort dishes with generous portions. The short rib stroganoff was deeply savory, rich, tender ribbons of beef folded into wide noodles with plenty of earthy wild mushrooms. It's deeply satisfying, though with all that rich sauce, the last few bites can feel pretty heavy. We also tried the savoury Dutch baby, which had great puffed, crispy edges and a custardy center that held up well against its savory toppings. The cocktail program is just as strong, with well-balanced drinks that don't lean overly sweet. The Service Friendly, down-to-earth, and attentive. We were greeted warmly at the entrance and guided upstairs without any awkward waiting. Drink orders were taken quickly, water was refilled consistently, and our server had honest recommendations when we asked to compare a couple of share plates. Pacing between drinks and hot food felt natural and relaxed. The Ambiance Easily the standout feature of the experience. Set inside a converted heritage house, it feels like dining in a bohemian, antique-filled living room. Between the fringed vintage lamps, dark moody walls, eclectic framed art, and soft amber lighting, the vibe is cozy, quirky, and distinctly romantic. It does get a little dim once the sun sets, and some tables in the smaller rooms are arranged fairly close together, but the character makes up for it.

If you like good cocktails without pretentious settings than this place fits the bill. Happy Hour…read morehas a decent variety of drinks available for $10 and the rest of the menu is decently priced with most of the cocktails around $17. The Bar food offerings are also delicious and you can't beat the sourdough bread for helping to slow the absorption. I found it the first night I was in Vancouver and I'm here on the last and the only reason I wasn't here last night was because I was beat from walking around Stanly Park.

While traveling to Vancouver we wanted to get some cute drinks…read more This place was great! Super cute and such a chill vibe. The bartenders were very nice and even though they couldn't make a certain drink they offered to make an alternative and it was delicious. Would recommend and comeback!

Cool bar in the hotel lobby. Interesting drinks. Live music…read more Hotel was pretty busy and a bit noisy but a cool place.

Located in the lobby of the Rosewood Hotel this bar was the perfect pit stop, before and after…read moreevents. They truffle fries were crispy and delicious, ketchup not needed. The margaritas were consistently good, I have no complaints. The only downfall is the flimsy bar chairs. Although they are beautiful, I was nervous sitting in them and kept praying I didn't fall.

I'm a local (Kengo Kuma building) and was very excited to add a live music venue to my dining…read moreroutine. Brought my visiting partner in to enjoy the experience. I made reservations in advance. When we arrived rather than being welcomed we were advised of when we needed to exit. Unfortunate. We sat, my gal excited for the evening was perusing the wine list to select something special. Three times we were approached to see if we were ready to order food. We hadn't selected wine. We had been there less than 10 minutes. We were told at that point (for the second time) when we had to leave by. We selected a top bottle and when we ordered were told what time we needed to vacate the table. At that point I had enough. I wasn't prepared to spend that much on a beautiful bottle of wine (and dinner) to be harassed the entire time we enjoyed it. Very embarrassed I had to ask my guest if we could leave. Went to Cin Cin on Robson and had a proper dining experience with professional service. I will NEVER return to sequel despite living a block away with significant disposable income. Cannot recommend strong enough you avoid this place and I hope the wonderful musicians find a venue close to soon. I stand by this as I comment never, reach out directly.

We were visiting from Arizona and found this gem real close to our hotel…read more Food was delicious we had the duck confit hash and the lobster scrambled crepe and both were outstanding! Sorry no pictures we were too hungry at the time! Service was great and very attentive. The restaurant is very nice with an upscale feel even though the prices were quite reasonable.

Top notch service once you step into this historical hotel, friendly smiles from all the staffs…read morewhen you are walking through the hallway towards the 1927 Lobby Lounge. Greeted by Natalie the gracious hostess and attended by our Server who made us felt right at home, started off with my B.C.75 cocktail and fully immersed into the lush & relaxing atmosphere of the lounge! Food is impeccably presented and tasted exquisite. Give yourself time and enjoy this Gem in the heart of Vancouver!

Beautiful spot to grab a drink in the hotel lobby. There was live music that night which added to…read morethe vibes. I really loved the Hotel Georgia cocktail and I was impressed with the fries.

Stopped by Karma Lounge since it's connected to the Paradox Hotel. I used my hotel welcome voucher,…read morekicked it at the bar grabbed a drink, and watched a soccer match before I headed out to dinner. The bartender stayed busy the entire time I was there. He did his job, but he wasn't the friendliest/warmest. The lounge itself was the highlight for me. It's trendy without being over the top and the bar area is really nice, There are plenty of TVs for catching a game, and there are enough seating options to tuck yourself away in a corner if that's more your vibe. Overall, I enjoyed it and would stop in again the next time I'm staying at the Paradox.

A self proclaimed celeb hangout…read more A modern sophisticated decor and layout. It is comfortable to dress to impress here. Waitress was cordial but nothing more than taking the order then disappeared. Burrata & beets had no beets. Instead were raspberries which is not the same. A cool spot to have a few drinks with friends.

Behind Hundy Burger you'll find The Stock Room, a speakeasy with a playful mix of tropical charm…read moreand refined cocktail bar energy. It's cozy, stylish, and the drinks are crafted with serious skill. We tried their This or That summer cocktail feature (running until August 31), along with the Lost Luggage cocktail. For food, we had the featured sandwich (beef patty, truffle dijonnaise, smoked gouda, red wine mushrooms, pickled onion, and arugula) plus the classic bacon cheeseburger (stacked with bacon, cheese, pickles, lettuce, and Hundy sauce). Cocktails, burgers, and a speakeasy setting...what more could you ask for? Food 5/5 (one of the best and juiciest smash burgers I've had) Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Parking 4.5/5 (paid street parking)

I came with friends on a Saturday night, fully expecting to join a waitlist, but we were seated…read morewithin minutes and didn't feel rushed to order and leave (as tends to happen around big outing holidays like Halloween). We got the Golden Ticket, Lost Luggage, and Count Sheet, and thoroughly enjoyed our drinks and the hideaway atmosphere of the bar. Cute spot, will return!

My husband and I were in Vancouver for 2 days. We stayed at the Westin. The Lift , which is just…read morea small walk from the Westin, was recommended to us for dinner. We made reservations and had dinner at the Lift. Our meals were delicious. Our server, Stephanie, was exceptional and very personable. We also had a nice view of the harbor. If we lived in Vancouver , the Lift would be one of our regular restaurants.

We came here to celebrate with a friend and had a reservation for 7:00 PM. We arrived a few minutes…read moreearly and were told there was no table available yet, which would have been understandable. But at 7:00 PM we were told they still didn't have a table because the terrace was closed due to rain and they were trying to accommodate everyone inside. The problem is that the rain was clearly in the forecast all day, so this did not feel unexpected. It honestly felt like the restaurant overbooked and was not prepared for the situation. We ended up waiting around 20 minutes past our reservation time, sitting in a crowded entrance area with many other people also waiting for tables. It left a pretty disappointing first impression, especially when the table had already been booked in advance. The service also felt rushed toward the end. The receipt was brought to us immediately after we finished eating without us asking for it, which gave the impression they wanted to turn the table over as quickly as possible. That said, the lobster poutine was actually very good. The chocolate bonbons, however, were honestly disappointing. Three very small, dry chocolate candies for $15 felt excessive and not worth ordering.

I would recommend dining here. The location is a little tricky to find, but it's above the Tim…read moreHorton's near the convention center. This was convenient for us, and it also had an escalator for easy access. We had a 30-45 min wait but they took our number and texted us when ready. Once ready, we asked them to seat us in a booth instead of a table, so they did. Then, we were asked about beverages right away. Upon bringing us our beverages, we then placed our orders. The waitress was able to accommodate my requests, which was great. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. The waitress came by and asked how we were doing but I found that to be a little strange. Finally we had to ask about the status of our meal. The waitress said ours was up next and that they had gotten a little busy in the kitchen. The food came and was amazing. I loved that they adjusted the vegan scramble dish to include non-vegan cheese, as I'm not vegan but vegetarian. The pancakes were amazing. Everything was really really good. Even better? The manager came and comped our entire meal for the inconvenience. Stellar customer service on that. We left a nice tip, as our waitress was very good; it was just the food taking a long time to come out. We would absolutely recommend and absolutely return.

The Hard Bean Brunch Co., Vancouver Spending Day 4 and 5 in…read moreVancouver opened opportunities to explore local restaurants. From my stay at the Fairmont Waterfront, I had only a brief five-minute walk to reach my breakfast destination, The Hard Bean Brunch Co. With a menu extending far beyond brunch, the Hard Bean offers a full range of breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner entrees. The brunch menu included updated versions of all the traditional standards, including Smashed Avocado Toast (toasted sourdough, sliced strawberries, watermelon radish topped with black sesame seeds and pomegranate seeds, $15.95CAD, with 2 poached eggs, add $5), Brûlée Banana French Toast (thick-cut brioche topped with brûléed bananas, vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate drizzle, finished with powdered sugar, $16.95CAD), and Southern Chicken & Waffle (crispy chicken, sautéed kale, bourbon syrup, spicy hollandaise, house-made beer & bacon jam on a fresh pressed waffle, $26.95CAD). Well-spaced tables, good lighting, modest noise levels, and kid-friendly, the restaurant was inviting and well-staffed. I was seated immediately upon arrival, and my order was taken by a helpful and cheerful staff member (apologies for not recalling the staff member's name - she did a great job!). I ordered an OG Mimosa ($9CAD) and The Brunch Standard Your Way (2 poached eggs, crispy brunch potatoes, sourdough toast, house-made strawberry jam; choice of center cut bacon, 2 blueberry maple sausages or avocado, $21.95CAD). Within short order my meal arrived and left a very positive impression of what the Hard Bean has to offer.