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    Backcountry Brewing

    4.4 (118 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Brewpubs
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    BACKCOUNTRY BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Soprano -- Italian Sando
    Austin B.

    tl;dr the impressive sour lineup and fun bar fare are sure to satisfy at this approachably delicious 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.

    Anushka B.

    Went to Backcountry Brewing after a hike in Squamish. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience there! It was Saturday at 4pm and it was 5 of us and we didn't have a reservation but were seated right away. The servers were all sweet and took their time to explain the menu. Also, all their pizzas were freshly made because they were soft and hot! We had heard that they are best known for their pizzas so that's what we got - :: Mushroom parsley - according to the servers, this was their most popular pizza and I can see why! I'm a sucker for mushrooms on pizza and the pizza was so flavourful! Would 5/5 recommend. :: Sauce Boss - also really good! Their tomato sauce was so unique, it was sweet but a little tangy. :: Killa Beez - it had honey, mozzarella, chilli flakes, onion, oregano and it all went so well together!! :: Margherita - one of the best margherita pizza we have ever had!! Also, a lot of their pizzas were vegetarian which is awesome.

    Burrata salad with plums
    Lin F.

    Parking is easy! Lot is large. Lots of bike folks here on weekend. Indoor and outdoor seating. Clean bathrooms with multiple stalls. Fast service of pizza and salads! Wings were crispy and delicious. Great for groups. Wonderful delicious pizza crust. Smiles from staff!! Loved it here- so cute too.

    Flight!

    Welcome to Squamish BC! Great find with very good food - recommend the fries! Did my flight of beers. Enjoyed the Squamish Pale Ale, You Killed Kenny and the Stout. Server was amazing and staff was very friendly. Soundtrack was spot on and the crowd was very upbeat. Little details like the rotary phone in the wall, the lamp shades, the tables with maps and the old movie screen just make it a cool place to hang.

    Meat lovers pizza
    Jose A.

    We visited Backcountry Brewing after a quick stop at the nearby Saturday farmers market. Although we had some food there, we were still a bit nippy. Fortunately, our meat lovers pizza arrived promptly. We arrived just as they opened, so the restaurant wasn't too crowded. However, after 20 minutes, the place was packed, and they were taking names for a 20-minute wait. Despite the wait, the pizza was worth it. It was loaded with meat and topped with a variety of ingredients. The crust was cooked in a wood-fired oven, which gave it a delightful charred flavor. It was a bit of a treat, considering it came from a wood-fired oven. I ordered the non-alcoholic ginger beer, which was honestly the strongest ginger beer I've ever had. It was like drinking a ginger shot. The overall service and ambiance was pleasant. We sat at their glass garage door right beside the entrance. We enjoyed the view of the mountains. The restaurant and bar are quite spacious inside. There's even another area with seating past their merchandise area. If you're a tourist or just driving through and looking for a quick bite, this is definitely a place to check out.

    Patio
    Michelle K.

    Great little place to stop for a beer and a bite to eat in Squamish. Lots of IPAs and sours to choose from, plus a couple of pilsners which made my hubby happy. The limited food menu had a chicken sandwich, salad, fries, and some really good/interesting looking pizzas. We split the Caesar salad that would have been big enough for 3-4 as a side and the BBQ chicken pizza. Both were quite tasty, as were 3 of the 4 beers on my iPA/sour flight. My husband gives rave reviews for the Pilsner too.

    Perfect stop to grab beers and pizza. It had plenty of seating and I liked their map tables! You can drink on tap or get cans to go. Pizza was delish! They had good beer selection too. We are IPAs fan so it hit the spot.

    Saucy pizza!
    Brian C.

    This place has energy oozing out of it doors and the beer names are interesting for a first date. The pizza is great but the beers are the highlight with lots of sours and hazy options which are my favorites! The place has a clean crisp feel that makes you happy - just go!

    Meatlover pizza and fries
    Nina G.

    Great pizza and beer Nice ambiance Limited parking though Great service too and clean

    Dan L.

    We came to Backcountry Brewing on a recent trip to Whistler. Along the way, we visited a number of local breweries and this place was definitely my favourite place. Their pizzas really were quite tasty and the selection of beers was quite good overall. We had a great time.

    Neal J.

    Good beer, nice ambiance. The wings were probably the best I have had in years or ever. Def recommend.

    Cheese burger pizza and sour flight
    Amanda B.

    Great service and great food/beer! We came twice in one week! Tried the new cheeseburger pizza and it was surprisingly tasty! Also the outdoorsy vibes of the brewery is very aesthetic. Would reccomend when in Squamish or heading to Whistler.

    Lager: Sick Days; Pils:  Ridgerrunner; IPA:  If You Like Making Love at Midnight; IPA: Widowmaker
    Sandy Y.

    If you like sour beers, then you must stop over when you are in the area. We love trying new local craft breweries. Backcountry Brewing has lots of sour beer creations. You can try for a flight of sours, as they always have a few on tap in the tasting room/patio. We can't remember the name of the beers because we think they have the longest name we ever see. My choices were GUAVA SOUR and FUZZY PEACH SOUR. They were super refreshing, especially on a hot day. My hubby super enjoyed their IPAs. He even brought a mix 4 pack home. Be sure to stop in when visiting Squamish!

    Four New England ipas. Favorite? Widowmaker.

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    We got the Margherita pizza and it was amazing. Crust and undercarriage was spectacular, would definitely recommend.

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    Excellent little brewery. Good food. The chicken sando was perfect. We'll be back for sure.

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    We stopped in here for lunch on our way to Whistler. Great good and drinks, very friendly wait staff. I absolutely recommend it!

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    Excellent brews. We try microbreweries all very the US and this one is up on the best list.

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    High Mountain Brewing Company

    High Mountain Brewing Company

    3.1
    (384 reviews)
    46.1 km
    $$

    Craft beer and restaurant near the middle of Whistler Village, just S of the Olympic rings…read more Parking here is horrendous. Surprise surprise. The place is part of Mark James group (Yaletown Brewing etc.), so one can already know what to expect if one has been to the other locations. Staff are friendly. Most of them seem to be Australian. Only complaint was that my friends and I couldn't be seated outside on the patio for some reason, even though there were clearly tables available (I didn't see any reserved signs). Not sure why the waitress insisted we sit inside where the place was maybe 30% full, but oh well. The place feels like a giant chalet, with the timber trim everywhere. They have a pizza oven, and the beer production tanks are visible over the kitchen area. There's even a toy train that does a circuit throughout the dining area (look up). One thing worth mentioning is that the bathrooms are on the 2nd floor, which may be a problem for some. Food here is Whistler pricing, so be sure to have deep pockets. I was told to try the High Mountain beef ribs, so there is now 1 less cow out there. 3 bones drenched in BBQ sauce, served on top of a pile of coleslaw and next to a pile of mashed potatoes (there is a fries option). Ribs were cooked well but the sauce was definitely on the salty side. I tried a piece of my buddy's prime rib and it's pretty solid. The portion size was definitely enough. I was stuffed. I also had a flight of their craft beer (4 glasses). As of the time of writing, they only have 8 beers available, but it was more than enough. Overall the place is worth a visit if one wants pub style comfort food.

    We always make a point of at least one visit to High Mountain during our Whistler trips. It has a…read morefantastic location at Olympic Plaza so when the weather is nice, the outdoor patio is just perfect. We arrived on a chillier day and loved our table near a cozy fireplace. Out party enjoyed wings for the meat eaters, salad, hummus and the two stars of the night - Poutine and Mussels. Service was great despite how busy the place was, only let down was their hazy IPA was no more and the only IPA on the menu was not to my taste! Still a great meal, great service and love the location and ambience!

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    Toy train~
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    Batch 44

    Batch 44

    3.5
    (28 reviews)
    51.4 km

    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.

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    Field House Brewing

    Field House Brewing

    4.4
    (71 reviews)
    98.6 km
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    Very relaxed vibe with the most interesting patio set up. With the lawn chairs, it really feels…read morelike you're sitting in your backyard having a cold one. I liked the ambiance they put out. It was very chill. They have 2 locations and this one is the more 'lax version off the side of a road. Their other locations is in Chilliwack which is more established as a restaurant type. After talking to the guy at the till, he mentioned that they switch flavours every thursday. That was intriguing and made this place more interesting. I guess it's a place I'll have to come back to time to time. This place is more known for their sours. I have to agree. The strong blueberry one was really good. It was packed with flavour, thanks to the blueberries. Some of the other fruit sours were a bit of a miss. I had high expectations for the strawberry one but didn't really get strawberry unless I thought about it... My fave thing about their flights are the drink cards that go behind each flight glass. It was a nice touch to be reminded of what you got and read the vision behind the drink. (Almost wish the photos weren't of the cans but more of a moodboard to convey the flavour's vibe).

    ordered a craft brew, it was undrinkable for me. Problem was no one ever came back to ask because I…read morewould've replaced it. Once it was dropped off no follow up. Felt like I was attending a private dorm party but not included. on the other hand the pork sliders were delicious. sorry to be negative.

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    Unfinished beer and empty plate.
    Beef tacos.

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    Beef tacos.
    Stanley Park Brewing

    Stanley Park Brewing

    3.3
    (134 reviews)
    48.0 km
    $$

    Stopped by Stanley Park Brewing Company after golf today and really enjoyed it. ordered the salmon…read morebowl, chicken wings, chicken bites, and a cocktail. The salmon bowl was excellent -- it came with edamame, carrots, radishes.The salmon itself was super fresh and flavorful. I also really liked the chicken bites. They had a nice kick with a bit of chili flakes and were topped with cilantro, which added a fresh touch. Solid spot for a relaxed meal after a round of golf. Service is also friendly.

    During a recent visit to Stanley Park the last thing I expected to find was a brewery...but there…read moreit was! I thought it was a mirage at first, but I walked up and touched it so I knew it was real. And it was exactly what we needed after a not insignificant amount of walking around Vancouver (we were touristing) and it was lunch time. Stanley Park Brewing is larger inside than it appears outside. With its outdoor seating and multiple public and private dining rooms its footprint is roughly the size of Rhode Island. (ok, maybe not THAT big...but it is expansive). Stanley Park Brewing is located not far from the entrance to Stanley Park so the views and the surroundings were all very beautiful. A tall clump of trees over here, a some flowering bushes over there...just lush greenery in every direction...and tennis courts. The entire area was clean and well maintained. When we arrived we were told there would be about a 15 (US) minute wait, but that 15 (US) minutes turned into about 5, as we were seated almost immediately at a table adjacent to the bar. The weather was amazing that day (about 72° F) so all the doors and windows were open so there was plenty of fresh air and a nice breeze. Our server arrived with cold water (muchly needed!) and gave us the beer and food menus. Congo and I opted for a flight of beers and the Smokey Island pizza because the maple candied bacon bits, charred pineapple, and jalapeño caught my attention. (Relax, people, it was personal pan pizza size.) For my flight of four I chose: SunSetter Peach Wheat Ale, Waypoint Hazy Pale Ale, Parklandia Hazy IPA, and Noble Pilsner. Each was very good with its own unique tastes and flavour palettes. Our food orders took about 15 minutes to arrive and the food was hot and accurate. The Smokey Island pizza was *Chef's Kiss*, while the SunSetter Peach Wheat Ale from my flight was so good I had to get a pint as well. Our server (Jordan) who was also the bartender. Jordan was knowledgeable about the beers and was able to answer any questions about menu without having to consult someone else. He also suggested the Smokey Island pizza, and for that alone he and I can be good friends. The entire staff was constantly in motion, whether sitting new guests, handling drink refills, cleaning tables, or anything else. Great teamwork all around. What started as a chance visit turned into one of our favorite lunch stops in Vancouver. Congo and I thank you.

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