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Brickhouse

3.7 (56 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars
Open 8:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Casual
Loud
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Edward L.

Came here as a direct result of getting a tip from Reena M. This place delivers big time. Parking is available if you look on the side streets. Otherwise you're looking at metered spots along Main. The Brickhouse really is a Dive bar with a capital D. When I first tried going in, I went to the front door only to realize it was gated and padlocked. Huh? The signs on the glass tell you to go to the back. Simple enough, until you realize you have to go through a dingy alley completely with hobos. At this point you're also checking your back to make sure you're not about to get mugged or shanked. When you finally do get to the back, the door is also locked. Huh? Oh, you're supposed to rap on the door LOUDLY, then someone is supposed to open the door!? My head was filling up with crazy unpleasant thoughts when I went through this "Brickhouse rookie initiation" process. Fortunately, the bartender came a-running and let me in after a few seconds of utter confusion. Wow, this place smells (literally) of character. By character I mean really really dusty upholstery. It was filled literally to the ceiling with vintage knick-knacks, from old textbooks (for those who want to feel "learned") to old soda dispensers. The entire bar is operated by one(!) cheerful girl, who has got to be the friendliest and most dedicated bartender I have ever met in a long time. More on her later, as she deserves a special mention. In the back is a pool table. Seating came in the form of vintage mismatched (and somewhat dusty) couches arranged around the edges, as well as a couple of tables. The place had a very homely feel to it, as if you are in someone's basement. There were some oldies playing in the background, which added to the vintage feel. The drink selection is quite wide, with highballs and cocktails to alcoholic eggnog to beer. The beer is some 8 types, all served draught. Only $4.75 (somewhat cheap) for a glass, and $17 (average priced) for a pitcher. I need to talk specifically about the bartender. She went WAY beyond her duties for my friends and I tonight. When I asked about a beer, she gave me a small "sample glass" after telling me a couple of things about the brew in question. When my friends wanted coffees (some didn't drink), she gladly made a pot for them, no questions asked, for free. She even helped them add their sugars and creams. Our group left her a generous tip at the end of the night. Even though a few of my friends initially wanted to cancel last-minute when they realized the location and surroundings of this bar, at the end ALL of them were very glad they showed up. The Brickhouse really is something. You won't be here for the upscale experience, but this is the place to be if you want character. Recommended.

the entrance to the building
Simon R.

Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got, especially if you find yourself in the neighbourhood of this bar. Located 3 blocks North of the death metal bars and 3 blocks South of Crackville, The Brickhouse is the cozy nook on Main and Union that is so perfect that I probably shouldn't be writing about it. This diamond in the rough looks exactly like what you always wanted to do with your treehouse. With it's elegant furniture, antiquated decorations, and just the right amount of dusty useless oddities, it emanates the human condition and feels like home. During the week it maintains its "coziest place to drink yourself to death" demeanor, but on the weekend it fills up with droves of people who all think they discovered it first. Good for friends celebrating random things, bad for people trying to have sex with strangers. Just make sure you leave promptly when Leo the bartender starts playing "Hit the road Jack" over and over.

Tuesdays at the Brickhouse
Edwin G.

Brick House has a clock with No Time Brick House has Goldfish that will not remember You. Brick House has a Bitter Bartender, his name is Leo. Brick House has 2 popular beer (420 & Pilsner), the rest are Sour. Thus this is the Tragedy that creates beauty in Life Brick House is most Awesome on TUESDAYS; Travelers from all over the globe gather through Couchsurfing. 'Yay! I'm a fan'.

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Eamon was the best bartender and it was a great time! The vibes were amazing, a great community!

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The kitschy pictures on the walls, fishtanks, old records, lights, pool table, dart board, and old mismatched couches combine to make it feel funky and cozy in there, which I really appreciate.

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First time here and didn't know what to expect. I'm not a pub or bar person as I still find it a…read morebit intimidating since I don't drink much. Not into beer at all. My friend is performing that night in the band and has invited me and some other friends down to watch them play. That was pretty cool. Great music! The jukebox is also quite fancy with touch screen buttons. No more traditional type of jukebox. There are pool tables and dart boards too. This pub is over 100+ years old, since it opened in 1907. Amazing how it stands the test of time. Drinks are really cheap according to my drinker friends. I had a cocktail though it was more of a mixer and it tasted quite watered down for that. A Malibu rum pineapple drink. Food is available at the other side and it's run by Cat who is very lovely. She's a one woman show - cashier, server and cook. So be patient as it takes at least 30 minutes for the food to arrive. Affordable prices for the typical pub food of burgers, wings, fries. No table service for the pub. Go to the bar to order and get your drink. The staff is good in clearing the tables though. The place is very down to earth with pretty friendly clientele. No airs here. Just real people here for cheap drinks, good music and dancing. Yes! People actually got up and dance when the band started playing at 9 pm. Love it!

We were a table of 6 to 7 people here. We knew someone who was playing in the band the other night…read moreand that is why we were there. We were very surprised why the pub was not that busy and especially given the night that we showed up was St. Paddy's day. The music was great. The drinks are very cheap here which was great. The pub is close to a skytrain so if you have a little bit too much to drink, you can easily catch the skytrain. I was surprised why there is not a lot of review on food here. The food is separate from the pub. Meaning they are two separate businesses (different owners) but the food window is accessible through the pub. I got the Mushroom burger for $13 and it came with fries. The burger looks small but the beef paddy was a reasonable thickness and size. The burger was actually quite tasty. If you do eat here, I suggest ordering food first because the wait can be awhile. The chef, server, cashier is the same person. We waited like 45 mins for our food but it was not an issue given that we were a big group and we didn't mind chatting and waiting. The pub has the usual pub smell.

Brickhouse - divebars - Updated May 2026

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