We stopped into Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant & Brewpub for a Saturday lunch. Good for a casual…read morelunch, the restaurant was large, airy, lots of natural light, and a clean, modern take on a lodge-like space. It felt relaxed, with a steady mix of parkgoers, small groups, and casual date lunches. Food-wise, I kept it simple with the chowder and a burger. Both were solid across the board without any major highs or lows. The chowder hit that comforting, creamy note you want at lunch, and the burger was satisfying and filling, the kind of plate that does the job after a walk around the park. Service was smooth and friendly throughout. It's a reliable option if you want a sit-down meal without leaving the park. Expect a menu centered on approachable comfort food and house beers.

We stopped in after a lovely walk through the park. Beers were good, food was average (had pizza,…read moresalad, and sandwiches). Loved the location and all decor. Service was a bit slow but was a nice place to spend the afternoon.

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.

Came here twice during dine out - great deal for lunch menu (choose two items)& dinner menu three…read moreitems for $35. The"dessert" can be a slushy margarita. The blood orange and spicy mango were great concoctions (not just syrupy slush) Rice bowls were tasty (salmon teriyaki, aioli chicken , prawn appie was a generous portion.) On one of the occasions, we shared a Dineout menu along with a few other appies. The kitchen accommodated our request by dividing the main dish into two nicely presented portions. (& @ no extra charge! I say this because Vancouver has become a town where establishments are ok charging up to $4 for having 1/2 salad & fries & still expect a 18% tip after taxes.) Lots of room for groups and family friendly. The place has lots of entertainment for kids. Will definitely come back during the summer months. There is a patio area outside.

Happy hour deals are amazing and the food is definitely elevated to the point of being a gastropub…read moreand a damn good one at that. HH pizzas are big enough for two people each so grab some friends and share two or three pizzas with the wings (Frank's/Buffalo or Korean Sweet&Spicy) They have some arcade games like Big Game Hunter or Pop-A-Shot to work yo your appetite.

We came here on a Wed. for Happy Hour in Sept. 2025. We enjoyed being on the pub side of the…read morebrewery. Bartender Al helped my husband choose the Ale Communication Cold IPA $6 and I had an Aperol spritz $12. There is a pool table, sports on tv and an outside patio. Nice soundtrack too!

Came here for the beer only. Got a flight of beers and enjoyed it greatly. The vibes were nice. I…read morewould come back again! Restrooms were clean too

Still one of my favorite brewers to come to! Beautiful view, great beer options : white paw seltzer…read moreand American Lager are one of my favorites! And the service is always great ! Happy 5 year Anniversary Beach Cat!

Great brewery with beautiful views!! Gorgeous day for a beer or two with even more gorgeous water…read moreviews. I love the theme of Beach Cat Brewing, even got a shirt! They have some nice merch. I enjoyed the shabby tabby, ipa, ha! Food is on-sight with a food truck but we did not try, looked to be a wood fire pizza food truck. Ample seating outdoors and indoor seating available too.

This is a small brewery about 5 minutes from the casino. They have a much larger location about 25…read moreminutes away. I stopped here hoping to get a taste of the recent Cantillion release. No luck, since the release was at the other location. No worries. Everyone here was friendly. The place was very clean and they had plenty of beer to go, as well as souvenirs. They had plenty of their beer on tap. There were at least 9 choices. I went with their sour after tasting it and a few hazy ipas. The tacos were good. The chicken was the best and the fish was also good. I wouldn't get the pork taco again. The street fries were okay. They were a little dry. All in all a great experience.

I'm not much of a beer person but had stopped by this location with some family over the weekend…read morewho tried some of the beer they have. They had some non alcoholic options as well and quite a decent food menu too. I tried the southwest kale salad and absolutely loved it! Friendly service as well. Super cute location - clean and beautifully decorated. They had a small indoor dining space as well as some patio tables. This location is in a very industrial area.

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.

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.

Cute little shop that offers delicious food and amazing beer! Located in Chinatown, this gem has a…read morelot of space and a very casual feel. I started with a flight of their popular beers: ​Salted Lime Lager, Paloma Grapefruit Lager, Cerveza Light Lager, Orange Fresca Pilsner. The beers have won a few awards so I was not disappointed. My least favourite was the cerveza. It had a strong rice flavour and compared to the rest, not memorable. The grapefruit was stunning! Probably my favourite. Next was the salted Lime. You really can't go wrong with that! All so unique and excited to grab these at BCLS now! I also got the Fondue Nachos (Tortilla chips with monterrey cheese, pico de gallo, home-made garlic mayo, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo and refried beans). This was a pile of happiness. So many competing flavours and nice touches. The garlic mayo with the handmade salty chips was great. The refried beans combined with the guac was so fresh and warm! Really nice place for good eats, fast service, and delicious beers!

This is the new place to be. The food is off the charts, the mezcalita has reignited my love for…read moremezcal. The michelada slaps, and the chimichanga is magnificent! The service is outstanding; every person is so happy and actually give a heck about you having a great experience. The vibes are so high, upbeat Latin fusion beats.

Great beer selection! With two pilsners, a lager, and a…read morebrown ale on tap these guys have something for everyone! They do have a couple IPAs as well, but an IPA drinker has no sense of taste and will drink whatever is available anyway. Let's talk about the menu. The happy hour is great! The portions are huge so two people can split one order. The brewpub burger and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich are both huge and quite tasty. They have both food and drink specials every day and everything I ever tried was great! Friendly staff too. I was staying in the hotel above the place and after the first day, they addressed me by name which is a nice touch.

Looks like Howe Sound has opened up a new location right next to the Waldorf hotel (same building)…read more This venue is just E of the famed Tiki room. Parking is available along Hastings, as well as the side streets. The inside still looks a lot like a tropical themed bar, with all the bamboo trim. Definitely different vibe from the Squamish (ski chalet) theme. There is a S facing outdoor (not covered) patio as well, which should probably be pretty decent if one doesn't mind getting a pile of sun to the face. Staff are friendly. Their draft beer selection is maybe 1/3 less than the Squamish location, but that is expected. It is a long drive from Squamish after all. The pizzas here are available all day (they are only available after 1500 at the Squamish location), which is super awesome. I got to try 2 of them. These pizzas are the thin crust (Neopolitan?) type. Longshoreman - grilled chicken and sundried tomato. The basil was fresh and green. Nice blend overall. Brewer's select - basically a meat lover's type. Peperoni, bacon, and chorizo. They were pretty generous with the toppings. A bit on the salty side, but every meat lover's is like this. Tasty. Lastly, the poutine was pretty decent. Fries were nice and crisp, and there was just the right amount of cheese curds and gravy. In other words, not dry but also not soggy. My friends and I left stuffed and happy. Another special special mention is that this place is open late all 7 days (most things around here close at 2100 or earlier), which is worth a special mention. Recommended.