Stumbled upon this place via Yelp (thanks fellow Yelpers) when we were in town for a cruise. So…read moreglad that we found it as the establishment was a gem. The owner and staff were so welcoming / made our dinner even more special. Restaurant has classy, modern, and hip decor. There's also a bar area for drinks. We had several of their pasta dishes and all were very good. Nice selection of wines, which we enjoyed with our meal. We had a large party (9 people) and they did a great job of serving us - meals came out quickly and efficiently. They really added to the specialness of our group vacation.

I met a friend here last night for an early-ish dinner. Made a reservation for 5:30pm and the…read morerestaurant was practically empty, save for a few diners outside on the patio and one or two occupied tables inside. The interior was super cute but small/intimate. This would be a good place to go on a date night as the volume inside wasn't deafening; you could easily carry on a conversation with your dining partners (surprisingly, I can't say this about many restaurants lately - especially in Yaletown!). The center of the restaurant is occupied by a bar-island. You'd think with a name like "Alchemy" that they'd be known for their cocktail concoctions here but, IMO, this cute place is more of a pasta/bistro/pub than a cocktail lounge. Their alcoholic beverage menu seemed more run-of-the-mill standard to me. Here are the positives: -the staff here are AMAZINGLY nice and attentive. Like, SO nice and friendly! -there's a pretty fast turnover time between ordering and receiving your foods and drinks. -as mentioned above, the restaurant is cute and intimate, there's a nice patio, and the interior volume is very reasonable. -they have a really good happy hour menu, and it's every single day, from 3-6pm. -they have a daily special, including "pasta Monday", where every pasta dish costs $17.95. -their everyday menu is pretty varied with quite a few options for "pub" food (i.e., pasta and pizza, chicken wings and burgers, and mains that include steak and salmon and chicken). Their desserts look pretty decent, too. (The creme brûlée sounds particularly good!). We were there for Happy Hour, so I got a glass of excellent pinot Grigio and my friend ordered a Malbec (or two!), and we shared a Margherita pizza and some tortilla chips with artichoke dip. The presentation of the chips and dip was amazing (a neighboring table had ordered this dish and it looked so good, we had to order it too). And both the pizza and the chips and dip were really good. Really good. The only reason I'm deducting a star is because there was a dirty napkin on the floor by my feet. That was kinda a turn-off for me. The rest of the table and restaurant were very clean. It was just this one dirty napkin. (I took a photo, attached). (Wish there was a way to just deduct half a star TBH). This was a fun local place, with very reasonable prices for good bistro-like fare, and the staff here was fantastic. I'd definitely return.

Very cool spirit lounge with a a unique decor and funky cocktails…read more A bit spooky from the outside and very mysterious on the inside. The menu has a lot of fantastic cocktails. They are all a bit expensive but there is a happy hour so it can be a bit more affordable. The cocktails come with a nice tarot card. If you want to bring your friends to experience something different this is the perfect place. We loved our cocktails and will be back to try more.

Our long travel day ended here. We were super excited as the place was highly recommended to us,…read morebut we ended up being very disappointed. We were a walk-in party of 4 given a 90 minute wait. I was over it, but we put a name down and walked down to find a bar for a drink and bites. They sent us a notification 30 minutes earlier than quoted so we finished up at the bar, paid our tab and walked over. We were seated in the corner area that only had one other table neighbor. Our drinks were great. The presentation even more entertaining. None of us were particularly hungry, but the table decided to get the donuts. Let me just first mention that it was dark af in there. We got two orders so that two people could share one. I took two bites and knew something was off. My friend took a bite and immediately said it didn't taste right. The other side took a bite of theirs and said the same thing. One person decided to turn the flashlight on their phone and flashed it at both plates to see what exactly was wrong. Them donuts were burnt. Fully. We called our server over who confirmed they were in fact burnt and told us she would take them off the bill. It was a bummer to have this be the end of our first day in the city.

Came to check out this brewery and absolutely loved everything from this spot…read more We tried 8 different beers, and every single one was great- fresh, and unique flavours like pina colada, cherry cola, and even pico de gallo! We also tried tacos and burritos and they were so good! The Tacos tasted like authentic street tacos from Mexico- highly recommended trying them! The guacamole 100/10!!! I also Loved the white and blue Talavera-style ( Mexican style tiles) through the space- such a beautiful touch. Oh and the staff were super helpful! We'll definitely be back!!

Loved the variety of different beer types they offered. All of them were flavourful and matched the…read moreflavours that they actually were. The cold brew coffee beer was hands down my favorite so I hope they carry it all year round as it's not just a spring/summer beer IMO. The chicken tacos were quite good too - lots of flavour. They had a couple of seats outside where you can keep your dog, but the place is quite small and does get busy on evenings and weekends. This is my new favorite brewery in North Van. Can't wait to come back!

5 Stars for class and ambiance alone. It's like a reverse speakeasy. You see a guy in the ally next…read moreto the red light. He sees if they can accommodate - and then up an elevator you go (although we did learn they take reservations as well). There's both inside and outside seating. The seating is well appointed and comfortable. Drinks: Coked Up and Parker Chocolate Orange. Both were decadent. Coked up a bit sweet for my taste, but unique and was worth ordering. We had the Fish and Chip Cones. They're part of the Happy Hour Menu. They were an interesting fusion of sushi meets fish and chips. We've checked out various happy hour spots in Vancouver over the years. Most aren't worth the hype or sadly have gone out of business over the years. This one... we'll be back on our next visit to Vancouver. We'd probably also call for reservations as we got one of the last two tables!

This is a great little spot. The views are great! We didn't have reservations, so it was a 30…read moreminute wait to get a table. We just came in for a nightcap. The service was slow. They were very focused on a small birthday group, so it took a while just to get a drink order in. The drinks were fantastic. Definitely the highlight of the visit. I had an Affogato Martini and it was amazing. We would have stayed longer, but the music was so loud we couldn't hear each other. Nice venue, decent service, great drinks.

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.

Very elegant fine dining service. You can have a cocktail, eat some fries, relax and go back to…read moreyour room. Top notch! high class

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!

Food was absolutely delicious, the vibes were incredible & our server was amazing. We had such a…read moregood time and will definitely be back with friends! So fun!

Speakeasy bar. Beautiful ambiance. Delicious drinks. Quick and friendly service…read more Order a #7 to get into the speakeasy. Got in within 10 minutes. Sat me and my gf on a high top table for 2. We didn't feel rushed. We actually were able to have a long, intimate and deep conversation so that was enjoyable. I can't remember the name of the drink we ordered but it was good and most likely had a tequila base. Glad we were able to experience this place while on vacation.

Found a new gem on the north shore! This spot has the most insanely juicy Chenjeh I've had in ages…read more-- seriously drool worthy. Their Garage Burger is a must try, with that perfect melted cheese layer on top. If you're in the area, you gotta check them out. We also tried the Adana kebab, which is delicious and perfect for sharing. Garage Grill Restaurant 751 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver V7M 2G9 11:30am-11:30pm Parking Food 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 (removed 1 point because the ventilation could be better. I think they burned something and suddenly the entire dining area was filled with a slight haze/fog) Service 5/5

The Sincere, warm and professional service stood out for me right off the bat…read more The creative decor and great house music made us comfortable, and established the type of vibe you need to enjoy exactly what they offer....tasty food and drinks with a patio bound to be packed on a beautiful Summer eve.... Del o Jigar was good and so was their saffron chicken and Persian rice. Everything was fresh. Certain items that often times are prepared in bulk in other places and stored away rendering it no so fresh when it's served....these guys prepare fresh on the spot. Makes a big difference! Cute little spot mid Lonsdale with a bright future, I suspect.

Amazing food and service! Our server Julianna was a bright spirited and lovely person to meet and…read moreour meals were so fresh and tasty! Looking forward to returning next visit!

Love the food and happy hour! Seafood..!acos are,delicious. Service was excellent and.my favorite…read moreplace.to go

We came in as a party of 4 on Saturday afternoon at 3:00. It wasn't too busy and there were people…read morein and outside. I have been a long time fan of Sons of Vancouver's Chili Vodka (since 2017!) and this was my second time coming to their bar. We enjoyed excellent service-our bartender was wonderful, and she allowed us to try a couple of their spirits we hadn't the opportunity to try before. Their bathroom is also fun-they have chalk for the guests to write things on the wall. Their spirits are for sale, and you can get a free cocktail (from a limited selection on their menu) with a purchase of a bottle! Their glassware and menus are great too-they give second life to beautiful pieces of glass and old books. I wish more bars did this!!! I ordered two cocktails during my time here: Kentucky Heat-spicy and limy. This with the sliced cucumber was hot and refreshing at the same time. This is a solid choice for a spice lover. Pegu club-this was fruity and light. I loved the orange with the botanicals of the gin. It was a great follow up to the Kentucky Heat and for a gin base drink, it felt tropical. I love Sons of Vancouver. Their spirits are a go to in our home, and I love their added spirits since 2017. We walked away with a bottle of their Quadruple Sec and their Amaretto for our own cocktail crafting pleasure. Until next time, which cannot be soon enough.

Unfortunately while the whiskey produced here may be 5 star, the buying process and customer…read moreservice are about a 0. the issue I had during the recent whiskey release was not being late to the sale/missing it. I was in early, secured the bottle to my cart, filled out all information, opened the SMS payment confirmation code, went to put the final code in and was told the bottle that was in my cart was no longer there. All of this happened in less than 3 minutes, even Ticketmaster gives you more time to finalize the tickets that are already in your cart, so if you're purchasing practice is worse than Ticketmaster then you really have a problem. I reached out immediately to 2 different people to resolve the issue and was contacted 5 days later and told the following "The whisky sold out in 2 minutes flat and your bottle likely got poached seconds before the sale was completed. There's not much to be done to prevent what happened here unfortunately". So bottles that are in people's carts can be poached out of one's cart in less than 2 minutes, which is an insane and extremely poor business practice.