This place is a dive bar in every sense of the word. It captures everything you love and loathe…read moreabout the genre, though it leans a bit heavily into the 'loathe' category. The layout is a bit of a puzzle-if you're in the front half, the stage is essentially behind a wall. On the plus side, the service was solid and the KJ was incredibly friendly! However, between the general lack of cleanliness and the same four people cycling in and out the front door every five minutes, it's a bit of an odd vibe. On a Saturday night it was empty. I would suggest stopping by for a quick drink and some people-watching, but I'd definitely skip the kitchen. I was shocked when I saw they offered so many options of food on a screen at the bar. This is not a place I would eat. There are better spots nearby unless you're strictly looking for a "quick and dirty" drink.

We had a group celebrating a Birthday and they went out of thier way to make everyone feel included…read moreand special. The Karaoke DJ has a very hard job, but handled it so amazingly! Would go there over and over again.

This place is like my second home. It is, without a doubt, the best place to play pool in the…read moreentire region. The food is excellent, the staff is friendly, and the facility is always exceptionally clean and well-maintained. Ashley is truly a standout among the staff. She is dedicated, professional, and works hard to ensure everything runs smoothly. Her commitment to providing a great experience for customers is evident every time I visit. The owners are fortunate to have someone of her caliber on their team. If you're looking for a great place to play pool, enjoy good food, and be welcomed by an outstanding staff, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!

I meet the girls every Tues for darts. 2 of them ordered chicken strip basket with salad rather…read morethan fries. 20 mins later I walked to the bar and ordered the same thing. They brought me a dinner salad. I went to the bar to let them know it was wrong and I was told "we are out of chicken strips and she does not have time to cut and bread any more". They then charged me $9 when the salad was $8.50 on the menu. The bartender shrugged when I told him that. They did not offer to make it right. If they were out of chicken strips they needed to tell me that WHEN I ORDERED! Who wants a salad with their beer?!? Be sure to read your receipt! These guys will rip you off. UPDATE: Someone replied below stating, 'Its 50¢ difference cathy.' They completely missed the point. This was never about 50 cents; it was about the poor attitude of the staff and the lack of basic customer service. Their dismissive response perfectly illustrates the exact issue I experienced during my visit.

I've been to this McMenamins before and I never knew this was here! So fun! The drinks are…read moreexpensive and it's a tiny spot but the ambiance wins the 5 stars.

It's definitely a fun little space to check out. Interesting decor, fun variety of tiki drinks and…read moremugs. The drinks are expensive, but pretty tasty. Because it's a separate space, your service depends on how often the server comes back into the room- which makes things seem to take a long time if the bar is busy. They semi-limit your time in there to 90 mins, so it's tough if you're with a group and wanting to just relax and enjoy yourselves. Fun to check out because it's unique, but it probably won't be a regular stop for me.

AMAZING! What a hidden gem. Absolutely enjoyed ourselves for dinner and drinks. our bartender was…read moresuper cool and friendly and set us up with some great drinks and yummy food. We had the flatbread customized and the artichoke dip highly recommend both it was really really really really really good. no my keyboard didn't get stuck we really liked it.

Hey, it may not be for everyone, but I loved it. Small, down to earth bar with occasional live…read moremusic. Great bartender the Friday I went in. It's nothing fancy but it's a good chill place I'll return to.

I've had a number of great experiences at Birch Street, and recently popped in for happy hour. It…read morewas a lovely summerish day so I opted to sit street-side, which was very pleasant. There's table delivery service but no table-side ordering so I headed in and ordered the current special Pecan Old Fashioned and waited for my friend. When he got there, he ordered the Gin Gimlet and Brie Fondue, which was served with sliced baguette and apple. The street-side vibe was great, we go to people-watch and enjoy the weather, while also enjoying great drinks. I used to live just of the street, and find that it's one of the places I'm happy to make the cross-town drive to visit.

What a cool spot. Very fun cocktails, sociable servers and great food. Not a spot for dinner, but…read morewonderful shareables (artichoke heart dip and pulled pork flatbreads) and desserts (chocolate lava cake and ice cream). If you can come hang out after 8 pm on Friday or Saturday they have live music. Perfect date night for us old folk. Looking forward to returning sometime soon.

Our first time in and these folks knocked it outa the park!!!…read moreWe had a grand time watching the pool games as we waited for our food. While we greeted by the owner, very nice gentleman!!!!!! Our food was so amazing, we each ordered something different and not one of us was disappointed. With our meals. Portions were generous! The services were outstanding, very friendly and cheerful! All in all it was a great experience and we shall come back! Peace be with you all

BEST place in Vancouver for playing and watching people play pool. BEST place in Vancouver for…read morekaraoke(every night at 8), BEST place in Vancouver for a friendly and fun atmosphere. Also, a good menu with excellent tacos at a fair price. Adequate parking just off of Fourth Plain East of Andresen.

This beer & cider taproom (with some wine, too!) is located in the spot formerly occupied by…read moreDoomsday Brewing's uptown Vancouver location (Doomsday Brewing's other locations are still open). They've changed up the decor making it lighter & brighter, with lots of houseplants & colorful abstract art* on the walls. Gone are the pinball machines which were replaced with a new cozy nook with soft chairs to relax in. They still have several small tables, along with window seating & the stools at the bar, of course, and there are couple TVs around that had different sports on. The gravel patio out back has the same tabletop fire pit & some other patio chairs & tables (hopefully they'll give the patio a facelift when warmer weather comes). The same friendly beertender we knew from before was working, so that was nice. They currently have some wine options along with 13 local beers & 2 local ciders on tap, and you can view their current tap list on their website. According to their website they have the following weekly events as well (see website for more details): -Sundays 4p - close, table-top games -Mondays 6:30p- 8:30p, trivia -Tuesdays 7p- 10p, open musician jam session -Wednesdays all day, 10% off wine -Thursdays 8p, comedy open-mic -Fridays 8p, live music -Saturdays 8:30p, karaoke *The only negative I found was they oddly have some incredibly expensive, and imho, wildly overpriced abstract art that's for sale, hanging on all the walls.

Low key, laid back environment with friendly regulars. Great rotating tap list. Good Thai truck in…read moreback, with more trucks coming.

Such a cool little spot in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Craft cocktails are well-balanced &…read moretasty. Bartender was prompt to take our order at the bar. Oh!! Bonus- there's arcade games as well and a fun photo booth.

Excellent drinks, excellent service. Great atmosphere and excellent Buratta flatbread. Don't…read moresleep on it, it's fantastic. Cool place for a drink and a great appetizer.