Definitely popular among more senior members of our community. It's not for younger; more lively…read morecrowds. Drinks were unique although could've used more alcohol. Equal bar to non bar-seating ration.

Really enjoyed this small local bar. It's full of locals and good vibes. The owners are a wonderful…read morecouple, who power team that place by themselves. The cocktails were fun and delicious. I love anywhere that does traditional egg white sours. Nice little food menu with both snacks and meals. Even got a nice hot towel to clean my hands. Would recommend and go again.

I absolutely love this place. The service is amazing and the vibe of the room and atmosphere is…read morealso amazing. I have never had a bad experience. Always, always accommodating and the best place to hang out and relax with great music and drinks as well. I can't say which server is my favorite by the way because I love them all equally. Great place for a business or client meeting as well. It definitely impressed me!

I had come here a a few years ago with a few people. We were probably about 5 people…read more I really like the layout of the place. Very beautiful and clean. However, I wasn't a fan of the service. The staff were rude and we were forced to order an extra hookah that we didn't want (as one person wasn't gonna smoke) just because they had a rule that it was 1 hookah for every 2 people. Plus it wasn't exactly low cost either and the extra hookah we got wasn't that great.

We came without a reservation and were seated in the Patio with a quick wait…read more Servers were really friendly and it is a very welcoming and nice space. Music is minimal , but was still a little difficult to talk as quite loud with other tables. Our food was really tasty. I tried Cajun grilled chicken burger , mushroom pasta , Palms salad and prawn pasta. It was a little bit of a wait for food to come out. We also tried a couple drinks , Havana and Double beecher street. These were alright , strong tasting not very sweet.

This place was amazing and I would definitely come back. I live across the border and it was worth…read morethe drive. We ordered the goat cheese brûle to share and it was so tasty. As the main, I ordered the Casteveltrano Olive and Prawn Bucatini. I couldn't stop eating even though I was so full. Our server was attentive and kept our waters filled. But nothing else stood out to me. I loved the decor. Overall, it was great and would come back!

Currently one of my favourite spots to go to. I had stopped going there in bit for some time but…read moreglad I started coming back. The hookah lasts a long time for us almost every time I've gone in with a friend.

Disappointing to see the negative reviews. I felt like customer service was quick and friendly. The…read moreshisha flavor was really good and the coal was changed frequently which prevented any issues with harshness/poor taste. It is a bit dark inside but there are tons of fun lights and TV's to brighten the space up.

This is an old school bar in New West. The drinks are inexpensive but the service and ambiance are…read moreamazing! Here you can still get a drink for $6! The DJ on the weekend puts people on the dance floor. If you haven't been here in awhile or ever you owe it to yourself to check it out.

Greek salad & Spanakopita was delicious. Maybe I'm not familiar with the area but feels like I'd…read moreget rolled after dark in the parking lot lol. Nice inside & friendly bartender.

Again I love this place! This time I stopped by to pick up some bottles. So far, our favorite is…read morethe yuzu sour. We love bringing it to friends or parties. If you shake it, it activates the vegan foam and creates this lovely velvety texture! Highly recommend.

Fantastic Mixologist named Joe! So, much fun! The drinks are absolutely well balanced and…read moredelicious. The conversation was great I learned much. The locals were so welcoming. We had such a fabulous time. Did I mention the dumplings? They are amazing! I just left, and I can't wait to go back! It's rare that I post that.

Cute cottage cocktail bar on the island. First stop on our college girls reunion trip and it did…read morenot disappoint. The ambience is cozy with a little nautical flare. Bar seating & a handful of bar top tables located inside. Self serve water crafts and a whole menu of fun cocktails and light bites with locally sourced items. The So Long Summer was a refreshing drink. The owner chatted with us and gave us the run down of all items harvested today. Blueberries being one of them, score! Definitely a must pop in to start off an island vacation.

Great ambience and drinks. Really fun to sit at the bar and watch the bartender do her thing. Light…read moresnacks, not heavy food items, so beware. We stopped before dinner to grab drinks and hummus plate - it was perfect!

We tried a new restaurant (to us) in Surrey last night called Skye Avenue. It was such a lovely…read moreexperience. It is beautifully appointed It has nice high ceilings but there is still a warm welcoming feel. It's the staff. They are all so welcoming and treat you like they are genuinely happy to serve you. They have music playing but it is subtle, adds nicely to the ambiance and is not too loud. The food was very good. We got there before happy hour so we were able to order a couple of glasses of decent house wines for $6.00 a glass and shared an appetizer of crispy chicken lettuce bites. For entrees my husband had an 8 oz. prime rib special. It was so good. cooked as he had requested it. One of the better prime ribs that we've tasted and it was only $30.00 as a Sunday special. I had the lamb loin that was also very good. Service was also very good. Our server, Stella was so busy but she checked on us regularly to ensure that we were well taken care of. It is so nice when you go to a restaurant and it exceeds your expectations. This has the vibe of a fine dining restaurant with the décor, the muted background music, the service and the food. The prices are very reasonable for what they offer. We highly recommend and we'll be back.

I'd like to do 4.5/5 but I'm not allowed half stars. I finally got to visit this restaurant that…read morehas been on my list. I didn't actually realize how close it was via transit as it is right at the Surrey Central building where the Surrey SFU campus is. I believe it is the old pub/liquor store that used to be there. It is very beautifully decorated inside for the holiday season and spacious. It looks like it could honestly be nice for corporate events or semi private gatherings like a birthday/retirement or just regular date night. Our server was very nice so no qualms there. The only thing that threw me off was that our table was seated next to a bit of a gap by a booth and servers kept going through that area "as a short cut", which was a little tight on my end instead of them going around our table. that being said it was relatively empty when we came in, so I was kind of hoping that we didn't have to sit so close to other guests when there were available tables elsewhere. We caught happy hour which was nice and I would recommend their prime rib slider. The lettuce chicken wraps were good but nothing to venture out solely for. We had asked if they could substitute tofu instead of the chicken but we weren't able to make any adjustments to the dish. Our waiter did mention that there is a prime rib special on Sundays and that sounds really good. He also recommended to call ahead and reserve as it can often be sold out the day of. The truffle Parmesan fries were great, we got the cheese on the side as my friend is vegan. She had a crispy tofu bowl and said it was good. I'd like to come back for their prime rib special with my family. Pay parking lot is right across from the restaurant by the skytrain. too bad the restaurant doesn't validate parking.

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.

Cute spot with the best drinks in Friday Harbor! Great for non alcoholic beverages too!read more

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