My boyfriend's coworker had a birthday party at St. Augustine's bar. The bar is located on Commercial Dr. nearby Commercial Boardway SkyTrain Station. It is a great place to go for the birthday party. People can eat dinner and watch the Game at the same time. We've ordered Nachos, Chicken Wings and The 4 beers flights since lots of people ordered them. It's a great thing to try all the popular food in this bar. read more

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It looks like a biker bar from the outside... but don't be afraid. Inside, it's actually a comfortable pub atmosphere. The food is not bad (check out the giant plate of nachos), and they have an incredible beer selection on tap. Many many varieties of mostly local (ie BC) brews. Rotating seasonal kegs mean that the menu changes on a regular basis - for even more variety. They show UFC fights on TV here for free, so check the schedule. If there's a fight or a hockey game you'll want to show up very early to secure a table. If you're a guy, you'll want to check out the bathroom for the real-time keg-o-meter. It tells you how much beer is left in each keg. Challenge accepted! read more

Lots of taps, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of discretion in choosing the beer. The best taprooms I've been to have only the best they can find, and I always have something delicious. St Augustine's is way more hit and miss, you're just as likely to have something great as to have something that tastes little better than Coors Light. Really terrible room. Dingy, smelly and quite dirty looking. Could definitely use an update. read more

Probably one of my favorite places for pub food on the drive. I discovered this place when I was googling a place for top wings in Vancouver and this place came up as one. Location is easy access from Translink, and perfect for those nights where I had a little too much to drink. Very limited parking and it seems to fill up fast. Even the parking lot on the roof. Lots of beer selection and it seems to be changing every week. The only mainstays I've seen is just the St Augustine's Lager. Food is okay, I only come here for the nachos and the wings. Nachos are pretty loaded, guac is included. Always a +1 since every where else I've been to they charged extra for guac. For the wings, I used to enjoy the Tamari ginger flavor, but they got rid of it. The options now are BBQ, Hot and Salt and Pepper. Sometimes they have a buffalo or P49 Ruby tear Ale wings. I definitely recommend getting the cheese parm dip to go with the wings! read more

Incredible beer selection mixed with mediocre and over-priced food. I still am forced to give it four stars because the taps are really something to admire. read more

St. Augustine's - $13 plus tax... - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A group of 20 co-workers went here on a Friday after work and good times were had by all. Let's breakdown why. Check One - We were able to make reservations for 20. It's clearly a place that can appropriately accommodate a larger group. Check Two - In my opinion, one of the better craft beer selections in Vancouver. They even keep you up to date on what's on tap with their "Live Beer Menu". It tells you what's available and how much % is left in the kegs through their website. It's real neat and nerdy, check it out. Check Three - When I say accommodate in point one, I also mean the servers knew what they were doing. Efficient and pleasant. Check Four - Diverse selection of bar type food for the most part, from what I've tasted, meets my expectation of this type of place. Neither amazing, but not horrible either. Favourite thing on the menu is their Onion Rings. These are no wimpy rings. They are hulking huge and greasy, just how I like them. Check Five - Solid location which is mere steps to one of the most important transport hubs in Vancouver - Commercial and Broadway station. If beer is your jam, then this is a must visit. Even if its not, it has enough going for it that its still worth a visit. read more

A solid 3.5 stars, baby! Let's face it, you're here for the beer. You could have a burger. They're decent. Most of the food's decent. Solid, but nothing special. Just... solid. Service? Hey, if the beer makes it to the table, I'm happy. Anything more than that, you might be asking a lot. It's not really something Augustine's is known for, the service. But you're here for the beer. And then, LA-LA-LA, like choirs of angels singing from heaven, you've found your happy happy eternal place. Because, well, you're here for the beer. With some 40 beers on tap -- with amazing microbrews among them -- and the incredible 4-tasters-for-$8 deal, this is really a place for people who appreciate good beer but don't have a Downtown Budget. Not every beer lover needs Fancy-Ass-Food to go with it. Sometimes a solid beer-and-burger deal for $11 is all your soul needs. This is that place. It's also a block from the skytrain and Broadway B-Line, making it relatively easy to get to for transit folks who'd like to tie one on but get home safely without staggering a dozen dubious blocks. read more

I was initially excited to try out St. Augustine's after we finish bowling nearby. What a huge dissappointment. Thankfully for medical reasons I was not able to waste $ on a drink. The food here is expensive. 3/6 of us ordered the Turkey Club. None of us liked it much. I was expecting something comforting, except it came with a tangy sauce and the roof of my mouth has been cut up for days now. Their toasted bread was way to hard and it looked like Safeway turkey deli cut. Yam fries were lacking in "meatiness". My friend ordered a Caesar salad and sent it back. They took away our friends finished soda's, without a refill and never asked if they wanted a refill. I just looked at my credit card bill, buyers remorse I tell ya! My T. club was $13 and $2 extra for yam fries. $18 bill, terrible food and service (waitress seemed unhappy to be there). Positive - they kept our waters filled. Clean tables, comfy stools, renovated washroom Negative - they took away our friends finished soda's, without a refill and never asked if they wanted a refill. read more

My experience at St Augustines was totally OK, but I guess I am just a little confused by what niche they are trying to fit into, or are they just trying to fit into too many? Its kind of an up scale pub/sports bar. I think. It doesn't have the good semi-grimy homeliness of a real "pub", complete with regulars and staff who are familiar faces and "everyone knows your name" and all that kind of carry on. No indeedy. But it does have 200 beers on their menu, which is very impressive. This to me is their draw card. The decor is more like a bar/restaurant, so it seems that they are trying to be a little more upscale, but then there are 13 (mega overkill!) massive plasma screens on every available surface blasting sport, so not exactly somewhere you would sit and eat a nice meal. The 35 cents wings on a Wednesday night were good. The service was OK. Kind of echoey and noisy in there, although being busy at least gave it some kind of vibe. read more

3.5 stars. Great selection of local beers for around $6. The patio is too tight for me to sit at because I'm tall but there's spacious room on the inside. Service is hit and miss, I don't think they have enough servers during the peak times. I like how it's close to the Skytrain, very convenient. read more

I have now been standing outside for 25 minutes for a table - waiting inside the warmth in this rambunctious, poorly-serviced pub is not an option. Not by choice, believe me, I was more or less pushed out the door by a flustered server. Beer selection is very good; that merits the second star on my rating but the friendliness of the staff left much to be desired. My party ordered nachos which admittedly were a decent pick, if only the chicken brie sandwich I ordered compared. Couldn't order the paddle of beer samples as they simply don't carry enough glasses to serve the number of customers that were there on what I would assume is a pretty average Friday night. I would recommend this place to anyone who is comfortable yelling throughout their meal and ok with standing outside to build up an appetite. read more

Glassware! I just doesn't feel right getting an $8 quasi-pint served in a sleeve - regardless of what kind it is. Hefe, IPA, heirloom recipe recovered from original contact tribes people... No worries, chuck it in a sleeve. Otherwise, great selection and the electronic tracker is pretty slick Good nachos but the guacamole, although delicious, is extruded on top in a super unappetising way. It's a coil. Maybe I'm picky that way. Nice even coverage though. Friendly, quick service even when the place was full for world cup. read more

One of the two best pubs in the city for beer , 40 taps of real beers But lately things have started to unravel 1 prices , the average beer is $7.75 , add tax and tip and you have a $10 beer , (Dime and Storm Crow are $5.25/$5.75) 2 food , portions have become smaller , pizza deals are gone on mondays , and prices are ridiculous for the size 3 service , was quite good but is now getting super slow 4 NO REAL PINTS , the high price gets you a glass of beer , not a PINT (Whip , Storm Crow , Tap and Barrel ... all have real pints) read more

I am so lucky to live in a short stumble to St Agustines. With over 40 craft beers to choose from on tap, this pub has yet to disappoint me. Every time that I go in the beer menu will be updated with new beers I have never heard of before. A must visit for anybody who claims to like craft beer even a little. If you are a Budweiser fan and prefer to not be able to taste the beer, maybe you should find somewhere else to go. The service is always great and their new food menu is fantastic. It features a series of delicious "shared plates" which you can choose Flinestone sized ribs to pair with a pale ale or fresh oysters to mix with you wheat beers. Only drawback I know of is that it does feature UFC nights, so if you are planning to enjoy a local pint, make sure the fights aren't on, or else you will run into a bedazzled crowd. read more

Oh St. Augustine's. I fell in love with your macaroni and cheese. Tender elbows in a creamy cheesey sauce with crispy green onions (and bacon for those so inclined, which I'm not.) Heaven in a mouthful. And then you took it off the menu. Not to be daunted, I then flirted with your cod sandwich. Let me tell you about the cod sandwich. Its flakey filet was encased in perfectly-fried crispiness, offset with fresh pea shoots and pickled shiitake mushrooms (who comes up with this?? Genius!) AND THEN YOU TOOK IT OFF THE MENU. Now, I'm still going to drink with you every weekend. You've taught me that beer is as complex and varied as wine. In the summertime, I can get a $8.50 sampler (FYI, the sizes are pretty generous for a beer sampler) of four of the fruit-infused lagers I love so much. With so vast a beer selection, I know I'll find something I enjoy any time of year. Remarkably, your own lager/pilsner/stout are as good or better than the others. I'm still coming to visit on a regular basis, I promise!! But please stop taking things I love to eat off the menu. It's not fair and you're breaking my heart. Sincerely, Em Dash PS - One of these days I'm going to steal the mini wire baskets your fries come in. They're adorable. Also the fries and poutine are really good, so kudos. read more

Really good selection of beer (only reason why this is 2/5 stars). The food was okay, nothing special. Only problem is the customer service. From the waitress that took us to our seat to the waitress who took our order, everyone was just rude. I tried to ask questions with regards to the menu and the waitress will just give me one word answers. These waitresses looks like they hate their job. Not going back. read more

Pretty busy place overall and wait time is a little ridiculous since it took 45 minutes to be seated. It's also quite crowded and the seating is a little awkward but not a huge issue. Ordered a veggie burger which was surprisingly a lot better than I thought it would be since for the patty it was made of of sweet potato yam. Limited drinks menu for someone who isn't super into beers or sports. Service was also kind of slow but again, I went on a busy night so it was understandable. Don't have much to say about this place other than the food was alright but I wouldn't really find myself going to this place on a regular basis though I wouldn't mind coming back occasionally. read more

Ohhh nice, how cool is this place? A large selection of all types of beers, with that ever amazing screen telling you the quantity left. They're down to 20%?? Quick, I must taste it and *know*! Also is good fun to buy 4 tasters, let's you try out a wider selection. Although.....I do always feel like I'm drinking a baby drink with those little glasses, hehe. The other great thing about this place is it's large inside, so you're always guaranteed to squeeze in somewhere, even with a group of 4+ (in my experience anyway). I love you Alibi Room, but it can be a pain in the arse to be seated. The nacho plate is huuuuge, and great for sharing...if you really want to ;) Service has always been great too. Oh, and it's close to the Skytrain station and bus routes! No problem for the tipsy types to stagger onto the 99....urr, not that I ever have, ahem... :D read more

I too made the mistake of judging this place by its...cover? Location? Assorted vagrants hanging around outside? I assumed St. Augustine's was a total dive, until actually going there for the first time last month (sorry, I had this review saved for a looooooooong time). First off, the beer selection is fantastic, and they have TVs posted all over the bar that let you know the quantity of everything on tap. Secondly, they have sampler paddles, which is an automatic win in my book. Thirdly, the staff is super helpful and (even though it was a month ago) I recall having a pizza that I wasn't totally disgusted by. Fourthly, it's a diverse fun crowd of raucous beer lovers, so be prepared to yell a lot. And fifthly, I just went to their website to research the cost of the paddles and THEY HAVE A LIVE BEER MENU ON THEIR WEBSITE. Mind = blown. I'm definitely going back. Like, now. read more

What to say about this place? Well, I've been here 3 or 4 times since moving to East Van, and I wanted to review it before I leave Vancouver (sob!) and move over to England (win!) It's got a kickass selection of local (and delicious) brew, and some unique beers that I hadn't tried before visiting. (Raspberry wheat ale? helllooo! ...awesome!) A major complaint is that the patio isn't bigger. I've gone twice on shinshiney days and been unable to sit outside. Bummer. Also, the appetizer/snack menu is a bit boring compared to the fab beer selection. In conclustion: Awesome selection of beer, Free WiFi, lots of buzz and energy, and right by the skytrain. Great little bar, Commercial Drive area is lucky to have it! read more

An amazing selection of taps for Vancouver! The service has definitely become better over the last year (more knowledgeable and friendlier). The food specials are usually a good affordable choice and tasty. (pizzas are my frequent choice) It can get pretty loud, and there are too many televisions. Definitely a good place to avoid when a popular sporting event is on. read more

This sucks and I'm disappointed. Lots of beer options and the food is great but this happens to be the first time I take my girl there and we wait 15 minutes without even a "be right with you" and we end up leaving. It's not like I haven't been there before. 5 times. Loved the nachos and the beer and the fact that I can see what's on tap and the % remaining while taking a leak; brilliant. But come on. Yes it was busy. But so what. Is that a pass to allow for service that waits 15 minutes before even water? Ridiculous. I even timed them (I know); just to make sure I'm not being unreasonable. But (yah i started with a but!) I've seen enough "bar rescue" to know that 15min and no server what-so-ever is big ape man getting all pissed off and yelling "shut it down!". I love that show. So in the end I'm not going back. I have better things to do then wait for nachos that aren't as good as foundation's. At least there you know the service is going to be... "interesting". I love Foundations b-t-dubs. read more

St. Augustine's is a big restaurant with surprisingly good food! I hear that they recently got a new chef and they must've revamped their menu because everyone in our party was very happy with their dishes. I got the meat loaf and everything about it was scrumptious (esp. the brussel sprouts). My other friends got the fried chicken, the kale pizza and some wings. They also have a very good selection of beer. I got a seasonal beer - the "raspberry brown ale" and it was yummy! The price of the food/beer is pretty average as well! read more

Great beer! I would give it 5 stars expect for the fact that it's super expensive. You don't even get a pint! The glasses are 14oz which are 30% smaller than the standard 20oz Canadian pint glasses. Try the beer samplers. Also maybe a good place to have one beer then move on to somewhere cheaper. read more

Absolutely the greatest place to grab a beer or a few! With such a variety of craft beers on tap it is near impossible to not find something you really like. If you have ever stood in the beer aisle at your local liquor store and said "Hm I wonder what that tastes like..." you could probably find the answer at St. Augustine's! Depending on the time you go it could be rather busy as it is becoming more and more popular. Sometimes the service is not so great but when it's that busy it is pretty understandable. I have only ever had one server give me attitude but I could give her excuses till the cows came home. Excellent atmosphere, very welcoming and just an overall great place to have a beer with friends. read more

Horrible service. Good beer. Feel free to be ignored for twenty minutes after being seated.

Yelp's definition of a 3 star rating is 'A-OK' and that is exactly what St. Augustine's is. It's good and i'll be back, but i won't be going out of my way for it. Both times the bf and i have ended up here is because our first choice was unavailable and this was the most convenient alternative. The first time i was here i had a soup and panini. They were alright, but nothing to write home (or yelp) about. My boyfriend had a hamburger that was also... decent. Mostly, i remember that the bathrooms were really, really cold. Like, i should have brought a jacket to pee, it was that cold. We went back last Wednesday night for cheap wings because Toby's kitchen was closed. St Augustin's gets bonus points for being open a bit later than most joints! We were a bit bummed we hadn't hustled to get to Toby's in time, because St. A's wing special is 40 cents a wing (versus Toby's 25 cent special) and the wings were TINY. Don't get me wrong, 40 cents a wing is still a good deal, but when you know that if you had only left the house a tad earlier you could have eaten the same amount for almost half the cost and had a better portion, it kinda sullies things. That said, i had a really tasty cider there, and my bf really enjoyed his beer! I would definitely get the cider in bottles if they sold it! (do they? i should have asked) I'm not much of a beer connoisseur, and most likely if i was actually a beer drinker i'd enjoy this place more. Although the inside is pretty bland, the service has always been good and the vibe has been friendly, so this isn't a bad choice. It's not my first choice, but as a second resort, i'm not too butt hurt coming here! read more

I'd like to think I'm fairly good at directions. I can following winding roads to someone's house and remember where it is five years later. However, I seem to have this thing where I mix venues up. This time I mistook the address for St. Augstine's (the church) for St. Augustine's (the bar). Classy. I've got to stop doing that -- trusting Google Maps so much. Another time this happened was with Dunn's. Anyway, we hit up St. Augustine's (the bar) for some beer. This seemed like a regular neighbourhood bar, but actually this craft brew house has over 40 (!) beers on tap that are continuously changing. That's pretty amazing. And they have a live beer menu! That's so cool. They offer paddles of four beers, each of 4oz, for $8.50. From left to right: Thor's Equinox by Odin Brewing (Seattle, WA), Woolly Bugger by Howe Sound Brewing (Squamish, BC), Bière D'Hiver by Townsite Brewing (Powell River, BC), and Jubelale by Deschutes Brewery (Bend, OR). My favourite was Thor's Equinox (which they don't have anymore, darn) which had quite a roasted taste to it. Very easy to drink. The Woolly Bugger wasn't bad either. The two more "seasonal oriented" (for lack of a better term) were alright and had more flavours of spice and sweetness to them. Since everyone had the burger ($15), I couldn't not give into peer pressure. The thing was huge, with a half pound patty, sautéed mushrooms, bacon, and more. I thought I did pretty well since I finished all the yam fries (+$2) and like 4/5 of the burger. The burger was indeed quite good with the caramelized onion aioli and mushrooms, but I'm not huge on burgers. I won't give into peer pressure next time and get something else. Overall, St. Augustine's (the bar) is definitely a fun place to try out new beers. Unlike some other places that serve paddles or samples (Alibi, Bitter), it's not in the downtown or Gastown, which means better prices and it feels more like your friendly neighbourhood bar. read more

what a cute little spot. I came here after a long day at work looking for a beer and a snack not expecting much. As soon i walked in i was greeted with a friendly smile and hello and offered a seat art the open window facing commercial drive. Ordered a craft beer, a Koelsch, a refreshing style of beer you don't find often in North America. A great beer for a warm summer day as this was. ALso ordered a lamb burger and it was delish. I will be back. read more

Came in to Saint Augustine's for my birthday last night... Big mistake!!! Terrible service, like so bad that our server really needs to rethink her life choices. Honestly all that sticks out from my/our (I can speak for the 10 people with me) experience is: Crap service Unwelcoming feelings No beer ... They ran out of everything, which is fine but I would expect our server to know that rather than carelessly sauntering back and forth to report the bad news. Nachos... The nachos were quite good. So good that I'm going to the store now and I'm going to make my own. read more

Good place to grab a craft beer and some appetizers! They have tons of selection. read more

St. Augustine's - Fried Brussels Sprouts with pine nuts! - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Super super busy on weekends and weekdau after work hours. Extensive slection of delicious beer. Would go back if there isn't a huge line. Very loud inside as well. Happy servers. read more

Come for the pizzas not for brunch. So some friends and I came here on a Sunday for brunch because it was close by. All we wanted was a regular eggs with toast breakfast, but they don't do that. They customized a breakfast for my friend, which was essentially a deconstructed eggs benedict (the closest thing to a simple breakfast that they had). I didn't find anything appealing so I got a pizza. When we got the bill, to my surprise, the pizza was only 9$ instead of 15$. It turns out that on Sundays, all the pizzas are 9$. I'm only giving 3 stars instead of 4 because the waitress should have told us this. I got lucky but all my friends regretted what they got and just were really happy with their choices. read more

I've been to St. Augustine's on a couple occasions, and in short it's a great spot if you're lookin' for a nice pint of craft beer in an unpretentious environment. Their beer list is a couple of pages long, and has something that will appeal to everyone. For the indecisive, you can order a sampler flight of beers, which is always a fun choice. Monday nights are cask nights, where they open and pour extra special brews until they're gone. The food at St. Augustine's is good -nothing to write home about, but solid choices for when you need sustenance. Their brunch is good, but the highlight truly is the beer menu. Being so close to the skytrain station, the occasional beggar may wander in asking for change before the staff can usher them out. Ladies, keep an eye on your bags (good advice no matter where you are) and don't leave money to cover your bill on the table. I saw a drifter come in, grab cash off a table, and run out once. Sad, but it's also something us East Vancouverites have become accustomed to. read more

Price point is medium. Unusual casks of beer are a definite plus (beet beer, seriously!?). Try the paddle - a flight of 4 beers of your choice. Find your new faves! I stick to the fresh, berry bright cider myself. Food is somewhat pricey but colleagues and I always manage to hit it on a Tuesday when pints are $1 off and appys are $2 off. mmmmmm roasted brussels sprouts! read more

Can't believe I have never been here before considering how convenient it is to get to (take either skytrain or the 99 and you're there). I think due to the excellent location, excellent beer and food this place is always packed. I was a little worried because draft beer tends to give me a pretty bad headache the next day compared to bottles (getting old I guess), but the selection is so good here I had to try out some very unique pints that from breweries I'd never heard of before. They have a very cool tv screen that updates the beer left in each keg (although a lot of the kegs read 100% so I was skeptical as to how accurate these were). Prices are reasonable, not cheap or expensive and no headache the next day!! I will be back!! read more

Great food, great beer selection, average service. Only downside...no pitchers of beer. read more

Yum!!! Came here for a pint and some lunch on a hot day and was really pleased to find out that for $9 I could get a pizza and salad combo. SWEET! I had the prosciutto and pear pizza which was very tasty and much to the giggling of my friends, a four way fruit beer, also tasty. Everyone seemed to really enjoy their lunches and although the portion sizes weren't huge, we were full and satisfied. It wasn't very busy when we were here, so I didn't notice it being excessively loud. Our server was attentive and personable. All in all, this was a pleasant lunch. read more

Good beer selection - but everything is served in a shaker pint and not the appropriate glassware. Service is horrible. Very slow. I think the waitress tried to cheat us and give us the inappropriate amount of change on purpose. Probably thinking we were too tipsy to notice - but it was our first stop of the day and we weren't! When I pointed it out she was like "oh, my gosh I'm so sorry" and her friend, (seemingly very well rehearsed) said "I just did the opposite earlier today". In any event - we won't be back. There are better places on the Drive. read more

After years of coming here, here are my thoughts based on many experiences, which are certainly shared by many in the craft beer community: First, the good: Taplist: probably the best in the city these days, although close with Alibi -- St. Aug's seems to get more interesting beers in more frequently. This is the single reason I keep coming back here. Now, the bad, starting with the worst and biggest issue with this place: Service: ranges from lackluster / nonchalant to mildly friendly, with zero beer knowledge. It would be nice if management cared about hiring at least some servers who know about the beer they're serving. After being seated, it can often take an unreasonable amount of time to even get acknowledged by your server, and an even longer time to bring you your beer. The worst experience was yesterday afternoon for a tap takeover, where it took over a whole hour to get a flight. The place wasn't even busy; it was just incredible mismanagement. No apologies that it was taking so long, just continued insistence that the flight was coming. Really shameful service. Furthermore, the frequency in which you get the wrong beer in your flight is extremely frustrating. Because staff are so unfamiliar with the beers, they tend to make more mistakes in bringing your actual orders. Their computer system seems to further exacerbate this by not having beers entered / typed out in a way that corresponds to the menu, so it can be very confusing to know what you're drinking. Another more minor gripe: absolutely no samples / tastes and no single taster glasses available, which is a weak policy and unlike almost every other place in town - which means if you want a glass of beer, there's no way to know ahead of time if that beer is good; you're committed to ordering a full glass, and given the prices (especially on the imports), that's not always something you want to do. Glassware: as with most local bars, they don't care about using proper glassware. All beers served in a generic sleeve glass. Tasting flights are served in 5 oz. straight glasses like everywhere else -- neither of which lend well to the aroma of the beer. The flights are often the sloppiest of pours possible, with liquid always sloshing around in the glass indents, almost never being wiped down, and often no napkins provided to clean up this mess. This is even worse when you are seated outside, where the tables have holes in them, meaning the beer drips onto your lap. It would be nice to see more local establishments care about this aspect of the beer experience, but St. Aug's is the absolute worst at this. Atmosphere: it's a sports bar and doesn't feel like a craft beer establishment, more like that part of it was an afterthought in the design of the place. But it doesn't bother me too much. Overall: in Vancouver's fairly weak but improving craft beer scene, this place ranks at the top of beer selection, but quite low on almost everything else. So I find myself grudgingly returning over and over simply for the beer selection, and have just learned to accept and laugh at their many other weaknesses. But it would be great if they acknowledged their many flaws and made an effort to systematically improve them all. read more