The Iconic Roxy has been around for ages. It's clients vry from day to day depending on the bands playing. Good chill vibe for those want to hang out along the bright lights of Granville St. read more

Was visiting Vancouver and staying downtown... and this was a must stop spot! It's a historic bar. Had a live band playing. Good time! read more

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I went to Roxy as a part of a halloween pub crawl. It was my first time there and the music was amazing! They are not super big, their dance floor is also pretty small but they are centrally located and also have a live band on some nights. When we went they only had a DJ playing 2000s throwbacks which I love! The service was pretty good! read more

Honestly not the best. Band was great and bartenders were very kind and knowledgeable, however don't go to coat check unless you want to be serviced by thee dullest people. The only coat check employees are dense and pretty passive aggressive and had gave the impression of racial motives. Anyways, Good Co. Bar is better if you expect competent employees and diverse customers/employees! read more

Great band. Good vibes . Historical spot, late nite get together. Was in town for a few days , had to check it out.

Me and my boyfriend was there having drinks. We went to the bathroom together, nothing crazy, just together. Staff come and kick us out right away, very rude, no respect, no explanation. We felt embarrassed and treated badly. Many straight couples do same thing and nobody say nothing. But for us, problem. NOT GAY FRIENDLY!! read more

I got here sometimes and lemme tell ya its got the greatest bands in the dt core. And one of the security guys totally has the hookups if you know what I mean. Even if I don't go to the bar ill stop to chat up my man for the shii read more

the Roxy was tight. they have an actual sickkkk live bandband. Curds and Whey (like the cheese??!?) was crazy good. Then you spill out into Granville street which is annoying unless you hop an uber immediately and get off the strip. read more

We returned to The Roxy since Covid to listen to more live music. At the entrance the bouncers checked for Covid Passports. They were extremely respecful and patient when denying some patrons entry and handled the line up well. The service at the bar was so super, Everett the bar tender was also friendly and respectful and generous with the drinks. He had good energy to serve the public. The drinks were satisfying as they usually are. The live music was also incredible , both bands had the customers mesmerized. The crowd was friendly, fun, respectful and all ages so anyone would feel comfortable here. A clean, safe happy environment that I am happy to return to. read more

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Usually I love the country music sundays and the staff are amazing but I went on a Friday and I've never been creeped on so many times at a club in my life. Genuinely every five minutes there was a new freakazoid trying to grab at my friends and I, really makes me not want to return just cuz of the very unsafe vibe:( read more

Amazing always a consistent good time. Lots of beautiful women beautiful experiences clothes off when they're on the floor boys if you're looking for fun and I will find a better place. read more

Oh my goodness, it has been a while since I've been out but this is a rocking place. Dance party central! Music is awesome with a great DJ but the band was stellar! Totally recommend this place for a night out. Decor is nothing to get excited about but who cares if your just want to dance! The place gets really crowd so if you want a seat go early. read more

Haven't been here in ages. Well last time here was probably like 4 years ago. So went back recently but that is because it was a celebration for my sister. So it was one of those accounting night. Yes that is the only time I would really come here. Once a year kind of thing. So nothing has changed since 4 years ago. Its still very loud and very crowded. Loud music is a must. It has a bar near the entrance and it curves around to the side of the wall. There is a live band. So its not just a DJ playing music like the other clubs. People dance in front of the stage. I would say out of most of the bar I like this one because not many has a live band. read more

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Pretty cool place with a pretty solid environment and good music. I'd recommend it if you haven't been

So many sweaty men! Weak drinks that are overpriced, basic music, takes 20+ minutes to get a drink from the overwhelmed bartenders, and the doorman did nothing to balance out men and women. Trashy. read more

Live band and more.. first time went with friends it was quiet nice and good service.

I had an order of lasagnefrom Alki's and they would not let me bring it in to the bar even though I said i would be very clean and good. I told them I would eat elsewhere. I will never try to eat here again. read more

Its official. This is my favorite bar in all of Vancouver. It's also the bar for all the other bartenders and wait staff I notice from other bars. (Shhhh....don't tell their managers...oh wait sometimes I see them here too!). The bands are great and keeps the party bumping. Special Mention to the new band Tattoo Alibi and Troy's R Us whom can play basically anything and keep the party bumping. The dance floor is large enough and always busy and there's always something to do around the bar. You'll find table hockey and phone chargers at the side bar, pool tables and photo booths in the back bar. I always have a good time here. Even on a bad night I always end up feeling better ending my nights here. The song that I use to describe this bar would be Toby Keith's I love this bar because I love this bar! Everyone is nice and friendly, my favorite bartenders include Cat, Stephanie, Michelle, Sasha, Joe, Everette, Irv, Jaralin, everyone here is awesome. Special mention to Cat whom's in the back bar. (The music is bumping in the main room, but the party is in the back bar with the pool tables and photo booth where conversations are easier. Plus grab your friends or some other patrons and ask Cat for a game of who am I and she'll gladly oblige. For those that don't know what game that is, watch inglorious bastards. It's the game in the basement before everyone gets shot up.) Randy keeps the show running, Jarrad and Danielle always have some great promo nights planned. It's pretty awesome. Special mention to all the bouncers whom are all nice friendly and welcoming people (unless of course they have to take action.) This bar is pretty much the busiest bar on Granville every night of the week including weekdays. The porters are all friendly, Franco, Alex, Dhillon. Tjana and Mara are always great in coat check and Ashleigh and Darcy have always been friendly at the front. This place has earned it, 5 stars to the Roxy and their wonderful staff. read more

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I'm disappointed because I heard this was the place to be on a weekend if you're going out. Coming from Toronto, which has a lot of nightlife regardless of the day, seeing this "club" was a major let down. I went with my roommates for a Meetup group so our cover fees were waved, if not, we would have paid 13$ each!! Ridiculous amount for something so boring. It's not a club but rather a place for bands to showcase their talents. I'm not a rock fan so I had the worst time being here but my roommate loved it! He said it was rad. In between bands, they played a bit of top 40 and oldies so I liked that but it lasted maybe 30mins. The crowd is a mixture of young and old people The other thing I didn't like was that they require photo ID Everytime a credit card is used - their explanation was that they didn't have a chip reader. Still, never seen this done in Toronto even with restaurants/bar with no chip reader Safe to say I won't be coming back here. And if rock music or bands aren't your scene, don't waste your money or time read more

Finally had a chance to see what THE Roxy was all about. Knock another one off the bucket list. Parking is horrendous here. Try the side streets far away. The venue looks like it has been added to and modified over the years. There is a stage one side, and 3 (yes, 3) bars from which one can purchase alcoholic beverages. For a more quiet experience, the 3rd bar is tucked away in the back, behind the 2nd bar. There is a pool table there too. The night I went, there was a cowboy band playing. Actually not bad at all. Once they got the tunes going, the dance floor quickly filled up. Once in a while, they let groups of ladies up on the stage as well. The music is loud, but not blow-your-eardrums loud, which is a nice change compared to other Vancouver clubs. One can actually somewhat have a conversation here. Drinks were a bit pricey, but it's a club after all. Definitely a good time. read more

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Sundays at the Roxy seem to be the place to go! It's Country night, Yahoo!! I'm so not a country girl, but they do a great job at playing lively country with a lot of rock cross-over and a touch of this and that to keep all entertained! The thing I really enjoy about the Roxy is the live entertainment. Again, even though Country is not my personal favorite, there are so many good groups that play here its easy to enjoy the Country, most of it anyhow. It's an older looking bar and it's definitely a little "dive like" but a fun and respectable dive bar. The bathrooms are always working and fairly clean with toilet paper, unlike most "Dive bars" in Van. They have pleasant door staff/cashiers. In fact, I was very impressed the cash lady picked up on it being my birthday week and waved my cover! Nicely done!! That was much appreciated. Fair amount of seats with tables and booths, if you get there early enough! You also get a good mix with the crowd, both in age and style. I appreciate that and it usually shines through in a solid venue. In reality, everyone is different, but we all just wanna get tipsy and have a good time listening to awesome tunes! The also have a pool table at the back bar which we all wait patiently to play. read more

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Our burgers were deceitful - in a good way, and you'll shortly know what I mean - because when they arrived, they looked neat and well put-together, but maybe not that tasty. However, when we took our first bites, it was a mouthful of flavours and then they gushed with meat juices and all over our hands. read more

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Country music night on a Sunday? Yes please! Great to see a club like this change it up and have a country music night, excellent vibe from the whole place and all the guests looked to be having a great time. read more

It's a pretty nice place to hang with your friends, have a drink and watch a band play. The prices of drinks are expected. Service is alright. There's a beam in the middle that sort of blocks your view of the stage if you sit near the center at the tables though. read more

This was a fun place to go on a Saturday night with a group of gals, celebrating our beloved bride-to-be. We were bar hopping and found this place along the way, fortunately. To be honest - I liked it better than most of the other places we went to because it wasn't a clubby vibe! It's a very casual bar with live music, playing rock. So I was a fan. There's a bar area and then a huge space for dancing where the main stage is. On a Saturday it was very lively, and in fact, there were two other bachelorette parties here where the singer even called up the brides. There's nothing pretentious or superficial about The Roxy, which is what I like about this place. The crowd also seems older and really here for the music, not to party. Overall, this is a great bar playing indie rock in downtown Vancouver. read more

Oh, the Roxy. Many of my fresh-19 nights were spent here on Roxy Sundays. If you like country, Sundays are the best day to go. They've got live music and line dancing, and plenty of liquor to go around. Compared to other clubs on the Strip, The Roxy is fairly smaller. They have 2 main bars, one right next to the dance floor, and one in the back room by the pool table. Service is usually hit or miss. They're fairly busy on most nights, so it can take a little bit longer to get a drink. But just be patient and be kind to the bartenders and you'll eventually get your drink. Roxy is fun on other nights too. Honestly, I've only been here one or two other times that weren't on a Sunday, and it was still a great time. One of the great things about the Roxy is that it's on the Strip, so if you want to leave the club to get food, there are plenty of late night options! Many drinks were had and fun memories were made at the Roxy, so cheers to them! read more

Went to The Roxy tonight (Friday) and the place was hopping! Also had great bartenders and a great band that was playing some awesome cover songs. I would recommend this place for anyone who is wanting to party or dance! Take note that there are a lot of people here! read more

We were staying about 2 blocks from Granville St, so we asked our host how to get a "local" taste of Vancouver. She mentioned this place with a little of hesitation saying that it was full of "interesting characters", so we knew we HAD to go here! We got here around 11pm/midnight, so we had to pay cover of $13. The atmosphere: One expectation needs to be set: this is NOT a classy bar establishment---but it is a fun time. The Roxy is divided into 2 areas, one with a bar and an open are with a few tables/bar stools, and then the inside of the Roxy, which had tables, and a stage set up for bands. We miraculously found a table to sit at right near the bar. The place was packed and busy! We definitely did meet a few interesting people (like a drunk doctor who liked smashing cups..), and we had a wonderful time just being in the lively atmosphere and talking to strangers. The music is fun and upbeat. Normally, I would give a place like this 3 starts, but I'm giving it an extra star for the fun time! The drinks: I would be drunk before you get here. The drinks here are pricey, considering that they are pretty watered down and not strong. Their menu is a standard cocktail menu. read more

Really fun spot! I'm not too familiar with the area, but this spot was recommended by several friends as well as my hotel staff. I had a fabulous time and spent my entire night there (though I had planned on exploring Granville). There was live music but they played hits that we all knew and sang along to- good mix of modern chart toppers and throwbacks. The bartenders were really cool and the vibe of the place was awesome. Can't wait to go back! read more

While visiting Vancouver, I asked a few locals about which bars to go and got the following advice: "Nobody wants to go but you always end up going to the ROXY" "You have to go to ROXY! If you don't go, you can't say you have been to Vancouver" "Well you could go to (this) bar or (that) bar but you absolutely cannot miss going to the ROXY" So of course I just had to check it out ... I went during the free white Tshirt / write stupid and sexual remarks on your neighbors shirt / drink as much barcardi as you can / dance the night away type of night. The Roxy tries really hard to be cool. This is definitely a young kids bar and not the best for a conversation or a casual beer. You come to this place to get after it. Not my cup o tea but maybe you will enjoi the flavor. read more

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If you're looking for a bar that has rude bouncers who try to act macho all the time and male bartenders who are only willing to be nice to pretty girls, i would totally recommend this place. Also, the fact that they let people line up out front even though the bar is dead inside is very ridiculous. read more

Ah, the Roxy. I remember my Roxy days well. Jaggermeister pyramids, bad band music, and dancing on the bar. All in all, a great time! The Roxy Night Club generally appeals to an older crowd, but don't let that stop you. Featuring live bands (and, on weekends, the regular house band), the dance floor is always full. The Roxy's not fancy, but it's long been the city's top nightlife spot because, frankly, it's just a kickass rock and roll club. Be prepared to line up. read more

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Great bands! Great music! Great fun! Dave the bartender was awesome! What a great night in Vancouver!

A girl threw up on me in the bathroom. Not the worst thing that could happen but also not the best.

Live music is alright. Need to do a better job at restocking the toliet paper in the women's washrooms though....

- 7$ covers on a Thursday - Small area with 3 bars - live music - I found the dance floor to be quite small. They were also letting in way too much people, there was hardly any room to walk around without spilling a drink. - The crowd is interesting, I'm talking people of all kinds, everyone is out to have a good time. - Washrooms cramped and worn down. read more

My friends and I came up to Vancouver for a couple days and went to Roxy two nights in a row! We love the live music and the bartenders. Being women the bouncers were on top of making women feel safe and we very much appreciated that. read more

S/O to the two bouncers who I met at St. Paul's hospital. Honestly, they don't get enough credit for the job that they do. S/O again for remembering me and letting me in for free ;) I was being treated for an allergic reaction. I shared a room with two gentlemen who wore The Roxy shirts - this prompted the conversation. One of them injured their hand from an altercation with a drunk dude. It's kind of scary and a reminder of how daunting their job can be, if they need to take action. --- I always have fun at Roxy. The live music is fantastic, and the staff is always friendly and accommodating. Super atmosphere, which makes a super crowd! Everybody's bouncin' around. No young, wide-eyed kids here, but people who are out to party and not stand around eyeing others up with judgmental attitudes. read more

Ah The Roxy it may be a Vancouver institution but so is the corner of Hastings & Main. A place that defies time and yes taste. But to experience this Land that Taste Forgot you must pay $15 bucks then you can enter the den of 1990 but with 2020 prices!! You will first notice the smell, it is a mix of Axe body spray, shame and stale overpriced beer. Sure everyone should experience this place once maybe twice depending on your drunkenness and need to possibly catch a STD or maybe Ebola. Can you have fun here sure but should you? read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed the Roxy yet. I'm not sure why but the Roxy appears to be everyone's secret shame. Everyone rants and wails about how they hate the Roxy and swear locusts will have to swarm the city before they ever go there but once you get a beer in them everyone breaks down and admits they love it there. Well, if they are closeted I'm out living in the sunshine and I'm loving it! I have three words for the Roxy: A. MAY .ZING. The reason everyone loves it here, and why I love it here, is I'm not sure anyone has EVER had a bad time at the Roxy. But I digress, lets get the worst of it out of the way right now...the line. The dreaded line. It may as well go all the way across the Granville bridge some nights and I can see the tear rolling down your cheek when it comes into your view. I'd have more sympathy for you but you showed up at 10 and didn't put yourself on the guest lists did you? Sympathy revoked! The Roxy is the Roxy because there is an amazing mix of everyone from Vancouver in one place, which means that everyone is going there. Which means, unlike the rest of the Vancouver nightlife scene which doesn't get going till at least 11, this is hoping by 9pm. Please pay close attention to that little word there "BY" 9pm. If you're not in line by 9pm or are on the guest list or know someone personally you're done for. Like anywhere else that is a Vancouver institution, its busy and you have to plan ahead. OK, so you worked it out, you emailed in advance for the guest list (give yourself 3 weeks in advance for Saturdays), you got through the line in an easy 30 minutes or less, you paid your cover, they swiped your ID and you're in! Success! There is a coat check in the back but not open until 10pm so don't worry about it. Now drinks are priced the same as any other place in Vancouver so don't act surprised when a beer is $6. But the bartenders are ridiculously friendly and helpful. Don't forget not to get jammed up on the bar at the door either, there are 6 more places to get drinks: To the left of the door is a beer stand, take a heavy right handed U-turn to end up at the other front bar, go straight back to the rear bar, get your beer at coat check, yet another beer stand by the woman's washroom, or find your way into the little extra room in the back to yet another bar. 7 easy ways to get drinks! Depending on the night and the rotation you'll get one or the other of the house bands. Both of them do cover songs that everybody loves from current tunes to oldies. Between sets the DJ does a great job in keeping everyone lively. The dance floor is small and intimate and always packed so you never feel out of place. Don't feel like dancing? There are two pool tables, one in the front and one in the back room. There are also some tables and booths along the wall as well as a little lounge area in the back if you want to get out of the middle of things for a little while and chat someone up. And then above and beyond, the reason this place is amazing, it attracts everyone from celebrities to college kids and everyone in between. No one is too old and no one with a legit ID is too young. No such thing as rich or poor, everyone mingles and plays nice. You're almost guaranteed to meet awesome people, a Canuck or two and maybe some visiting stars. Every day of the week has a live band, with local up and coming bands usually playing early on Tuesday and Wednesdays, with the house band and DJ coming on after, so for those of you who don't have weekends off, this is a great place for midweek partying. Watch out for annual events like the graffiti party, where everyone gets a white tshirt and a sharpie, their anniversary party, or just Halloween and new years. Always a destination. Always mind blowing. I honestly hope to see you there. read more