January 2, 2009
Suprising large: another cafe/bar on The Drive. It’s gone under new management and renovated since the summer. It looks like the capacity has increased a bit while moving all the food into the kitchen instead of having a sandwhich display.
Pitcher of Granville Island Winter Ale: $13
Location/Map
604-215-3888
August 27, 2008
A large space used as efficiently as possible, it really is practical for any number of people. In the heart of Kits, it’s on a number of convenient bus lines. Fridays and Saturdays they are only open until 12:30. They have full pints and a number of mixed beers.
Pint of Okanagan Spring 1516, any Russell, any Storm, any R&B, or other weekly featured microbrewery tap: $5.95
Pitcher of Okanagan Spring 1516, any Russell, any Storm, any R&B, or other weekly featured microbrewery tap: $14.95
Wed – Ptcher of Russel: $12.95
Location/Map
thewolfandhound.com
604-738-8909
July 27, 2008
Just northwest of the Pitt River Bridge across from Costco, Dewy’s is a hidden gem. Although a bit out of the way, the daily special is very respectable and wings night is certainly worthwhile.
Pint of daily special: $3.95
Pitcher of daily special: $12.95
Th (4-11 p.m.) – Wings: $0.24 each
604-552-4275
Location/Map
July 17, 2008
On Main Mall and Agricultural Road in UBC, 99 Chairs doesn’t give off any air of providing alcohol. Known for its popular but not great cinnamon buns, 99 Chairs’ location and lack of considerate immediate competition draws the very busy and the very lazy. It also offers glasses of beer, perfect for the straight edger you’re trying to get to drink.
Pitcher of Russell Lager: $12.24
Pint of Rusell Lager: $4.00
“Glass” of Russell Lager: $2.50
Location/Map
604-822-3256
July 13, 2008
This pub is hidden behind Metrotown one block south of Kingsway. The place is large enough to host banquets and has a big screen tv. Beside bottles, pitchers, and sleeves (pints) they also have “FF [firefighter] sleeves” which are larger sleeves for $0.75-$1 more. As much as I appreciate the variety, I dislike that drink sizes are standardised by the government. Also, although belonging to firefighters (I assume), it’s open to everyone. There’s free pool on Sundays.
Keith’s, Keith’s Red, Okanagan Spring Pale Ale, and Kokanee Gold
Pitcher: $14.25
Pint: $4.75
Pitcher of Bud Light and Kokanee: $13.75
Pint of Bud Light: $4.25
Pint of Kokanee: $4.50
Pitcher of Stella: $15.75
Pint of Stella: $5.75
Mon - FF pint of Kokanee and Kokanee Gold: $4.75
Tu - FF pint of Keith’s: $4.75
Wed – FF pint of Okanagan Spring Pale Ale: $4.75
Th – Pitcher of Okanagan Spring Pale Ale, Kokanee, or Kokanee Gold: $12.25
Location/Map
604-437-4347
firefightersclub.com
