Charlatan

In the heart of the Drive, this bar has a very practical layout. It has two levels: the top has the bar surrounded by stools, televisions, and tables while down the stairs there is an elevated portion with a big screen tv. The lowest section is secluded enough that you can have a comfortable conversation even when it’s packed full. When it’s nice enough, they open the patio which is long and narrow against the outer brick wall facing the side street. The side street the patio is facing is lines with willow trees creating a more intimate atmosphere and blocking what little sound reaches around the corner while maintaining a view of one of the Drive’s busiest areas. The selection of beer is also venerable.

Pint of Kilkenny: $5.75
Pint of Snake Bite: $5.75

Poutine: $8

Location/Map
604-253-2777

 

Las Margaritas

A respectable authentic Mexican restaurant in Kits, the place is usually buzzing so don’t expect to just drop in on the weekend and find room especially in the summer.  Despite being renown for their margaritas, they do have quite a bit of beer on tap.

Pint of Russell Cream Ale, Okanagan Spring 1516 and Pale Ale, Sleeman Honey Brown, or featured beer: $5.60
Pitcher of Russell Cream Ale, Okanagan Spring 1516 and Pale Ale, Sleeman Honey Brown, or featured beer: $18.95

Location/Map
lasmargaritas.com
604-734-7117

 

Wolf and Hound

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

 

Cactus Club Cafe

Renown for attractive waitresses, these restaurants are indistinguishable from Earl’s and the like.

Pint of house beers: $5.50
Sun – Pint of Ugly Ale: $4.50
Mon – Pint of Udder Ale: $4.25
Wed – Pint of Longboard Lager: $4.75

cactusclubcafe.com

 

The Boathouse

Granted, beautiful settings and comfortable atmospheres, beer is still on the higher end as far as restaurants go.  Though, to be fair, a pitcher does dole out a full four-and-a-half pints.

Pitcher of Alexander Keith’s: $20.50
Pint of Keith’s: $6

www.boathouserestaurants.ca

 

Cafe du Soleil

Cafe du Soleil is at the core of The Drive.  A couple blocks north of Commercial Station, this vegetarian cafe boasts sandwiches, soups, wraps, smoothies, and beer.  Even more characteristic of The Drive, some items seem wholly overpriced while other seem to be mostly financed by the other items.  But at $5 for some soups and sandwiches, things might even out if you don’t just go to drink.  There’s a wide variety of tables and booths for any type of groups and a small stage.

Pitchers (everything): $16.55
Pints (everything): $5.25

Storms IPA and Black Plague
Russell Cream Ale, Pale Ale, and Lager
R & B’s Surged Wheat Ale and Reddevil
Crannogs Organic Irish Ale

604-254-1145
Location/Map