Food Scene
Excellent French restaurant, cocktails, romantic atmosphere. Reservations Suggested.
158 locals recommend
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StExcellent French restaurant, cocktails, romantic atmosphere. Reservations Suggested.
Wildebeest
120 W Hastings StGreat place for meat and wine. Dim lighting, music on the louder side.
Excellent Spanish Tapas in a laid back atmosphere. No reservations taken, walk in only.
17 locals recommend
The Sardine Can
26 Powell StExcellent Spanish Tapas in a laid back atmosphere. No reservations taken, walk in only.
A Belgian restaurant where three-star-Michelin-trained chef Nico Schuermans is winning rave reviews. On the pricier side, delicious food.
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetA Belgian restaurant where three-star-Michelin-trained chef Nico Schuermans is winning rave reviews. On the pricier side, delicious food.
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StA delicious brunch and breakfast destination.
Pidgin Restaurant
350 Carrall StFusion food, cocktails, minimalist decor.
One of the finest pizza destinations in Vancouver. No take out, dine in only and no reservations. Either come early or try to hit them up later (5/6pm or 9:30/10pm)
112 locals recommend
Nicli Antica Pizzeria
3142 E Cordova StOne of the finest pizza destinations in Vancouver. No take out, dine in only and no reservations. Either come early or try to hit them up later (5/6pm or 9:30/10pm)
Bambudda Gastown
99 Powell StChinese Fusion, cocktails or dinner.
A small casual sushi restaurant. Great for dine in or take out, Japanese run. Check hours online as they're closed some evenings of the week.
7 locals recommend
Sea Monstr Sushi
55 Powell StA small casual sushi restaurant. Great for dine in or take out, Japanese run. Check hours online as they're closed some evenings of the week.
A non-profit restaurant. Nightly dinner and cocktail specials. Fine dining while supporting a good cause in the city.
East of Main Cafe
223 E Georgia StA non-profit restaurant. Nightly dinner and cocktail specials. Fine dining while supporting a good cause in the city.
Amazing pastries, truffles and coffee. Within walking distance of a lovely park by the water.
10 locals recommend
Cadeaux Bakery
172 Powell StAmazing pastries, truffles and coffee. Within walking distance of a lovely park by the water.
The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water StreetSemi-casual dining, beers, wine, cocktails.
Revolver
325 Cambie StEspresso flights, amazing teas and dessert.
Campagnolo Upstairs
1020 Main StDelicious Italian food in a semi formal setting.
Perfect for eat in or take out, Lebanese food in a nice atmosphere at a good price.
117 locals recommend
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StPerfect for eat in or take out, Lebanese food in a nice atmosphere at a good price.
Decent Mexican food. A good option for take out as it's across the street.
12 locals recommend
La Casita - Gastown
101 W Cordova StDecent Mexican food. A good option for take out as it's across the street.
The Bauhaus Restaurant brings a new style of dining to Gastown, Vancouver. With Stefan Hartmann a world-renowned Michelin Star chef at its helm, the menu reflects a fresh contemporary approach to Germ
1 W Cordova St
1 West Cordova StreetThe Bauhaus Restaurant brings a new style of dining to Gastown, Vancouver. With Stefan Hartmann a world-renowned Michelin Star chef at its helm, the menu reflects a fresh contemporary approach to Germ
Gluten Free Muffins, Excellent Coffee, Raspberry bars are my favorite!
168 locals recommend
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrGluten Free Muffins, Excellent Coffee, Raspberry bars are my favorite!
Everything Else
A great spa for women and men, personalized care in a private setting.
Advanced booking required.
55 Water St
53 Water StreetA great spa for women and men, personalized care in a private setting.
Advanced booking required.
146 W Cordova St
One of the best Vancouver based coffee roasters.
Colourbox Hairdressing
305 W Cordova StContemporary hairstyling, well priced service in the city.
Easy transit to the suburbs: Burnaby, Science World, New Westminster, Surrey, Commercial Drive.
119 locals recommend
Stadium-Chinatown station
Easy transit to the suburbs: Burnaby, Science World, New Westminster, Surrey, Commercial Drive.
Commuting to the airport YVR, Richmond and areas of South Vancouver, Cambie St Village, Olympic Village
158 locals recommend
Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetCommuting to the airport YVR, Richmond and areas of South Vancouver, Cambie St Village, Olympic Village
Fun to check out their exhibit while in Vancouver.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StFun to check out their exhibit while in Vancouver.
A nice selection of wine and beer within walking distance of my apartment. Private liquor store, not governmental.
32 locals recommend
Crosstown Liquor Store
568 Abbott StA nice selection of wine and beer within walking distance of my apartment. Private liquor store, not governmental.
Accessible from my apartment without setting foot outdoors. A nice selection of electronics, food, cosmetics and bathcare.
120 locals recommend
London Drugs
351 Abbott StAccessible from my apartment without setting foot outdoors. A nice selection of electronics, food, cosmetics and bathcare.
A wonderful venue for plays and other theater performances right below my building.
SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
149 W Hastings StA wonderful venue for plays and other theater performances right below my building.
Baron Gallery
Within walking distance.
Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
332 Water StWithin walking distance.
Firehall Arts Centre
280 E Cordova StWithin walking distance for some great Vancouver plays.
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayWithin short walking distance to concerts and hockey games.
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdWithin short walking distance to concerts.
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
630 Hamilton StWithin walking distance to concerts.
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceA 10-15 minute walk away.
Shopping
65 Water St
65 Water StreetFunky & quality shoe shopping.
411 W Cordova St
411 West Cordova StreetClassy boutique with lingerie and adult toys.
m0851 is constantly searching for raw materials around the world. Whether it’s full grain leather, high-tech fabrics, silk, cashmere, wood or metal.
Jackets, purses, accessories.
44 Water St
44 Water Streetm0851 is constantly searching for raw materials around the world. Whether it’s full grain leather, high-tech fabrics, silk, cashmere, wood or metal.
Jackets, purses, accessories.
Hill's Native Art
Within walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for drinks, bites and entertainment. They post their schedule of live music performers online. Board games also an option at the tables.
109 locals recommend
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetGreat for drinks, bites and entertainment. They post their schedule of live music performers online. Board games also an option at the tables.
Cocktails in a funky setting, DJing, Burlesque on select evenings (check their calendar online)
250 locals recommend
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StCocktails in a funky setting, DJing, Burlesque on select evenings (check their calendar online)
Right below my building. A classy bar to catch sports on a big screen. Decent pub food and friendly staff.
45 locals recommend
The Charles Bar
136 W Cordova StRight below my building. A classy bar to catch sports on a big screen. Decent pub food and friendly staff.
The Diamond
6 Powell StPerfect for late night bites and cocktails.
Essentials
Grocery shopping for Asian foods. Ready to go meals from their hot kitchen.
326 locals recommend
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlGrocery shopping for Asian foods. Ready to go meals from their hot kitchen.
A nice variety of groceries, deli,produce, meat & seafood department. Convenient as you can access it from my apartment without having to go outdoors.
366 locals recommend
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StA nice variety of groceries, deli,produce, meat & seafood department. Convenient as you can access it from my apartment without having to go outdoors.
Cooking school, Deli and Cafe.
A few high quality take home products, soups and sandwiches and if you have time a nice place for a cooking workshop.
540 Beatty St
540 Beatty StreetCooking school, Deli and Cafe.
A few high quality take home products, soups and sandwiches and if you have time a nice place for a cooking workshop.