Best Nightlife in Bowen Island

"A post shared by With the Locals📍 (@withthelocals) on Apr 10, 2017 at 7:41am PDT. They’re cooking using the best of the season at Vancouver’s elegant The Acorn, so their menu is always evolving with the calendar. Their dishes are all vegetarian as a base, with most adaptable to suit vegan diners."

"The Acorn is a vegetarian restaurant that offers an extra variety of gluten-free vegetarian meals. Focusing on fresh local ingredients means the menus are seasonal. The decor of the restaurant reflects the modern and elegant character of the dishes served."

"Somewhat of a Vancouver institution at 568 Beatty Street, Chambar's Belgian-inspired brunches and upscale evening menu make it a favorite with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy your moules frites with a glass of local or imported beer, and enjoy similar breakfast bites to sister restaurant Cafe Medina (including those legendary waffles)."

"Vancouver's beloved carbon-neutral Belgian eatery has nailed dinner service for years. Now, you can head to Beatty Street for outstanding brunch, as well. Their 11-item menu is meat-forward but vegans can find options or modify."

"In this hip eatery, classic Belgian dishes are reinvented with flavors from North Africa and beyond. The moules (mussels) are justifiably...Read More"

"Enter through the striking, marble-framed doors and step past the futuristic bell-shaped light shaft, and you'll find a small, yet appropriately modern, reception desk that's suitably sized for a 96-room boutique hotel. The Opus was a gust of fresh air when it opened in 2002. As one of Yaletown’s first boutique hotels, it quickly became a part of the area’s vibrant dinner and nightlife scene, and its street-facing lobby-level bar, an eclectic den o’ sin, draws fashionable 20- and 30-something professionals."

"This four-star boutique hotel sits among cocktail bars and designer boutiques in Yaletown, arguably Vancouver’s trendiest neighborhood. Its 96 contemporary guest rooms feature bold art on even bolder walls of tangerine and chartreuse green. Just across the street from Yaletown-Roundhouse station, you can easily get around the city by SkyTrain or taking advantage of the hotel’s free loaner bikes."

"The Opus blends hip design, pops of vivid colour and tongue-in-cheek art with excellent customer service, tech-luxe gizmos and a terrific in-house Italian restaurant. Boldly bohemian but comfortably luxurious, this hotel may be cool, but its welcome is warm."

"Open rain or shine, year-round, The Roof at Black+Blue deserves praise for its decor. Ample seating, LED block chairs, and fireplaces fill up the space to create a cozy and intimate vibe. Happy hour runs daily from 2:30pm – 6:00pm."

"Ideal for a group of friends who want to try out a beautiful steakhouse such as Black + Blue. Try their prime rib, caesar salad, and finish up with their heavenly sweet butter cake. Address: 1032 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3"

"Speaking of Instagram-worthy patios, The Roof at Black + Blue has recently undergone a makeover to become a magical secret garden, just in time for spring. Where: 1032 Alberni Street, Vancouver"

"Locals recommend Minami for sushi, Anh and Chi for pho, or Marutama for Ramen. Alternatively, you can eat at one of the cafes and restaurants inside Stanley Park itself. Update: 1886 is now closed."

"We’re big fans of this amazing Vietnamese spot on Main Street. And they have a great patio complete with space heaters. So you can enjoy a great patio and a delicious bowl of warm pho."

"A post shared by Jeremy Pue (@jeremypue) on Jun 4, 2019 at 11:03pm PDT. Showcasing beautiful rustic interior designs, casual ambiance, and great people, it is always a party at The Bourbon. The Bourbon is known for being one of the oldest yet most successful bars in the city."

"Meticulously designed and built from the ground up, M.I.A. was designed to encourage club-goers to spend less time on their phones and more time in the moment. Fitted with a Funktion-One sound system, M.I.A. decidedly goes a little deeper to focus on the alternative sides of contemporary house, techno, hip hop, and r&b. Where: MIA Nightclub – 350 Water Street, Vancouver"

"Co-founders Shae and Shawn, from Vancouver and Ontario respectively, want you to "Celebrate. Everyday." They want it so much that they made it their motto. With the aim to create beers that you can share with friends and family, Deep Cove Breweries make three year-round beers as well as seasonal flavours and their very own vodka. Also be on the lookout for a rosemary and olive gin in production."

"Located in the charming Deep Cove community on the North Shore, Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is a gem. While the vast majority of breweries around the city focus on just beer, these guys bring a solid beer and spirit game. On tap, you'll find over a half dozen brews made from sustainable Canadian ingredients."

"Bringing together their love of beer, combined with their distinct brewing styles through unconventional pairings, these brewers have created not only well crafted beers but have managed to give each type their own and unique personality, you can feel the love with each sip you take."

"Built into a heritage building and spread out over three generous floors, Alexander Gastown is an independent venue that is mostly known for their hip hop, trap, r&b, and funk driven club nights. Generally held down by local DJs on a weekly basis, the Alexander also hosts many live hip hop and r&b performances by artists from around the world. Where: Alexander Gastown – 91 Powell Street, Vancouver"

"This popular Vancouver beach easily slots in virtually every Vancouver itinerary and gets absolutely packed in the summer – if you’re looking to do some people watching or meet some locals this is it. It’s also one of the best beaches for sports: whether you’re looking to set up a volleyball game (no net? there’s drop in games over summer from 6:30 pm) or shoot some hoops you’re guaranteed a game. Kits beach is also home to a 137 meter long swimming pool: Canada’s largest."

"Facing English Bay, Kits Beach is one of Vancouver's favorite summertime hangouts. The wide, sandy expanse attracts Frisbee tossers and volleyball players, and those who just like to preen while catching the rays. The ocean is fine for a dip, though serious swimmers should consider the heated Kitsilano Pool, one of the world's largest outdoor saltwater pools."

"Kitsilano Beach is hands down one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver. It’s connected to a park by the same name, while the neighbourhood of Kitsilano, is fondly known as “Kits” by locals – a charming place to also enjoy a coffee or snack while overlooking the waterfront. Learn more here:https://vancouversbestplaces.com/city-of-vancouver/kitsilano"

"Lined with logs for the sun spectators, this is the place to reflect on the day and take a few photos of some of the most vibrant sunsets you’ll probably ever see in your life. Sunset Beach Park is also home to an interesting art piece called Engagement, a 30 foot sculpture of two wedding rings. These were created by world famous artist Dennis Oppenheim, as part of the Vancouver Biennale."

"Sunset Beach is a popular destination, especially in the summer, but the green space behind the beach is equally as popular with locals looking for a place to play a game of soccer, meet friends and soak up the sunshine. Grab a drink from the concession stand and spread out on the grass - on a very hot day you might see someone bringing a slip N slide for everyone to slide down the hill."

"Sunset Beach Park does not put its name to shame, and the stunning sunsets you’ll see here while chatting with a friend over a few bites or brews will be worth the wait. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Kritsada Akkhapracha (@fedexfc)"

"Brassneck Brewery (2148 Main Street) offers great sample paddles and has knowledgeable staff — the small-scale brewery wants to keep things simple by just offering growlers to go, kegs and tastings on site at the Growler Room & Tasting Room. You won’t find any cans or bottles here. But you will find some ‘dangerously drinkable’ dry hopped sours, hazy IPAs and imperial stouts on tap."

"Brassneck is quite possibly the cutest craft brewery in the city. Enter a long, narrow room trimmed by rough-hewn millwork and concrete floors, and sit yourself down—or not, we’ll get to that later—at one of the knotty softwood tables. The flights here are great, and you can mix and match pours as you please."

"If catching up with a friend or two over a cold beer is your idea of the perfect night out, head to Brassneck Brewery. Get comfortable in the laid back atmosphere and cheers with one of their craft beers. The roster of beer changes and on it you'll find familiar styles and some that are lesser known."

"Owned and operated by husband & wife team, David (Brewer) and Nicole (Operations), Powell Brewery opened as a nano (smaller than a micro) brewery in 2012 and the team quickly took home a 2013 Canadian “Beer of the Year” from the Canadian Brewing Awards for their Old Jalopy Pale Ale. Since then the selection has grown to include inventive flavors such as wheat beer with ginger and cardamom, cascara (coffee cherry) brews and gluten-free ciders. Check out the Tasting Room  at 1357 Powell Street to try the classic Old Jalopy Pale Ale and some of the seasonal sips."

"Award winning brewery and couple-owned (sweet), Powell never disappoints. With a rustic vibe and a all seasons patio, their beer continuously pleases. We also, of course, love supporting mom and pop shops like this independent microbrewery."

"Powell’s Old Jalopy Pale Ale is still one of the best core beers that Vancouver has. Powell maintains a difficult balance of an established and consistent regular lineup and creative seasonal and experimental offerings."

"These guys are trailblazers in North Van’s new brewery scene, so on that alone they deserve a spot on this list. But, they’ve also got fantastic beer selection with rotating taps, fun collaborations, and the best catchphrase. Have a Beere this week, folks!"

"The signature dish at this cool sandwich shop on the edge of Gastown is the porchetta and salsa verde (£4.38), and it's worth the inevitable wait in line to get in to the bare-brick and white-tiled interior. Juicy pork belly is seasoned with a herb and salt rub and then wrapped around the loin, roasted, sliced and sandwiched into fresh ciabatta along with crispy crackling and a perky salsa verde. Despite the name, this place also makes an effort with its meat-free options in tasty combos like cumin sweet potato cake with pickled red onion, toasted walnuts and spiced sour cream (£3.83).370 Cambie St, meatandbread.ca"

"menu is fairly simple and straightforward, consisting of meat sandwiches – yet, the restaurant is one of the trendier places to be seen in Gastown. Part of a chain, when there was talk of a Meat and Bread opening in Seattle, the news was widely covered in the press. What the success of the Meat and Bread method demonstrates is how popular a restaurant can be when excellent quality ingredients, top-notch cooking, and good service are combined."

"This all-day breakfast joint has three locations in Vancouver, so the next time you’re hankering for a simpler and affordable stack of flapjacks, check this spot out. The Basic offers straight-up OG pancakes alongside a banana option. Address: 1031 Davie Street, VancouverPhone: 604-682-3683"

"A post shared by thebasiceats (@thebasiceats) on Mar 21, 2020 at 10:36am PDT. This Vancouver all-day breakfast and lunch diner-style spot began offering a limited menu this week. You can hit up The Baisc from Thursday to Sunday from 9 a.m."

"A post shared by Hanna McLean (@hannamclean_) on Aug 19, 2018 at 10:14am PDT. Bagels are life, and if you agree, head to one of Rosemary Rocksalt’s locations in Vancouver. While they offer several varieties of our favourite round carb (other than doughnuts) the signature Rosemary Rocksalt variety is a winner if you’re opting for a truly tasty breakfast bagel sandwich or just simply cream cheese filling."