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Oh show me the way to the next whiskey bar, The Ouisi Bistro, somebody pinch me because I am right back in the French Quarter re-evaluating my purpose in life. I know I’ve claimed this before but The Ousi Bistro truly has the best drink special in Vancouver. 1 Burbon, 1 Scotch, and 1...
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2013 is turning out to be the year of the wedding. And consequently the year of the party bus. So don’t get caught without a banging mix for the limo ride home. Here are some of my favourites: Daft Punk – Get Lucky feat. Pharrell Williams Smash hit of the summer Justin Timberlake –...
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I recently ventured into Gastown with my girlfriend to visit The Diamond. Now Gastown to me is the haven for Vancouver locals who hide out in secret bars like club houses to avoid the adolescent mela of Granville St. An upscale vibe with remnants of hipster grunge make Gastown the coolest area in Vancouver....
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1) Gentleman Of Course 2) A Variety Of Scotches And Ales 3) MEAT 4) Manly Props 5) Deep Discussions 6) Studious Timeouts 7) Chugging Contest
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We’re back, baby…… After a few months’ hiatus, exams have been aced, spring is here, and it’s time for the VCDS Crew to hit the streets and get back to telling everybody in Vancouver about the best ways to get More Booze For Your Buck. It’s gonna be a hot summer, so be sure...
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Colony Bar - 3255 WEST BROADWAY ST. | 604.559.6070 - www.colonykits.com - A few nights ago, I finally got the opportunity to check out Colony Bar, a brand-new and highly-anticipated addition to the West Broadway strip. For years, this location had been home to Kitsilano Billiards which, although a fun place to knock around a few balls...
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The Butcher & Bullock – 911 West Pender Street Before we arrived at The Butcher & Bullock, we made attempts to visit Goldie’s Pizza (605 West Pender) and Moose’s Down Under (830 West Pender), but alas, both were already closed for the night. The Butcher & Bullock however, a Pender Street institution recently renovated...
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Malone’s Urban Drinkery – 908 West Pender Street Up next was Malone’s, a long-standing fixture of the Vancouver bar scene that we have somehow managed to miss in our many travels. Like most of the bars on Pender, this spot is hopping on the weekends, but tonight we found the place much more chill,...
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Yagger’s Downtown – 433 West Pender Street | Just across the street was Yagger’s, another quality downtown bar with lots of specials every day of the week. Yagger’s is bright and welcoming and you can always count on their friendly service, tonight being no different. As their name suggests, this is the home of...
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The Ascot – 420 West Pender Street | Just a block or so down on the left was The Ascot, a newer little spot with a warm vibe and a classy Gastown feel. One of the nicer spots in the neighbourhood, The Ascot can get pretty busy, especially on the weekends, but on this...
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Exp Restaurant + Bar – 309 West Pender Street | Exp is a gamer’s bar, founded as a destination for video gaming and drinking; a pretty cool idea if I do say so myself. The only problem for Exp is that, so far, the good ol’ BC Government hasn’t given them the licencing they...
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It was a fine evening a few weeks ago when myself, Wes the Waiter, along with Ben the Bartender and a few of our long time colleagues, embarked on a much anticipated pub crawl down Pender Street, one of the few areas we had yet to visit. It was a Tuesday night, or as...
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