If you like blue collar watering holes, you can't beat the punk Coronation Street feeling you get here. Karaoke, darts, pool and my favourite, shuffleboard! The shuffleboard tables are old school, complete with course sand. I was surprised that the Moosehead on tap was under $4.00, even for non-members. This is a great place for a group of people, sign in, take your hats off, order some pints and play a game of pool or darts. Wednesdays and Saturdays are insane because of the karaoke, so get there by 7pm to get a good spot. Drink specials are as low as $3.20! read more

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Hilarious. Saturday night. Old man karaoke. Shuffleboard. Boxed red wine. Bring your own food. Watch crazy 88 year old woman shuffle in, makeup smeared all over her face, look directly at you, give you the finger and say, "faaaaack yoouuuu" All in all, a night well-spent. read more

Ok, so I'm from Kamloops, so I can dig an old school pub as much as Richard Simmons can love short shorts. I went here with some friends and we had a blast. There are old people everywhere (awesome) cheap drinks, shuffleboard, darts, keno, karaoke etc., and tons of space to mix and mingle. The crowd is friendly and relaxed. I played keno for the first time (lost) and darts (first bullseye) and had a wicked time. If you want an unpretentious, friendly place to hang out this is the place. If you shop mainly Holts this miiiiight not be your gig... Just sayin'. ; ) read more

Do NOT get in the way of the waitresses. They're little, but they can use their fists. I've seen a few people thrown out of bars, but I'd never seen anyone kicked - literally kicked, foot-to-ass - until I came to this Legion. Dude had been stealing people's beers all night. Deserved it. Yeah, this place has cheap-ass beer & cocktails. But there's so much more: where else can you play shuffleboard on Main Street? Or darts? The karaoke here is usually pretty charming. And if you're lucky, you'll see some cool old vets around. Say hi and thank you. Just don't do so while obnoxiously drunk. read more

I was hovering between 4 and 5 stars, and 5 they get!!! I had a bit of a buzz on Friday night after dinner with friends, and we wanted to continue drinking somewhere cheap and fun! I remembered stopping in here once before a few months ago so we headed down Main! You know how some places have really cheap drinks.. except that they TASTE that way too? Yuck. Not this place! Three fiddy highballs on a Friday night?!! HELLO! I had a few drinks and they all tasted perfectly fine. On the little chalkboard outside I noticed what I'm pretty sure, was a thing saying they had glasses of beer in the $2 range. Pints were cheap too but I can't remember the price. (I was drinking, okay!?) One of the first things you notice upon entering, is that almost everyone in here is middle aged or older... but it isn't sad or redneck-y like crappy suburban pubs. You don't feel weird and nobody stares at you in shock because they didn't see you there the last 5 nights in a row. There was a live band playing too and shockingly enough they didn't suck. They even had a few middle aged ladies bustin' a move up near the stage. My friends and I decided to head over to the dart board area and start up a game. The deposit is $10. There was some awesome guy playing pool in a "Dickfore" shirt and we forced him into throwing some darts for us once we started to give up. Other than that... the employees are super friendly and there is a vending machine that dispenses only Pringles. What the awesome? I'll be back. read more

Best karaoke place in town, in my humble opinion. There are amazing people singing anything and everything. Clients range in age from 19 to 90+. If you want to watch everything from wannabes to rock stars in the making and you want to sing your heart out, I suggest going to the Legion's karaoke night. They've recently institutionalized and mandated that a person entering the bar is either a member or someone who is signed in by a member. I honestly don't mind paying the $35/year (honestly less than I spend on coffee in a month) on a membership, and you can sign in two people, so it's really not that big of a deal. You should come. Wednesdays and Saturdays. read more

After living vicariously through word of mouth and rave reviews I finally made it here! They were having a membership drive ($35 for the year: do it!) so the little entrance was all a twitter when we walked in. It seemed like everyone was already friends, which was a pretty sweet welcome indeed. This place is huuuuuge! TWO shuffleboard tables! Darts everywhere! Pool! Karaoke! Trivia night! Oh man. The possibilities are endless. The drinks are crazy cheap. The crowd is mixed and amazing. I very much enjoyed the christmas light touches. I will be back this way for more fun. **This location + The Drive location = Best Weekend Ever** read more

If this place is anything, it's authentic. My most recent experience was at about 4:30pm on a Saturday afternoon; we were there to visit the Funhouse pinball machine in the corner. The waitress was gruff when she told us we daren't sit in any of those chairs as they were reserved. We were certainly the only people in the place under 60. There were probably 15 - 20 other folks in there, all sitting around, drinking beer, playing the 50/50 which I think was drawn every 30 minutes. This is one of those joints where I find it almost impossible to choose which type of beer to drink because they are all AWFUL macrobrews. It's a rare experience in Vancouver these days! read more

Since when did this place become popular? Seriously - am I that hipster that I have to say I came to this place before it was cool? WELL I DID. It was myself, my two friends and a bunch of people from a different demographic and it was pretty fun and the drinks were cheap. I LOVE shuffleboard and the darts were pretty fun too. Turned into a hot mess as it should. But a 5-starts worthy experience on the fun factor alone? Nah. It's still a dingy old place with gross tasting drinks and not a good selection of beer. read more

Visitors Welcome! So come one come all. Most legions have opened up their doors recently as membership has dwindled over the years. This one is no exception. To get a membership you just need to fill out an application at the door and pay I think $30 for the year. This allows you to let in a many as four guests. If you just want to try it out I'm sure someone can sign you in for the night. I mostly come here for the cheap drinks, but I stay for the entertainment. Not that I'm an alcoholic, but seriously $3.75 for a G&T, $3.75 for pint of draft. We bought a round of drinks and paid under $20.00. If you want to play shuffle board leave a $10.00 deposit at the bar to get the pucks. I'm not sure if you have to leave a deposit for the darts or pool as I have never played here. If you are so inclined feel free to belt out a few tunes on the piano. I know I always enjoy hearing the old timers playing. They have karaoke on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The couple that run it are actually really good. They are like older versions of David Cassidy and Peggy Sue. If you want to sing a tune the competition is stiff so get your song in early. These nights are pretty popular so also expect people on the dance floor rocking out to your sweet vocals. The best deal at this location is that they let you bring in outside food. So if you're feeling peckish just order in. All in all don't expect the decor to have much wow factor. The old Legion definitely needs a face lift, but then all the charm might just disappear. Expect upon entering to inhale the scent of stale cigarettes and beer. Don't worry though, after a few libations you won't be bothered by much. Well maybe one of the regulars, but they don't bite. read more

If you are offended by stale aromas and singing off key please stay away. If you love an unpretentious atmosphere, cheap drinks (i mean REALLY cheap), games (shuffleboard, pool, darts) and karaeoke then this is your place!! Went to watch the hockey game first and it was filled with the older crew. Enjoy a 3$ beer (when ordering a pint, just order a pint, do not specify the beer brand unless you want to pay extra for it - best not to ask questions) or G&T (under 4$) and then wait for the transition... At around 10pm, the old crew leaves to make room for the Main St hipsters. But at the end of the day, everyone is there to have fun, relax and not have to pay through the nose for it. Oh and did I mention you can bring outside food in? I mean this place is like that one kid's basement when you were growing up... you know the one. That kid who had all the best games (the electronic Battleship, not the one that you had to add your own side effects to), toys (hello Big Wheel!) and the only Coleco Vision on the block! This place has it all. Just don't tell too many of your friends about it. read more

PINBALL REVIEW Machines: Theatre of Magic, Twilight Zone A great place to come for some pinball action in the afternoon. You'll get to know the actual patrons of the Legion, the ones that may actually have been in the war. The waitress usually sits down with them. They're gruff, usually friendly, but make sure you never wear a hat inside (strictly forbidden). read more

There's something pretty fun about playing darts or shuffle board with a pitcher of beer on hand. The Main Legion provides a good opportunity for this with no cover charge. A rule you should know: you can't play shuffle board when folks are playing darts nearby. The bar tenders have a true Cheers personality with a few un-sanded edges to the rapport. The Legion is a convenient spot on Main (for some reason I thought it was up at 18th or so ??). The building is a low-light tavern of beer-stained carpets and no-excuses furniture. Nothing is special and at the same time all so unique. Where did your grandma's ktichen furniture from the '70s go? Probably to this Legion. read more

Been here once for a friends birthday party and karaoke. Cheap beer. Interesting mix of people. Shuffleboard and darts. What more could one ask for!! What I tell you. :) read more

Parking lot at the back. Membership only establishment, but server allowed us to be there as guests the first time. Membership is $40 for the first year and $35 thereafter. Members can sign in 2 guests and are allowed to be included in other events. Draft beers are $4.50 for a sleeve. 2 pool tables and 1 snooker table. Each play at pool table is $1. 9 dart boards. read more

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It's an interesting, cool place. So random though. It's one of those places you drive by all the time and never go in. The beer is cheap. They have pool and shuffleboard. The place is massive. It's got a dive charm to it. The people are non-assuming and characters for sure. It's in the heart of East Van, definitely a marker of the surroundings. read more

This place is what it is. I think it's actually pretty fantastic that this place is rated so high. Who doesn't love a good meat draw and the cheapest off sales on Main St. read more

OMG this place is amazing! Trivia on Sunday night is THE most amazing in the city! Why? First, breakfast grocery draws every 15 minutes between 6:15 & 7:16pm ($2 per ticket, prize is 24+ eggs, 12 breakfast sausages, a pack of bacon, & a loop of garlic sausage). The Riddler hosts trivia between 7:30pm & 10:30 & offers an amazingly original selection of round formats & questions. Plus, $3.55 pints of Canadian on Sunday & free Shuffleboard.! read more

Army, Navy & Air Force Taurus Unit 298 - Main Street legion! - Social Clubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Being a veteran myself, I thought I thought this would be a great place to socialize with other veterans. Unfortunately this was clearly not the case. When I began to describe my multiple tours from call of duty modern warfare 1 all the way to call of duty modern warfare 3, the veterans around me seemed a bit puzzled and frankly envious. I suspect this is a shell company created by the Columbian cartels to launder their illegal earnings into Canada because I swear I heard Spanish in the "bar" and they suspiciously denied it. Anyway, besides from these points I would return if they unban me from the place. Sincerely, SGT. MAJOR, SECOND PRESTIGE. ELLRNTRE. read more

Definitely a love it or hate it kind of place; I don't think I could truly be friends with anyone who falls into the latter camp. It is so incredibly sketchy and weird and awesome here. Also, the only place I know of to play table shuffleboard, although I honestly have no clue what the rules are, so I'm using the term "play" in the loosest sense of the word. The Main Street Legion is the best venue to have a low-key hang out with friends spanning vastly different ages and classes. They serve cheap, bottom shelf alcohol and microwave popcorn, cash only. Small dance floor and free for all karaoke, all of which makes for top quality people watching. Last weekend's highlight was a young lad so hammered he couldn't even zip up his own pants -- fortunately his female friend was happy to help him out in that department. Coming here to feel cool would be a grave mistake, but coming here to have a good time would be doing your weekend a favour. read more

Portland has the best city motto: "Keep Portland Weird". Well, this place makes me want to scream out, "Keep VANCOUVER WEIRD!!" It is full of wacky, weird, and wonderful characters. Saturday night Karaoke is SOOO MUCH FUN! Everyone is actually friendly (Gasp, I know, "friendly people in Vancouver, who woulda thunk it?") Do go, and do bring friends and you will want to keep coming back again and again and again. gooooood times! read more

Live band, cheap drinks, games and pull tabs plus no cover and meat draws? I may never go back to Granville street ever again, especially since its walking distance to my front door. read more

Excellent legion, cheap beer and Twilight Zone pinball in pristine condition, plays great! Also really nice shuffle-board tables, pool tables and meat draws and other fun wacky legion stuff! read more

I have been here twice for their monthly karaoke (next one is sat Oct 30/10). Bert's setup sounds great and the song reference books provided make finding music dead simple. Drinks are very inexpensive with an obvious shortfall on their lack of a real food menu their biggest problem in attendees. BRING IN some real food and I am POSITIVE you'll get the peeps to keep such a great place going. Besides some clients add character - a dead place is just BORING unless something like karaoke or food brings ya there. read more

Went for first time Saturday and had great time. They are now making everyone buy a membership which is $30. You can bring in 2 guests with you. The guy working the front could be a whole lot nicer but once inside pure enjoyment. We had a few tall boy pilsners which at 5 each is great deal. Played a game of shuffle board and had to leave. It was kareoke night which woukd have been lots of fun but another party was waiting. This is a real throw back place that has small town feel and friendly people. Worth the membership. Beers start at $210. read more

It is what it is - good for a laugh, people watching, blah drinks, dancing to a karaoke song or two. Boys - don't wear your hats or hoodies up, feisty old ladies will throw things (or themselves) at you. Be prepared to get thrown out at midnight. read more

Dudes and Dudettes - Best Karaoke in the city. Definitely a place where everyone knows your name, you're a regular after your first go. The library of songs is the biggest in the city and it's been voted 'best karaoke in the city' every year. The Saturday host Dean Acheson will have you laughing and falling in love. Grandpa and Grandma are there with all their hipster buds buying shots and singing their favourite tunes. Beer is cheap as it gets and a one time membership costs like 30 bones for the YEAR - awesome. read more

This is our go-to place on Wednesdays. They have really really cheap tap beer ($1.65)!!! and it's karaoke night, which is always a good time. It's an awesome hangout place. Everyone should definitely hit this place up once. read more

Totally sketchy dive and by far the worst karaoke ever! After hours of horribly drunk singers we gave up and left. We had arrived just after 8 and put our song slips in but by 10:30 we had yet to sing and just couldn't take it any more. Cash only, $10 deposit to play pool and a whole load of overly wasted people. Never going back :( read more

Love this place, I plan to be the old guy rocking out there when I am 70+ if it sticks around that long. Or will it go the way of the andy cap on fraser, dam devoplers they ruin everything cool about the city, and over priced craft beer places and coffee shops take over. If you want good micro beer then don't come here go somewhere else and we will not miss you. If you want $3 pilsners and waitress that don't care then come here and drink 3X for the same price. read more