Headed to Whistler for a vacation and had to stop here to grab a beer flight and some beers for the…read moreroom! Backcountry is my favorite brewer in BC so it was nice to stop post travel for an IPA flight which was delicious and some crispy French fries ! Service was fantastic, loved the outside patio and ambience and grabbed some beers and merchandise to go! Always a great experience!

tl;dr the impressive sour lineup and fun bar fare are sure to satisfy at this approachably…read moredelicious Squamish brewery Squamish may seem at first like a scenic-yet-suburban pit stop between Vancouver and Whistler. But don't sleep on Squamish's limited-but-delicious food scene. A solid place to start is Backcountry Brewing, a blink-and-you'll-miss-it bar and restaurant on the back side of the towns main shopping plaza. Since debuting in 2017, Backcountry has been a British Columbia beer darling; now, Backcountry prides itself on an ambitious lineup of limited-release beers. From the outside, the converted warehouse blends in with the rest of the industrial block. But inside, Backcountry is lively and inviting. The accents sport a tan and teal color palette. The bar to the right is decked with retro bulbs and a letterboard menu. Sound-dampening panels and camo-shaded lamps hang down from the soaring exposed HVAC. Each table is decked with a laminated BC map and mid-century modern chairs. Eighties tunes echo around the halls. My partner and I visited Backcountry after a full day of hiking, ready to chow down; we ordered a sandwich, a pizza, and a few flights. The Soprano -- Italian Sando was piled high with capicola, mortadella, and prosciutto cotto on a fluffy, poppyseed-laden foccacia. Our side of Five Guys-style, wedge-cut fries was rich and salty, and we loved each one of Backcountry's house-made sauces more than the last. The Meat Your Maker pizza was a deliciously nostalgic riff on the classic meat-lovers pizza. The thin crust stood up against the hefty helping of toppings, and the poofy cornicione paired perfectly with the exciting sauces. On the brewery side, the flights proved to be a fun deal. Across the beers, I was most impressed by the sours. Our collective favorite was the "Plan B? We Need A Plan C, D, E, We Need More Alphabets" (a basil-forward pineapple sour), while the "I'll Take You To the Candy Shop" (a peach-centric sour) and the "Might As Well Go For A Soda" (a gummy cola-esque cherry sour) were strong competitors. Meanwhile, the non-sour beers I tried were relative duds, including the "Never Taken A Shortcut Before?" oatmeal stout and the Sneaky Peach Cider. The service was friendly but somewhat inattentive throughout the meal, and the bill came to about $60 (after tax and tip). More than anything else, Backcountry satisfied -- it achieved the ideal brewery balance of fun, elevated, and casual. After our stay in Whistler, I admittedly had low expectations for Squamish, but Backcountry Brewing was a beyond-pleasant surprise, and I surely would visit again.

Always a solid go-to spot in Squamish Beer is great and so…read moreis the food Also a hotel which is a fun place to stay

Stopped in for a quick lunch with the family while visiting Squamish. Everyone is very friendly and…read morethe place is cute. Gives a lodgey sporty bar feel. I had a beer flight and tried lager (basic but good), Mexican hotchoco nitro stout (very tasty), rail ale (the best one), and a black and blue sour (hoppy but good). My bf had a spicy margarita he said was ok. Fried pickles were delish. Butternut squash soup was watered down and flavorless (disappointing bc it is my favorite). Shared the brewpub burger w yam fries, very good. Bil had poutine he said was good. Sil had fish n chips which she liked. Baby had chicken tenders w fries.

I really enjoy the atmosphere! If feels a bit rustic/small-town, and very warm. No couches - all…read morehigh-top chairs inside, and four-top tables outside. The cider is good (and I'm a bit fussy!) - some nicely dry permanent taps, and a changing cast of yummy experiments. Perhaps pomegranate cider (or whatever you'll find this week) isn't your jam... but if it's on offer, it is well done, and I'd recommend tasting it! The addition of the "Flipside" burger food trailer makes the place even better... not the largest servings for the price, but the quality more than justifies the price. (I'm not saying they're "snack size"... they just aren't "Texas size".)

Not a bad local bar. Been here a few times. Nachos and burgers are OK. Swrvice was poor. Kind of a…read moredown home, fun dive bar.

One of the newer craft beer places in the Squamish area…read more Parking is available in the lot next to the building. It does get packed though. The venue has an indoor area as well as a large outdoor patio to the E of the building. The place is camping themed. Similar to Camp Brewing in Langley, but without the campsite. As of the time of writing, there are 7-8 beers available, all named after local lakes. Beers are a wee bit pricy compared to Vancouver, but maybe this is the Squamish premium. Special mention goes to the Brohm Lake pineapple ginger saison as well as the Lava Lake rose sour. On Saturdays they also have music bingo. Listen to a song and cross (dab) off a song. Off sales are too rich for my blood. $5 for a can as of the time of writing. Yikes. Overall a decent place to check out if one is in the area.

Ok beers, nice patio, not very welcoming. Stayed for one and left. There are better options in…read moretown

I rode from Vancouver to Brackendale to try the hot chocolate festival…read more The tiramisu hot chocolate is the best so far. Nice rich flavour, some peppery notes, and the cookies compliment it well.

The Crabapple Café feels like going home for weekend bruch.  The kind you don't overthink, you just…read moresit down, order big, and trust the room. It's rustic in that honest, country way: wood, warmth, and a smallish-town Squamish vibe that makes you slow down whether you meant to or not. The location does half the work for the ambiance, the rest comes from the feeling that someone actually cares about feeding you well. This is home-cooked brunch with intention. Portions are generous without being sloppy, and every plate feels thought out, like it's been tested by real people who eat breakfast for a living. The pancakes are the headline act--huge, fluffy, unapologetic, and exactly what you want when you're leaning back in your chair wondering if you should order another coffee or surrender to a food coma. And if the night before got a little loose, the double Caesar is a public service: bracing, restorative, and delivered without judgment - oh my aching head. What really seals it, though, is the staff--genuinely welcoming, on their game, and clearly proud of the place. The Crabapple Café isn't trying to be trendy or precious. It's just very good at what it does. A must-try in Squamish, especially if you believe breakfast should be comforting, filling, and a little bit healing. This is not our first time, and definitely not our last. The cafe has become our way station before heading up to Whistler. CHEERS!!!

this place had amazing cocktails, delicious food and a bubbly atmosphere. they had a great prix fix…read moremenu when i was in, and every bite was amazing. i had the kimchi tuna, the bolognaise pasta, and the gelato. i was full! the service was amazing! both cocktails i had were crafted well :)

Thirty bucks for a steak-- not bad! It says it comes with chimichurri so I was a bit confused by…read morethe green paste on top. I also wish they threw in some greens to balance the meal out a bit. The flavor was good though; the steak had a nice smoky profile to it.