the bar manager was having the time of her life at our open mic hahahaahhahahaa. Middle age and…read moreobesity looks rough damn bro. Five stars

This place is a dive bar in every sense of the word. It captures everything you love and loathe…read moreabout the genre, though it leans a bit heavily into the 'loathe' category. The layout is a bit of a puzzle-if you're in the front half, the stage is essentially behind a wall. On the plus side, the service was solid and the KJ was incredibly friendly! However, between the general lack of cleanliness and the same four people cycling in and out the front door every five minutes, it's a bit of an odd vibe. On a Saturday night it was empty. I would suggest stopping by for a quick drink and some people-watching, but I'd definitely skip the kitchen. I was shocked when I saw they offered so many options of food on a screen at the bar. This is not a place I would eat. There are better spots nearby unless you're strictly looking for a "quick and dirty" drink.

This place is like my second home. It is, without a doubt, the best place to play pool in the…read moreentire region. The food is excellent, the staff is friendly, and the facility is always exceptionally clean and well-maintained. Ashley is truly a standout among the staff. She is dedicated, professional, and works hard to ensure everything runs smoothly. Her commitment to providing a great experience for customers is evident every time I visit. The owners are fortunate to have someone of her caliber on their team. If you're looking for a great place to play pool, enjoy good food, and be welcomed by an outstanding staff, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!

I meet the girls every Tues for darts. 2 of them ordered chicken strip basket with salad rather…read morethan fries. 20 mins later I walked to the bar and ordered the same thing. They brought me a dinner salad. I went to the bar to let them know it was wrong and I was told "we are out of chicken strips and she does not have time to cut and bread any more". They then charged me $9 when the salad was $8.50 on the menu. The bartender shrugged when I told him that. They did not offer to make it right. If they were out of chicken strips they needed to tell me that WHEN I ORDERED! Who wants a salad with their beer?!? Be sure to read your receipt! These guys will rip you off. UPDATE: Someone replied below stating, 'Its 50¢ difference cathy.' They completely missed the point. This was never about 50 cents; it was about the poor attitude of the staff and the lack of basic customer service. Their dismissive response perfectly illustrates the exact issue I experienced during my visit.

Love this spot!! Such a vibe with great food and drinks! Always a great time, Highly recommend!read more

AMAZING! What a hidden gem. Absolutely enjoyed ourselves for dinner and drinks. our bartender was…read moresuper cool and friendly and set us up with some great drinks and yummy food. We had the flatbread customized and the artichoke dip highly recommend both it was really really really really really good. no my keyboard didn't get stuck we really liked it.

This beer & cider taproom (with some wine, too!) is located in the spot formerly occupied by…read moreDoomsday Brewing's uptown Vancouver location (Doomsday Brewing's other locations are still open). They've changed up the decor making it lighter & brighter, with lots of houseplants & colorful abstract art* on the walls. Gone are the pinball machines which were replaced with a new cozy nook with soft chairs to relax in. They still have several small tables, along with window seating & the stools at the bar, of course, and there are couple TVs around that had different sports on. The gravel patio out back has the same tabletop fire pit & some other patio chairs & tables (hopefully they'll give the patio a facelift when warmer weather comes). The same friendly beertender we knew from before was working, so that was nice. They currently have some wine options along with 13 local beers & 2 local ciders on tap, and you can view their current tap list on their website. According to their website they have the following weekly events as well (see website for more details): -Sundays 4p - close, table-top games -Mondays 6:30p- 8:30p, trivia -Tuesdays 7p- 10p, open musician jam session -Wednesdays all day, 10% off wine -Thursdays 8p, comedy open-mic -Fridays 8p, live music -Saturdays 8:30p, karaoke *The only negative I found was they oddly have some incredibly expensive, and imho, wildly overpriced abstract art that's for sale, hanging on all the walls.

Low key, laid back environment with friendly regulars. Great rotating tap list. Good Thai truck in…read moreback, with more trucks coming.

Jays has a great taco Tuesday, super affordable! They also have cheap drinks. The staff is…read morefriendly. The bar is large so you can bring a group of friends, there is some pool tables, they do karaoke and sometimes themed event nights. Give it a try if you're near em.

If I go out to a bar this is where I go. Owners are great and they are constantly upgrading. Super…read moreaffordable and has great Karaoke. I've been going here for over 15 years. It's what you expect from this type of bar, plus more.

Our first time in and these folks knocked it outa the park!!!…read moreWe had a grand time watching the pool games as we waited for our food. While we greeted by the owner, very nice gentleman!!!!!! Our food was so amazing, we each ordered something different and not one of us was disappointed. With our meals. Portions were generous! The services were outstanding, very friendly and cheerful! All in all it was a great experience and we shall come back! Peace be with you all

The Spot is a true Vancouver neighborhood bar, and people have been coming here for decades. Owner…read moreAlan works incredibly hard for this place. He shows up, he cares, and he has made real efforts to improve the atmosphere. The recent remodel has made the bar lighter, brighter and more welcoming. There are also some genuinely excellent bartenders who represent what The Spot should be. Cindy is phenomenal: professional, attentive and accommodating. Dylan will always hold a special place in my heart because she was the first bartender who took care of Jordan and me after we moved to Vancouver. She immediately made us feel welcome. I have never forgotten that, and that first experience is one of the reasons The Spot became special to me. Unfortunately, my experiences with Ashley have been the complete opposite. Ashley has only been working there for roughly a month, yet in that short time she is already alienating regular customers and damaging the environment Alan is working so hard to build. I have dealt with her more than once, and the service has been consistently rude, dismissive and unprofessional. A couple of Thursdays ago, Ashley was covering for Cindy while Cindy was on vacation. I came in to meet our normal Thursday lunch group, and the difference in atmosphere was unbelievable. Ashley was inattentive and rude to multiple guests. This was not simply one bad interaction between her and me. Other people were having problems with her service and attitude as well. The experience became uncomfortable enough that I eventually left. Today sealed it for me. I had some time before getting tires put on my truck, so I stopped by The Spot for breakfast and a drink. When I walked in and saw her behind the bar, I genuinely considered turning around and leaving, but I decided to give it another chance. That was a mistake. I sat down at the bar. Ashley looked directly at me and continued talking with another guest while she ate her food and got herself something to drink. She made no effort to greet me, take my order or even acknowledge that I was waiting to be served. Then, while I was still sitting there, I watched her smirk with another guest and make comments about me. Eventually, I got up and walked out. I walked into a neighborhood bar ready to spend money, yet the bartender made the experience so uncomfortable that I left without ordering anything. That is not being busy. That is not having an off morning. That is not a personality difference. That is a failure of basic hospitality and professionalism. Bartending is a service profession. Customers do not have to be treated like friends, but they should be acknowledged, treated respectfully and given basic service. You do not have to like every person who walks through the door, but you do have to act professionally. Making a paying customer feel as though being served is some privilege you are granting them is completely backwards. What makes this so concerning is how quickly this has happened. Ashley has been there approximately ONE MONTH, and she is already making longtime customers uncomfortable enough that they are leaving, avoiding her shifts and talking about how unpleasant the atmosphere becomes when she is behind the bar. That should concern anyone who cares about this business. Alan is trying to move The Spot forward. He remodeled it, made it brighter and more welcoming, and continues to show up for his business. Cindy, Dylan and the other professional bartenders have spent years building relationships with customers and creating the neighborhood atmosphere that keeps people coming back. It should not take one new bartender a matter of weeks to start undoing that work. This is bigger than whether Ashley likes me personally. I do not expect my bartender to be my friend. I expect professionalism, respect and service when I walk into an establishment as a paying customer. I will not spend my money somewhere while being deliberately ignored, mocked or made to feel unwelcome by the person whose job is to provide hospitality. At this point, if Ashley is working, I will go somewhere else. Based on what I have personally witnessed, I would highly recommend that anyone planning to visit during the morning shifts check who is behind the bar first. When Cindy is there, when Dylan is there, or when one of the other professional bartenders is working, The Spot can be exactly what a great neighborhood bar should be. That is the bar I know and the reason I keep coming back. But what I have experienced with Ashley is unacceptable. The most frustrating part is that I know The Spot is better than this. Alan deserves better representation behind his bar. The regulars who have supported this place for years deserve better. The Spot should be building loyalty, not allowing a bartender who has barely been there a month to drive loyal customers out the door.

Food is always good. The servers are helpful and friendly. Nice place with plenty of parking.read more

A regular breakfast place on weekends we love coming here. Whether pancakes or biscuits and gravy…read moreor burgers it's yummy here. The staff is friendly and welcoming the inside is a comfortable mix of its own origin as well as some modern aspects. Cozy bar stools and booths with some center tables or walk past the pool table to the large open outdoor space. Hometown vibe and that includes reliable atmosphere, good foods, specials and occasional live music. stop by and enjoy

Cool rooftop bar in hotel…read more Service was great. We went on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy. Went to serval bars that night and this was the most expensive.

First of all, the view is the best on this side of the Columbia. Rain or shine, to get an elevated…read moreview of the river and surrounding area. If the weather is nice, the balcony seating is the go to. The drinks are very well done. The food comes up from the El Gaucho kitchen, so it is also top notch. Service was very good on this Saturday afternoon. Joel took care of us. We had the deviled eggs, which came with 6 halves, each different. Very tasty. The tenderloin Diablo, was not very Diablo like. It was kind of flat, and not worth $25. If you get it, just add a little salt.