There used to be three parts to the PNE forum and now its only 2. basically the PNE forum houses…read morethe many as seen on tv items. Yes. All there is lot of things for sale. The forum is located at the front entrance when entering PNE. I feel like every year during the PNE fair they sell the same things over and over again.

No visit to the PNE is complete without a visit to the Forum…read more For the uninitiated, think of this as Infomercialand. Many of the products pitched here are "as seen on TV". It looks like quality of the products sold has gone done over the years, as there are now many places hawking cheapo nightmarket-type stuff such as cell phone covers. But they still have classics, such as Sweepas and Shamwows. Just make sure this is the last stop when you hit up PNE, as you don't want to lug around a bunch of stuff all day.

This skuzzy death metal bar used to be a strip club back in the day, and the mounted pedestals with…read moreshower nozzles are still located throughout the room, adding an authentic trashy vibe to the already filthy ambiance. The Cobalt is the lowest common denominator of bars in Vancouver, but it manages to take a certain pride in the dilapidated scenario. Typically full of punkish-goth kids, it serves extremely cheap beer and highballs, has ample seating and room for mosh pits, and comes off as unpretentious, in a "too good for good" sort of way. Many loud bands are given their first opportunity here, and many of the better ones return after achieving success for nostalgia's sake. Things can get out of hand, as conventional wisdom tends to get left behind in coat check, and obnoxious teenage drunks start doing whatever they want. I've even seen a band shoot whiskey filled super soakers out into the audience. This is actually the only place I ever did cocaine, taking it for the only time on one of the musty old cars parked out back. I had always envisioned doing blow with nice clothes, beautiful women, a mirror, and a rolled up hundred dollar bill, but the Cobalt was so exactly opposite that it seemed perfect.

Stopped in for a drink with some friends at the Box Car, the extended bar to The Cobalt, on Friday…read morenight. It was a nice space, long and narrow giving it a cozy and intimate feeling. The long wooden bar dominated the space but was filled with an excellent variety of craft brew from all over Vancouver and BC. I really enjoyed the range of craft beer options, some included: Steel & Oak, Powell St., 33 Acres, Strange Fellows, Four Winds, and many more! There was also a great cocktail list that is keeping pace with craft cocktail explosion, particularly in Gastown/Chinatown. In this instance we got some cocktails "whipped up". Be careful what you wish for, in the best possible way. As the night went on it became a much more social some as people began to gather around the bar and fill up the space giving it a buzzing feeling. The bar staff were awesome! At tentative and accommodating. Will definitely go back. Ps there is a good truck outside so, when you need a snack...

I'm giving this place a lot of TLC because it's patrons deserve it. These are largely…read moreend-of-the-line alcoholics who are living on next to nothing. This is what they live for and I mean that literally. I want to see them keep their space where they can drink for cheap (at this stage, they drink to stay alive. It's not to get drunk. Necessarily) and have a few minutes of socializing. I know the thing now has shifted from dive bars to breweries, but I don't want places like Savoy's and others to close. Nobody likes alcoholism and drug addiction, but that's what's going on, and for now, alcohol is keeping long-term/end-stage alcoholics alive. I wish there was a better way. But I'm grateful there are still some cheap places for folks to go.

A most friendly pub. The ambiance brought me back to life in the 90's, fun times and good people…read more Thanks for your patience! Asha ;)

Ping pong dive bar in Gastown area…read more Parking is available on the streets. Sketchy neighbourhood. The inside is definitely divey. Floor is sticky. Tables are sticky. Ping pong balls are sticky. Basically reminds me of the Met, but with ping pong. Staff are friendly. Beers are a bit pricey. The ping pong area has a cosmic theme, with some black light I think. The ping pong balls are orange, and seemed to glow a bit. Good for some casual fun. Just try not to get too tipsy when playing.

If your looking to play ping pong while having a beer, this is the place. Nice options on tap too,…read morebeen there a couple of times and would recommend.

First time here and didn't know what to expect. I'm not a pub or bar person as I still find it a…read morebit intimidating since I don't drink much. Not into beer at all. My friend is performing that night in the band and has invited me and some other friends down to watch them play. That was pretty cool. Great music! The jukebox is also quite fancy with touch screen buttons. No more traditional type of jukebox. There are pool tables and dart boards too. This pub is over 100+ years old, since it opened in 1907. Amazing how it stands the test of time. Drinks are really cheap according to my drinker friends. I had a cocktail though it was more of a mixer and it tasted quite watered down for that. A Malibu rum pineapple drink. Food is available at the other side and it's run by Cat who is very lovely. She's a one woman show - cashier, server and cook. So be patient as it takes at least 30 minutes for the food to arrive. Affordable prices for the typical pub food of burgers, wings, fries. No table service for the pub. Go to the bar to order and get your drink. The staff is good in clearing the tables though. The place is very down to earth with pretty friendly clientele. No airs here. Just real people here for cheap drinks, good music and dancing. Yes! People actually got up and dance when the band started playing at 9 pm. Love it!

We were a table of 6 to 7 people here. We knew someone who was playing in the band the other night…read moreand that is why we were there. We were very surprised why the pub was not that busy and especially given the night that we showed up was St. Paddy's day. The music was great. The drinks are very cheap here which was great. The pub is close to a skytrain so if you have a little bit too much to drink, you can easily catch the skytrain. I was surprised why there is not a lot of review on food here. The food is separate from the pub. Meaning they are two separate businesses (different owners) but the food window is accessible through the pub. I got the Mushroom burger for $13 and it came with fries. The burger looks small but the beef paddy was a reasonable thickness and size. The burger was actually quite tasty. If you do eat here, I suggest ordering food first because the wait can be awhile. The chef, server, cashier is the same person. We waited like 45 mins for our food but it was not an issue given that we were a big group and we didn't mind chatting and waiting. The pub has the usual pub smell.

Super cool vibe, great organic wines, in a great location…read more The staff was super friendly and provided locals insight on what to do in Vancouver

Okay, I am officially a huge fan of Juice Bar. After visiting Vancouver recently, my friends and I…read moremade several stops here to enjoy the vibes, interesting wine selections, and the great patio. Juice Bar is open in the evening only, since the space is shared with a café during the daytime. The team is very welcoming even when you arrive early, which is rare for most restaurants. Once you receive your table number for at-the-counter ordering, go inside to chat with the servers. The incredible selection of local and international natural wines blew me away. I was incredibly grateful to try a B.C.-based Lambrusco, which was perfect for the cooler summer temperatures on the shaded patio. The food options are limited, which I prefer, so I would recommend ordering a few of these. The restrooms are easy to find and are very clean, and transportation to and from the bar is easy. Cycling routes are right off the patio, Ubering is simple, and walking is easy. On my second venture to Juice Bar, we had some pretty sad interactions with one of the female-presenting staff. She raised her voice at us multiple times when she wanted us to listen to their directions, and they also treated a few groups poorly. At one point, they came outside and were quite rude to a parking enforcement officer - when it seemed to be the Juice Bar person's fault. At the end of my experience, this person once again raised their voice with our group, demanding we leave the tight indoor space if we were finished - but we were hoping to ask a few more questions to the team. Instead, we left disappointed. My experience here was great, but this staff member should probably take advantage of some self-care or personal skills workshops. Or, just chill and have fun! Hopefully, it was just a bad day for them when we visited. I would typically take more stars off for this interaction, but the rest of the experiences were excellent. We will be sad to see this place leave at the end of September, but I look forward to returning when the space grows up into what comes next!

The Iconic Roxy has been around for ages. It's clients vry from day to day depending on the bands…read moreplaying. Good chill vibe for those want to hang out along the bright lights of Granville St.

Was visiting Vancouver and staying downtown... and this was a must stop spot!…read more It's a historic bar. Had a live band playing. Good time!

I came here to my friend's birthday party on Saturday. I am legitimately surprised that there are…read moreso many birthday parties hosted there that day. There were at least 5 parties there. This bowling has been here for a very long time. The bowling balls looked a bit dated and worn. The lanes and enjoyment of bowling there is the same. Their food platters are surprisingly good as well. Those fried chicken wings remind me of the feng Sha chicken wings from wufung before that place closed down. With so many kids parties there, I might considered hosting my son's party there next time,

My colleagues and I went to Revs for a couple of rounds of bowling and we had a fun time…read more The bowling alley is located conveniently close to Brentwood and had plenty of parking available. The overall experience is similar to most other bowling alleys I've been to throughout my life, without anything particularly different.