Stumbled upon Local while walking through Gastown. Its huge patio was so enticing on a beautiful summer day. We ordered some brews and yam fries. The yam fries came with a mayo (?)/ truffle oil dip that was SO delicious! Our server was so friendly and made us feel right at home. If I wasn't from out of town, I'd definitely come here at least once a week. If you're strolling around Gastown, stop by for a beer and enjoy the view outside! read more

We loved this place. Beautiful patio. Great food and friendly service. I got the poke bowl - one of the best ever. Definitely recommend.

Super delicious and good service! We ate here on our first night in Vancouver, and the food and drinks were really yummy. The appetizers of cheese perogies, pinche beef tacos, roti & curry, and shrimp dumplings were so delicious, we ordered more. I barely had any room for my ahi poke bowl, which was also fantastic. The tuna poke bowl was fresh with a great, well balanced mix of flavors with the best tofu I've ever had. I actually really liked the tofu and usually just tolerate it. Definitely going back here again when we return to the area. read more

All I can say is AWESOME!! We are an out of town group checking around for somewhere to eat lunch and just walked into this place. Definitely not disappointed! Simple menu, but a good variety for delicious food and drinks! Generous amounts to definitely fill you up! Great atmosphere inside and out for dates or just hanging out. Can't wait to come back the next time we're in town! read more

Ordered the beef taco and perogies for appies. They tasted delicious, so I would like to give an acknowledgement for the kitchen for that! However, I do think they were understaffed the night my boyfriend and I visited. It wasn't quite clear who are server was. And when we finished our food, no one came to check up on us, and we had to wait for at least 20 mins before we grabbed someone to get the bill. Good thing we didn't order anything after, because who knows how long we would have had to wait. The food seems good though. Maybe I'll give it another try when it's not as busy. read more

Shout out to Keith, Jesse, and the rest of the staff for not only welcoming this California girl during the NFC championships but also actively rooting for the Niners with her! On top of all that, the food was amazing, the beer recommendations can't be beat and the prices were incredibly reasonable. I don't come to Vancouver often but this is a spot worth making the trip back for read more

Came in for brunch today. Had the braised beef hash and the hubby got the fish tacos. Those along with their mimosa's were delicious, as expected! read more

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Probably one of the best Philly cheesesteaks I've ever had. We were visiting from California and decided to stop by and grab some food. My bf really enjoyed the ramen. He said it was very tasty. Staff was really sweet and very helpful. read more

Awesome food, great service beautiful Morgan thanks. Hop on hop off stops near by too read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Gastown - Morgan our server was amazing, hop on hop off stops close by, patio amazing..food and beer delicious. Definitely a good pit, nachos great - Gastropubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The patio is undeniably the best in Gastown - great for people watching on a sunny day, with a relaxed vibe and decent drinks & food. Also relatively affordable, especially for the area which is a step up from Chill Winston. Unfortunately, service on the patio has been super terrible the past couple of times I have been to this location. The last time, they served me wine in the dirtiest glass I've seen... it had pulp stuck to the sides and clearly had not been cleaned. The server did not apologize and barely acknowledged my request for a new glass. I couldn't believe it! It definitely wouldn't be my first choice but it is a fun spot to go drinking with a group of friends if you can get over the (lack of) service. read more

Came with my son and he really enjoyed his burger. I had the salad with grilled chicken and avocado. It was great. Our server Sandra was awesome. Their place has such a cool vibe and the music was excellent too! read more

Friendly staff and food came pretty quickly. The fried chicken sandwich is pretty good here! Love the patio.

We stopped at this restaurant after doing a free walking tour. Our party of 7 - 4 adults and 3 preteens were sat immediately outside. Most of our group are pescatarian and sometimes struggle with finding a meal where we can all eat. We had two Harvest Salads with the ahi tuna - seared perfectly, my husband ordered the Thai chicken salad with ahi instead of chicken and loved it. My son ordered a tuna poke bowl that was delicious and our group also ordered the fish tacos and the chicken sandwich. All were delicious! Would definitely recommend this restaurant for a great refreshing lunch! read more

Worried the noise was going to ruin our meal, but we quickly got used to it and it wasn't really bothersome. So glad we didn't let that change our minds about eating here as the Deluxe Burger (with bacon and aged cheddar) and hubby's fish tacos (both with crispy shoestring fries -YUM!) were excellent! We asked our server for recommendations and she steered us right! Decent selection of local draft beers. Service was very good, too. read more

Lauren kills it! Such a great server! Had a great time here. Great local beers, simple food menu, great place to catch up with friends! Busy! Excited to see their patio in the summer! read more

We stopped here for a drink and snack and the place is hopping. Friendly and great service and a fun atmosphere. We snacked on the pierogis which was filled with cheese and had bacon and caramelized onions. It was pure comfort food and delicious. This will be definitely on my go to list next time I get to Gastown. read more

Awesome spot in Gastown! Great spot to enjoy the Gastown vibe. Highly recommend the ahi tune poke and slush. Great spot for people watching and enjoying the view of Water Street. Our server, Amanda, gave us a bunch of tips and tricks for getting around Vancouver--she's the best! Will definitely return on our next visit to Vancouver! read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Gastown - Patio, Amanda - Gastropubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great! We have a LOCAL in Toronto, so I wanted to try the one in Vancouver. The tacos were delicious as always, and I love for the donuts. Our server Maddy was this blonde, bubbly delight, who made our experience fun. Thanks, Vancouver! read more

On a busy weekday afternoon with great weather, the place was busy but quick, and everyone was out and about. Hosts were nice and helpful, the guacamole app was good, the tuna poke main on top of greens was nice, as well. While the flavors aren't going to blow you away with complexity, the food we had was all solid, and the ambiance was great. Would be back for a generally tasty meal and hangout. read more

Very good steak, well cooked, and full of flavor. Jamie is an awesome server and I'd even be willing to bet that she's on par or better with the last yelpers review of Lauren. On a serious note, order the Steak and street corn, you won't be disappointed! read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Gastown - Street Corn, Potato Salad, and Steak - Gastropubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I ordered the veggie burger and couldn't eat it because there was too much mayo, it was such a poorly put-together burger. It was also $18.50 CAD. My husband asked for the pasta which was very small portioned and we asked for no cheese, but it came with cheese. Nothing for kids here and the service seemed slow and not enough waitresses. Our waitress was nice and felt bad about the mix up and took off the meal from the bill. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Gastown - Way too much mayo - Gastropubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I stumbled upon this location as I was walking around Gastown and it did not disappoint! I sat at the bar and was greeted by the bartender that night; payo! it was my last night in Vancouver and definitely one to remember. Payo did such a great job making me feel welcome. I could tell he enjoyed his job and had the best service I've had. I also ordered some nachos and they were delicious. All in all, I definitely recommend visiting this location because you will not be disappointed!! read more

Hello, I am leaving this review because I am hoping that Local Gastown reads this. My husband went out to eat with his buddy and ordered a Virgin Caesar because he was taking cough medicine due to a cold. When he got home, he was feeling really off and it was clear to me that he had been given something with alcohol in it (he was flushed, his breath smelled of alcohol). I am asking if Local Gastown please double check their drink orders? I don't want to see this happen to someone who orders a virgin drink because they can't have alcohol for medical reasons. Thank you. read more

Since we came here to soak in the local nightlife and not for food, I can only provide a rating based on my time here, drinking beer, and enjoying the atmosphere and chatting it up withe the "locals" at Local. Based on that criteria, five stars is a no-brainer. Maybe it's because of where we're from (not Canada) but people here were so friendly; it's as if everyone you meet is a personal Canadian welcome committee. It's because of the wonderful quaintness of the town, the overall cleanliness, the friendly denizens, etc... that makes Local a microcosm of everything we enjoyed about Vancouver. And of course, we enjoyed the variety of beers they had on tap. Add a nice porter and/or stout and you'll be perfect. But regardless, Local still earns five stars in my book. read more

Good patio and very helpful staff to find you a good seat even in busiest times of the week. Burger is great and flavorful and is one of my favorites in town. Recommended for big groups. read more

Didn't eat food. Sunday night, only a few other tables which would be my only knock. Their stout beer was fantastic. I spilled about half of my beer and without question the server gave me a free new full beer and quickly cleaned up my clumsy mess. Also a cool view of northshore all lit-up at night if you sit on the patio or go around the side to the parking lot to see. read more

This place is great for late night eats. I actually ended up here twice during my week long trip to Vancouver. Great service & delicious wings make this place worth the visit! read more

The breakfast sandwich and breakfast hash with beef were both really yummy. I ordered an orange juice and got like 1/4cup of watered down Tropicana in a highball glass that was 60% ice...really bizarre and the combination of watering it down so much plus filling it with ice tasted awful. How expensive is it for them to just give a person a normal glass of orange juice..? read more

We went to this restaurant today in Gastown. It was a great decision on a beautiful day. We sat in the side patio. Our server was very helpful as we were not familiar with the beer list and gave us a lot of samplers. We shared a bunch of appetizers and one person got a veggie burger. It was a home made patty and honestly could be one of the best veggie patties I've ever had. Their Yam fries along with the truffle sauce was also delicious. A great place to hangout and relax on a beautiful day! read more

This is absolutely terrific. Service was perfect. We had the rice bowl and it was o e of the best meals I've had in a year and I am a foodie. Go here I. Vancouver. read more

Being a huge supporter of local by coming here on the regular. I was completely disappointed by their new nachos. My partner and I came here with the excitement of having a full order of nachos that we enjoy on the regular but we were never informed by the changes that occurred. We love the kitchen staff that assemble all the dishes because they do a fabulous job day in and day out. We are disappointed by the direction the culinary team has decided to move in and will not be regular customers moving forward. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Gastown - Gastropubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

After reservation confusion, we showed up and got a table on the patio. Great meal, great service and a nice selection of local craft beers. Recommend the house made veggie burger. Relaxed informal atmosphere in the heart of Gastown. Will go again as the menu is interesting, other things to try. read more

Amazing place to go for a great vibe, fantastic food, drinks and even better service. The staff make the experience the go to place in Gastown. read more

Overall great experience. With the exception of the hostess who arguably might be the least inviting person in all of Vancouver. Seems to think she's at a posh lounge in NYC and not a laid back patio in Vancouver. Scowled at us the entire time we waited. Thank God the service was better. Definitely might want to try someone with a semi-believable fake smile as the person who greets people as a first impression to your establishment. read more

My favourite restaurant with the greatest aura!! My friend and I come to this restaurant every time we go Gastown and their food never ceases to amaze us!!!!! It is so good that our goal is to try every single item on the menu. read more

The chicken burger was to DIE for and the mimosas... A++++++ But the best part of all was the literal LOVE of my life, Morgan, waitress extraordinaire, waitress of MY month, every month. She is a master of the menu, a connoisseur of the kitchen. Local Eatery, 10/10 would go again read more

Great place to spend an evening. Good choices in regards to food and drinks. The staff is super friendly and attentive, would like to mention Ashley especially. Had a great time yesterday at Local. read more

The Local was amazing! This is my GF and I first time in Vancouver and we couldn't be happier. We had the deluxe burger and the wings. One word "YUM". On top of delicious food we had amazing service! Our waitress Justine made the experience phenomenal!!!! We loved her!!! She was very attentive, friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and even gave us recommendations on things to do during our visit! The manager even came to check on us and was so pleasant to meet! Thank you all for a great experience from beginning to end! We will definitely be back. read more

Local Gastown is a fun place to spend a lunch or early afternoon of people watching - my bitch likes the Tuna Club and I always order the nachos which I I know to be the best this side of San Antone / I'll eat anything of course so really the secret to pleasein me is good service / All the Local gals are always in a festive mood and the ambience of historic Gastown make the experience like a mini vacation / the GM Brody Jones has established himself as a regular Vancouver Bon vivant in the style of a gentlemanly Ted Kennedy if such an animal exists / while you are swingin around town stop by and see the incredible Randy Moore just down Carrol St at iconic Blarney Stone / and hey - I don't say iconic unless I mean it read more

drink specials are great, and service has always been great. Fast and friendly. Food is a bit expensive though .. $19 for nachos , Really??!! +$5 for quac . Wow. I come for the good beer, I would come more often if the food was reasonably priced. read more