Bartender - 5 stars Beer - 4 stars Food - didn't try Ambiance - 4 stars - average noise Nice place to hang out. Enjoyed chatting g with the bartender. read more

Steamworks - Bar area - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The food and atmosphere here are excellent, but be cautious of the wait staff. My friend and I initially planned to order one beer each with our meal. Our server suggested that, because it was happy hour, a pitcher would be cheaper and save us money. I specifically asked how many ounces the pitcher was and was told 32 oz, which sounded reasonable since we planned to get 15 oz beers. When the pitcher arrived, it was clearly 64 oz. The server apologized for the mistake, and I let it go, thinking we didn't have to drink it all. However, when the bill arrived, the price didn't match the quote. We were charged $25, not the $20 we were originally told when the 64-oz pitcher showed up, with the explanation that the regular price was $35 and that we had "saved" money. In the end, we were served twice the beer we wanted and paid twice what we intended, based on information that kept changing. Whether this was incompetence or intentional, it left me feeling frustrated and uncomfortable. The food and atmosphere really were great -- but the experience was overshadowed by feeling manipulated. Enjoy the food and beer, but pay close attention to what the wait staff tells you and what ends up on the bill. read more

We stopped by here before boarding our cruise as it's close to the cruise terminal. Walked in and was able to get seated quickly outside. We just wanted something quick so ordered the poke nachos and the pretzel. Was surprised when our waitress asked if we wanted a slice of smoked cheddar melted on top! We're used to a cheese dip but when it came out, it was surprisingly good! Poke nachos were on point too! We devoured the food and enjoyed our beers! Beers were tasty! Seating outside was nice, we were street side and it does have a cover so were able to people watch as they walk by. It's by the water but I didn't see seating on that side. We asked the waitress if we could take our beers and check out the rest of the restaurant as there's another bar type section towards the water side. There's also a bar downstairs that's pretty cool where the bathrooms are! Bathrooms were an adventure to walk to but big pretty and clean!!! Definitely check them out as it's in walking distance of other touristy type spots!! read more

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Food was fantastic, service was amazing, Great Beer, would definitely recommend stopping in if you are in the Vancouver Area read more

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The seafood chowder hit the spot on a cold day and the focaccia was so good, I wish there was more of it! The chocolate porter had a lot of really yummy notes and packed a lot of chocolate flavor. I got the sleeve and enjoyed it until the very last drop. Service was friendly but it took a while for us to get his attention for the check (I thought restaurants LIKED getting their guests to pay the bill?). The place is HUGE and it was quite the journey to get to the restrooms from the main area upstairs. Getting to the restrooms was fun while sober but I can imagine it being extremely tiring/dangerous while drunk. Downstairs had a fireplace as well as a pool table, private rooms, and the ladies' room had at least TWO sets of those stalls for two which I thought was funny and cute. Definitely will have to bring my bestie here so we can both potty at the same time read more

Steamworks - Seafood chowder and Caesar salad (with chicken added) combo - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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A classic Gastown spot with a fantastic atmosphere. We stopped in for a casual dinner and was impressed by how pleasant and attentive the service was. Our server was delightful and very helpful with recommendations on how to spend the rest of time on our first trip to Vancouver. Food was standard, reliable pub fare cuisine. The poutine fries was a solid choice. Steamworks is in a historic building with great views of the harbor although we were seated in the bar area didn't get a chance to feast on those incredible views, the experience here was still genuinely nice. 3.7 stars read more

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Went to Steamworks in Gastown tonight and came across, for the first time in my life, a stall with tandem toilets, divided by a short wall. I do not love ANY person enough, not even my children, to make eye contact while doing my business. Wild! Food was okay. Cousin said jambalaya was mostly sausage and shrimp. Yam fries were good but shouldn't have eaten the whole thing by myself. read more

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Fun place! We fell in during the rain (of course). They just took it in stride, sat us quickly, and we got excellent quick service. Steamworks brews their own beer, you know we are stopping. Had a big party today (8). No problem. Appetizers were quick! Poutine, Yam fries, and alcohol, GREAT START! All the appetizers were excellent. The brewed Red Ale was quite different, but, tasty! A little over hoppy for me, but still quite pleasant. Wifey had the mojito. Not sure if she likes it, but it's almost gone before my ale! The choices here were right up our alley. I've shown you all of 'em. We had 8 people, but several chose the same thing. The pizza was "Wow! Damn, that's good!" Nice and crispy, a bit fluffy crust, cooked with perfect timing. To explain just how good the food was, a table of 8 was nearly silent for fifteen minutes! Service was so personable, and friendly. Verdict on the soup & salad from Wifey, soup, nice. Salad tasty, but the pieces were too big and the plate too small to cut! Taste? 100%. Plate? No, too small. If you happen along downtown Vancouver, stop in. It's great. read more

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When they say "a really good margarita" they are not lying. I am shocked at how good this margarita is not just for a brewery but for any restaurant. Tastes so fresh and just how I like to make mine at home. Their art around the restaurant is super cute and their beer glasses are awesome. It is a huge space but they do a great job at breaking it up so every section feels cozy and has a different vibe. This is a great upscale atmosphere to watch a game at. We sat at the bar to watch a football game and the bartender was so friendly. read more

Steamworks - A really good margarita - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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very busy must be good but my coffee wasn't even t even hot to drink. might only been me

Karen and I had a wonderful time! The food was delicious. I'm a beer guy and enjoyed the local brew. Our waitress knew we were out of town and suggested we get the poutine. It was really good. Karen and I arrived early. Plenty of comfortable seating. read more

Steamworks - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We visited Vancouver this past weekend to celebrate my son's birthday, and wanted somewhere close to the hotel with good food and drinks, and Steamworks fit the bill. We didn't have to wait at all for a table. This place is huge! We got seated quickly, ordered our drinks and an appetizer, and had a great time. The food was pretty typical pub food...we had the (huge!) pretzel, poutine, pizza, and steak amongst the for of us and we all enjoyed our food. It wasn't the best food I've ever had, but it was good and the price wasn't bad either. Service was also great and overall I would recommend this place to others, I think it's worth going back to next time we're in town. read more

We found out that the owner won't serve bourbon because of the tariff. Bummer for me. The food was ok. The service was exceptional. Max loved his beer. The interior is beautiful and very cozy. It's just the place you would want to be on a snowy day. read more

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My wife loved the Dirty Laundry Hush rose and the sour beer vastly exceeded my expectations. Terrific butter chicken and fish/chips. Really nice server. Comfortable seating. We'll be back once a month. read more

Had their IPAs. Both hazy and west coast styles are good. They are not memorable but very crushable. Perfect representations of the style. My wife got the red ale and it was a good beer. The server was fantastic and we got the biga$$ pretzel. read more

Steamworks - Pretzel with melted cheese on top. The dipping sauce is jazzed up honey mustard. Very good - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Staff were very very professional. Everything from the beer to the food they recommended was excellent.

Steamworks is a wonderfully friendly restaurant and brewery located near the water. I think about their poutine almost daily. I remember also being a big fan of their beers. They have a wide variety of food offered on their menu. I am a big fan of this place and will absolutely return should I find myself in Vancouver again. read more

Great spot for beers with a full food menu! My partner loves to go to breweries and pubs for the drinks but as I non drinker I go for the food. I ordered the vegan jambalaya and our server picked up that I wanted it extra spicy. The kitchen delivered, its was very spicy! I was happy as I don't normally get this level of spice in my food at most restaurants. I was disappointed to find a hair in my food. I would come back for the jambalaya, just for the great flavour. read more

Steamworks - Vegan Jambalaya - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Definitely a place that has a lot of beers, easy to walk here if you are in a hotel in downtown Vancouver. Service is great and food was ok. They have vegetarian and vegan options which was nice. If you get seated next to a window, there are great views of the harbor. read more

We came here for a quick bite to eat and some Bevvys, it was a great location based on where we were, near Gas Town, so definitely walkable to the touristy areas. We were seated pretty quickly and got to sit in an area that had a view of the water, which was great! Our server, greeted us quickly and promptly! And I'm sad to say I can't remember his full name, but it started with a D! He was helpful with the menu as we picked out our items and drinks, and constantly checked on us throughout our meals! Everyone ordered a bit of everything, I went with the wings, salt and pepper, extra crispy, with a side of buffalo sauce and ranch, and mine hit the spot!! I love dipping my wings so they stay crispy and I was definitely a happy camper. I also tried some of the sweet potato fries, or yam fries, as they call it and they were yummy with the balsamic glaze drizzle over them. However I didn't quite care for the dipping sauce they came with, so just more balsamic for me please! read more

We were able to get a table almost immediately despite the place being very busy. It was a lively atmosphere but not so loud that you couldn't have conversation. Tried the Steamworks burger on a gluten free bun and it was amazing! Our server gave us some great recommendations on things to do in the city since we were visiting. Would definitely recommend. read more

This place was a cute little place. The inside is half restaurant and half bar area. There are great views of the harbor too. Our server was very nice and helpful when it came to the menu. Food was good, portions weren't huge but still very filling. read more

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Great food, attentive and friendly service and a fantastic room. Prices are a little high but that's everywhere these days and the quality and service more than compensates for it. Highly recommend! read more

A solid place for dinner when staying in downtown Vancouver. I do not drink alcohol so this will be pertaining to the food, however, beer lovers may love this place as this is a brewery. The food was solid but did not blow me away. The mussels were good, broth was nice, but not served with bread so you had to use the fries to soak up the broth. The burger was solid the bacon jam was noticeable could have used more sauce, did not blow me away. The butter chicken was pretty good did not expect that considering the majority of their menu. The nachos was lackluster, I would avoid this in the future. Nachos served with shredded cheese not nacho cheese. Way too many chips to cheeses ratio. The service was solid no complaints and the atmosphere was lively. read more

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A great experience! The place is so close to Skytrain which makes the getting to it much easier. The service has been great every time. Quick, cheerful, and helpful. The drinks were really well made too. Food choices might seem limited though. read more

I love this place! It was a first time going to Canada and after I did the lookout, came across this place and it was a best decision. From drinks and food and the workers so friendly and welcoming I would definitely recommend to go and I will definitely be going back! read more

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We skipped lunch, so we stopped for a beer and some food. The Cajun salmon with risotto was enough for two to share (large snack) and the beer was delicious. Very cool interior and the staff was very friendly! read more

Steamworks - Flagship IPA - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Taking a stroll downtown I wanted to try some local beers so we stopped in here. They led us to little area downstairs. The place has a nice vibe and looks fun. The waitstaff was super nice. I tried a flight and my favorite beer was the pumpkin ale. My boyfriend had the old-fashioned and he seemed to enjoy it. The food looks really good, but we did not come here to eat. read more

Steamworks - 4 beer flight - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Best new restaurant on the north shore. The wonderful Steamworks brews coupled with exceptional service and delicious food. The fish and chips are epic! All overseen by their attentive manager JT. We will be back soon. read more

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Spontaneously dropped in here to escape the wind but ended up staying for a couple of hours! The place is huge, so many rooms and hallways and areas. Ordered two IPAs which I enjoyed and their poutine to share. Servers were friendly and attentive. A great place to hang out and have a yap session at while enjoying their big selection of drinks. Didn't try any other food but would come back to in the future! read more

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Ended up eating at Steamworks twice. First time had the beer soup and salad, the soup was fantastic! Had the Lion's Gate Lager both times, very good as well. Second time had fish and chips. It was alright, very hard to cut into, felt overcooked. read more

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Came here briefly on a tour so can't provide much a review besides the beer I had (forgot which one but it was tasty), the vibes (loved them, this place is huge with so many floors), and the bathrooms (yo those stalls!). They were playing the Packers game which was real cool. Would defo be back for some beer and football game read more

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Why would you lie about a table reservation? We asked to be sat at the view table and were told it was reserved...ok. We found out definitely later that in fact it was not reserved. I don't know....next time you wanna sit at a better table and you're told it's reserved...maybe flash them a $20 bill and see what happens.... The space, vibe and energy in the upstairs dining area is really cozy. The service (Evan) was excellent. The Lager was great. The Dry Ribs were decent. The Nachos. Skip it. Here's why. This is going to make me sound like my parents...but....years ago Nachos would come with plenty of Cheese, Guac, Salsa and Sour Cream and either chicken or beef. Yeah! I know crazy! There was a day way back when all that was part of a dish called "NACHOS." If it weren't so bizarre, it would be funny to think that all those ingredients are an extra charge now. If I had to personify the Nachos here.....it would be someone completely naked....it's like...ok sweetheart lets get some clothes on you....(see pic.) Other than the lying hostess and the Nachos all else was ok.... We'll be back for the tasty beer and their pretty rocking menu. read more

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Easy spot to go to in the gastown/waterfront area. Wide menu makes it an easy choice for everyone. The brews on tap are also a nice touch, making it an easy spot to choose. Bellinis here are also pretty popular, but be warned. It's hard to stick to just one! read more

Very nice collection of beers mostly lager. Lunch was good but could be better. Pub food served with fries no veggies or anything else. Serving us frequently with smile . Music was not too loud and we meet locals. read more

Came here with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised by the charming old fashioned Cheers bar interiors. Place had a lower floor adjoined to the main by a spiral wooden staircase.. something that you rarely find in Vancouver. Ofc this makes the trek to the restrooms a far one if your table is on the patio, like mine was. Food was pretty good, nothing crazy. Nachos were yummy with a generous amount of toppings, steak was perfectly cooked but could have used a lot more seasoning. Caesar salad was yumz.. fresh, crunchy and savory. However, the seafood fettucine was not good.. regret not sending it back when it came to our table. It had an immediately off-putting and lingering fishy odor... espresso mouse was just ok.. I couldn't taste any espresso? Service was lovely. read more

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Came here for a late bite with low expectations after some of these reviews. We wanted to try local craft beers and it was a short walk from our hotel. Pleasantly surprised by the great beer, food and service! Beer - my husband had a hazy pale ale, excellent. I ordered a double hazy IPA, also excellent. Definitely would have ordered seconds but we were so tired after our travel day. Highly recommend their beers and they have a great selection! When we travel we like to taste local beers and this met our goal. Food - we ordered a pretzel, ginormous and very good. Nothing better with beer than a nice warm pretzel. I ordered the fish Chowder, not expecting much, it was so great! Lots of different fish and shell fish, all tender. Had a little kick, creamy, and of course some bacon! Perfect for a light meal! My husband had the brisket tacos, very filling and tasty. We were too full to eat dessert but great options so we took Tiramisu to go (one that would keep). Prices for the portions were good. There are great happy hour options if you can make it in there early. Service - also excellent. Our server checked in with us often. He is local to Vancouver and suggested places to go and see. Most of the customers around us appeared to be tourists. Appreciated the suggestions. Just reviewed my receipt, think server's name was ?Lane. High marks for Lane! Thanks for a great experience. We are only here for a few days but next trip, definitely going back! read more

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Excellent beers! Their kolsch pilsner and lagers are very tasty. The Bombay Butter Chicken went perfectly with the beer as well. I sat at the side bar and was well taken care of by the staff. Cool vibe with the decor as well. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area. read more

Great food and service. The ambiance is amazing. The basement is so cool with the old beams and ties.

Grabbed some beers here while wandering around gastown. The place is huge - they have a patio, upstairs and downstairs options, even a liquor store! We were seated quickly and ordered a flight. Our sever was kind. We enjoyed hanging out here while drinking our beer. read more

Steamworks - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia