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    Strathcona Beer Company

    3.8 (75 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Interior: to go bar
    Mary C.

    This weekend, I grabbed some friends to check out Stathcona Brewery Week. Really liked Strathcona Beer Company's sours and radlers. Had the flight of Beach (lemon & Mandarin and so good), Big Sexy Funk ( dry, hazy IPA with tropical notes) and Beach Light (grapefruit radler and so refreshing). On a warm day, this flight filled my need for an easy summery drink. Sat on the "patio" which is the street side Hastings Street. We took our time and never felt rushed out. The inside vibe is easy cool like sit back and relax. Spacious interior with well defined sections. Service was friendly and fast. Pizza, salad, sando and snacks were offered but we didn't eat. Definitely, will be coming back for their flavourful sours and radler beers.

    Denise W.

    Great place to go for drinks. This place also serves food. Parking is a bit of problem. There are plenty of tables and seats. Had one of garlic bites and they were not bad but not wow.

    Neha R.

    This was the first stop on a bar crawl with a bunch of people. They have an amazing collection of beer and would have small testers if you are undecided. The beer was a little strong for my taste but then I am not a beer person. I won't hold it against them. We also got a pizza which was absolutely delicious!

    Cherry bomb sour
    Joanna L.

    Great beer, food and atmosphere! I love their pizza and beer! Today, I went in with a friend for the cherry bomb x earnest ice cream event. The ambience was nice and casual, the staff was friendly and the choices were pretty great. I got cherry bomb, an ice cream float in beer. It was amazing! I would recommend it. It was a special event. We proceeded to have their pickle pizza. It was unique and delicious. I will be back because of the lasting impression it made for me and my friend whom I have reconnected after 13 years! We were both impressed and even managed to meet new friends.

    Tom S.

    Slamming busy of a September Friday evening. 20 minute wait for a table. Room is 3 bombs loud / noisy. Greeter is nice guy. Keeps us informed about an upcoming table. Bambie and I order a vege pizza, seasonal salad and a kale salad. I get a pale ale and Bambie gets a glass of red blend BC wine. Drinks are handed to me at the bar. Food takes 14 minutes to arrive. Beer is crisp and slightly fruity from hops. Visually a little murky bright yellow. Pizza is crisp and tasty. Salads are pretty huge. They are also full of interesting ingredients. Greens are crisp and fresh. Dressings are piquant without any cloying sweetness. Dollar for value, this is a good meal. Be aware that pizza and salads are the only menu items here.

    Flight
    Kay F.

    We came here for beers after dinner as it was open late on a weekend. Due to covid, they have limited seating so during busy times, it might be difficult to get a spot. However, we got lucky and were seated in about 15-20 minutes. Their last call is about an hour before closing so make sure you arrive before then. We got a flight to try and ended up getting a pack of their Imperial Love Buzz to go as we liked it so much. I did wish the flight came in a paddle but that's a minor detail. Bathrooms are clean and the servers leave you alone for the most part. Note, if you have 100 points on the BC Ale Trail app, you can redeem it for a free branded glass.

    Side of brewery~
    Edward L.

    Looks like the craft beer zone in Vancouver is getting slightly bigger. Parking is available along the side streets, as well as on Hastings. The inside is mostly bare concrete, but it has a very modern look. The coloured lights give it a rather funky feel. Reminds me of neon. The venue is split into a restaurant area and a bar area. They serve food here such as pizzas, but I haven't tried. One of the larger seating areas for a craft place around here. Staff were friendly and helpful, especially when I was having trouble deciding what to try. Beers here are a bit pricier (especially the radler), but overall they taste quite good. The flights are served on what look like mini surfboards, with an embedded magnet. Most importantly, they have a wide selection, from lagers to ales and sours. This is one of my new go to places for good beer. Recommended.

    Hawaiian pizza and "love buzz" mango raspberry sour
    Tram V.

    Came for the beer, really enjoyed the pizza. The staff were super friendly and efficient so we weren't too long without a drink or our bill at the end of our visit. We ordered their Hawaiian pizza - which was interesting with the creamy jalapeno sauce and the addition of pistachios. Super tasty however the bottom was a bit too soggy, but that's ok because we had delicious beer to wash it down. It's a great place for a hang so I'll definitely be back.

    two pizzas on a table
    Viviann L.

    Friendly staff and nice atmosphere, but not too loud. Nice decor and some merchandise that you could buy. A few different options for drinks and food. Good pizza and nice beer. Not a place I'd travel all the way for but if I'm in the area, I'd definitely go back!

    Seasonal salad and lots of beets and goat cheese!
    Barbara S.

    This brewery came recommended by our Airbnb hosts. It is within walking distance (about 3 blocks) from the house. We walked in on a Friday night around 7:30 and the place is absolutely packed to the gills! We waited for about 10 minutes. The greeter was very pleasant and kept checking on us while we waited. You order at the bar for both your pizza and drinks. There are several different selections of pizza, lots of beer choices, one red wine choice, and several salads. The food was delivered within 10 minutes tops. The two salads were delicious and very generous. We tried the seasonal salad, which came with about 6 big beet slices, goat cheese and greens, and also the kale Caesar, which was also a very generous serving. Both salads were delicious and fresh. We ordered the veggie pizza and it had a great crispy crust, lots of veggies and to my liking, was not loaded with too much cheese. So, if you find yourself in the Strathcona neighborhood, make sure you give this place a try!

    I did the margherita pizza + pepperoni, mushrooms, jalapeño subbed for vegan cheese

    I'm a meat eater but can't do dairy - this was literally the best vegan cheese pizza I've ever had!

    Beach Radler
    Justin K.

    Strathcona Beer Company is a cool, nicely decorated hipster brewery in East Vancouver. I came here with a few friends to checkout this place on a Sunday late afternoon. We were a big group so we made a reservation. Staff were alright, I didn't find them particularly attentive. The ordering system here is that you go up and pay, there's no actual formal table service after you are seated. This was a bit confusing since nobody ever mentioned this once we were seated, and we weren't handed any menus either. I think they could definitely do a better job explaining how the system. One of the recommended drinks is the Beach Radler, which is a light beer that has a touch of lemion and fresh mandarin juice. I wasn't intially sure if I would like it, but I have to say that it's a pretty nice and refreshing drink for the summer. Drink was complemented with a nice Hawaiian pizza that we shared. Taste was pretty good, but it was awkwardly hard to cuz and it seemed to fall apart every time I picked it up, so I used a fork and knife instead. Not a major issue, but I don't think pizza should be falling apart when you eat it, especially when the food and drinks are slightly pricey. Overall, I give this place 3.5 (bumped up rating wise to a 4 since I think the drinks here are unique and really good). Good atmosphere, but service is kinda meh, but the important part is that the drinks (and food, to an extent) make up for it. Best to make reservations before coming here as it is pretty busy.

    Nolan R.

    Really nice place to hang out with friends. I always find the music is a bit loud, however it is a bar so what can you expect. The beers are good but I only ever drink the lager. The food here is the best part in my opinion. They have some bomb ass pizzas, I had the margarita when I went.

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    The lager is great. Fun location! I enjoyed my beers outdoors and really loved them!

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    Review Highlights - Strathcona Beer Company

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

    The food and atmosphere here are excellent, but be cautious of the wait staff…read more 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.

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