TAP TIPS the EATERS CHOICE I finished my downtown meetings and it was within the Happy Hours .(HH) I went by the Pinnacle and saw a HH sign 3-6 pm but no details ? , so kept walking to Jack Poole plaza : The Cactus Club ( CC) and Tap n Barrel (TnB) .CC had a line up and I asked if we cud make it for HH , she said unlikely . It was 4:45 pm and HH ends at 5pm .. I moved on to TnB and there was a line up but none at the bar .. so I went to the bar found my friends there , right in front of 4 screens of the Habs Canes game and a NBA game ... wow a sports fan dream . It was 4:50 pm and their HH ends at 5:30pm ... we placed our order for the Tots with garlic mayo and the wild mushroom pizza ( not that Wild like the NHL Minnesota team) and had HH drafts and highballs . It tasted so so good but even better as we saw the Habs Score 4x ... The service was attentive and had personality as being at the bar found, we saw the professionalism of the bar staff of processing orders within 2 feet of us . ... mixing drinks , pouring from the tap, taking food orders , interacting with the other bar staff and all the time asking us how we are doing ... true teamwork at its best ..... It's a treat to Tap the barrel ( not a treatment like the Tin Dai Fung ) of good times more fun than a barrel of monkeys as Carney n Eby were up the street imitating a chimpanzee and an orangutan .. oooo ah ah ah . read more

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Went for their half price bottle tuesday after work. Nice busy location. the patio definitely is a great addition to the ambiance we ordered a couple of their happy hour items. Tater tots and fresh guac and chips Both were decent. the tater tots could have been fried a bit more to make them crispier. the chips were great but the guac was a bit to the watery side overall, nice view and good place for an after work drink read more

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While walking down the boardwalk, we noticed some nice patio seating for lunch so we decided to have a few drinks and apps. Views are amazing of the harbor and drinks hit the spot. read more

The servers were great. The view was great. The front room I guess you would call it. The one that looks right out to the harbor and the ferry docks, Loud. There was a very large group in there not being epically boisterous by any means. That room just echos from all the hard surfaces of the industrial Cozy aesthetic. I found it odd that when we walked up they asked for our name and number like there would be a wait and then were immediately taken to the table. I had the PB&J burger. It was good. But I don't think it justified the $24 price. The poutine was very good. I would go back just for that. read more

Tap & Barrel - Convention Centre - Pb&j burger poutine fries - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Date of visit: July 21, 2025 This place is massive! There are two different indoor sections and then a large outdoor patio as well. We were seated in the Barrel Room, which was a more intimate space that was plenty comfortable for our table of four and was right off the main walkway, making it easy to enter and exit. Food was great; my Double Pepperoni pizza was truly featuring twice the pepperoni that I would have expected on a pizza this size. The pizza is generously-portioned so you certainly could share this pizza with a friend and not come away disappointed. Just a couple of tweaks on service: Samantha was incredibly friendly and personable, but there were some large gaps in service over the course of the meal, though she was wonderful when she was present. Also, we joined a line for those with reservations, only to be directed to a second line, but then were finally seated. read more

Tap & Barrel - Convention Centre - Pepperoni pizza--good but flimsy crust so be careful when eating! - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Finally I had a chance to visit Tap and Barrel coal Harbour patio! I have always hesitated to line-up to get a patio table because of long line-up on weekend. We waited about 15 minutes, not bad and got a table ! What We tried: HUMMUS & ZA'ATAR FLATBREAD hummus, chermoula, feta, harissa, crispy chickpeas, parsley, baked to order za'atar flatbread, AHI TUNA POKE BOWL gochujang soy marinade, sushi rice, tobiko, miso mayo, roasted pineapple, seaweed salad, pickled ginger, avocado, radish, sunomono cucumber, cilantro, crispy onion furikake, PB&J BURGER 100% canadian beef, chipotle peanut butter, bacon jam, house mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles, brioche bun PB and J burger was highlight! Yes, it was peanut butter inside and instead of fruit jam, it was bacon jam which is so interesting. I was amazed that peanut butter and burger patty were matched and I really liked it! Bacon jam added more flavors and it was such a unique combination! Hummus and zaatar flatbread tasted great. bread was very chewy and soft. Hummus was very smooth texture, bold flavor, addictive. I did not have poke bowl, according to partner, it was good with spicy flavor. Overall, we really enjoyed food and view. I highly recommend this place if you want to enjoy spectacular view and casual food and drinks! read more

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The food was outstanding! We ate dinner here twice while in Vancouver. Our Servers were also outstanding. Can't beat the view, right on the water. So beautiful, so fun. We watched game 7 of the world series and the energy was off the charts! Blood orange shandy is so tasty. Best pizza outside of Italy! read more

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Went at lunch time. Not too busy. Service was friendly and attentive. The drinks tasted great , ordered Mac and cheese and fish and chips. The fish and chips was a little salty to my liking but otherwise as expected. Margarita pizza was perfect. Pink lemonade slushie was really good , just the right amount of sweetness. read more

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Convention food is usually pretty bad but next to the Vancouver Convention Center I had a very tasty chili prawn and Chardonnay lunch. It was cloudy but I still enjoyed the views of the mountains, water and sea planes. Service was on point as well. read more

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We were wandering the waterfront area, and I expected every establishment in this area to be a tourist trap or a rip-off, but this place was great. We came during happy hour and sat on the patio. We didn't actually have a table with a view, but there are other tables outdoors that do have a really nice view of the water. We had a bottle of Shiraz for a very reasonable price during happy hour, and the atmosphere in this whole general area is great. Margherita pizza was yummy. Excellent happy hour experience. read more

First things first, this view! Whoa. If you're nearby, either for a conference or because you're boarding a cruise ship like we were, Tap & Barrel is a great spot for dinner and sight seeing. We added our name to the list and were given a time estimate. It's always nice to be called sooner than you expect - and right on the harbor, there was so much to see: people, planes, ships, and helicopter watching. So cool. Tap & Barrel has a gorgeous inside space that I spied briefly when using their rest rooms. We choose to sit outdoors and scored a table on the railing of the coastal harbor. Wow. Such a gorgeous way to end a day of travel. Yes, we ordered clam chowder. We shared some fried pickles, mac and cheese and cocktails from their Happy Hour menu. I adore mac and cheese, but this one needed more seasoning - maybe salt. That aside, the drinks were great, the chowder was fresh and we ate all the pickles too. Our waiter was fantastic, checking on us just enough to never let our water, tea or cocktails run dry. He didn't rush us, even though we did have prime seating and was happy to watch us from afar and check in as needed. I'd love to return and order more dinner or even lunch entrees. I'm not sure I could ever sit inside though with the amaze ball views of the harbor and all of it's goings on right there! read more

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Beautiful locale in part of Vancouver's downtown harbor called, "Canada Place". If you sit right outside of the restaurant you can see some of the most beautiful mountains in Canada. The girlfriend and I were starving, and I am glad we stumbled upon this place that is located inside the Convention Centre, directly across from the world trade center of Vancouver, Canada. I know, I know, two full paragraphs before I even get to the food, just wanted to establish the fact you really need to check out Canada Place if you make it out to Vancouver : ) Okay, now onto the food! PB&J Burger - 100% Canadian beef, chipotle peanut butter, bacon jam, house mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles, on a brioche bun. The burger was pretty freaking delish having both PB and Bacon jam on it how can you really go wrong. Calabrian Chili & Garlic Prawns- sautéed prawns, spicy Calabrian chili crunch, garlic shallot butter, white wine, lemon, grape tomatoes. The prawns were not what I was expecting. In North America, the term "shrimp" is used much more frequently, while the word "prawn" is most often used to describe larger species or those fished from fresh water. Well, this was clearly a case of getting shrimp and not the prawns I was hoping for. I chalk this up to being a fish out of water, me being in Canada and not knowing their definitions when referring to seafood, and yes, pun intended. This place has some really good beer as well. I believe the beer I got was called don't let the dog's tail slap you in the face or something similar and if they have it highly recommend you get if you like a very smooth crushable beer. Although I was let down by the seafood appetizer, I would compare this restaurant to a fun sports bar experience and recommend it if that is what you are looking for. As always people SYOY!!! read more

Monday all day Happy Hour deals are amazing! I would recommend coming on a Monday. So many options on the menu. The salmon was okay, nothing special. But the sticky toffee pudding was incredible, I would come back just for that! Quick and friendly service! read more

Tap & Barrel - Convention Centre - Salmon & Cherry Blaster - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Happy hour deals were amazing! Timings and offerings in picture! View from the front is gorgeous. read more

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We were seated quickly even on a busy convention day. Service was fast and excellent. The food was delicious. Enjoyed sitting outside to take in the beautiful view. read more

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I wasn't expecting much, it's a tourist restaurant by the convention center after all, but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was surprisingly tasty and the front room had a great view of the harbor and the seaplanes. Service was good too after they kept trying to keep us away from the tables with the good views (not sure why, it was not a busy time and there were plenty of tables), so overall a surprisingly decent place to eat. read more

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I was looking for a nice place that could accommodate a group of 5 last minute and scored a reservation online for about half an hour out, which gave us just enough time to get over there comfortably. It was very nice to have the reservation and skip the long walk-in line. We chose to sit inside instead of on the patio, because while the patio had a great view, it was loud. The inside was actually kind of interesting; they have a big wall of books (mostly older educational books) that we looked at after we ate. Washrooms are single-stall and clean. Our server was very friendly, although left us alone for a bit too long after we'd finished our entrees and wanted to order dessert, and eventually pay. The food was good. I got the ranchero rice bowl with tofu, and shared the fall special pumpkin pie bread pudding for dessert. Good flavours in the rice bowl. The cajun tofu was generously seasoned and a little spicy. The pumpkin pie bread pudding was a really unique way to enjoy pumpkin pie, and the tangy labneh centre was a nice touch. I definitely recommend trying this. One of my friends and I ordered the ube colada to drink. I was going to get the regular version, but when she ordered, she asked for non-alcoholic and I decided to switch to non-alcoholic after I found out they could make it. I thought it was okay but didn't taste much like ube, but she said she could taste the ube. We both found very sweet though; I bet the alcohol helps cut the sweetness in the regular version. I liked the whipped coconut cream topping it off though. Overall it was a good experience here and I would definitely go again with a group. read more

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Generic food, good location though. None of the food stood out. Service was quick and ambiance is good for big groups

We stopped by here yesterday for dinner. The line at cactus was too long but we were able to snag seats right away here. Our waitress was super friendly and accommodating. We arrived around 4:30. We ordered: Tots: 3/5 these were ok, would have been better if they were crispier. Kids cheeseburger with fries: 5/5 my kid liked it. Kids burger with salad: 5/5 my other kid liked it. The side salad was good. Happy hour chicken burger: 5/5 great and tasty! I highly recommend this one. Happy hour burger: 4/5 this burger was good but chicken was better. Mushroom truffle pizza: 5/5 surprisingly really yummy, I can taste the truffle oil! Good amount of mushroom. Thin crust. Hot wings: 4/5 hot wing! How can you go wrong with this? Great place to stop by for food and for happy hour. Interesting how each restroom stall has its own sink. We sat inside since it was a little chilly outside but if you sit outside you can see all the cruise ships sail in. read more

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I followed the signs to a small area enclosed by a white picket fence. I thought "Is this it?" I went in, sat down, & waited. After being ignored for 15 minutes, I decided to leave. But an area, inside a nearby building, caught my interest. So I went to the main entrance & found that this is the main part of Tap & Barrel. I had just been sitting in their outdoor patio. I sat at the bar & after going over the beer menu a few times, decided on the Dufferin. It did not disappoint. I had the chilli & garlic prawns, with it, which wasn't too filling & very tasty. When I finished my first beer, I ordered the Yellow Dog. The atmosphere was so comfortable, I stayed 'til past 11 pm. Late in the evening, a man came up to me & asked "Do you like my beer?" I said "Yes." He patted me on the back & said "Good!" Then left. I assume that was the owner. read more

Tap & Barrel - Convention Centre - The outdoor patio, I mistook for the entire establishment. - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Wanted an afternoon cocktail with a view, and were lucky to have a quick drink before they started prepping the side area for a private party. They have a pretty good Happy Hour menu, and our server was very pleasant. read more

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I woke up with an intense craving for Burgers. If you like your burgers juicy like I do, they serve them here like that. Most places overcook them. Not here. I personally think it's a crime to serve beef patty's anything other than medium rare. But that's me. I had to try the PB & J Burger. Why? I like Burgers and Peanut Butter and that's exactly what you get with this dish. So, picture this....a well-seasoned, juicy, beefy, textured patty with a rich creamy house mayo on-top, zesty pickles, crisp lettuce and a buttery brioche holding it all together...just for you. Now add Peanut Butter and bacon jam in the midst of that awesome shindig. If that wasn't good enough....add hot, super fresh salted fries still steaming. You know why I'm getting excited? Because, you'd be surprised to know that these days it's the norm to serve luke warm unsalted fries with dry patties. That's why. This Tap & Barrel still does it old school...where...well....food is supposed to be hot, drinks strong and cold and everything seasoned.....you know...shit is done right. I'm starting to sound like my parents. There was one thing that held the 5th star captive. When you are as awesome as these guys....you really wanna charge your guests nearly $4 for carbonated water from the tap? I mean it's water. With bubbles. :/ read more

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We are visiting and decided to stop by and have a break with sightseeing. Lots of outdoor seating and the best seats would be closer to the water but those are almost always reserved during dinner time. We ended up getting seated pretty far from the water. I wanted poutine and although I didn't see it on the menu, I asked our waitress and they had it. They didn't disappoint! 4/5 Poutine - very tasty and a must have with every visit to Canada! The gravy and cheese topping on the fries were so good! 4/5 Chicken wings Korean style - the wings were a little on the small side but still pretty good 3/5 Rice bowl with chicken - just okay 3/5 Ceviche - I don't normally like ceviche so it was just okay - someone else in my party ordered it We ordered too much food and had plenty for leftovers the next day. Definitely would come back. read more

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We had company lunch here last Thursday. We had a nice view and greeted by friendly staff. I ordered the truffle mac & cheese (no photo as it was a company lunch ). It was my first time trying it and was quite pleased with the serving, the taste and presentation. read more

Hey Yelpers!!! Ate here with the wife while staying next door at the Pan Pacific Hotel. Had a great meal here! The food was excellent and the service was awesome. The fried chicken Mac and cheese was tasty. The Mac was cheesy and the chicken cooked perfectly. The seafood chowder was so good we ate at another location that night and had it AGAIN! The garlic bread you can order with it is a perfect complement and should not be skipped. We will probably go back on our return trip in a week. And lien I said, the service was spot on! GO GET THE CHOWDER!!! read more

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Such a great patio! Thank you Liam the server from Montreal, you were awesome. The cocktail recommendations were spot on. The wings and truffle fries were great! And who can beat happy hour until midnight??? read more

The Mac N Cheese was fabulous, not drowning in cheese or otherwise overdone one way or another. I would def want more of the fried chicken as it was fabulous! Highly recommend this place for atmosphere, location, tap selection and food read more

Tap & Barrel - Convention Centre - A picture if an empty plate of Fried Chicken, Mac N Cheese..... - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great for a chain restaurant! The food is always good and i recommend ordering the waffle fry poutine as a full appetizer rather than as a side to your burger. Although it's so delicious you may not want to share! They have a large happy hour menu so be sure to visit and load up on appetizers and drinks. They have a large beer menu so there should be something for everyone. And since they offer flights, you don't have to pick just one! read more

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The food tasted really fresh and the bartender was very friendly! I love that they have happy hour in the afternoon and also late at night. The Blue Buck ale was really good, I had to get a second. read more

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Good food, friendly service, nice outdoor eating area. We arrived via cruise ship & we were looking for lunch. Walked around a bit & stumbled on Tap & Barrel. The patio was busy, but we were seated right away. Samantha was our main server & she was super nice & recommended one of their beers based on what my husband liked. A young man brought our food out to us. I didn't get his name, but he was really nice, as well. So if you're a local or you're coming in on a cruise....give this place a try. read more

My friends and I decided to come here after much debate about which pub style business we should visit. First thing we found out is that it's quite popular and difficult to get a spot immediately. That cost us the chance to have the happy hour menu but thats alright. We had kinda studied menus at places diligently and saw online that nachos were available. Unfortunately, it turns out the website isn't 100% accurate across locations as there no nachos to be had. We did have guacamole and salsa, but I'm not gonna lie. The tortilla chips we were served seemed like they came out of a bag. We could get refills of the chips at least though. I waa feeling steak, and went with the Creole Sirloin. Again, I'm not gonna lie but I was disappointed when I got the dish. I felt like I got the smallest 7oz piece of steak ever made. The taste wasn't awful but I didn't feel like I got my monies worth. Service overall was great. Our waitress was super attentive and helped us with drink refills throughout the outing. I'm kinda hesitatingly giving one thumbs up as nothing was terrible, but nothing was really outstanding. read more

Tap & Barrel - Convention Centre - Creole Sirloin - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Nice vibe in the restaurant! There are a lot of tvs in place so a great place to watch a game. Our server was really nice and attentive and helpful when we asked her opinion about the food and drinks. I had a HH burger and the poutine waffle fries which was great. My friend got a steak which had some sort of gravy on it (a little different for us) but she said it was okay. Great place to watch a game and have some drinks and apps. Also all day HH on Monday! read more

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Great recommendation by the front desk of the Vancouver Marriott. I wanted a place to go where I could watch football, eat and drink. This is the place. You can sit inside or out. We sat at the bar so that we could watch college football. Great staff that was knowledgeable and very friendly. The Korean spice wings were amazing, I could have eaten 20 of them. The wine is tapped right out of the barrel. There are at least 20 different types of reds and whites. The full rack was deliciously seasoned and cooked perfectly. The barbecue sauce was homemade. I can't wait to visit again. If you are in the area, do not pass this place up. read more

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Reading some of the other reviews for this restaurant, I can only surmise that this place has seriously upped its game, as my kid and I came here for an early dinner yesterday and it was fantastic! I had made reservations online through Open Table, but we arrived quite early (my kid and I expected to spend more time at the Planted convention at the Convention Center, but it was so crowded, we left super early). Despite long lines outside the restaurant, I asked the guy at the counter if there was an empty table, either inside or out on their huge patio, noting that we were early and if we had to wait, that was totally okay. He was super nice and after conferring with a colleague, said there was a table inside and we were escorted in. I really liked the whole vibe of this place. Lots of tv's with hockey and soccer playing (go Oilers!). Exposed overhead pipes adding an industrial feel, with thick wooden tables and bar counters with the T&B logo branded on in areas. Dark walls with Hollywood bulb lighted signs. Open kitchen area to watch the cooks. Humongous bar with a gazillion taps for a gazillion beers. I'm not a beer drinker but if I were, this'd be heaven. Great ambiance. And the patio outside looked AMAZING. Our server was Daria (I might be misspelling her name). And she was wonderful. Very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and all the beers. My kid ordered a sour beer she likes but mentioned she wanted to try a few others "eventually", and Daria brought her samples of these three other sour beers, just to try. I thought that was so nice! As for me, I ordered a rosé sangria and it was delightful. Now, as for the food.... I have nothing even remotely critical to say. My kid and I shared the chicken wings with the maple bacon glaze, and all I can say is, these were the best chicken wings we both had ever had! Not too gloopy or sticky or greasy, but simultaneously sweet and salty and crispy skinned, like candy, and absolutely divine! We also shared the peppercorn steak (I know, I know, we just came from a vegetarian convention. Don't judge!!!). I'm not one for sauces so this wasn't really my "thing", but the steak was cooked perfectly and was delicious, as were the accompanying truffle mashed potatoes and asparagus. My kid IS a vegetarian, though, who has meat once every 1-2 years, and she said this was the best steak and best sauce she ever had. I was so surprised she was so into this dish, but she totally devoured it. We were too full to even consider dessert, but decided to return, either here or to the cute-looking Tap Shack along the Coal Harbor seawall, once the weather gets nice again (hopefully soon!). read more

Tap & Barrel - Convention Centre - Peppercorn sirloin with truffle mashed potatoes and asparagus (below), and maple bacon chicken wings (top). SO GOOD! - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Comfort food, patio seating near the water and cocktail done right. Had the West Coast 75. They did not skimp on alcohol. Had the Pesto Linguine with prawns. Liked both. My friend had the seafood rice bowl with salmon added on and Mezcal Margarita. She raved about both. Good price point. Service is good too. There was a waiting period but it turned out to be less than what we were told. All in all, a good experience. read more

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Everything about this place was awesome. Staff was tremendous, met all of our needs. Never waited for drinks, order came quickly and the quality & variety of food was great. Service was amazing - hats off. Sitting watching Sea Planes and boat ferry's in harbor was relaxing read more

Ok so I had no idea I was about to eat something so delicious!! This quinoa, kale salad with green goddess dressing is amazing. The fried cheese is a must try and I added salmon which hit the spot. Server was super awesome. Best time to sit outside is 5-8pm. Gorgeous views. read more

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Been to this location twice (second time to celebrate my birthday). Loved it both times. The food has been fairly consistent in quality. Really delicious and great helpings. It can be pricey but it is completely worth it. The staff are great and the service was wonderful. Although this is a small location, it's worth a trip if you have not been here already. read more

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Swung by for Saturday brunch/lunch. Was very easy to make an online reservation for their patio. Loved how they expanded it so there is plenty of seating. As for brunch, I enjoyed the avocado breakfast bowl but $17.50 was very pricey for a small portion of tater tots, minimal avocado and 2 poached eggs. Tasty, but a little bland and overpriced. Won't do brunch again. My friend got the wild mushroom pizza $18.95 which looked good! Will probably only come back for happy hour. read more

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Only went once but very good - cool spot, great beer, great dessert cocktail- I had this warm butter bourbon thing that was stellar for a cool night. I had the PB&J burger because people said it was great and I was surprised that it they were right! The fries weren't stellar - I also tried the waffle cut which were better. Gravy ok read more

Tap & Barrel - Convention Centre - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia