I have not been in over 20 years and basically it's the same as I remember French dip was great. I opted no mayo. Beef flavourful and au jus rich with flavours read more

Pretty disappointing. Expensive drink, rude staff, no service. Wouldn't recommend. Maybe it's just cause I'm not in the specific demographic........ read more

Typical bar/eatery vibe with young gay male waiters that offer decent enough service. Coffee tasted blah but was caffeinated! The wings were mid, almost no flavor to the honey garlic ones. Siracha maple were just okay. It's a one and done for me but I did get full! read more

Excellent and attentive service. Menu options are primarily more "bar food" which is fine but lacked some "healthier" non-fried options but it is a bar so you know what you are getting. Good pricing so value was strong as well. Overall, good experience for being true to what it is. read more

The bartender and he waiter were amazing!!! Played darts and other games there, food was good drinks were always on the table!!! I love this bar! read more

Good place for drinks and food. Service is good and nothing else to say!! ........../..../...........Cheers read more

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We should have gone here first before a few other choices! It's got the perfect vibe of a neighborhood bar/pub, a good selection of drinks and the food menu hit the spot -- almost ruined my appetite for dinner. The appetizer I got though was a little more breaded than I would've liked, but I should have expected that from bar food. It was still tasty though. The service there was great, super friendly waiters and helpful. They were helpful in answering a handful of questions and suggesting some drinks or snack like things. It was too bad they had limited hours over Xmas holiday but my friend and I were glad to have had a chance to hang here. Definitely better than some of the other choices along the street. Can recommend without hesitation. read more

Fountainhead hosted the registration party for our NAGVA volleyball tournament. Large and fun bar! Poutine fries are amazing and the selection on tap is stellar. Great place when enjoying downtown. read more

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Had a great time at the Fountainhead Pub. Just stopped in for a drink and something to eat. Super friendly (and cute) staff. Those around seemed to be having a great time. Good people watching from either inside or outside on the patio. read more

Popped in today and got to watch a beautiful tribute drag show. It's go great to visit Davie and see the community supporting and celebrating each other. Came by a bit later when there was room on the patio and had amazing service by a really kind server. Ordered a drink and enjoyed the people watching while a read for a bit. Was nice to see room on the patio on a warm spring Sunday. read more

The Fountainhead Pub is a chill gay bar in the Vancouver gay district. The bar was clean and the service was fast. The pub had a trendy modern look and a spacious outdoor covered patio. We ordered the nachos for two, they were good but the salsa was a lil different. I tasted like it was pickled salsa. It wasn't bad, just different. Overall we enjoyed the chill vibe and would definitely visit again. read more

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Lovely find whilst looking to watch a game and quench your thirst. Attentive staff and quick service.

A very unassuming spot. We came here on a whim while walking around town. The service was great, we got seated right away and drinks delivered so quickly. The food was phenomenal. We had the Thai chicken salad, dumplings and fish tacos. I've been trying to recreate the Thai chicken salad once we got back to the states it was THAT good read more

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I came here expecting to enjoy a drink in a pub atmosphere. I'm from Hawaii, so I knew my ID and cards might look a little different than what the staff here usually sees. Still, I showed three to four different forms of ID, but they kept second-guessing me and ultimately served me a drink that had alcohol in it, but it tasted completely virgin. It was pretty disappointing. A pub is, well, supposed to serve drinks, and I went out of my way to provide all the identification they could ask for. I understand ID verification is important, but assuming my valid ID was fake made me feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Hawaii IDs are official too, and it would be great if the staff were more familiar with out-of-state IDs or at least more respectful when addressing their concerns. As for the drink itself, it had alcohol in it, but it was so weak that it tasted like a non-alcoholic beverage. I was really hoping to enjoy a good cocktail, but instead, it felt like I was drinking something meant for someone who wasn't looking for any alcohol at all. Overall, disappointing first experience. I was really looking forward to this spot, but unfortunately, I left feeling frustrated and with a drink that didn't give me that feeling I usually get from drinks:/ loved our server though. They were great:)!! read more

Great food, awesome staff with the service to go along with it. Blake and Dee were great! Noise level was pretty good too :) Will definitely come here again when I'm visiting Vancouver again. read more

Had a great time, our server Riley was so friendly, The food was good we both had wraps and they were delicious. Great pub to meet friends.

Caters to many from Hotels, locals, etc, you name it. Staff welcoming, can be quiet or friendly when at bar but it's not an unfriendly quiet but just quiet. Easygoing when finding a seat, go sometimes, anybody can go. Am discreet, keep a low-key, just sit, place is -well set up with patio, pool table with round lights to put spots on balls can aim better was told by an old pool shark many years ago. So, good ideas here. Miss old Fresgo's nearby but still one in Surrey. Like Old Brit on Davie/Denman too was crowded went up here instead. Nearby St. Regis is good have yet to eat/drink been inside is good, one of my customers works there. Near Fountainhead is 'Basic' is a good place to eat is another on Denman too & 1st one I went to was Main/E14th near work. Go to Cascades Main/E10th. Like to -go around & enjoy. John Payzant I was -born in the West End at nearby St Paul's Burrard/Davie as was Mom/Brother too. Uncle lived there, Aunt & Great Uncle, Cousin & Brother too. Feel at home in the West End is like Crescent Beach because West End used to be a Summer Resort. Enjoy visiting & going to nice places. read more

I really like the cocktails at Fountainhead! I think the drinks taste great and are pretty boozy - I've been here twice and tried the Blue Hawaiian, Absolut Davie martini, and the Singapore Sling, and I highly recommend all of them if you're into fruity cocktails. I think the service here is great, and the atmosphere is really nice. I feel the people here are very friendly and welcoming. I came here during Vancouver Pride weekend, and they were understandably quite busy but the service was still really good. Their honey garlic chicken wings are fantastic. I've also ordered their chicken strips & fries and poutine, which were alright. I would like to try more of their food. I feel like this is a great place if you want to bring someone on a gayte (gay date) and do shots of Cum in a Hot Tub together, hahah. read more

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Service:1/1 Atmosphere: 1/1 Food: 3/3 Best fish and chips I've had downtown, hands down! I came here for dinner and drinks one night, and not only was our server and bartender super friendly and attentive, the drinks were delicious and so was the food! At first glance the place is like your standard pub, but what makes the atmosphere different than most is that it also feels clean, upbeat, and like whoever managing it really cares about the quality of the place. I went in expecting some pretty standard drinks and pub fare, but left absolutely thrilled with my experience and excited to come back again! 100% recommend! read more

We went to the Fountainhead last night and had a great time. The melon cocktail I had was the most delicious one I've had in a very long time. Food was great as for bar food, and service was quick and friendly. Very chill and pleasant place to go. read more

The food is always good here! I order delivery once in a while and I have never been disappointed. So many restaurants post-Covid seem to have cut portion sizes while boosting prices, but the Fountainhead has held steady and gives you satisfyingly portions at decent prices. read more

Luke, our server was awesome! Fun, casual, friendly environment! We'll be back next time we visit.

Nice place!!! Great service and delicious menu. Not pretentious and extremely cozy. Loving the ambience and nice people around. Very well located in downtown. Delicious kale Caesar salad and very tasty soup and chicken wings. Affordable and huge variety of drinks!!! Always is a blast to visit this place. read more

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Had a J Burger and onion rings. Burger was cooked to order, but the cook added too much salt, and the onion rings were too greasy. The waiter or server Neeko was a sweet guy who provided excellent service. He was the reason for this dining experience to be very good. Go ask for Neeko when you visit this dining establishment. I would recommend this establishment, which has a very limited menu that offers basic bar food. read more

This is one of those Davie Street institutions. Gay or straight this is one fun place to hang out and people watch on their patio!! Well, as you know the weekend for me means brunch. I decided to give these folks a whirl. Now I have had items from their appetizer and dinner menu. Not bad. Not bad at all. If you aren't expecting gourmet fair, you will be satisfied with what comes your way whether it be fries, a burger or say, a gyro. Anyway, back to brunch. I have to say it was surprisingly not as greasy as I had anitcipated. In fact, it's neighbor, JOe's Grill, wins in the grease department. Kudos to Fountainhead! Back to my food! I ordered my standard brekkie: scrambled eggs. hashbrowns. rye toast and to my pleasant surprise, maple sausage!! It was yummy, satisfying and inexpensive. You can't beat that! read more

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I was there for a few hours last night and while the service was amazing, I felt pretty bad for the two employees working as it was clear their manager sat at a table and watched as they ran circles around the restaurant and did nothing to assist them. Thank you to the two staff who made our night enjoyable! read more

Just had a great dinner at the Fountainhead. Sat outside on the patio and really enjoyed it. Excellent customer service and delicious food. House Merlot is good and the Blue Moon beer was served cold and big just like we like it. We ordered 3 appetizers and we weren't disappointed. The Lil Yorkies are fantastic. Grilled Brussel Sprouts we a tad undercooked but still yummy and the Onion Rings were good too. It was too much food for the 2 of us but that just means we'll have another meal at home. We will be back! read more

Had a great atmosphere Christian was wonderful love everything Food was great hope to come back again read more

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Stopped in the eat, wait out the snow until the trip back to seattle. Our server Michael was attentive without being intrusive. Our table ordered a wrap, a pizza anD breakfast food. We all enjoyed the meat lovers Flatbread. It had kind of a doughy crust amd not crispy at all. The toppings were plenty and we'll distrubted in each bite. The mozzarella chicken wrap was tasty. The fries were a little limp tho. I had 2 eggs 4 bacon 2 toast and potatoes [all day brunch]. It filled me up. The scrambled eggs were almost cooked too hard. We enjoyed a mimosa, wine and cocktails and a couple of beers. The place started to get a little busy as we dined. It's seat yourself, so have plan B in mind in case it's crowded and you don't want to wait. read more

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This is my go-to neighborhood pub. I probably have tried EVERYTHING in the menu already, and my favorites are: the chicken wings [as crispy and juicy as wings can get!]; J Burger; quesadilla; chicken fingers; chicken enchiladas; and steak & frites. On weekends, I and friends would go there for brunch and caesar with candied bacon drink. The pub draws a very diverse crowd; and over the years, I've met people there who have become good friends. The good ambience and moderate noise level of the place make it ideal for good conversations. Finally, the Fountainhead has great staff- attractive, friendly, and very attentive to your needs! A couple of weeks ago, unbeknownst to me, the person sitting next to me by the bar stole my jacket! Having realized that just before I went home, I talked to Scotty- the manager- about it. With much indignation and commitment to rectify the situation, Scotty worked with RCMP in doing some "forensics" to identify the person who did it- checked the CCTV, credit card details of the person, etc. He successfully got the jacket back for me, and I couldn't be happier about it. It goes without saying that all things considered, I recommend this pub 100%! read more

So, my friend and I are pretty much regulars We really enjoy the patio, especially during the wet winters here in Vancouver. The fireplace really makes it unique and inviting Anyway, we were having a good time. Ordered drinks. Our server seemed like he didn't want to be there, but more on that later When it came to settle the bill(s), our server came with the debit machine. My brother was out having a smoke, and told the server to put two of my drinks on his bill The guy didn't like that, and slammed the debit machine down on another table, continued to slam the chairs on the patio as he put them away. Sure, I understand he wants to go home and is closing the patio..but Then a group of guys came out to the patio, and the server yelled at them that the patio was closed. They didn't seem too happy with the attitude either I'll have to say this was the worst service we have ever had at the Fountainhead My friend and I work in hospitality, and that is just unacceptable Sad to say that this experience will give us second thoughts to go back or not..because god forbid we get this server again read more

After a long hike stopped at The Fountainhead. Service is fantastic. Kudos to Luke who took amazing care of us.

Been here a few times, Great location on Davie st! Good pub food and drinks. Great service! Will be back again soon! read more

Racist af. Thought my friend was falling asleep but his eyes are naturally like that because he is Chinese. Super rude. I would give the waiter O/5 Update: after contacting them through Facebook resolving the issue. They looked through video camera footage and really tried to see what happened. In the end it was a misunderstanding between the server and my group. They will also talk to the server as well. So for that I will give them 4/5 stars. Even though our night was bad, I appreciate how they took my complaint seriously. read more

This place was hopping on a Friday night! We were there around 9pm and it was already jammed, standing room only! We grabbed a couple of ciders and a few places by the bar. It seems like the see-and-be-seen sort of place! read more

Just wondering around Vancouver looking for a cider. When we walked in there we saw guy waiters, guys playing pool, guys playing darts, football and baseball fans. . . All javing a good time. The food was good and every plate we saw pass was just as good looking. We gave it a 4 and plan to visit again ro try some pther menu items. read more

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I've been here a few times before and always had a splendid time. This occasion was no different, but with the addition of lots of FOOOOD, and somehow we ended up ordering a bunch of healthy options, which I am always happy to savour! The Fountainhead has a great lively, community feel to it. There are so many regulars hanging around, playing pool or just taking shots before going to celebs across the street (Oh, to be young again). This pub is active in the community and constantly supports different causes. You might remember them dumping Stoli on the ground for LGBT rights. Statements are important. It's hard to see anyone standing up for anything these days. The atmosphere is layback and super chill. They also have a really cool heated patio. The service is so great, friendly and just feels like a burst of energy and sunshine. Hey Terrance, if you are reading, To be honest, I was skeptical of this Watermelon BBQ Chicken Wings ($11), even though it just won an award from the from Georgia Straight. Because my religion, my one true god, my personal heaven on earth is a perfect , juicy, unaltered watermelon. But, all my worries flew away when I tried these wings. This was tangy, crispy, with a slight lingering fresh watermelon aftertaste. It was really really good lol. I love that sourness, which made it less sweet than usual BBQ sauce. The sauce also made it have another dimension. I also ate the celery and carrot - they were fresh and crunchy. Good job! read more

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Good atmosphere, friendly place and good food too! Drink special and lots of choices for food. Patio is nice in summer, was there on a Wednesday for dinner so lots of space. read more

This is one of our new go-to pubs in Davie. The first time we went they gave us so many free drinks. The servers are so good and were a lot of fun. I love their chicken wings! We would definitely come back. They serve nice drinks and shots and are worth the price. All the staff is amazing, the ambiance is good and the place is clean as well. read more

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Hoppin' place on a Fri eve. Service was good being it was very busy. Drink specials were not bad. Had the poutine and it was ok (had it once in Toronto and not sure what the big deal is). read more