Same story for years, but apparently it works. Packed wall-to-wall with Caucasians, of the Canuck fan variety and with a good lookin' mix of peeps, this place continues its legacy as the busiest bar along the Strip. It's all about its rep and the crowd here. Otherwise, I don't get the appeal. It smells BAD. It's got that sweaty feeling. It's super run-down. Service is meh. Washrooms are meh. Music is a live band alternated with top 40, and the live music is good, but the band plays the same music every week (classic hits over the decade that everyone knows). The experience has been the exact same each time I've come for the past 3 years, and I've come a lot. I've never been a fan, but my North Van friends always tend to migrate to The Roxy... sigh ... but I will give it to them. They do have a good system in place. And if this is your scene, you will have a wicked time. read more

S/O to the two bouncers who I met at St. Paul's hospital. Honestly, they don't get enough credit for the job that they do. S/O again for remembering me and letting me in for free ;) I was being treated for an allergic reaction. I shared a room with two gentlemen who wore The Roxy shirts - this prompted the conversation. One of them injured their hand from an altercation with a drunk dude. It's kind of scary and a reminder of how daunting their job can be, if they need to take action. --- I always have fun at Roxy. The live music is fantastic, and the staff is always friendly and accommodating. Super atmosphere, which makes a super crowd! Everybody's bouncin' around. No young, wide-eyed kids here, but people who are out to party and not stand around eyeing others up with judgmental attitudes. read more

It has been over 12 years since I have been at the Roxy and I had a great time. I can't believe I am saying this but the $13 cover last Friday seemed like good value! The house band played a variety of pop tune covers from the last 20 years and the age range was 25-65, no kidding. Dress how you will, just be clean. $6 beers and we waited only 5 minutes in line even though our group of 9 arrived at 9:30 pm. By midnight, it was packed like sardines but, we had our fill and were ready to leave because we are old. Of course it is too loud, of course it is rundown and out-of-date, of course there are oafish drunks in the crowd. What kind of place do you think you are going to? This is The Roxy for crying out loud! read more

Say what you will about the Roxy, it's still one of the least pretentious and most fun clubs in Vancouver. Granted the crowd has a very odd distribution. There's a lot of barely legals, but also a lot of cougars on the prowl. The band looks like they've seen better days, but always amp up the crowd with some classic rock. If you like to classic rock, like the feel of a pub as opposed to a slick nightclub, and like to get a little messy in public, this one's for you. Now the con's: Last time I was here, a bartender was so unbelievably rude, that he made my friend cry. She asked for a glass of water and I kid you not he turned to her and said, "Get the f*** away from my bar or I'll kick you the f*** out of here." I complained to the management but they didn't really seem to care too much. So definite points off there. Aside from the incredibly rude staff though, this place was a lot of fun and a great place to get a little rowdy on the Granville Strip. Despite the abundance of clubs on the strip - that's a big accomplishment. Props to ya Roxy. read more

With their $7 cover, loud canthearthewords music, super wasted and scruffy/skanky mostly white crowd - The Roxy is a dirty, grungy, TPT paradise. But it's fun - surprisingly, A LOT of fun. The key I believe is to be very, very drunk. With my group, there's never a plan to come to The Roxy. It's where we end up. We usually start off at nicer establishments, knock back many a drink, and on the nights that we can realllllyyy feel the drunk kicking in - we head here. Being wasted in a nice establishment is no good, but at The Roxy it is simply a means to some very good times. Come with very low expectations and a dozen or so shots in your belly for the best chance at having yourself a messy, but very fun night. read more

I came here at the insistence of my roommate for her friend's birthday. I'm glad we got in for free because otherwise, I would never come here. I have no intention of coming back. The floorplan isn't the best. The dance area gets really cramped REALLY fast, to the point where you can't even bounce in time to the music while standing in one spot. Sardines have more breathing room. There is no traffic flow in the walkway areas, primarily because drunk people just stand there talking, oblivious to the people trying to get around them. I had the unfortunate experience of numerous people touching me and also pulling my hair while I tried to maneuver the crowd. As a woman, you expect a certain amount of creepy crowd touching but this was too much. There are guys who just stand in the walkways and molest the blackout drunk chicks who are trying to get to the bathroom. And speaking of the women's washroom, that's another place where people seem to think it's okay to just stand around. I understand that ladies like to preen but the Roxy's womens restroom is simply not built for that. I know that drunk people standing in the way or creepy crowd touching isn't directly the fault of the Roxy but it's worth noting. What earned the Roxy two stars instead of one is the fact that the live band played "Howlin' For You" by the Black Keys. That is all. read more

It's just the worst place to spend your night at. They are very rude and the bartenders suck! We went there for my friend's birthday and I the bar was pretty busy, and I was trying to get bartender's attention to buy a drink for my friend, and the bartender came to me and started yelling at me that there are so many people before me (ok, fair enough, but why do you yell?) and then he called me "BITCH"! I could not believe it! cause I wasn't even rude or drunk or anything... I told the manager, he was kind enough to buy me a drink but he was basically laughing! I do not understand this people, if you are not prepared to service a busy bar, why do you even work, and call your costumer a bitch??? it is just so disrespectful and unacceptable. I mean can you believe it? And it is not only this bartender, the other ones were very rude too. I saw them giving free drinks to girls, but when i asked for special drink (not even free) for my friend, who is a guy, they yelled back no FREE drinks! WTH! I would never recommend going to this place... we should show them that costumer service and giving a good experience should be their priority! read more

We came here on a country music night with a live band. The band was awesome and people seemed to be enjoying the night. The place looks alright in the dark but it probably needs some renovating around the place and possibly some new furniture. The dance floor was a bit too small because it is just a long strip in front of the stage. I'm surprised that the bathroom's cleanliness was not bad at all! There's a small back section where there is a bar and a pool table. Now here is where I deducted a star from 3 stars to 2 stars: the back section stinks and i'm not kidding you. That is a big no no in my books, whatever that smell is, it needs to go whether you need to strip the old carpet or whatever it is. read more

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Lets face it Vancouver, everyone LOVES to hate on the Roxy but why is it we all end up there at the end of the night? So lets just all admit it because deep down inside, we love the Roxy. read more

This place was not a hit for me. We stopped in during a recent visit to Vancouver and it was so stale. The vibe was just off: bad music, bad lighting, weak mixed drinks.. I could go on, but I think I've said everything that needs to be said, in two sentences. The bright lights on the sign are attractive, yet the interior is anything but! We wandered down the street a few blocks and ended up a The Morrisey Pub, which was much more our flavor. There are plenty of watering holes in Vancouver. If you want my advice, skip this one. read more

I've been to the Roxy a few times, mostly to see my friends band play, and never past 10pm!! So the times I've been there have been pretty tame. Last Friday on a work outing we decided to hit the Roxy. We came a little early, and the crowd was pretty okay until it hit midnight and then BOOM, brotown (obnoxious males and females nonetheless, but really what do you expect???). However, it was still fun because we made it fun and the live band was pretty good! read more

Perhaps it's that I always visit on Sunday nights (and hate country music) that this venue has never really done it for me. Lines are shockingly long and once you're in, the layout of the first bar right at the front door leaves you feeling claustrophobic immediately. Drink deals are pretty good as you can get a shot of tequila and a corona for ten bucks - if only you didn't have to fight for a spot to be seen at the bar. Part of the "charm" or this venue is that women can often get free drinks for flashing the bartender as long as they are willing to get a lovely "Roxy" tattoo on their upper chest somewhere. The whole procedure of dumping alcohol directly into girl's mouths while they sit on the bartop slows down service and is bordering on creepy. I'll update my review if another night of the week proves to be less crowded/more enjoyable as a whole. read more

My brother used to come here a lot so I finally took his advice, waited in the consistently long line outside, and took a chance on the Roxy. Drinks were good and the bar has a relaxed, unconsciously cool vibe that automatically makes you feel at home. I think this is helped by the slightly grungy exterior which seems to repel men with wandering eyes and gropey hands, and women in short black dresses and too much make up. The live band was awesome and my friend and I had a great time dancing and singing along to some classic cover songs. It was one of my "costume nights" but the Roxy clientele base didn't seem to mind that I was decked out in suspenders and some odd assortment of other clothing. I had a great time that night and return visits have reassured me that the Roxy is a great place to go when there just isn't anywhere else to go. I now consider it the "Cheers" of the downtown Vancouver nightclub scene. read more

Roxy is a bar with a talented house band that plays everything from 80's hits to contemporary rock. Seemingly always busy, Roxy packs a rowdy drunken crowd until 3-4am. I loved every minute of it. Aside from night clubs this is probably the loudest bar in town. Cover goes up as the weekend approaches. read more

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Had a great time here. Place is pretty busy but I had no issues while inside. Band played mostly covers but I don't think anyone really cares. The atmosphere is nice and hazy, and the bar tenders were very nice to my surprise. I guess I'll say the inside is a bit smaller than it looks and the dance floor can't hold that many people, but does anyone honestly care about that? I don't know. read more

Are there better clubs? sure there are. but no bar/club provides a consistently good time like the Roxy. I'm still amazed that the Roxy gets lineups almost every night of the week. The bartenders are just a nice crowd that have always been prompt, the crowd is a crapshoot- as I get older the crowd remains to stay young...I think that this may be a sign that I should stop going. But in a bind, it's a good "regulars place". It also seems to attract a bit of a suburban party crowd. take that for what you will. There's always a good mix of annoying to not so annoying characters that are worth sifting through. what I generally like is that amongst the characters available there will always be a good small crowd of people who don't mind starting off the dance floor- which is nice because I generally dislike the way people are too cool for skool here and stand around the dance floor to glare at other people. haha..oh vancouver. i love you so. read more

I went on a Tuesday night and they had a live band. The scene was cool and had a pretty decent mixed crowd. Apparently it's a celeb spot on the weekends but whatever. The drinks were okay but after 4-5 who would really notice? Roxy was fun but it also helps when you're with good people. read more

This is easily one of the best places in Vancouver to drink way too much and party. It's always very crowded, from Fridays to Sundays. The Roxy has pretty good weekdays too. Along with Republic, I think they're the only clubs on Granville that keep open 7 nights a week. So if you're looking to get slammed on a Tuesday, The Roxy is a decent bet. The crowd is a solid mix of young and old, but there's definitely way more people 35+ than at the other nightclubs around the area. The people here are definitely in a big party mood on weekends, and dress ranges from casual to the usual Vancouver club attire. The bartenders are decent, but the fastest ones tend to work the smaller room in the far back. The bouncers here are some of the nicest on Granville, always polite and friendly. Surprising, since every time I've been here I've seen a fight break out, so they're definitely busier than at the other clubs around Vancouver. It definitely gets rowdy, but it goes along with the big party vibe they have here on weekends. The "drunk level" is definitely highest here out of all the clubs on the Granville strip. There's live music, so if you'd rather a DJ that plays Top 40 or EDM, then Caprice, Republic and Venue are better choices. Country music night on Sundays would be the best night to go to the Roxy, or what my friends affectionately call "Cougar night." They play a lot of good country hits, and there's solid drink deals, it's the night they're most known for. read more

The Roxy is a gritty, upbeat joint on the Granville strip. Every Vancouverite (yes, even you grandma...ok, maybe not) has been here at one time or another whether they like it or not. Helllooo stagette parties! What I like about the Roxy: there's no need to dance like usher, dress like Spears or be surrounded by 19 year olds. Hip hip hooray! Though I'm no barstar, I appreciate the live cover bands, casual vibe and diverse crowd. When you're with a gaggle of girls It's not hard to be invited onstage (maids of honour, take note) or to meet local sports celebs. read more

This video reminded me of why I love you The Roxy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq_HEPZaioQ read more

This is the place were I fell in love with clubbing, still frequent often. Such chill vibes, awesome staff too. Friendly vibes all around, I recommend The Roxy to all my friends haha, and I'm recommending it to you too! Great place! read more

Hahahahaha - when everyone who knows you says that you should probably check it out, you know it'll be an interesting night... and luckily I live in Los Angeles now, which means douchey meat market bars feel just like home. Long story short - woke up hurting the next morning with fake tattoos on my boobs and very little recollection of the night... But here are the salient points - cover sucks, but as girls, we had no trouble getting round after round bought for us, so ultimately not an expensive night. We drank, we danced, we got phone numbers... definitely not the kind of place you want to go for a quiet night, and it wouldn't be very fun if you aren't single, but a great go-to place to get hammered and meet people. We'll be back sooner or later! Bonus - great temperature inside - didn't get too hot or sweaty, even while drunk and dancing, which is definitely a plus. read more

One of the very first bars in Vancouver I ever got into (i was 16) but that was a long long time ago. Not a huge fan of rock and roll nor top 40. And that's it for musical choices. The live bands play rock 90% of the time and the DJs in between and after play top 40 AND rock. You will never hear any Dubstep, Trap, Basshouse, Ghouse, Drum and Bass or Glitch Hop at the Roxy. As I recall, when i was in college, the Roxy was the bar people went to after a bad break up. I tried it twice in my 20's and sure enough, works AWESOME. HUGE PRO: Random make out sessions. If you just went through a horrible break up and need to get your mind off of the ex???.... GO ..... TO ..... THE ...... ROXY Make out with some random person until you forget the ex . . . Nuff Said read more

I came here with a large group from work as part of our Christmas Party. Well, I guess not PART of...we just didn't want to go home when the official event ended, so we went downtown. There was a line to get in, even at the ungodly hour of 9 PM (ha!) but we kept ourselves entertained talking to the crazy girls in the line up with us. Once inside we found a table for our group and got a few drinks. There was a cover band as well as a DJ and the music was a mix of 80's, 90's and current top 40. We danced a lot, drank even more and had a pretty good time! This isn't the type of place I would normally come to, but it's not what was described to me. I was expecting something rowdy and sleazy but it was just a normal place. Probably (I can't really say from experience though) one of the less jackass filled places on Granville? No one was super dressed up and we didn't run into any douche bags. I'd go again if someone suggested it, but I probably wouldn't bring up the idea myself haha. read more

How bad do you want to party? That's the only question you have to ask yourself before you make a Roxy call. If you want a low key, chill night where you stand around dressed to impress, sip on a couple of martinis ogle and flirt with some eye candy before going home without an ounce of beer splatter on your wingtips... Then the Roxy is probably not your venue. Conversely, if you want to let your hair down, shotgun some beers, get a little rowdy and party with the coolest rock and roll crowd in the city, then the Roxy is the spot to do it. I personally like to build myself up before taking on the Roxy. It's open the latest out of any bar on the strip (3 am) so you have ample time to get yourself in the "right frame of mind" before joining the Roxy crowd. For those who love rock and roll and a loose carefree atmosphere filled with people of all walks of life: Walking into the Roxy is a little like getting punched in the face with fun and getting kicked in the groin with awesome. You're definitely not gonna see uber posh people in there burried in their Blackberries discussing the stimulus plan. What you see is what you get at the Roxy. And what you'll get is people dancing on the bartables, a rocking live band, people doing shots, shots and more shots and everyone trying to have a good time. A word of advice, don't overdress, it's not the most exquisite environment, heck, even the carpet is sticky. But if you just want to flat out party and remember only bits and pieces of a wicked night, Roxy it up. read more

Every time I go to the Roxy I seem to end up having a night to remember. The crowd is loads of fun, the drinks aren't too steep, and the music is blasting all night long. It's a bar that knows how to throw a party. Cover is a little steep and it does get super crowded, and don't get me started on the nasty bathrooms- so if any of those things get your goat, perhaps you should avoid this Vancouver staple. On the plus side, the bands are great, and country night (Sundays) is always out of this world fun (even my country-music-hating friends have a good time). The bartenders are pretty good too, even if you have to wait a long time to get a drink. In all, if you're in the mood for a good ol' fashioned party night, then the Roxy will do the trick! read more

If you like watered down drinks and being ripped off, this is the place for you! If you like dancing with people twice your age (or half your age), this is also probably the place for you! And, if you enjoy uninterested house bands playing marginal covers, this is also probably the place for you! read more

Waking up with a couple mysterious bruises and a headache is getting off easy if you ended up at the Roxy last night. The Roxy never seems to be the desired spot to hit when you go out. It's more the place where you end up after you drank too much at a few other places. If you say to a Vancouverite "I was at the Roxy last night," they can pretty much fill in the blanks. It's busy every night of the week, and there's usually a live band playing. The crowd is mixed, from business people on a bender with coworkers to college attendees, I even heard the Canucks like to party at the Roxy. You leave with a huge smile and the next day you think you had a good time ... but you can't quite remember why. read more

Oh, the Roxy ... looks like a dump from the outside but it's one of the best bars anywhere. I started going here years ago when I visited Vancouver and it's always fun. The first thing we think of for the Roxy is the band. I've seen the same band most nights -- thin male bassist, shaved head guitarist and short brunette lead singer. They sing EVERYTHING and it sounds amazing. Two of my favorite covers they did were U2's One and The Outfield's Your Love. I still remember that and they're a cover band. They are so talented. One of my coworkers said they'd make a great wedding band ... but then nobody would leave your wedding because they'd want to hear the next song. There are two bars so it's convenient. The crowd is mixed from 20s to 40s at least. We've seen the Canucks' opponent here after a game and the girls flock to them. If I had one issue, it's the music is always super loud. I try to stay in the back because I'm concerned about my hearing but it tends to be loud. No one wears ear plugs because it's not cool but I couldn't go here every night or once a week if I lived in Vancouver because of the noise level. read more

I went here for my birthday party on a Saturday night having never been there and was surprised at how not horrible it was. The inside is nothing like I expected and I kinda like it in there, the music was good, unusual that they play pop music while the "rock" band rests but I like both and don't really care what's playing once I am liquored. What I don't like is you have to be there oddly early to get in without a really long wait. read more

So this place is awesome. The atmosphere is very friendly, and a great party from the time you walk in to the time you leave. The line wasn't too long, and the wait for a drink wasn't to long. The live music was great and the music that they platyed when the band wasn't playing was really good. The overall quality of the facility was good. It was straight brick and seemed a little run down but it added to the atmosphere because it wasn't dirty or anything. The crowd of people at this club was great. A nice mix of people but i couldn't help but notice how many people looked like they were twenty years older than me. Just a little past their clubbing days. Overall a great experience. read more

"I love this bar!" I came here for the first time 5 years ago...a guy who knew absolutely nothing about dancing. It was Monday night and completely dead except for 2 young couples who made me feel at ease. I was worried about making a fool of myself and when i saw them doing dumb drunk things i realized i had nothing to worry about. And my motivation was kept up by the astonishingly great cover band! I returned on different nights and discovered there were other house bands which had different sounds, talents and looks. It was all good. I've gone to different clubs downtown and now not so much. The Roxy somehow filters out the clientele that is pretentious-they don't go here it seems. Other guys here tend to high five me rather than give me attitude like at other places. The staff is friendly to me even though i'm not a big spender. I don't get it except that maybe whoever hires them does a damn good job of bringing in friendly people. One time way back there was this issue with a bartender and a bouncer smoothed it over for me even though he was asked to eject me. And another time some dude pushed me on the dance floor and a bouncer was on him before i had gotten back up! When i'm smiling, there's always a girl who wants to dance with me. If i'm not, i'm invisible. So my experience here as anywhere depends a bit on the energy i project. And this is the place that makes it easiest for me to smile. read more

Decent priced drinks, great music, great crowd. Found it funny that they were playing Lion King in a club, but it added an interesting aspect. Played pool in the back which was so fun but a little cramped. read more

Nickleback, Ashton Kutcher, NHL players, Lou Diamond Phillips singing Lambada with the band, These are all people or things I have seen at the Roxy over the years. This place is a Vancouver staple. The live music and small dance floor make it feel less like the rest of the clubs around town and gives an unpretentious feeling. Drinks always flow freely here and you won't be able to keep yourself of the dance floor. The Roxy feels a little dated on the inside and the bouncers live up to the stereotype but it is still worth going read more

Roxy is cosy place to hang out and good looking people. They have a nice band and music. I highly recommend Roxy to hangout with friends, have a good time; or just to meet sharp and hot new friends. I'm with my friend Brad. He is a DJ. He is able to get me in the bar for free. I will be reviewing night life here in Vancouver. Let's hang out when you come to my beautiful city. Visit my website :-) read more

Guys... this place is soooo fun! It looks a little dodgy on the outside but seriously, the vibe inside makes up for it. Went here on a Friday night. Didn't show up here till 12:45am and stayed till 2:30. It. Was. A. Blast! I would definitely go back and recommend this place. The bouncers let us in free of cover because he saw that my two friends with me, birthdays were coming up so he let us all in with no cover charge! The live music is on point. They do covers to songs but it sounded incredible and just made for a fantastic time! read more

Every time me and the boys leave the Seattle area and make our way up to Vancouver, we make sure to spend at least one night partying our asses off at The Roxy. The live music that they have playing there is always amazing. Drinks aren't too pricey for a club, but that being said make sure to pregame a bit before heading here. Friendly staff pass the vibe check, would recommend to anyone heading up to Vancouver on a weekend read more

If you are looking for a good club to go to with your group of relatively young friends (19-21) I would not recommend the Roxy. It was relatively inexpensive and the bar service was fast, but the army of older men flanking the perimeter of the club combined with the comically bad setlist basically left my group uncomfortable and feeling out of place. This place is probably great for those in the 30+ age range looking to hear some classic and party rock hits, but for the lower end of the club age range I'd recommend finding a club with a younger crowd and better entertainment. read more

I'd heard a lot of bad things about the Roxy when I was asking for suggestions on where to go on my first night out - meat market, kind of grungy ect. However, once we were already out and had left Republic (because THAT was terrible) my friend convinced me to go in; it was so much fun! There was a live band that play covers of great songs, old and new, low lighting, and a packed dance floor! Sure, there are a lot of guys there but when are there not? You do want to go with friends because if you're a pretty girl, some grosser guys will try to dance with you. I didn't have a problem with getting away from them though ahaha I danced tons, and every other song was one of my favourites - true classics. It's very loud, but that's to be expected. I went there for my second time on Saturday and had even better time. The bouncer let us in cover free "for being angelic" and because we were celebrating my friends birthday. Such a nice guy. Wasn't too hard to get drinks once inside, and the songs were amazing as I expected. It's really hard to find places that play old school, good songs and that's why I don't typically like clubs. The Roxy does not disappoint - 70s and 80s classic rock, 90s alt and various bands, plus only the best pop of today. It is the only place where I feel like I can dance how I want too. 10/10 read more

The Roxy is so dear to my heart! My days at the Roxy began when I was just 18. I met so many friends there, especially my dear, precious friend Blaine (the owner) and fabulous Sasha! I spent years dancing, drinking, laughing and playing at The Roxy. I grew up there! I even met my husband there! 26 years later, here we are reminiscing about those days! We spent a weekend there a couple years ago for our anniversary. We stopped in and had the pleasure of seeing Blaine and Sasha and met all the sweet staff. They made our anniversary the best we've EVER had. My heart will always be at The Roxy. read more

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