Friday June 24 - Planned and attended a private event Harbour Room (100 guests)…read more Pros - Some of the most amazing views of the Vancouver waterfront!!! - Outdoor patio seats 30, they have patio umbrellas if needed - Well known venue, you'll likely come here for a wedding or special event - Professional staff such as an events coordinator, catering and bartending no complaints - We ordered 6 hors d'oeuvres that were passed throughout the event, our guests loved the items! They are made on-site as far as I know. - Full bar with domestic and import beers, spirits including scotches and 6 beers on tap. Cons - A little bit stuffy in some way with metal plaques on the walls from old events, this place really has 125 years of history - A private member's club, so you won't be able to just walk into the venue to enjoy the view - There is one pulldown screen on stage and the projector was decent but could be a bit better - Audio was also not as loud as it needed to be and it was already on max - They had wired mics, no wireless Damage -A few thousand dollars. Protip - No free parking that I know of, only hourly and daily rates.

We just recently booked the Harbour Room and Trophy Lounge in the Rowing Club for our wedding, and…read morewe couldn't be happier. The staff were all incredible to work with, so easy going and approachable while organized and thorough. Our coordinator, Nicole, was full of great suggestions and responded to every one of our last-minute, frantic emails with grace and helpfulness. The bar manager, JJ, gave us everything we needed during setup the day of, and provided all logistical support with our dj, florist, and guests with a smile. Bar staff were full of laughs, good humour, and friendly. The venue is wildly charming, the main hall has a wrap around licensed deck that looks over Coal Harbour providing stunning views day and night. Our guests from the prairie provinces were in awe all night. Emelle's catering, exclusive caterer, provided food and service for the wedding and we couldn't have been happier. Food was 5 star, and service was friendly, efficient, and unobtrusive. Venue and alcohol service costs are very affordable, especially in comparison to other local venues. Can't wait to have another event there!

Very fun and welcoming. Came with my Canadian husband. Will have to return for their roast beef…read moredinner one of these days.

I love the Billy! This is the bar for you if you want to avoid the jocks and yoga pants that…read morepermeate Kitsilano. No one cares about your muscles and highlights here :) The room is like a history museum full of memorabilia and it is super cozy with its fireplace always glowing. There are darts and pulltabs for your entertainment and a selection of boardgames too for those so inclined. We always order caesars and beer. You can bring your own food as they don't have a kitchen but there are small snacks for sale. Seriously, bring your whole crock pot if you so desire. Oh, they do have a roast beef dinner many Friday's though, just ask ahead. The other customers are super friendly. That's the best part. All ages here. We befriended one sweet lady and she gave us the bacon she won in the Sunday meat draw. Score! In the summer the garden patio outside can't be beat. Get your butt to the billy and support a wonderful cause. P.S. You don't need to be a member, just sign in the guest book when you arrive.

Had a great time at black coffeehouse! It was my first time there in the evening, and I made a…read morereservation for a pretty large group (25 people) which they accommodated! I emailed them a few days before and they informed us of pre-ordering off of their evening menu to help the kitchen prep. No problem at all for us, and there was an 18% gratuity for the large group. When we arrived, they reserved half the restaurant for us and there was only one other small group there for drinks. There was only 2 staff working (one was new too) but they were very accommodating. The drinks were very aesthetic and yummy. The food wasn't bad. I enjoyed the garlic Parmesan fries ($10.50) with the ketchup and mustard. The grilled cheese bites with tomato basil marinara ($12) was also a favorite. Some mentioned the portion of the prosciutto bites and cheese boards were a little small. Just by nature of our large group, those that didn't pre order before hand had to offer after the food came out and unfortunately the kitchen ran out of some items! Overall, it was still a good time and we were happy to be at black coffeehouse.

I came to Black Coffeehouse to get a latte and was surprised that they were open quite late which…read morewould be a bonus for meeting with friends late in the evening. The latte was not bad with a cozy lounge atmosphere. Would recommend!

Crystal Ballroom is an EXCELLENT studio for all ages or skill-levels looking to get into…read moreDancesport, or just ballroom dancing in general. My fiancée and I went there in the lead up to our wedding in order to learn a choreography for our first dance. My fiancée had something very specific in mind, and our instructor Faye was able to work with us to turn it into everything we could have dreamed for. Keep in mind: I am NOT and have never been particularly good at dancing, unlike my now-wife, so I was skeptical of how this would turn out. However, after just a few weeks of lessons, Faye had us waltzing around the room like it was second nature. By the time our wedding approached, we had included several lifts, dips, and other spins I never imagined myself performing. Faye's feedback and pointers are really detailed and helped immensely in sharpening up all of our movements as we got closer and closer to our deadline. The venue was also incredibly accomodating to us, as we wanted to create a video of our dance to share, and to have as a keepsake. We were able to rent out one of the halls for filming, and it turned out incredible.

I came here for the group lessons for both beginners and technique classes which I really enjoyed…read more Since February I've met some new friends at Crystal Ballroom which I also practice with at the studio. I love to use the upstairs smaller hall for practicing because it has a lovely view. Not to mention I can plug my own phone or iPod to play the music I want for practice. I highly recommend Crystal Ballroom to anyone looking for a fun way to workout instead of just running on a treadmill or looking to meet new people and socialize. There are also free parking spaces available and the staffs are always really friendly.

Gayle, Erin, Jim, and I recently took in an evening performance of "Ring of Fire", It's a Johnny…read moreCash tribute musical that I found entertaining enough, although historically suspect, and perhaps a little light weight. I liked the Theater itself, with nice sight lines, good acoustics, and comfortable seats. The set was well done, enjoyed watching the actors, and appreciated that the play clocked in at 10 minutes less than 2 hours (with intermission). From the viewpoint of a visitor to Vancouver with an appreciation for "Summer Theater", I'd gladly look at their season schedule when I return.

Cambodian Rock Band. I could talk about the writing, that veers all over the place. Or the fact…read morethat this play was not written by a Cambodian playwright. Or that the music by the excellent band Dengue Fever was just played so wrongly, and so terribly, like heavy metal (it isn't). What really bothers me... is that this painful story that involves the Khmer Rouge, and crimes against humanity, and so painful in Cambodian history, is played like a comedy by the Arts Club Vancouver. Shame on the Arts Club and their director for not honouring the real story, the culture, the art, the music, OR the history. It was all just so uncomfortable.

Nice place! Set back off the road. I suggest having dinner on the patio. Very nice views especially…read moreas the sun sets. The menu had a few vegetarian options and the Green Goddess Buddha Bowl was tasty! They had a nice little selection of beer on tap (I didn't look at the wine list). The washrooms were nice and clean. There appear to be lots of activities as demonstrated by posts on the bulletin boards. If I lived in the area I would inquire about joining!

We are lucky enough to have friends who are members invite us to brunch here. The view of the water…read moreand mountains was beautiful, and the food was surprisingly good! THE WAIT: There was no wait on a Saturday at 12pm. They were somewhat busy. Note if you have kids/babies, you can only eat at the area further from the windows, and there is no table service (except when they bring out your food). NOTE: For the nursing moms out there, this is a great Family Room on the lowest level! It has a view of the water and has a door that opens out onto their deck. There is a sink, fridge, water, restrooms, showers, a Pack n Play, toys, and a comfy sofa. THE FOOD: BENNIES * Eggs Diablo ($13.50) - 4.5 stars The potatoes were great, soft with a crisped edge. The sausage was spicy, just enough without being painful! Only complaints are this was pretty oily, which really drenched the spinach, and the yolks weren't runny (though soft). * Eggs Pacifica ($14.50) - 4 stars Tried a few bites, also great! Potatoes were much more crisp than in the Eggs Diablo.

I came here to my friend's birthday party on Saturday. I am legitimately surprised that there are…read moreso many birthday parties hosted there that day. There were at least 5 parties there. This bowling has been here for a very long time. The bowling balls looked a bit dated and worn. The lanes and enjoyment of bowling there is the same. Their food platters are surprisingly good as well. Those fried chicken wings remind me of the feng Sha chicken wings from wufung before that place closed down. With so many kids parties there, I might considered hosting my son's party there next time,

My colleagues and I went to Revs for a couple of rounds of bowling and we had a fun time…read more The bowling alley is located conveniently close to Brentwood and had plenty of parking available. The overall experience is similar to most other bowling alleys I've been to throughout my life, without anything particularly different.

Been a few years since the last time I've been to The Arbutus Club. They've been around since 1964…read more They have plenty of facilities; racquet courts, ice rink, gym, day spa, children's centre, pool and studio rooms (arts & craft/fitness/music/karate/pilates). A couple of tidbits: - 5 squash courts and 12 tennis courts. Squash courts (walls) are not lively - $13.00 guest fee entry - $80K initiation fee plus monthly fees (~$350/month) although new memberships are suspended - Spacious men's locker room. Was told there's an adults only hot tub/sauna area

Love their Thursday night sushi…read more The sushi we had were: Avocado Dynamite Roll with Tobiko - this was fantastic Smoked Salmon with Chopped Scallop Roll - also truly amazing Tuna Tataki - this was our appetizer and I love the garnish and the sauce the chef used. It was so delicious! Aside from that, it was also Italian theme last night so we had this beautifully cooked linguini paired with mushrooms. Finished off with some sugar pie (the crust and flavour of this is divine) and the black forest chocolate mousse, was light and not too sweet. I really like the texture. We had a bottle of Pinot Grigio to accompany our dinner. The dining experience was amazing and I truly enjoy my dinner.