Our favourite places in the neighbourhood
Breweries
Superflux Beer Company
505 Clark DrPopular brewery specializing in Hazy IPA's
Pizza and great variety of Italian inspired beer a few blocks from the suite.
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Luppolo Brewing Co.
1123 Venables StPizza and great variety of Italian inspired beer a few blocks from the suite.
An institution in Vancouver for funky one-off beers. A little grungy, a lot cool. One of the oldest breweries in Vancouver, and still the most experimental. Ever tried Hot Chicken Wing beer? How about a Gin and Tonic Pilsner?
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Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveAn institution in Vancouver for funky one-off beers. A little grungy, a lot cool. One of the oldest breweries in Vancouver, and still the most experimental. Ever tried Hot Chicken Wing beer? How about a Gin and Tonic Pilsner?
A Vancouver favourite for outstanding beer. They brew something for everyone, and do it very well. We love their stouts and hazy IPA's. They also have cider and hard kombucha on tap. Grab a chicken-parm sandwich at their permanent food truck.
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Container Brewing Ltd.
1216 Franklin StA Vancouver favourite for outstanding beer. They brew something for everyone, and do it very well. We love their stouts and hazy IPA's. They also have cider and hard kombucha on tap. Grab a chicken-parm sandwich at their permanent food truck.
Food scene
Mogu Fried Chicken
1012 Commercial DriveAmazing Chicken Karagae and imported craft beer from Japan! Great lunch bentos!
Amazing pasta in the heart of Commercial Drive. Line-up early - they don't take reservations, but is worth the wait.
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Oca Pastificio
1260 Commercial DriveAmazing pasta in the heart of Commercial Drive. Line-up early - they don't take reservations, but is worth the wait.
Drop by in the morning for outstanding pastries and coffee, either to go, dine-in. Come by in on a Friday or Saturday evening for home-made pasta, wine, and cocktails.
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LIVIA Forno e Vino
1399 Commercial DrDrop by in the morning for outstanding pastries and coffee, either to go, dine-in. Come by in on a Friday or Saturday evening for home-made pasta, wine, and cocktails.
One of our favourite pizza joints in the neighbourhood. They don't take reservations, so we enjoy a walk around the neighbourhood to appreciate the heritage homes while waiting.
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Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrOne of our favourite pizza joints in the neighbourhood. They don't take reservations, so we enjoy a walk around the neighbourhood to appreciate the heritage homes while waiting.
A joint collaboration between a kitchen, brewery, and winery in a renovated old warehouse. This place is seriously impressive inside. If walking from the suite, avoid walking down East Hastings. Walk down Adanac/Union street through Strathcona or take an Uber.
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Belgard Kitchen
55 Dunlevy AveA joint collaboration between a kitchen, brewery, and winery in a renovated old warehouse. This place is seriously impressive inside. If walking from the suite, avoid walking down East Hastings. Walk down Adanac/Union street through Strathcona or take an Uber.
This charming Italian coffee-shop sits at the north end of "Little Italy" on Commercial Drive, steps from the suite. Grab delicious Italian food to go, or sit down for home made pasta when La Tana converts to a wine bar in the evenings.
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Caffé La Tana
635 Commercial DrThis charming Italian coffee-shop sits at the north end of "Little Italy" on Commercial Drive, steps from the suite. Grab delicious Italian food to go, or sit down for home made pasta when La Tana converts to a wine bar in the evenings.
Fantastic distillery on Powell Street, a 15 minute walk from the suite. Rotating list of funky seasonal cocktails, and known for distilling Gin, Whiskey, Vodka, Creme de Cassis. They serve some snacks, but not full meals.
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Odd Society Spirits
1725 Powell StFantastic distillery on Powell Street, a 15 minute walk from the suite. Rotating list of funky seasonal cocktails, and known for distilling Gin, Whiskey, Vodka, Creme de Cassis. They serve some snacks, but not full meals.
Walk through Woodland Park and get in line for this local favourite ice cream shop!
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StWalk through Woodland Park and get in line for this local favourite ice cream shop!
Groceries
We love this Italian grocery for cheese, olives, and easy sandwhiches to go. Head here to build-your-own picnic, stop by a brewery, then enjoy a sunny afternoon at Woodland Park
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Bosa Foods
562 Victoria DrWe love this Italian grocery for cheese, olives, and easy sandwhiches to go. Head here to build-your-own picnic, stop by a brewery, then enjoy a sunny afternoon at Woodland Park
The best Japanese Grocer in Vancouver, blocks from the suite. Great for stocking up on Japanese snacks, or prepared sushi for an easy lunch.
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Fujiya Japanese Foods - Main
912 Clark DrThe best Japanese Grocer in Vancouver, blocks from the suite. Great for stocking up on Japanese snacks, or prepared sushi for an easy lunch.
Neighbourhoods
Steps from the suite, enjoy strolling along "The Drive", also known as Little Italy. This neighbourhood was voted one of the Worlds Coolest Neighbourhoods by Lonely Planet in 2020. It's packed full of funky restaurants, coffee shops, and charming boutiques. If you're lucky and hit the drive on the right weekend, you can experience car-free day, or Italian days!
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Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveSteps from the suite, enjoy strolling along "The Drive", also known as Little Italy. This neighbourhood was voted one of the Worlds Coolest Neighbourhoods by Lonely Planet in 2020. It's packed full of funky restaurants, coffee shops, and charming boutiques. If you're lucky and hit the drive on the right weekend, you can experience car-free day, or Italian days!
Olympic Village is a trendy neighbourhood is situated at the end of False Creek. A 30 minute walk on a sunny day, or quick bike ride on a Mobi Bike-share. If you're here with kids, check out Science World. Restaurants Tap and Barrel and Craft both serve a wide variety of local beers and elevated pub fare.
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Olympic Village Square
Olympic Village is a trendy neighbourhood is situated at the end of False Creek. A 30 minute walk on a sunny day, or quick bike ride on a Mobi Bike-share. If you're here with kids, check out Science World. Restaurants Tap and Barrel and Craft both serve a wide variety of local beers and elevated pub fare.
One of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods filled with colourful heritage homes. Walk or bike down Adanac/Union bike street, and check out cute coffee shops like Wilder Snail and Finches (great baguette sandwiches). You can walk through this neighbourhood on your way to Gastown, Chinatown, and Olympic Village.
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Strathcona
One of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods filled with colourful heritage homes. Walk or bike down Adanac/Union bike street, and check out cute coffee shops like Wilder Snail and Finches (great baguette sandwiches). You can walk through this neighbourhood on your way to Gastown, Chinatown, and Olympic Village.