Fifteen real Vancouver beer gardens, brewery patios and waterfront terraces, from a 1930s heritage pavilion in Stanley Park to a working farm brewery outside the city, each with what to expect, what’s on tap, and whether dogs are welcome.
Steamworks Brew Pub (375 Water Street, Gastown)
A classic waterfront brew pub right by the Waterfront SkyTrain station, with 20 rotating taps, a patio looking over North Vancouver, and pool tables for a casual catch-up.
- 20 rotating taps of own-brewed beer
- Dog friendly patio with North Vancouver views
- Steps from Waterfront SkyTrain Station
33 Acres Brewing Company (15 W 8th Avenue, Mount Pleasant)
A Mount Pleasant brewery running on a walk-in basis across three tasting rooms, with sidewalk seating that catches the summer sun on quieter weekday afternoons.
- Open daily, hours vary (see current schedule)
- Walk-in basis, no reservations
- Sidewalk patio seating
Container Brewing (1216 Franklin Street)
A brewery with an outdoor yard lit by Edison lights and regular food truck visits, known for its Nitro Stout and a wide IPA lineup, plus winter s’mores by the fire.
- Edison-lit outdoor yard
- Food trucks in the yard
- Nitro Stout and rotating IPA lineup
Postmark Brewing (55 Dunlevy Avenue, Railtown)
A Railtown craft brewery inside the Settlement Building, with its own growler-fill station and a rotating tap list including a pilsner, Irish stout, red IPA and seasonal saisons.
- Open daily, 10am/11am-11pm
- Own growler-fill station
- Shares the Settlement Building with Belgard Kitchen
Stanley Park Brewpub (Stanley Park)
Housed in a 1930s heritage pavilion inside Stanley Park, nestled among the pitch and putt, lawn bowling and tennis courts, with two large covered outdoor patios.
- Open daily, 10.30am-10pm
- Two large covered outdoor patios
- Dog friendly
- Beer brewed on site each week
Granville Island Brewing Taproom (1441 Cartwright Street, Granville Island)
Recently expanded to hold around 200 guests, with a sunny dog-friendly patio, shorter wait times, and regular live music at the newly renovated taproom.
- Recently expanded, holds around 200 guests
- Sunny dog-friendly patio
- Regular live music
Six Acres (203 Carrall Street, Gastown)
Described as halfway between a classic pub and a trendy bar, right by Maple Tree Square, with a dog-friendly patio, seasonal cocktails and a brunch running Thursday through Sunday.
- Dog friendly patio
- Seasonal cocktails
- Brunch Thursday to Sunday
Superflux Beer Company (Strathcona / East Vancouver)
A brewery specialising in hazy IPAs between Strathcona and East Vancouver, with an unusual weekday Hot Dog Happy Hour and a covered patio for beer and snacks.
- Open daily, midday to 9pm/10pm/11pm
- Covered patio, dog friendly
- Weekday Hot Dog Happy Hour, noon-3pm
Red Truck Beer Company (Mount Pleasant)
A large, casual Mount Pleasant brewery patio that’s become a haven for dog owners, with plenty of space and dog-focused events held throughout the year.
- Large, casual patio
- Dog friendly, hosts dog-focused events
- Mount Pleasant location
Tap & Barrel Olympic Village (1 Athletes Way, Olympic Village)
A massive patio overlooking False Creek with a designated dog-friendly section, a prime spot for people-watching along the seawall.
- Massive patio overlooking False Creek
- Designated dog-friendly section
- Popular people-watching spot
The Wicklow Pub (False Creek)
A bayside pub with countless draft beers on tap and a comfort-food menu built for a laid-back patio afternoon by the water.
- Countless draft beers on tap
- Bayside patio
- Dog friendly
Hop Creek Farms Bar (Brackendale (Squamish))
A working farm brewery outside the city with heritage animals, fire pits and heated patio seating, pouring farm-brewed beer alongside pasture-raised food.
- Open Thursday-Monday, 11.30am onward
- Heated patio seating and fire pits
- Dog friendly (leash required)
- Own farm-brewed beer
McMenamins East Vancouver (East Vancouver)
A pet-friendly outdoor patio and sidewalk seating area, part of the McMenamins pub group, with regular daily happy hour deals.
- Open daily, 11am-10pm/12am
- Pet friendly patio and sidewalk seating
- Daily happy hour, 3pm-6pm and later
Batch (Kitsilano Pool) (Kitsilano Beach)
A concession-style stand right by Kitsilano Pool with communal tables looking over the water, a popular post-swim spot for burgers, fries and chilled wine.
- Communal tables overlooking the water
- Post-swim snack spot at Kitsilano Pool
- Dogs welcome among the crowd
LOCAL Public Eatery (Kits Beach) (Across from Kitsilano Beach)
One of the busiest patios in the neighbourhood, facing Kits Beach and filling up fast during happy hour when pitchers of beer are flowing.
- Large patio facing Kitsilano Beach
- Busy happy hour with pitcher specials
- Popular game-day spot
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FAQ
Which Vancouver beer garden is best for dogs?
Vancouver has an especially deep dog-friendly patio scene: Steamworks, Stanley Park Brewpub, Granville Island Brewing, Superflux, Red Truck Beer Company, Tap & Barrel and Six Acres all welcome dogs.
Which has the best view?
Tap & Barrel Olympic Village overlooks False Creek, and Steamworks Brew Pub’s patio looks across the water to North Vancouver.
Which is furthest outside the city?
Hop Creek Farms in Brackendale, near Squamish, is a working farm brewery worth the drive for heritage animals and fire pits alongside the beer.
Also see: Best Beer Gardens in Munich, Best Beer Gardens in NYC, Best Beer Gardens in Manchester, Best Beer Gardens in Seattle, Best Beer Gardens in Amsterdam.
