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Vancouver Brewery Tours

• 601 West Cordova
• 601 W Cordova Street
• Vancouver, BC V6B 1E1
• Phone: 604.318.2280

Public brewery tours are offered year round, run every day of the week and are the best way to experience Vancouver's craft beer scene. Whether you're a thirsty local or a curious visitor to our beautiful city, we've got a tour for you! Public tours can be booked directly through our  online booking calendar  and fill up quickly so reserve your spot early!

Vancouver Brewery Tours offers 3 different types of Public Brewery Tours:

• Walking Brewery Tours
• Vancity Brewery Tours (transportation provided)
• Beer and Food Brewery Tours (meal included, transportation provided)

Leave the keys at home and embark on a brewery tour journey you won’t forget! All Public Brewery Tours include the following:

• Pick up, drop off and transportation to and from the breweries (except Walking Brewery Tours)
• 3 brewery visits in 3 or 4 hours
• VIP seating and entrance
• Enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guides
• Behind the scenes brewery tours
• From grain to glass: an introduction to the brewing process
• A Vancouver Brewery Tours souvenir beer glass
• And PLENTY of craft beer samples at each stop

Between each brewery, you’ll be on the road with our guides who will point out interesting facts about the Vancouver beer scene, and also about the iconic neighbourhoods you’ll be visiting. Which breweries will you be visiting? Check out our breweries page for a list of all our current and coming soon partners. We try to showcase as many breweries as we can for our tours, and for this reason we rotate the selection of breweries we visit on a weekly basis. Hop on!

Note: Meet up location for walking tours is not Waterfront Station. It is CRAFT Beer Market which is located in the Olypic Village. 

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The 22 Best Vancouver Breweries

What are the best Vancouver Breweries to try? Well, we’ve sampled their brews, visited their taprooms, and read all the reviews to give you our take on the Best Vancouver Breweries you should try when visiting this bustling city!

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Vancouver Breweries

With neighbours like Portland and Seattle so close, you know Vancouver is bound to have the same lively and tasty craft beer scene of the Pacific Northwest. Boasting more than 50 breweries all across the city, we’ve curated a list of ones you cannot miss out on.

Vancouver breweries are known for their great beers, ciders, and outstanding views of the city and mountains. If you’re looking for a place to relax with a cold one after exploring Vancouver, look no further than one of these 20 best breweries.

What are the top breweries in Vancouver?

Though breweries are spread out all across the vast city of Vancouver, there are conveniently located batches of craft breweries in a couple of main neighbourhoods that make it easy to brewery hop any day of the week. Whether you’re looking to explore Olympic Village/Brewery Creek or East Vancouver (appropriately nicknamed “Yeast Vancouver”), you won’t have to look far for a new brewery to sample.

Vancouver’s eclectic mix of craft beer brewers means you’ll find everything from classically brewed favourites – such as traditional Belgian Tripels – to some of the most unique brew recipes we’ve seen, Pizza Pilsner anyone? If you’re a beer traditionalist or you fancy yourself a savvy experimental sampler, Vancouver craft breweries have something for everyone. So try one or visit them all, we won’t judge, make sure you share your favourites with us!

How do we pick the best Vancouver Breweries?

With every ‘top breweries’ post we write, we do diligent online research to determine who makes it on our list. From reading online reviews and reviewing beer selections, to checking other authority websites and sampling their beers. We do our best to take all the information we collect and give you our opinion of the best breweries in Vancouver.

However, we know we aren’t perfect and if we’ve missed a Vancouver brewery that you think should be on this list, contact us and let us know who the brewery is and we’ll do our best to include them!

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If you think a brewery deserves a spot on our list, Vote for them ! If you’re a brewery looking to update your information or get in touch, contact us!

The Best Breweries in Vancouver

This was a tough list to curate. With over 50 craft breweries in the Vancouver beer scene to choose from, we’ve picked 20 of our top favourites. Keep reading to see which ones we picked!

Steamworks Brewing Company

Steamworks Brewing is one of those “must visit” breweries if you’re doing any Vancouver brewery tours. They have two locations, a brew pub that has been serving tasty brews since 1995, and their newest location, the brewery & taproom where all the magic happens. As their name suggests, Steamworks is a one-of-a-kind steam generated brewery, the only one in Canada!

The Brewpub is right next to the Waterfront Sky Train Station and overlooking the beautiful North Shore Mountains. Here you can find everything from classic fish n’ chips to modern plant based creations. With 20 rotating taps and their famous 10 Tap Taster Paddle, you’re sure to find something up your alley.

Just outside Hastings Sunrise, Steamworks Brewery and Tap Room is where you can grab a pint straight from the source. Although they don’t have a huge selection of food, they invite you to bring your own munchies from local restaurants nearby or have them delivered right to your table.

Customer Review: The craft beers are literally to die for. Empress IPA has the most unique taste for a beer I’ve ever tried. Many different styles to try so there is definitely a beer for everyone.

• Phone: (604) 689-2739
• Brewpub: 375 Water Street, Vancouver BC
• Best Beers: Flagship Hazy IPA
• Website: steamworks.com/

Granville Island Brewing

The Granville Island Brewery was Canada’s first ever microbrewery, and is thus a craft beer pioneer in BC! They opened their doors in 1984 and they’ve been making a splash in Vancouver’s craft beer scene ever since. Their love for flavourful beer runs deep and they take their brewing very seriously, always creating new unique and innovative recipes for beer lovers.

Visit their taproom on Granville Island to sample their “Taproom Series” that features special one-off brews that are only available at this location!

Customer Review: Loved the staff and the beer selection here. Definitely coming back. The team is so friendly and attentive, it’s amazing. Burgers and BCLTs are great, so are the chicken wings. Did I mention tasty beer selection? Loved our visit – thanks team!!

• Phone: (604) 687-BREW
• Address: 1441 Cartwright St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3R7
• Best Beers: Lions Winter Ale and Juice Box Hazy IPA
• Website: www.gib.ca

Strange Fellows

This brewery celebrates the strange and extraordinary. The brew masters delight in experimentation, diverse brewing techniques, and clever ingredients to create one-of-a-kind, limited-release beers. Strange Fellows is connected to an art gallery so expect to see beauty and creativity all around you when you pay this brewery a visit.

Customer Review: One of my most favourite tasting rooms in all of Vancouver. The staff are always welcoming and willing to share the knowledge and Fun!! Supportive of the local community and those who live and exist in it. True pillars of beer and humanity.

• Phone: (604) 767-2117
• Address: 1345 Clark Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3K9
• Beers to try: Madame Roxanne Black Raspberry Sour
• Website: strangefellowsbrewing.com

33 Acres Brewing Company

33 Acres is a beautifully designed brewery, but don’t spend too much time taking pictures because their beer lineup is not one to miss. With 11+ great beers on tap and limited edition brews available next door at the 33 Brewing Experiment, there’s always a reason to return for more.

Customer Review: Really enjoy coming here with friends. The beer menu is great (recommendation: my favourite so far is 33 Acres of Sunshine) and we love the neighbourhood vibe. Plus, for after-work gatherings, the easy snack selection makes for a good tie-over to dinner plans afterwards.

• Phone: (604) 620-4589
• Address: 15 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1M8
• Beers to try: 33 Acres of Sunshine French Blanchè and 33 Acres of Darkness Schwarzbier
• Website: 33acresbrewing.com

Parallel 49

With a food truck parked right inside the tasting room and some of the most unique beer recipes in Vancouver, what more reason do you need to pay Parallel 49 Brewing a visit? This brewery has been on an upshot in popularity with many people (and retail outlets) enjoying their cheeky brews. With over 40 beers and cocktails on tap, you’re sure to find something you love at this sought-after craft brewery.

Customer Review: The go-to for the most original craft beers. They have so many rotating beers, you’ll never get bored. Awesome patio space during Covid. Their Street Kitchen is good too! We love their waffle fries.

• Phone: (604) 558-2739
• Address: 1950 Triumph St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1K5
• Beers to try: Salty Scot Sea Salted Caramel Scotch Ale and Trash Panda
• Website: parallel49brewing.com

Brass Neck Brewery

A Vancouver staple since 2013, Brassneck Brewery and growler shop are devoted to one thing: good beer. As they state, they have no grand plans to take over the world, just staying in a long, loving, committed relationship with craft beer. Though they don’t have a large food menu, they do have a thoughtfully curated assortment of snacks to go with their wide selection of tasty pints.

Customer Review: Nice brewery on Main Street. They have a variety of beers that rotate on tap and that you can take home. They also have a small snack food menu if you get hungry. Worth going to if your in the area. Friendly staff too.

• Phone: (604) 259-7686
• Address: 2148 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C5
• Beers to try: Passive Aggressive Dry Hopped Pale Ale and Multweizen 5-Grain Hefeweizen
• Website: brassneck.ca

Brewhall Beer Co.

This craft brewery aims to bring the community together by serving up fresh beer, tasty food, fun games, and great vibes. Their “tank-to-tap” method connecting their brew lab to their tasting room ensures that you get the freshest beer tasting experience possible.

Located inside the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood of East Vancouver, you’ll find 22 taps of delicious craft beer, arcade games, local art, and great music. With so many other breweries around this Yeast Van neighbourhood, full day trips are highly recommended!

Customer Review: Great beer selection, good food and friendly staff. Also arcade games are pretty cool.Lucky to have you in the neighbourhood Brewhall 👌🏻

• Phone: (604) 709-8623
• Address: 97 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1B3, Canada
• Best Beers: Hall Pass IPA
• Website: brewhall.com/

Main Street Brewing Company

Main Street Brewing Co. captures the vibe of an indoor beer garden perfectly. With high ceilings, indoor trees, and the smell of fresh pretzels wafting through the air, it’s hard to find a better indoor space to enjoy a beer. And enjoy a beer you will! Whether you’re enjoying one of their regular beers or trying something on their experimental rotation, we can pretty much guarantee it’ll be impossible to have just one.

Customer Review: Cool location with a nice warehouse vibe inside. Clean, lots on tap, so there is something for everyone. Really good service and chill vibe! I recommend to people who want a chill atmosphere and good beer.

• Phone: (604) 336-7711
• Address: 261 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 0B8
• Beers to try: Naked Fox IPA
• Website: mainstreetbeer.ca

Bomber Brewing

Founded by 3 life-long friends and hockey teammates, this brewery offers brews for all palates. From locker room 6 packs, rich and tasty stouts, and flavour punching sours, they’ve got you covered. Bomber Brewing is located on the popular Union-Adanac bikeway, making this craft brewery the perfect rest stop for cyclists and outdoor lovers alike.

Customer Review: Another stop on our east Van brewery tour. Interesting selection of beer styles, with the usual pale ales, wits and lagers, and a few seasonals. We tried the pear and yuzu sour, and the salted lime lager, both were very good. Bonus points for serving proper 20 oz pints, at a fair price to boot.

• Phone: (604) 428-7457
• Address: 1488 Adanac st., Vancouver, British Columbia, V5L 2C3
• Best Beers: Parklife Passionfruit Ale
• Website: bomberbrewing.com/

Bridge Brewing Company

Bridge is obsessed with sustainability and they take a zero waste approach when it comes to beer making! They strive to be a zero waste brewery, proudly claiming to be 99% waste-free. Wow!

Inside their brewery and taproom you can hear the sound of grains milling and watch as the beers go straight to the fridge. This is an awesome brewery to check out on your next North Vancouver tour. Bonus: their patio is dog friendly!

They’ve recently opened up their newest location, the Lonsdale Bridge Deck. This newest addition features more food options than their taproom, making it a great option if you’re wanting dinner (or brunch) with your flight of beers!

Customer Review (Brewery & Tap Room): Friendly, great selection of on tap cold beers and food munching options (tacos!), what else could you ask for? Nice place to relax with some outdoors seating, or to fill up for the weekend from their wide offering of tall cans. But most importantly, the beers taste great!

• Phone: (604) 770-2739
• Lonsdale Bridge Deck: 1211 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver
• Best Beers: Bourbon Blood Orange Wheat Beer
• Website: bridgebrewing.com/

Faculty Brewing

It’s time to go back to school with Faculty Brewing. Co-started by a former university professor, this brewery is passionate about educating people on how beer is made. Don’t worry, there are no tests involved but your inner student will enjoy the university course-level naming system of their beers. From 100-level easy-drinking brews to more complex 700-level flavours, you can work your way up or down through their “beer school”.

Customer Review: I always feel welcomed when I’m here. Really nice patios, good crowd flow control, the beer is fantastic, and they love dogs.

• Phone: (778) 716-6794
• Address: 1830 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC V5T 2W6
• Beers to try: London Fog Ale and Dirty Chai Porter
• Website: www.facultybrewing.com

Off the Rail Brewing Co.

Another brewery right off the Adanac bike path! If you’re traveling down this “cycling highway” make sure to stop at Off the Rail for one of their house made brews. If you love traditional English ales, German lagers, IPAs, this is the place for you!

While you’re there, check out their new project, Bine Sparkling Hop Water. This is a hop fuelled, sparkling, clean carbonated water drink. Give it a try! After all, you’ve got to try everything at least once right?

Customer Review: The Best beer in town, amazing and unique taste. If you’re visiting Vancouver or if you live here, this is a must to try. In the heart of East Van, great environment and super friendly staff.

• Phone: (604) 563-5767
• Address: 1351 Adanac St, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Best Beers: Crazy Train IPA
• Website: offtherailbrewing.com/

Powell Brewery

Powell Brewery has been recognized for their craft brewing skills with many awards under their belt, including “Beer of the Year” from the Canadian Brewing Awards for their Old Jalopy Pale Ale. They use all natural and local ingredients wherever possible and their dog friendly patio is a hit.

A must-visit on your next craft brewery tour! Conveniently located and walking distance from many other amazing breweries, this will make for a perfect beer tasting afternoon!

Customer Review: Loving the new patio set-up! So cozy with the heaters now 🙂 Tried the new cherry sour the other eve – amazing! Always such a pleasant atmosphere & vibe from staff. Can’t wait to try some of the other new beers soon!

• Phone: (604) 558-2537
• Address: 1357 Powell St, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Best Beers: Old Jalopy Pale Ale
• Website: www.powellbeer.com/

Luppolo Brewing Co.

This Italian-inspired brewery (Luppolo – pronounced “loop-o-low”- means hops in Italian) is a small but noteworthy brewery. Luppolo has a number of different brew styles on tap with new experimental rotations always popping up. Fan favourites include their barrel aged beers and flavourful sours.

Customer Review: The beers were always outstanding here. With the addition of the patio seating and this new gorgeous quality pizza Luppolo just took a next level step up.

• Phone: (604) 255-4997
• Address: 1123 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2C6
• Beers to try: New World Sour and Tart Wild Ale with Plum
• Website: luppolobrewing.ca

Strathcona Brewing Company

Located in Vancouver’s oldest and most diverse residential neighbourhood, Strathcona Beer Company produces a modern style of traditional beer coupled with other unique additions. They have a 12,000 square foot building which means ample room to gather, enjoy a fresh-made pizza (some say it’s the best in town), and knock back a few pints.

Customer Review: Absolutely love this beer company for the passion and creativity they put into every flavour selection they produce and the alcohol content levels they can achieve without ruining the flavour of the beer truly amazing 😋

• Phone: (778) 379-9050
• Address: 895 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1R8
• Beers to try: “Beach” Lemon Mandarin Radler and Big Sexy Funk Hazy IPA
• Website: www.strathconabeer.com

R & B Ale & Pizza House

Prepare yourself for a blast from the past when you enter R&B Brewing. With its 70’s vibe, vinyl records, and laidback atmosphere, it feels like you’re hanging out in your best friend’s basement. Delivering fantastic German and Belgian brew styles, this brewery has been around for a while and is definitely not going anywhere soon.

Customer Review: Been a supporter of R&B when they were one of the original crew of craft breweries in Vancouver. Great selection of beer. Great atmosphere. Nice little patio too. Key part here is also the & pizza. Great pizza , perfect to go with a few drinks. Whether it’s a pregame to the Canucks or a stop among other breweries, this place is always on the top of the list

• Phone: (604) 336-0275
• Address: 54 E 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1E8
• Beers to try: Stolen Bike Lager
• Website: www.randbbrewing.com

Storm Brewing

Whatever you think you know about craft breweries and what they should be like, forget them all when you go to check out Storm Brewing. This small warehouse is about creating great beer, and not much else. Brewer James Walton is the mad scientist behind this operation and he has created hundreds of unique beers he calls “brainstorm” beers. Using 30+ mason jars with various tinctures, herbs, and spices, he’s able to release something new every single week!

With no chairs, food, or conventional “tasting room”, all of your focus will be on the beer lineup. Their unique and innovative beers are only available in small batches so you’re always in for a surprise when discovering what’s currently on tap.

Customer Review: Great place! Don’t let the great aesthetics scare you away. The art is badass, and the beer even better. If it’s sunny, the outdoor area will let the sun shine on you will you enjoy some tasty beer and grab some artful cans to go.

• Phone: (604) 255-9119
• Address: 310 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3V6
• Beers to try: Vanilla Whiskey Stout and Pineapple Paradise Pilsner
• Wesbite: www.stormbrewing.org

East Van Brewing Co.

East Van Brewing Company is named after it’s vibrant and diverse community and they brew up some vibrant and diverse beers to match! They love to support local businesses and often collaborate with local makers, musicians, artists, and fellow brewers.

If you’re doing a beer crawl in East Vancouver, you have to stop at this local favourite. They have a great tasting room and patio, delicious beers, and a beautiful view of Downtown Vancouver, what’s not to love?

Customer Review: Great selection of beers and a fantastic atmosphere… what’s not to like?? Make it a must stop on your next craft beer crawl!!

• Phone: (604) 558-3822
• Address: 1675 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H1
• Best Beers: Wheelbite IPA
• Website: eastvanbrewing.com

Electric Bicycle

Neighbours with R&B Brewing, Electric Bicycle Brewing is a rather new brewery on the scene but it’s entered with a bang. Bringing quirky beers to the table and pairing them with gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, Electric Bicycle is definitely worth the visit if you’re brewery hopping down Main Street.

Customer Review: The only thing better than the beer here is the phenomenal staff. Every last beer we had was packed with multidimensional flavours and totally enjoyable. We tried every beer on tap and could easily drink a pint of any one. Absolutely worth going out of your way to stop here! Definitely a Vancouver gem!

• Phone: (604) 709-9939
• Address: 20 E 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1E8
• Beers to try: Atomic Jame Raspberry Sour and Yes! Hazy Pale Ale
• Website: electricbicyclebrewing.com

Yaletown Brewing Company

Established in the heart of Vancouver’s warehouse district in 1994, Yaletown Brewing Company (YBC) stands as the city’s original and most cherished brewpub. Born with a vision to serve as a genuine neighborhood pub, YBC has consistently offered a welcoming ambiance to everyone, no matter if you come in a business suit or flip-flops.

Boasting a 160-seat restaurant and a dynamic pub equipped with TVs, a pool table, a cozy fireplace, and an outdoor patio, this venue is popular any time of year.

Customer Review: We had HappyHour with thin crest pizza and nachos. Food is very delicious. Friendly waitress and spacious settings. Very enjoyable.

• Phone: (604) 681-2739
• Address: 1111 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9
• Beers to try: Loading Bay IPA
• Website: mjg.ca/yaletown/

Red Truck Beer Company

With its striking aluminum-and-wood color scheme, Red Truck Beer Company stands as a testament to honesty and hard work in the dynamic Vancouver brewery scene. Guided by a philosophy that the best experiences in life, like enjoying the company of friends over cold, refreshing beers, should be savored slowly, Red Truck has carved out a unique space for itself among beer aficionados.

The Red Truck team is committed to brewing simple, honest, and independent beers, steering clear of preservatives, pasteurization, and shortcuts. While they may not meet every person who savors their handcrafted brew, they firmly believe that each sip of Red Truck will reveal their unwavering commitment to brewing the right way – with honesty and dedication.

Customer Review: Awesome food, great beer (can’t beat their original lager) and service. One of my favourite breweries in BC!

• Phone: (604) 682-4733
• Address: 295 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A7
• Beers to try: Wild Thing Blackberry Bourbon Ale
• Website: redtruckbeer.com

Enjoy the Best Craft Beer in Vancouver!

Make sure to go and check out Vancouver’s best craft breweries, grab a locally brewed pint (or 2) and support your local brewers!

Let’s raise a glass of appreciation for these brilliant brewers who create such great beers and experiences in this lovely city. Here’s cheers to all things craft beer related while exploring what Grand Rapids has to offer!

Legacy Brews: Gone But Never Forgotten

As the saying goes, ‘All good things must come to an end,’ and sadly, the same holds true for some of our favorite local breweries. This section is dedicated to those beloved institutions that have closed their doors but left behind a frothy legacy in our hearts and palates.

Each provided unique flavors and experiences that made this city’s brewing scene richer and more diverse. While they may no longer serve their signature drafts, the memories and taste impressions they’ve left behind continue to inspire and influence the craft beer community.

Join us in raising a virtual toast to these establishments – gone but never forgotten.

Andina Brewing Co.

Where Colombian culture meets British Colombian craft beer. Andina Brewing Co. infused the vibrant flavours and aromas from South America and British Columbia into their beer for an experience like no other. The culture, passion, and love of life at this craft brewery changed the way we thought about craft beer.

More British Columbia Breweries

But wait! There are more great breweries to discover in BC ! If you happen to find yourself on a road trip around British Columbia, make sure to check out some of the following cities for delicious craft beers.

• Best Kelowna Breweries
• Best Penticton Breweries
• Best Victoria Breweries

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Craft Beer Vancouver: 20 Best Vancouver Craft Breweries

The last decade has seen the Vancouver craft beer scene absolutely explode in popularity.

The city is now home to dozens of locally owned breweries that are keen to experiment with hops, flavour, and style in a way that is sure to shatter people’s preconceived notions of what beer can be.

To guide you through this labyrinth of lager, I’ve come up with a list of the 20 best spots to partake in some of the city’s most celebrated libations.

So, let’s put away those car keys and get started.

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Craft Beer Vancouver

Vancouver is a world-class cosmopolitan city nestled between the Salish Sea and the North Shore Mountains on Canada’s West Coast. While traditionally renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities, the city is increasingly gaining plaudits for its distinctive culinary offerings and exploding craft beer Vancouver scene.

As with the city’s cosmopolitan nature, it’s the scene’s diversity that is its strength. From small family-run start-up breweries to massive brewpubs with dozens of taps, there is no shortage of options for beer lovers involved in the eternal search for the perfect pint.

Vancouver Craft Beer Map

Most of Vancouver’s breweries can be found in the working-class neighbourhood of East Vancouver, a short distance from downtown. The area is home to two main brewery districts, Brewery Creek and Yeast Van . This is where we’ll spend the bulk of our time on our Vancouver craft crawl.

However, those who intend to cross Burrard Inlet to the suburb of North Vancouver will also find around a dozen upstart brewers located in or near the brand-new Shipyards Brewery District .

If you’re travelling further afield to the Eastern suburbs of Port Moody, New Westminster and the Fraser Valley, there are many more award-winning breweries. However, due to their relative inaccessibility for most travellers and Vancouverites alike, we won’t discuss these areas in any detail.

So now that we’ve gotten oriented, it’s time to get started.

After years of painstaking research in Vancouver’s bars and on the city’s best beaches I’ve come up with a list of my favourite Vancouver brewpubs and breweries . They’ve been placed on the map above so you can embark on your own self-guided Vancouver craft beer.

Or even better, later on, you’ll be provided with the option to take a guided behind-the-scenes tour of some of the city’s best breweries . Taste the very best our city has to offer with a passionate local guide and a group of like-minded travellers from all over the world.

The choice is entirely up to you! 

Vancouver Brewpubs

Most of Vancouver’s independent brewers are located quite a distance from the city’s downtown core. This makes them somewhat inaccessible from most downtown hotels or hostels for travellers not fortunate enough to possess a designated driver.

Luckily, Vancouver is also home to a variety of brewpubs that’ll allow you to sample the very best of our craft beer scene without travelling to the outer reaches of the city.

Craft Beer Market Vancouver

$$ | Area:  Olympic Village | 85 W 1st Ave. | Website

In spite of its name, Craft Beer Market is actually a massive brewpub and restaurant set in Olympic Village’s historic Salt Building. If you’re looking for a wide cross-section of BC’s craft brewing scene, there is simply no better place to come.

Craft is home to the largest selection of draft beer in Canada . They have over one hundred taps sourced from brewers from down the street and around the globe. 

While the restaurant’s cavernous setting can feel somewhat impersonal, if you’re simply looking to scratch an afternoon itch for a couple of cold ones this is just the spot to do it.

Big on beer? Check out the best brewery tours in Vancouver .

$$ | Area:  Gastown | 157 Alexander St. | Website

This self-anointed “modern tavern” is located in a lovely heritage building in Vancouver’s most historic neighbourhood. This makes it a perfect place to stop for a couple of pints after an afternoon spent exploring Gastown or Chinatown .

The Alibi Room is home to over 50 taps of local and imported craft beer, so you won’t be lacking in choice. Toss in a creative cocktail list and the understated sophistication of their comfort-food-heavy menu and you’ve got a true winner.

If you’re anything like me and you prefer to avoid the usual soulless corporate-monstrosity brewpub environment, then the Alibi Room should be right up your alley.

Heading out for drinks in Gastown? Check out our article on The Best Bars in Gastown .

$$ | Area:  Olympic Village | 97 E 2nd Ave. | Website

Brewhall is Vancouver’s first German-style beer hall and craft brewery concept venue. It aims to promote community gatherings with freshly brewed beer, good eats and an exciting collection of arcades and board games.

There are 22 local taps available , 8 of which are brewed on-site. They even have an upstairs whiskey bar called DRINKLAB, which contains over 50 types of spirits from the world over.

A perfect spot to start your Brewery Creek tour if you’re walking from the Olympic Village or Main Street Skytrain station.

Stanley Park Brewing

$$ | Area:  West End | 8901 Stanley Park Dr. | Website

One of the newest additions to Vancouver’s brewpub scene, this aptly named venue is located smack dab in the middle of the best urban park in the world , Stanley Park .

The beer list is comprised of 8 core taps that are complemented by a large collection of rotators. Each option is considered a tasty tribute to the beautiful surroundings, with names like the Sunsetter wheat ale, Windstorm Pale Ale and trail hopper IPA.

If you’re visiting Vancouver’s number one attraction, stop in for a pint on their beautiful patio. Your worries are guaranteed to float away in the cool ocean breeze.

Tap & Barrel

$$ | Area:  Coal Harbour /N. Van/Olympic Village | 76-1055 Canada Pl. | Website

This local chain has three vibrant waterfront locations , all of which are renowned for their incredible views. In fact, they may all very well be in direct competition for the title of best patio in Vancouver.

Tap and Barrel’s innovative on-tap beverage program features dozens of BC craft beers, wines, and ciders, many of which are exclusive to their locations. This makes it a perfect spot to sample the very best of what BC has to offer.

Yaletown Brewing Company

$$ | Area:  Yaletown | 1111 Mainland St. | Website

Yaletown is a trendy and upscale downtown neighbourhood located a short walk from the Stadium District and the Seawall . While it’s mostly known for its chic restaurants and lounges, that doesn’t mean you still can’t find yourself a good pint.

Yaletown Brewing has been brewing delicious craft beer in this gentrified former warehouse district since way back in 1994. During that time, it has won the prestigious title of best brewpub in Canada several times while still maintaining that neighbourhood pub feel.

I like to come here during happy hour to grab a pint of one of their refreshing house-made beers and watch the world go by on their enormous patio. But if you’re looking you’re looking to kick it up a notch, you can also find an almost club-like atmosphere later on with DJs, bouncers and even a small dance floor.

Vancouver Brewery Creek Breweries

If you want to go straight to the source of some of North America’s finest craft beer , this is a good place to start. Brewery Creek is located just across False Creek from Downtown Vancouver, making it the most accessible of Vancouver’s famed craft beer neighbourhoods.

Most of the breweries are about a 10-15 minute walk from the Canada Line’s Olympic Village and Broadway-City Hall Skytrain stations or the Expo Line’s Main Street-Science World Station.

For a more interesting commute, you can also walk or bike around the legendary Seawall or take the Aquabus Ferry to Olympic Village.

Granville Island Brewing

1441 Cartwright St. | (604) 687-2739 | Website

VP Favourite:  English Bay Pale Ale (5% ABV, 18 IBU)

While not technically located in Brewery Creek, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the oldest microbrewery in Canada . Located right in the heart of Granville Island ,  GI Brewing has been making delicious, locally crafted beer since 1984.

They may not be quite as adventurous as many of their young upstart competitors; however, Granville Island has a special place in the hearts of local craft beer lovers who spent years bereft of premium local options.

So pop in after exploring the market, or use the Aquabus to make it the first stop on your Brewery Creek crawl. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

33 Acres Brewing Company

15 W 8th Ave. | (604) 620-4589 | Website

VP Favourite:  33 Acres of Sunshine (5% ABV, 14 IBU)

This chic minimalist brewery takes an austere approach to décor and packaging with a simplistic white aesthetic found throughout. Imagine an alternate universe where Steve Jobs had opened a brewery.

However, their branding stands in stark contrast to their bold and innovative brews .

Picking a favourite may be the toughest part, as I’ve yet to be disappointed. Nevertheless, their seasonal flagship, 33 acres of sunshine, is the ultimate French blanche. Silky smooth and sub-spiced with orange peel, coriander and anise seed, it’s the perfect beer for a day on a Vancouver beach .

Brassneck Brewery

2148 Main St. | (604) 259-7686 | Website

VP Favourite:  Passive Aggressive IPA (7% ABV, 75 IBU)

This small Main Street brewery was founded with the goal of keeping things simple and not taking things too seriously.

The result of this philosophy is a tasting room that features a mixture of “ dangerously drinkable ” classics and nano-sized experiments of lesser-known beers from all over the globe.

The brewery’s unique brewery lounge license and rotating cast of food trucks stationed outside give Brassneck a more casual atmosphere than many of its competitors. 

R&B Ale & Pizza House

1-54 E 4th Ave. | (604) 336-0275 | Website

VP Favourite: Raven Cream Ale (4.8% ABV, 18 IBU)

These Brewery Creek veterans have been making easy-drinking hand-crafted ales and lagers since 1997.

You simply can’t go wrong with any of their three refreshing IPAs. However, for my money, the award-winning raven cream ale is the true showstopper. Surprisingly light-bodied, this cream ale has subtle nutty flavours that are perfectly complemented by hints of chocolate.

Enjoy it in a casual 70’s style tasting room that features eclectic music, an old-school stereo system and quirky décor. Furthermore, they’ve got a large (by brewery standards) menu that is heavy on their famous artisan pizzas .

Pizza and beer. How can you go wrong?

Main Street Brewing

261 E 7th Ave. | (604) 336-7711 | Website

VP Favourite:  Main Street Pilsner (5% ABV, 22 IBU)

This Main Street favourite is located in the historic former home of Vancouver Brewing , which dates back to 1913. In the late 19th century, many breweries set up shop in the area using Brewery Creek as a water supply. So it’s far from just a clever name.

Head brewer Jack Bensley looks to carry on this tradition with his five core brands (pilsner, pale ale, IPA, saison and brown ale). Toss in some interesting seasonals and a variety of cask ales, and you’re spoilt for choice.

The quaint tasting room feels very much a part of the brewery itself, with the aroma of spent hops permeating throughout. At the same time, the exposed brick and large murals remind you of the building’s heritage status. Tacos and charcuterie plates are available, so bring your appetite.

Faculty Brewing Company

1830 Ontario St. | (778) 819-6794 | Website

VP Favourite:  802 Tripel (7.6% ABV, 43 IBU)

Tucked away on Ontario Street between 2nd and 3rd, this small brewery aims to simplify the ordering system. Their innovative university-like branding system allots each beer a number that signifies its complexity.

For instance, easy-drinking lagers and pilsners that will appeal to the gen-pop crowd receive handles like the 101 lager and 120 pilsner. However, if you’d like to achieve true aficionado status, you’ll have to graduate to hopsier and stronger beers like the 729 brut IPA or the 802 tripel .

Personally, I was reminiscing about time spent in Brussels during my visit, so the tripel happened to hit the spot. Apparently, this means I graduated at the top of my class! How far will you make it?

East Vancouver Breweries

Affectionately known as “Yeast Van,” East Vancouver is home to the largest concentration of breweries anywhere in the city. The majority of the tasting rooms can be found in the formerly industrial neighbourhood of Grandview-Woodlands near Vancouver’s Little Italy, Commercial Drive .

If you don’t mind a bit of a walk along “the drive,” they can be accessed via the Skytrain’s Commercial-Broadway Station. However, you can probably save a bit of time by taking the R5 Hastings Rapidbus from Hastings Street downtown.

Luppolo Brewing Company

1123 Venables St. | (604) 255-4997 | Website

VP Favourite:  Black Lime Gose (4.4% ABV, 4 IBU)

This creative Venables Street brewery takes its name from  luppolo , the Italian word for hops. This was chosen to honour the brewers’ background and the area’s distinctive Italian heritage.

The Italian proverb a tavola non s’invecchia , or at the table, one doesn’t grow old, guides the tasting room experience. You’ll be living la dolce vita as you pair any of their seven taps with an item from their Italian-influenced menu that features charcuterie, panini and focaccia .

Luppolo is mostly known for its inventive sours, saissons and IPAs . So, if you’re looking to try something a little different on your self-guided tour, this may be just the spot to do it. Personally, I enjoyed the black lime gose, a traditional light, tart and sour Leipzig-style beer that is perfect for a warm sunny day.

Strangefellows Brewing

1345 Clark Dr. | (604) 215-0092 | Website

VP Favourite:  Talisman Pale Ale (4% ABV, 29 IBU)

After over 20 years of showing off his talent for conventional styles as the head brewer at Yaletown Brewing Company, Ian Hill decided to open up Strangefellows to expand his repertoire.

As a result, many of the beers at Strangefellows have an experimental sour component . But don’t fret, Hill still stays true to his more conventional past by pairing old world traditions and local, seasonal ingredients. The results can be found in the delightful Talisman Pale Ale, easily one of the best pales in the city.

While somewhat isolated on a desolate industrial section of Clark Drive, the tasting room is an attraction in and of itself. The facility comes complete with the Charles Clark Art Gallery and occasional live music that serves to demonstrate the unique talent of many local artists.

Andina Brewing Company

1507 Powell St. | (604) 253-2400 | Website

VP Favourite:  Jalea Guava Saison (6.4% ABV, 25 IBU)

This 2,000-square-foot banana yellow brewery on Powell Street draws heavily on the Colombian background of its owners. As such, the Spanish language is an integral part of the brewery’s identity, with Castillian names assigned to its collection of cervezas prinicpales .

Andina is Colombian slang for a woman who comes from the Andes. This 7,000 km mountain range passes through the most diverse range of customs, flavours and traditions of any mountain range on earth. The cervezas on tap here are tasked with demonstrating this incredible diversity to those not lucky enough to have visited.

You’ll find more traditional German-style pilsners and lagers reflective of South America’s more European-like South. However, where Andina really shines is with its cervezas limitades , which are inspired by more experimental flavours from the continent’s tropical North.

The menu also features Latin-inspired cocktails and a Colombian food program that contains a delicious variety of empanadas, arepas and ceviches. Highly recommended.

Bomber Brewing

1488 Adanac St. | (604) 428-7457 | Website

VP Favourite:  Avante Garde Pilsner (4.8% ABV, 28 IBU)

This pint-sized brewery tucked away near Little Italy on Adanac Street is the result of the most Canadian of stories. Three former hockey teammates came together with the simple goal of adding more flavour to their post-game pint.

And let me tell you, this all-star team’s collection of lagers, pilsners and IPAs goes bar down faster than an Elias Pettersson slapshot. In my experience, their easy-drinking pilsners are amongst the best in the city.

The tasting room also features events such as Monday Movie Night and, of course, Vancouver Canucks hockey games.

Parallel49 Brewing Company

1950 Triumph St. | (604) 558-2739 | Website

VP Favourite:  Ruby Tears Northwest Red Ale (6% ABV, 40 IBU)

This local brewer may very well be the Vancouver craft beer scenes biggest success stor y. Parallel 49 has risen from humble East Van beginnings to having their creative brews in almost every bar in the city.

In fact, their flagship Ruby Tears Ale was recently even name-checked by Ricky Gervais for producing what he called “the best beer I’d ever tasted”. And who am I to disagree? This rich, caramel, malt-flavoured ale easily holds its own with any of its British-based cousins.

With up to 40 taps on offer, this is amongst the largest tasting rooms in the city. And a renovation recently added a beautiful patio and a full-service food truck inside the facility.

North Vancouver Breweries

The suburb of North Vancouver is quickly becoming one of BC’s hotspots for craft beer. The area is now home to 9 breweries and counting, most of which can be found in the new Shipyards Brewery District .

These spots are perfect for stopping in on your way back from a day skiing the local mountains or visiting attractions such as Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension Bridge .

Simply take the 12-minute Seabus ride from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay, and you’ll have a whole host of options within walking distance.

Green Leaf Brewing Company

123 Carrie Cates Ct. | (604) 984-8409 | Website

VP Favourite:  Pie Hole Pale Ale (5.6% ABV, 35 IBU)

Green Leaf Brewing is likely the most popular spot for craft beer on the North Shore simply because of its location. Firstly, it’s located a stone’s throw from the Seabus terminal connecting North Van to Downtown Vancouver. Secondly, it’s situated smack dab in the middle of the popular Lonsdale Quay Market .

You’ll find over 80 specialty shops and services selling a wide range of food items, crafts, and souvenirs. This makes it a great spot to stop for a pint before you jump back on the Seabus.

I’m a fan of their Pie Hole Pale Ale, which is clean, well-balanced, and refreshing. You’ll find a variety of seasonal rotators sprinkled amongst the old standbys. There’s also a great whiskey list, so don’t be afraid to grab yourself a dram for a nightcap.

Beere Brewing

312 Esplanade E | (604) 983-2163 | Website

VP Favourite:  Space Jazz IPA (6.6% ABV, 65 IBU)

At first glance, you may be convinced that this small brewery in the Shipyards Brewery District is prone to spelling errors. However, you’ll soon find that this is not the case. The father and son team behind this North Shore brewer actually possesses the last name, Beere!

So they’re truly living out their destiny.

Beere is located just a short walk from Lonsdale Quay . Their street-front tasting room is home to fantastic views of Burrard Inlet and the Vancouver skyline, so it’s a perfect place to relax with an après ski pint.

The name of the game here is the fruity, citrusy, hazy IPAs that are typical of the Northwest. However, you’ll also find double dry-hopped pale ales and pilsners and the odd sour or saison.

Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers

2270 Dollarton Hwy #170 | (604) 770-1136 | Website

VP Favourite:  Mole Stout (6% ABV, 21 IBU)

It may be located a little out of the way in the scenic neighbourhood of Deep Cove .

However, this unique tasting room is guaranteed to be worth the trip. You’ll find a spacious barrel-lined lounge , patio and restaurant that serves an honest, robust menu of tacos, share plates and flatbreads.

DCBD aims to bring unique flavour profiles to traditional favourites like IPAs, pilsners and pale ales. However, this strategy is also extended to less common traditional brews like their rye lager, coconut porter and coffee dobbelbock.

Deep Cove is also a small-batch distiller , so you’ll find an innovative cocktail program featuring their Mediterranean gin and Deep Cove vodka.

Vancouver Brewery Tours

No matter how good the brew is, there is no denying that beer always tastes better with friends. So if you’d like to explore Vancouver’s craft beer scene with a group of like-minded travellers from all over the globe, there is no better way to do it than on our Vancouver craft beer tours .

You’ll be joined by a professional local guide and a group of your newest friends for VIP access to 3 local breweries. And the best part is the beer is included with your ticket!

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Departure Point: Brewery Creek| Duration: 3 Hours| Cost:  From $109.00

Explore the historic Brewery Creek neighbourhood on foot as you explore three breweries in 3 hours. Learn about the role brewing has played in the area’s development.

You’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour , enjoy a beer-making tutorial and sample plenty of delicious craft beers. The tour typically hits 3 out of Brassneck Brewery, Faculty Brewing Co., R & B Brewing or Main Street Brewing. But the itinerary is known to change.

• Entry and admission to 3 breweries
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Departure Point:  Waterfront Station | Duration:  3 Hours | Cost:  From $115.00

This award-winning tour is the most popular excursion of its kind in Vancouver. In fact, it has been named one of the top ten beer experiences in the world by Trip Advisor.

You’ll visit one brewery in each of the aforementioned brewery districts (Brewery Creek, Yeast Van, North Van) with transportation included . You’ll then receive a VIP tour, sample a variety of craft beers and enjoy some laughs with the professional guide and your new friends.

• Transportation to/from all locations
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Still Looking for Vancouver Craft Beer?

I hope you now have enough options to confidently tap up the city’s world-class collection of breweries and brewpubs. But if you have any additional questions, don’t be afraid to hit me up on the Vancouver Planner Facebook page or in the comments below.

Bottoms up 🙂

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It’s not often that the relationship between Canada and the United States feels like a 50-50 split, but if such an equitable relationship could be captured in a formula and bottled, it might go down as well as a refreshing, cold craft beer.

International relations weren’t exactly top of mind when Sung Choi, the political and economic section chief for the U.S. consulate general, and his North Vancouver neighbour, Doug Devlin, the general manager of Stanley Park Brewing, started chatting over their shared backyard fence.

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Rather, the conversation touched on beer, and the Pacific Northwest’s shared love of microbreweries and craft beer.

It wasn’t long until the U.S. consul’s first official act of beer diplomacy was born.

When Consul General Jim DeHart formally approached Stanley Park Brewing to ask if they were interested in creating a special cross-border beer project to celebrate the U.S.’s 248th year of independence on July 4, it took a little diplomatic wrangling to ensure good relations — after all, Canada’s birthday would also be celebrated that same week.

It would have to be a beer to celebrate both birthdays.

“We looked at it as an opportunity to celebrate our Canada Day as well,” said Devlin. “We are a key and frequent destination for our American friends, so we are hopeful they will see this as a collaboration that celebrates both of our countries.”

To create the Canada-U.S. beer-birthday “collab,” dubbed Border Hoppin’, Stanley Park Brewing and Elysian Brewing in Seattle decided on a lager.

“Border Hoppin’s beer style is a west coast pilsner, a new-world take on a classic german pilsner. It’s brewed like pilsner but hopped like a west coast IPA,” said Devlin.

Pilsners are known for their classic, easy-drinking profile, but IPAs are the fastest-growing style in B.C., said Devlin.

Brewmasters from Stanley Park Brewing and Elysian in Seattle, Wash., picked four hop varietals for the beer, which has 50 per cent Citra and Columbus from Washington, and 50 per cent Abbotsford-grown Sterling and Triumph hops.

“The result has the classic west coast character of citrusy, piney, resinous and herbal, with a sprinkle of tropical fruit,” said Marc Mammoliti, Stanley Park Brewing’s head brewer.

The beer will be launched at an Independence Day event — think of it as a diplomatic kegger — on Thursday night at Consul DeHart’s residence in Shaughnessy, and will be on tap at Stanley Park Brewing from June 27 through July 4.

While diplomatic issues higher up the chain may remain complicated, one thing is certain: “Through the combined energies of these two breweries on both sides of the border, we are going to have some great beer,” said DeHart.

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