Concerts are an integral part of any city’s cultural scene and Vancouver is home to some great venues with even better shows coming into town. Here are a few spots for a pre-concert bite or post-show drink around Vancouver.
Chambar
Chambar is both a convenient and romantic spot for a pre-concert dinner or post-show cocktail.
They’re also a 6-minute walk from Rogers Arena and a 2-minute walk from the Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain station.
Marugame Udon
For something a bit more cheap and cheerful, Maurgame Udon offers hand-crafted udon and tempura and is located steps from the Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain Station. Their fast service guarantees you’ll be out quickly and just in time to dance the night away.
Living Room
Located 5 minutes away from the Granville Strip, Living Room has daily specials including Happy Hour, which offers casual bites like Pork Dumplings, Spicy Tuna Bites and Chicken Sliders.
From 9 pm – 11 pm enjoy reduced rates on Bottle Service and their Communal Cocktails such as their Espresso Martini Tree or Sangria Pitchers, a perfect way to extend the evening.
Prophecy
For a more refined experience before your concert, savour a cocktail at Prophecy, where nostalgia and the modern world combine. Listen to some notes of smooth jazz every Wednesday, while taking in the rotating digital artwork. Located in the basement of the Hotel Rosewood Georgia, Prophecy is an 8-minute walk to The Orpheum.
Wildlight Kitchen + Bar
Whether you’re looking for casual drinks or a romantic dinner before your show, Wildlight’s West Coast fare and stunning interiors creates a lovely pre-concert stop. Wildlight is a 6-minute drive from the Thunderbird Stadium. As a special discount to anyone seeing a show at the Chan Centre, present your ticket to the staff and receive 10% off your food order, pre or post-show.
Anh and Chi
A classic Vancouver spot for a reason, Anh and Chi offer fresh Vietnamese and delicious cocktails.
Their new cocktail program is inspired by the four sacred beasts of Vietnamese folklore, a collaboration between accomplished Bar Manager Chelsea McNabb and the bar team at Anh and Chi, enjoy dynamic cocktails from the tropical Opal Eye Daiquiri to the invigorating Phoenix Feather.
Good Thief
The newest cocktail destination to Vancouver, Good Thief is owned by the same dynamic sibling-duo behind Anh and Chi and located right beside them! Good Thief reinterprets the culinary heritage of Vietnam through a modern and global lens, offering a menu of luxurious cocktails and experimental share plates. Both located on Main St, Anh and Chi and Good Thief are about a 15-minute walk to Fox Cabaret.
