Vancouver Nightlife

Vancouver nightlife is thriving—with a unique mix of live music, trendy bars, and laid-back taverns and pubs, there's something for everyone. Many travelers like to relax in the bars located inside various Vancouver Hotels; however, if you are traveling to British Columbia looking to explore the various Vancouver nightlife options, than there are a plethora of possibilities before you. Start your evening of partying in one of Vancouver's outdoor patios listening to the live music of Granville Street, and end the night at one of Vancouver's action packed casinos. Davie Street is a great place to begin your evening of drinks with friends while exploring Vancouver nightlife.

Where to start

Davie Street Village in the West End is the perfect place to start a night full of drinks with friends and the outdoor patio bars are ideal for winding down during the gorgeous Vancouver summers. Cocktail hours are everywhere in this area of town and many of the bars serve unique drinks that are delicious and help you relax after a long day. The Fountain Head Pub is a great spot to relax on Davie Street that gives tourists a taste of the Irish pubs that can be found throughout the Vancouver nightlife scene. Two great bars to go to from here are The Sylvia Hotel and Parkhill Hotel, located right near Davie Street and just a short walk to many of these outdoor locations. If you are searching for live music performances on your trip to Vancouver, then Granville Street is where you want to head with friends.

Live Music

Granville Street is the heart and soul of Vancouver nightlife's emerging live music scene. This seven-block area is where you will find trendy crowds in their late 20's to mid-30's out with friends enjoying the bars and venues that host many jazz performances and local bands. The Granville Grand Hotel is just one of the Vancouver hotels that is right in the middle of this live music district. One of the top tourist attractions on Granville Street is The Commodore Ballroom. This historic venue has hosted performances from musical artists such as Tina Turner, The Police and even Snoop Dogg. If you like live music but are also looking for flare bartending with your Vancouver nightlife experience, then head to the Roxy for a drink. This bar is a Vancouver favorite that has bartenders serving up drinks with plenty of flips and tosses—aand the bar constantly has celebrities, touring musical artists, and even hockey players coming through the doors nightly.

Casinos

If you are traveling to Vancouver and feeling lucky, then there is no better place to go than one of Vancouver's casinos. The Edgewater Casino is Vancouver's most popular casino. Since not all Vancouver hotels have gamming, The Edgewater Casino is the perfect place to go with friends and enjoy a night on the tables while testing your luck. With over 500 slot machines and every table game, this Vancouver casino offers Las Vegas quality while being surrounded by British Columbia beauty.

After a long day of sightseeing, before going back to your Vancouver hotel room, try going out for a happy hour or a fun time out on the town to truly experience the Vancouver nightlife scene. With so many choices for any type of celebration, Vancouver is the perfect party destination no matter what kind of night on the town you're looking for.

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