Categories: Things To Do

Cheers to summer: Here are some new & expanded happy hours to check out in Vancouver

With summer rapidly approaching, it’s the perfect time to try some new spots around the city – and what better time to do that than during happy hour? Vancouver has plenty to offer by way of charcuterie board discounts, buck-a-shuck oyster deals, and half-priced wine, and now we’re getting a handful of new happy hour features as well!

So with that in mind, here are 4 new and improved happy hours to check out in Vancouver.

VV Tapas Lounge

In addition to their regular half-priced bottles of vino, $10 charcuterie boards, and $5 craft beer selections, VV Tapas Lounge is extending its happy hour offerings starting Monday, June 12th. From 3 to 10 pm Mondays through Thursdays and until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, guests can enjoy a free snack with every $7 glass of Saint Desirat Syrah (FR) or Avaleda Loureiro (PT) wine or $5 sleeve of Parkside Dusk Pale or Parallel 49 Craft Lager ordered.

As for new menu items, guests can look forward to the Fondue for Two feature, and a “Guess the Grape” blind wine-tasting option on half-priced bottles from the VV cellar. Guests who guess correctly receive a $10 gift card!

When: Daily, 3 to 6 pm and 9 pm until closing
Where: 957 East Hastings Street
Menu: Click here

Riley’s Fish & Steak 

From 2:30 pm to 5 pm every day, guests at Riley’s can now enjoy discounted wines by the glass or bottle, $7 margs, sangria, and highballs, buck-and-a-half west coast oysters, and $8 truffle fries, among many other warm and raw bites.

When: Daily, 2:30 pm to 5 pm
Where: 200 Burrard Street
Menu: Click here

Five Sails 

Five Sails is introducing a new daily happy hour from 2:30 to 4:30 pm featuring shareable bites like Lobster Beignet, Pea & Truffle Arancini, Steak Tartare, oysters for $2.50, and a giant charcuterie plate for $18. And to wash it all down? Some delicious summer spritzes for $12 and $18 wine flights.

When: Daily, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Where: 410 – 999 Canada Place
Menu: Click here

Birdies Eats & Drinks

Last but certainly not least, we come to Vancouver’s newest spot for California-inspired fare. The new restaurant and bar will soon serve lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and happy hour specials – the latter of which will occur from 3 to 5 pm and 9 pm to closing from Sunday to Thursday. From $4.50 beers to boozy slushies for $8.75, you’re sure to find something tasty to sip on here.

When: Sunday to Thursday from 3 to 5 pm and 9 pm until closing, starting July 7th
Where: 3850 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Menu: Click here

And there you have it, Vancouver! If you’re looking for a happy hour to hit up sometime soon, you know where to look.

Recent Posts

This Alberta city was crowned ‘the most affordable in Canada’

With some big-city dwellers still considering relocation, one report has found that an Alberta city…

15 hours ago

A four-acre traditional Japanese garden is tucked away in this southern Alberta city

If you've ever wanted to feel like you've travelled to Japan without leaving Alberta, Nikka…

15 hours ago

Netflix reveals filming locations across Alberta through a new interactive map

If you've ever watched a Netflix show and asked yourself, "Where was that filmed?" you're…

1 day ago

A free Calgary Stampede celebration with live music and western fun is taking over this shopping centre

Stampede season is back in full swing, and CF Chinook Centre is getting in on…

1 day ago

Alberta is about to get hit by thunder, heavy rain, and hail the size of golf balls

Forget summer rain....Alberta is taking it up a notch!

1 day ago