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Patio Guide

Your guide to outdoor fun in the city

Your Patio Guide

Discover the best patios in Gastown to soak up the sun, sip great drinks, and enjoy the neighborhood’s vibrant vibe. Your ultimate guide to outdoor fun in the heart of the city!

Petrichor Social

Enjoy the French ‘‘savoir faire’’with elevated modern food, expertly crafted cocktails, and local beers and wines served in a space reminiscent of the private beaches in the South of France.

216 Abbott St

Old Spaghetti Factory

The Old Spaghetti Factory is a family restaurant offering great food at reasonable prices. All entrees come complete with a crisp green salad, sourdough bread, coffee or tea, and spumoni ice cream at no additional charge.

53 Water St

Local Public Eatery

Inspired by the relaxed, Cali-Cool lifestyle & small beachtown vibes, Local Public Eatery taken cues to offer a year-round neighbourhood spot where you can comfortably eat, drink & hang out in the best company

3 Alexander St

Water St Cafe

Water Street Cafe serves Pacific NW cuisine all made in house from the fresh locally sourced ingredients.

300 Water St

Bar Tartare

Natural Wine & Rotating Chefs.

54 Alexander St

Di Beppe

Classic family run Italian cafe and restaurant with casual quick-serve cafe on one side of the room (here you’ll find al taglio pizza, salads, sandwiches and classic Italian sweets and baked goods).

8 W Cordova St

Gringo Gastown

Gringo is an upbeat, inexpensive taco bar with tasty unfussy food & drinks.

27 Blood Alley Square

Al Porto Ristorante

We are proud to have been a part of Gastown and serving our loyal guests since 1978. Spacious yet cozy, Al Porto Ristorante is as distinct as the cuisine that defines the rich flavours of Italy.

321 Water St

Guu with Otokomae

Guu with Otokomae brings a contemporary twist to Izakaya. Each dish is crafted to art-like perfection.

105-375 Water St

Momo Sushi

Momo Sushi is a Sushi Restaurant serving Sushi and Japanese cuisine. They also offer Vegetarian Options.

6-375 Water St

Black Frog Eatery

The Black Frog pub offers hearty classics as well as healthier West Coast fare along with a large selection of local beers and sports on TV.

108 Cambie St

Is That French

Wine & raw bar celebrating the Northwest Pacific terroir.

45 Blood Alley Square

Pourhouse Restaurant

Pourhouse embraces the sublime pleasure of drink, the joy of good food and the comfort of family offering homemade style meals using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

162 Water St

The Greek Gastown

Upscale casual dine-in restaurant serving mezzo style Greek food.

221 Carrall St

Kozak Ukrainian Food

From the farmers market to their now second restaurant location on West Cordova! Kozak is serving up all day breakfast and many other Ukrainian delights!

1 W Cordova St

L’Abattoir Restaurant

L’Abattoir serves Pacific Northwest fare with a French touch. Plating here is exceptional.

217 Carrall St

MeeT in Gastown

MeeT offers veggie friendly comfort food.

12 Water St

Monarca Cocina Mexicana

At the intersection of Carrall/Water St. is also the convergence of Chef Higareda’s “playful, modern-yet-authentic” menu.

181 Carrall St

Oku Izakaya

At our establishment, indulge in the exquisite pairing of premium sake with authentic Japanese dishes such as sushi and sashimi.

2 Water St

Robba da Matti

Robba da Matti is a family-run Italian restaurant that focuses on giving you a true Italian experience, specializing in classic and unique regional pasta dishes & fine Mediterranean Tapas.

12 Powell St

Twisted Fork

A warm & woody space with booths serving creative French bistro fare plus local wines & beers.

213 Carrall St

Brioche Ristorante & Wine Bar

Brioche serves a blend of both the ancient and the modern Italian Cookery and has been a favourite Italian restaurant in Vancouver since 2003. Everything is made fresh in house including their famous pastries and desserts.

103 Columbia St

Takenaka

We hope to enlighten and share BENTO at the highest level by offering a combination of selective fresh Japanese ingredients.

52 Powell St

Tekkaba

Tekkaba is specialized to high level food of traditional Japanese style and premium worldwide fusion food, as well as Kaiseki style Omakase and traditional Izakaya style.

68 E Cordova St

Zoomak Korean Tavern

The ‘Zoomak,’ the name itself means an old Korean tavern/bistro that served travelers with good food, drinks, and even lodging.

52 Alexander St

La Casita Gastown

There are a number of ways to enjoy our Mexican culinary prowess, eat in weekend brunch, lunch, dinner, or delivery.

101 W Cordova St

Sooda Korean BBQ

Sooda Korean BBQ Restaurant has been a place where our customers have enjoyed the traditional tastes & fusion styles.

60 W Cordova St

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