Wood-lined, nautically themed pub offering craft beers & a separate space for live entertainment.
At a glance
#37 of 45 Bars in Vancouver #13 of 19 Pubs in VancouverLocalGuideWorld score: 4.11
Rating breakdown
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5 ★48%
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4 ★29%
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3 ★13%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★6%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Portside Pub?
- The Portside Pub is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 1,023 reviews.
- How does The Portside Pub rank in Vancouver?
- The Portside Pub is #37 of 45 Bars in Vancouver by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Portside Pub located?
- 7 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E9, Canada — 0.5 km from the center of Vancouver.
- How can I contact The Portside Pub?
- Phone: +1 604-559-6333 · Website: theportsidepub.com
Normally I really enjoy Portside but last night was awful. We went outside for fresh air at around 11:15 and when we showed our stamps to get back inside they told us we had to wait in line but it would “move quickly”. We waited about 20 mins and the line did not move. We decided it was not worth it and had to get the security to get our coats then we ordered an Uber. 20 mins later when our Uber got there our friends were still waiting in the line to get back in. To wait 40 mins to get back into a place I already paid cover for is unacceptable and I’ve never experienced that anywhere else. Definitely won’t be returning and I wish I asked for my money back
LOVE this place!! Me and my friends always have a blast here. Great music whether it's a band or a DJ.
Great time had by our entire group on Saturday night once we passed the front doors. This is the biggest downfall of this place is the bouncers that are outside. We were on guest list and still waited 45 mins to an hour while the main bouncer would take cash from others wanting to skip the line. Not saying l never pull stuff like this but getting to see this while we waited in the guest list line was not cool. Also was informed that 2 of my friends went outside for a quick smoke break and were told to wait in the guest list line after already receiving stamps and having coat check stickers. Once again Great time had once we were inside but holy smokes the bouncers outside make it tough to wanna wait and not just go somewhere else
Great place to meet others, listen to great live music and DJs as well as play pool. The employees here have been tremendously welcoming and I've always felt comfortable here. Definitely for the later nightlife more tuned to a younger crowd, but there are still nights where millennials and older can come and have fun like their karaoke night. It's also situated near a bunch of other great venues so as long as you have a stamp you can crawl gastown and have a fun experience.
It is by far my favorite place to go to and I'm incredibly picky.
It is by far my favorite place to go to and I'm incredibly picky.
The people there will hype you for sure even if you cannot sing. Made a bunch of new friends there. The only thing is I did find the food expensive and small. I would suggest eating somewhere else first
I had an amazing time! The live music was fantastic and really added to the great vibe of the place. I couldn't help but tap my feet and dance along to the music.
The food was also delicious - the nachos were amazing, the flatbread was good and the cheese board was tasty. The overall atmosphere of the pub was just right, it had a really good vibe.
Overall, I would highly recommend Portside Pub to anyone looking for a fun night out with great live music and delicious food. The nachos were especially outstanding, but the flatbread and cheese board were also really good. The atmosphere is just right, making it a perfect spot to hang out with friends and enjoy a great time.
The food was also delicious - the nachos were amazing, the flatbread was good and the cheese board was tasty. The overall atmosphere of the pub was just right, it had a really good vibe.
Overall, I would highly recommend Portside Pub to anyone looking for a fun night out with great live music and delicious food. The nachos were especially outstanding, but the flatbread and cheese board were also really good. The atmosphere is just right, making it a perfect spot to hang out with friends and enjoy a great time.
They changed their menu and the food here is really decent for bar food. It is stuff that compliments the drinks very well and I would definitely recommend the bulgogi chicken sliders, everything was very flavourful and tasty. The live music that they play on weekends is nice too, I like how there is a top and bottom floor, plus the pool table.
I went here as part of a conference event. So we only took up the 2nd floor. We didn't use the 1st floor so this review isn't really 100% accurate lol.
The 2nd floor was quite private and we were hidden from the 1st floor sight though we could see them. It was nice.
The only thing is that it's too dark! I couldn't see anyone or anything. Heck, I couldn't even see my food LOL.
The staff there were amazing. Dave the bartender was so nice and even gave a complimentary drink when he knew it was my 1st time drinking.
The other staff were amazing. They looked stressed, especially that one guy clearing the tables and giving food. But they were all very polite.
The food was very good. They had mac and cheese, sliders, falafel?, Pizza, and some french looking appetizers. It was pretty salty but nonetheless good. They even had food warmers which was a nice touch.
The washrooms were cool, and had a brewery/dock kind of theme. Very artistic!
The 2nd floor was quite private and we were hidden from the 1st floor sight though we could see them. It was nice.
The only thing is that it's too dark! I couldn't see anyone or anything. Heck, I couldn't even see my food LOL.
The staff there were amazing. Dave the bartender was so nice and even gave a complimentary drink when he knew it was my 1st time drinking.
The other staff were amazing. They looked stressed, especially that one guy clearing the tables and giving food. But they were all very polite.
The food was very good. They had mac and cheese, sliders, falafel?, Pizza, and some french looking appetizers. It was pretty salty but nonetheless good. They even had food warmers which was a nice touch.
The washrooms were cool, and had a brewery/dock kind of theme. Very artistic!
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