Vancouver is notorious for being a “sleepy” city – and while there’s nothing wrong with that, there are times we’d all prefer to stay out an extra hour or two. So the next time you’re hoping to enjoy a nightcap, consider checking out one of these late-night patios in Vancouver.
Smitty’s Oyster House – Main Street
Smitty’s on Main has an all-day happy hour on Tuesday, among plenty of weekday specials. Whether you prefer your oysters raw ($2.50 each during happy hour) or pan-fried ($3.50 each, minimum order of three), Smitty’s has you covered – and they’re open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays!
Where: 3124 Main Street
Copperpenny Distilling Co.
This pick is situated in Lonsdale (a five-minute walk from the Seabus) and is widely revered for its beautifully crafted, gin and vodka-based cocktails, and it’s now open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays!
Where: 288 Esplanade East, Unit 103, North Vancouver
Darby’s
A Kitsilano staple, the main draw of Darby’s is their rooftop patio. We think this is the spot to go when you have time for a pint in the middle of the afternoon because we hate waiting but love patios. Darby’s has the best beer selection on our Vancouver rooftop patio list – and who can resist the chill vibes of a Kits patio?
Darby’s is open until 1 am on weeknights, and until 2 am on weekends.
Where: 2001 MacDonald Street
Cambie Bar & Grill
The Cambie is not only the oldest bar in Vancouver – it’s also a hotspot for drink deals and weekly events that should definitely be on your radar if you’re planning a group outing.
The patio is one of the most relaxed around, offering visitors the chance to people-watch over a couple of brews under fairy lights. On Fridays and Saturdays, the Cambie is open from 11 am to 3 am – by far the latest on this list. On weeknights they’re open until 1 am, and until 2 am on Sundays.
Where: 300 Cambie Street
Uncle Abe’s
The folks behind the Narrow (which incidentally also has a small patio out back…) are also widely known for Uncle Abe’s – a funky bar with a ton of character. In addition to great happy hour deals (including pickle backs for $4.50 and cocktails for $8), they also have weekly ‘yappy hours’ dedicated to our four-legged friends!
As for their extended patio, visitors can pop by and enjoy the casual, fun atmosphere from 4 pm to 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 1 am on Sundays and weeknights.
Where: 3032 Main Street
Birdies Eats & Drinks
Developed by a small team at Earls, Birdies Eats & Drinks is a California-inspired restaurant with special late-night deals and a sprawling 1,785-square-foot patio to enjoy them on. Drop by between 9 pm to closing from Sunday to Thursday for their late-night happy hour, or from 10 pm to closing on weekends.
Where: 3850 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Tocador
Tocador is a Cuban eatery and bar offering a variety of seasonal dishes and daily happy hour specials. The interior is full of bright colours, Cuban & beach-inspired decor, and cozy string lights overhead.
This spot is open until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, until 12 am on Thursdays, and until 11 pm during the rest of the week.
Where: 2610 Main Street
The Boxcar
Another Vancouver staple, The Boxcar is a quintessential Main Street hang, complete with local brews, natural wines, a sprawling sunny patio, and a late-night happy hour from 11 pm to closing from Tuesday to Thursday.
The bar is open from 5 pm to 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until midnight on Sundays and weeknights.
Where: 923 Main Street
Craft Beer Market
You really can’t go wrong with a visit to Craft, with dozens of local brews on tap, tasty happy hour bites, and a variety of seating for groups of all sizes. The English Bay and Olympic Village locations are both open until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, until midnight on Thursdays, and until 11 pm on remaining weeknights.
Where: False Creek and English Bay locations
Social
Last but not least, we come to Social’s rooftop patio on Commercial. If you’re looking for a solid happy hour hang, there are plenty of brews on special and specialty cocktails to sip on from 2 to 5 pm, as well as delicious bites, bowls, and charcuterie.
Social is open until 1 am on weeknights and until 2 am on weekends.
Where: 1812 Commercial Drive
So there you have it, night owls! Enjoy some late-night patios on your next night out.
Happy summer!
