1. Guilt & Co.
8.0
1 Alexander St (at Carrall St), Vancouver, BC
Lounge · Gastown · 55 tips and reviews
Stephy C: Great live band! Good service, cool atmosphere and board games!!! Will def return with my lover!
Maryam E: Fun stuff! Good vibe, live music, JENGA and uno ;-)
Timothy John Garcia: Love the live music scene here.
3. Orpheum Theatre
8.9
884 Granville St (btwn Smithe & Robson), Vancouver, BC
Concert Hall · Downtown Vancouver · 29 tips and reviews
Dian P: Great venue for concerts right in the heart of downtown whether classical or rock music. I recommend UVA wine bar right around the corner for pre or post event.
The Province: Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra presents "Eternal Light" (a tribute concert for maestro Wallace Leung) on Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. $10 adults; $6 students/seniors. Read more.
Chad Kerychuk: Saw Ray Lamontagne here and it cemented as my favorite concert and venue in Vancouver. However, the seating isn't staggered so if you sit behind somebody taller, you may be leaning sideways.
7. The Blarney Stone
7.9
216 Carrall St. (btw Water, Powell & Alexander St), Vancouver, BC
Pub · Gastown · 34 tips and reviews
Greg Schechter: Nice casual Irish pub. Live music without cover on Thursday. Good whisky selection
Jeferson Silva: My favorite pub. Nice atmosphere, good food (ask for fries with Parmesan, burgers or Poutine). On Friday nights there's an awesome live music band. They play Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers etc.
Ben Engen: The Irish Pub I've been missing in Denver. Decent food and drink, run down enough to feel authentic and featuring live music. This is where you can find me.
10. The Rio Theatre
8.8
1660 East Broadway (Commercial Drive), Vancouver, BC
Music Venue · Grandview-Woodland · 21 tips and reviews
Jesiah Heiberg: Really good sound for concerts!
Isabel Ferreras: My fav movie theatre in Vancouver! Get the big kid pack - Beer, small portion of popcorn, and candy. Best thing ever!
Paul J: Come here to see an awesome classic movie, have a drink, an have a ton of fun in an old school theatre
11. East is East
8.8
4433 Main St (btwn 28th & 29th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Riley Park · 33 tips and reviews
Clay Tang: Live music (though sometimes too loud) does add to the ambience. Cool spot, cozy design. Tried 3 different dishes and a dessert, all tasty! Service slow, maybe understaffed but I'd go back :)
Mathias De Ridder: Very friendly staff & great live music. The roti rolls are amazing! Spicy food & tea but order the IPA beer or another refreshing beverage and you're all set for a delicious meal and a great evening!
Nancy: Live flamenco some nights. Amazing Afghani/Pakistani food. Come hungry so you can try more things.
13. BC Place
8.7
777 Pacific Blvd. (at Expo Blvd.), Vancouver, BC
Stadium · Downtown Vancouver · 109 tips and reviews
Otel.com: Home to the BC Lions, this stadium at False Creek is the world's largest air-supported stadium. Catch games, concerts, and other shows here, and don't miss their more than 40 concessions.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: The site of the 2010 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, now hosts the BC Lions, concerts, and shows. - Green Guide Editor
Walter Siu: If you haven't been here for a Vancouver Whitecaps game yet, do it. Nice and cheap, and an atmosphere you'll never forget.
15. Cardero's Restaurant
8.6
1583 Coal Harbour Quay (btwn Cardero & Nicola), Vancouver, BC
Seafood Restaurant · Coal Harbour · 106 tips and reviews
Eva Poon: Amazing location! Food quality is pretty good, limited selection though. The bell they ding for every table the seat gets annoying after a while. Oh, they have live music too:)
Richelle Marie: Great ambiance and nightly live music. One side is a restaurant, the other a bar.. separated by a quasi wall. Great date place, but I'm biased as it's an easy 5 minute walk from my place <:)
Shima Hdr: Alex is a wonderful bartender! I loved the red wines and the cheese platter. The ambience and live music are awesome too!