The Lists
Rankings worth arguing about
Our editorial best-of lists across food, nightlife, and neighbourhoods. Updated as the city changes its mind.
Best Patios in Vancouver 2026
Where to chase the long summer light
- 1
Anh and Chi
Main Street
Covered, plant-filled, open late.
- 2
The Greasy Spoon
Mount Pleasant
Sun all afternoon, brunch into evening.
- 3
Tap & Barrel Olympic Village
False Creek
Seawall and skyline in one frame.
- 4
Cardero's
Coal Harbour
Marina-side, golden-hour gold.
- 5
Provence Marinaside
Yaletown
Quiet, breezy, water on three sides.
Vancouver's Best Cocktail Bars
The rooms worth dressing up for
- 1
The Keefer Bar
Chinatown
Apothecary theatrics, nationally awarded.
- 2
Botanist Bar
Coal Harbour
Lab-driven, World's 50 Best recognition.
- 3
UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar
Downtown
Late-night classics done right.
- 4
Laowai
Chinatown
Hidden speakeasy behind a tea shop.
- 5
The Diamond
Gastown
Second-floor Gastown institution.
Most Liveable Neighbourhoods 2026
Walkability, green space, and what a coffee costs
- 1
Mount Pleasant
East Side
Best food-per-block ratio in the city.
- 2
Kitsilano
West Side
Beach, 4th Ave, and the farmers market.
- 3
Commercial Drive
East Side
Independent everything, transit-rich.
- 4
Olympic Village
False Creek
Seawall living, newest housing stock.
- 5
Strathcona
East Side
Heritage homes, parks, quiet streets.