Best spots to sip a beer in Vancouver’s Strathcona

Want to grab a brew with friends? East Vancouver’s Strathcona offers a unique mix of old and new architecture, traditions and eateries – making it a fun area to find a spot to cheers. Here are a few of the best places to sip a beer in Strathcona. [Photo credit: iStock/LeszekCzerwonka]

Best spots to sip a beer in Vancouver’s Strathcona
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Strange Fellows Brewing

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1345 Clark Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3K9

Located at the edge of Strathcona on Clark between Charles and Grant Streets, Strange Fellows Brewing fuses Old World traditional influences with West Coast craftsmanship to create exceptional beers. Favourites include the Talisman West Coast Pale Ale, the Guardian White IPA and the Bayard Farmhouse Saison. Have a drink on tap in the tasting room – which features a rotating selection of local art – and then fill your growler for later.

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The Union

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219 Union St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2B2

The Union – located off Main Street in the heart of Strathcona – has an industrial, yet glam interior and an Asian-influenced menu serving up banh mi, curries, noodles and more. Perfect for social evenings with friends, The Union offers an extensive drink menu with plenty of cocktails, wines and beers. Go for the local brews on tap or sip on a diverse selection of international flavours – try Singha from Thailand, Alhambra from Spain, Belgian Leffe Blonde or Irish Guinness.

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Strathcona Brewery

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895 Hastings St E, Vancouver, BC V6A 1R8

Founded by a group of friends with deep roots in the neighbourhood, Strathcona Beer Company is a landmark at the corner of Hastings and Campbell. Stop by the bright, spacious tasting room for a community vibe and draught beer like their premium pilsner, ISA or a seasonal selection. Don’t leave hungry – they have a gourmet pizza kitchen serving up fresh, unique slices to accompany your beer.

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Tuck Shoppe

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237 Union St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2B2

Don’t let the compact location fool you – The Tuck Shoppe packs serious taste into a small space. Situated on Union Street between Main and Gore, The Tuck Shoppe features a hanging red canoe that sets a rustic tone. Pair one of their delicious sandwiches with a beer on tap like Parkside’s pilsner, Strange Fellows’ pale ale or a rotating selection of IPAs.

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Red Truck Beer Company

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295 1st Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A7

Located in Strathcona’s historic Brewery Creek – which a century ago was the home to numerous breweries – Red Truck Beer Company is a modern brewery with nods to the past. They’ve got a shop with merch, tasting tours and their Truck Stop Diner, which serves classic diner fare and beers at communal tables for a lively, fun experience. Try their iconic brews, like the lager, IPA and ale – or go for one of their unique seasonal beers.

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Sharon is a freelance writer, editor and semi-professional contest enterer based in Vancouver. Currently studying creative fiction at Simon Fraser University, she loves reading and writing about bad relationships and good travel. If she’s not writing, Sharon can usually be found running trails, searching the city for the best salmon sashimi or parenting her dog.
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