Denman Tap House & Steamworks

Laughing Statues at English Bay

Denman Tap House
This location has been many many different eateries before. Despite the fantastic location (overlooking English Bay), they cannot seem to get enough loyal customers. I've been here when it was a "fancy" seafood place, and most recently as SOHO pub (recently all closed down). It was the first day of playoffs, so it was pretty much packed everywhere. It was a half hour before puck drop and there were still several tables around. This didn't last very long though.

I was pleasantly pleased with my food. I ordered the halibut with couscous. It was just a tiny bit overcooked but it was actually quite decent. I had my trepidations ordering seafood in a pub but it was my second pub of the day and I already had "pub grub" at Steamworks in Gastown.

I hope to come back here in the summer -- check out it they make a decent pitcher of sangria.

Steamworks

This place in Gastown has been around for a long time (since 1995) but until last week, I've never checked it out. It is pretty much what you'd expect for a brew place -- good central location, typical pub grub, excellent for a group, good pub ambiance.

I recommend the ginger beer (I can't remember what it's called, but I'm sure they will know.) It was perfectly refreshing.

Guildford Station Pub

Trying to find parking at this pub on a regular night is next to impossible, so on game nights, you better be there early enough. They have really good specials at fair prices. It is probably one of the few decent pubs remaining that is not part of the conglomerate pub groups.  It has a really good mix of clienteles. The train and the big fireplace is pretty cool too. I really hope this place won't change and become a clone to the other places.

Guildford Station Pub

10176 154 Street
Surrey, BC V3R4J6

Tel: (604) 582-0205