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10 of the best spots to go out for cheap drinks in Vancouver

Our list of 10 of the BEST CHEAP RESTAURANTS in Vancouver was such a hit last month that we decided to follow up with these 10 recommended spots to go for cheap drinks! Sure you could pick up a growler from a local craft brewery or a bottle from the
Bob Kronbauer
Bob Kronbauer
Our list of 10 of the BEST CHEAP RESTAURANTS in Vancouver was such a hit last month that we decided to follow up with these 10 recommended spots to go for cheap drinks! Sure you could pick up a growler from a local craft brewery or a bottle from the liquor store and make drinks at home but sometimes the going out part of having drinks is the best part. Our Vancouver on the Cheap editor Andrea Loewen has made it her mission to seek out the most frugal spots for everything in this city and share them with you, and below are her top picks for cheap drinks. Cheers!

10 of the Best Spots for CHEAP DRINKS in Vancouver

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"Vancouver On The Cheap" editor Andrea Loewen shares her favourite secret spots

  • The Backstage Lounge

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    Located right on the waterfront on Granville Island (hello, summer patio) they offer a slew of deals, the best being $2.50 Bowen Island Drafts on Tuesday, and $4 shots every day.

  • Martinis

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    Drink deals and ski lodge decor. Pop by Wednesdays for a $12 pitcher (share it with a friend) or Fridays for $3.50 high balls. Plus they have a killer Happy Hour from 3:30-5:30pm.

  • Ouisi Bistro

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    A gem with Cajun-style food + drink specials in a casual-yet-classy environment. Get an $11 burger and brew, $5.75 double martini, or a $13.75 bourbon, scotch, and beer, depending on the day.

  • Army and Navy Air Force Canteens

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    A Vancouver classic. Sure, they can be dark and a bit dingy, but walk into any Legion and you'll be guaranteed one of the cheapest drinks in the city.

  • Café Crepe

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    A pre-party hot spot on Granville and on Robson, they feature an impressive selection of cheap cocktails and beers before you hit a show at the Commodore or venture into a club.

  • Relish

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    Instead of forcing you to be a sleuth your way to the drink deals, they put them front and centre. On top of their $4 craft beer every day you can get $4 wine and high balls, depending on the day.

  • The King's Head

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    A Kitsilano classic. Chalk-full of university students and yuppies alike, They feature $14 pitchers of local craft beer and brunch features $4.50 mimosas and $4 caesars, among other deals.

  • The Cambie

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    Famous or infamous, depending who you ask, it's happening every single night. Never pay more than $5 for a drink here. Beer deals run up to $4.25, $4 daily shooters, and $4.25 cocktails.

  • Brown's Social House

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    Any day of the week they'll hand you a beer, wine, or “Social Soda” for $4. Add in discounts that vary from $2 off mojitos (Mondays) to $4 highballs on Thursdays, and you're set.

  • Pub 340

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    Cheap drinks and a room full of pinball machines! Throw in one of the city's best karaoke nights and daily $3.75 beers and $5 jager bombs aren't the only reason to drop by.