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$\ Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Vancouver http://beforelastcall.ca/blog/7vancouverbarstowatchthesuperbowlonsundayfunday LIBERTY SQUARE PUBLIC HOUSE 300 W.$ ca Dance Club, Pub, Bar, Live Music Venue Library Square s annual pig roast has become a Super Bowl tradition in Vancouver.

ca Dance Club, Pub, Bar, Live Music Venue Library Square s annual pig roast has become a Super Bowl tradition in Vancouver.

1 \ Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Vancouver LIBERTY SQUARE PUBLIC HOUSE 300 W. Georgia Street Alley, Vancouver to check space: Dance Club, Pub, Bar, Live Music Venue Library Square s annual pig roast has become a Super Bowl tradition in Vancouver. In honor of the disregard for general health on Super Bowl Sundays, an unlucky little piggy is glazed and roasted each year at this high-energy sports bar just a few blocks from BC Place. Library Square offers a nice selection of both craft and domestic beer with drink specials for all of its Super Bowl parties as well as host MCs dishing out prizes. If you re more interested in having a good time than keeping your eyes glued to the game, this is a good place to do it with pool, arcade games and live DJs for a little post-game dancing. THE COMMODORE BALLROOM 868 Granville Street, Vancouver Concert Venue Although it's one of the most legendary concert venues in Vancouver, The Commodore Ballroom also hosts one of the biggest and highly anticipated Super Bowl parties every year. It's home to Vancouver's official Super Bowl party actually hosted by the NFL and features guest appearances by former NFL players, current cheerleaders, tailgate party drinks and food, and a full HD game-watching experience followed by a little post-game partying. You ll need to get tickets in advance if you want to be there because this baby is always a complete sellout.

DOOLIN'S IRISH PUB 654 Nelson at Granville Avenue, Vancouver Bar, Restaurant, Irish Pub Located above The Cellar, Doolin s Irish Pub is packed for every Super Bowl Sunday in Vancouver with a good mix

Get there early in the afternoon if you plan on grabbing a seat, but you can always expect the party to spill into The Cellar once the game is done.

2 DOOLIN'S IRISH PUB 654 Nelson at Granville Avenue, Vancouver Bar, Restaurant, Irish Pub Located above The Cellar, Doolin s Irish Pub is packed for every Super Bowl Sunday in Vancouver with a good mix of people who ve actually followed the NFL season and those just looking for an excuse to party. Get there early in the afternoon if you plan on grabbing a seat, but you can always expect the party to spill into The Cellar once the game is done. Doolin s opens early for every Super Bowl for pregame bevvies and is known for its food and drink specials, prizes and giveaways each year. Get there early if you plan on grabbing one of the best views of any of the TVs throughout the pub or show up later if you don't care about the game and just want to party. RED CARD SPORTS BAR 560 Smithe Street, Vancouver Sports Bar With a name like Red Card, you d suppose this Smithe Street bar would be most popular for watching football in its traditional sense. But they show all sports here including the NFL and this Vancouver sports bar located in the heart of downtown is consistently rammed with people for Super Bowl Sunday every year. But even with so many football fans in the house, all guests can watch the big game on any of the 18 large flatscreens and enjoy above-average pub food with a nice selection of beer. There will be drink and food specials, prizes and giveaways all day with the tailgating beginning in the afternoon before the game.

G SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1208 Granville Street, Vancouver Sports Bar Located inside the Ambassador Hotel, G Sports Bar & Grill is a true Vancouver sports dive near the corner of Granville and Davie.

Their menu offers some unconventional pub food also things like deep fried Oreos, lamb burgers with goat cheese, and steak bites to scarf down while you watch the Super Bowl on any of the 24 HD TVs

3 G SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1208 Granville Street, Vancouver Sports Bar Located inside the Ambassador Hotel, G Sports Bar & Grill is a true Vancouver sports dive near the corner of Granville and Davie. In a time when so many so-called sports bars offer unnecessary frills, G Sports Bar is all about the basics: lots of TVs, beer on tap, pub food, and reasonable prices. Their menu offers some unconventional pub food also things like deep fried Oreos, lamb burgers with goat cheese, and steak bites to scarf down while you watch the Super Bowl on any of the 24 HD TVs or the nine-foot projection screen. With its exposed brick and booth seating, G Sports Bar & Grill is a narrow space with a true sports bar feel that fills up quick for the Super Bowl, so get there early to grab a spot. YALETOWN BREWING COMPANY 1111 Mainland Street, Vancouver Restaurant You might not think of a neighbourhood brewpub as an ideal place to watch Super Bowl in Vancouver, but that s exactly what makes the atmosphere at Yaletown Brewing Company so unique. The 160-seat restaurant and pub has become well known for its Super Bowl parties every year that include specially-crafted Super Bowl beers and menu items as well as an afterparty for those who want to celebrate after the game. So if you prefer craft beer over Coors Lights and Budweisers and are looking for something other than your typical sports bar, YBC is a great Super Bowl-viewing spot.

4 SHARK CLUB 180 West Georgia St., Vancouver Sports Bar If you re looking for somewhere with energy, loud fans and a super-casual atmosphere, you can t go wrong with Shark Club for watching the Super Bowl in Vancouver. Just get there early. Tailgating usually begins early in the afternoon leading up to the big game, with food and beer specials, cash pools, prizes and giveaways. Once inside you ll be able to watch any of the numerous flatscreens throughout this West Georgia Street sports bar if you get there before it reaches capacity, that is. And while it will start to clear out a bit once the game is done, you can expect those with the intent of partying to get a lot livelier later into the evening. Other Pubs in the DOWNTOWN Vancouver AREA: check with PINNACLE HOTEL upon registration PUBS: Tap Shack Bistro 1199 Cordova Street Tel: (604) Their menu concept is healthy bistro & pub fare; simple comfort food at a great value. Elephant & Castle 385 Burrard Street Tel: (604) Web: Enjoy a pint and fish n chips in this timeless British pub setting. Irish Heather 212 Carrall Street Tel: (604) An authentic Irish GastroPubs the perfect place to enjoy a Guiness and some tasty pub favorites. Mahony & Son s 1055 Canada Place, Burrard Landing, Tel: (604) Upscale comfort food & pub fare.featuring live music, world and local sports on Satellite HDTV. Steamworks Brewing Co. 375 Water Street Tel: Casual dining at this very popular microbrewery. Wide selection of local beers on tap as well See sheet BELOW with more dining in Vancouver

5 Recommended Restaurants minute walk of the Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver CASUAL: P2B Bistro At the Pinnacle Hotel Lobby Tel: (604) p2b bistro & bar is a modern, upscalecasual bistro emphasizing fresh, local, and sustainable seafood ingredients used to deliver simply prepared, chef crafted food. p2b bistro is a member of Ocean Wise. Tap & Barrel 1055 Canada Place Way Tel: (604) They serve one of the province's best selection of local craft beer and premium wines on tap with comfort food, locally sourced and made from scratch. Cactus Club Café 1080 Canada Place Way Tel: (604) Cactus Club blends the worlds of fine and casual dining, very extensive menu. Chill Winston 3 Alexander Street Tel: (604) Creative small plates perfect for sharing with friends. Joey s Global Grill on Burrard 507 Burrard Street Tel: (604) A combination of sportsbar sized screens, energetic music, showy cocktails and tasty food. Rogue 601 West Cordova Street Tel: (604) Located at Waterfront Station, great option for a light, casual meal. Chewies 1055 West Hastings Street Tel: ( ) Steamed, Stewed, or nude! Serving Cajun/ Creole cookin.7 ETHNIC: Hapa Izakaya (Japanese) 909 West Cordova Street Tel: (604) Japanese food reinvented with a modern flare. Featuring small plates and sake cocktails. Kirin Mandarin (Chinese/Mandarin) 1172 Alberni Street Tel: (604) Large variety of seafood dishes from their large tanks as well as other Chinese Favourites. Miku Japanese (Japanese) 200 Granville Street Tel: (604) Specializing in Aburi, or flamedseared sushi, Miku offers an upscale Japanese dining experience. Salam Bombay (East Indian) 755 Burrard Street Tel: (604) Web: A contemporary Indian Restaurant offering a lunch buffet 7 days and an all day a la carte menu Salathai Thai Restaurant (Thai) 888 Burrard Street Tel: (604) Web: Casual Thai restaurant using the freshest ingredients in their creations. Gluten free also available. EUROPEAN: Jules Bistro 216 Abbott Street Tel: (604) Enjoy a little piece of Paris in this intimate setting with hearty French bistro fare. L Abattoir 217 Carrall Street Tel: (604) Modern European cuisine paired with an eclectic wine program and innovative cocktail list Salt Tasting Room 45 Blood Alley Tel: (604) A tasting room specializing in artisanal cheeses, smallbatch cured meats and great wines ITALIAN: Italian Kitchen 1037 Alberni Street Tel: (604) Family platters, inventive pizzas and regional Italian specialties bring you a true taste of La Dolce Vita. Al Porto Ristorante Italiano 321 Water Street Tel: (604) Web: Casual Italian dining in the heart of our historial district, Gastown. Bellagio 1055 Canada Place, Burrard Landing Tel: (604) Casual Italian menu including pizzas, pastas and tapas & burgers. SEAFOOD: Cardero's 1583 Coal Harbour Quay Tel: Casual seafood with a waterfront location.

6 STEAK: Coast Restaurant 1054 Alberni Street Tel: Excellent selection of seafood including a chowder bar, seafood platters, sushi and more. Cork & Fin 221 Carrall Street Tel: (604) A haven for those looking for Market Fresh Seafood at an approachable price point. Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House 777 Thurlow Street Tel: Joe s offers seafood towers, an oyster bar, a fabulous daily fresh sheet and more. Yew 791 West Georgia Street Tel: (604) Innovative seafood and west coast fare on offer at this trendy restaurant. Gotham Steakhouse 615 Seymour Street Tel: (604) An elegant highend downtown chophouse featuring the best cuts of Canada. Hy's Encore 637 Hornby Street Tel: (604) One of Vancouver s finest steakhouses, offering a fabulous prime rib and classic tableside caesar salad. Black and Blue 1032 Alberni Street Tel: (604) The magic of a classic steakhouse, but with a decidedly contemporary twist. WESTCOAST: P2B Bistro L Level at Renaissance Hotel Tel: Upscalecasual bistro emphasizing fresh, local, and sustainable seafood ingredients used to deliver simply prepared, chef crafted food. Five Sails R level, Pan Pacific Hotel Tel: (604) Exquisite cuisine, attentive service & breathtaking view. Hawksworth 801 West Georgia Street Tel: (604) The much anticipated restaurant by Chef David Hawksworth, offering upscale, regional cuisine. Water St. Café 300 Water Street Tel: (604) Very popular casual dining, opposite the famous steam clock in the heart of Gastown. Market By Jean Georges 1115 Alberni Street Tel: (604) Market is a destination for those who value simple elegance and contemporary dining.

Recommended Restaurants in Vancouver, B.C.

Recommended Restaurants in Vancouver, B.C. If you wish to dine off-site on Thursday, March 14, following the Welcome Reception, please find below a list of recommended restaurants by The Fairmont Hotel