As we do every year when the holiday season approaches, we asked members of the Scout Community to fill us in on what they offer in terms of private rooms, buy-outs and so on for their special events and staff parties.
For the sake of efficient browsing, we’ve carefully mapped the listings and arranged the venues alphabetically. We’ve also simplified their details so you can click out and really dig in for yourselves. Bookmark this list, as it will most definitely grow as the holiday season nears. Are we missing something good? Please reach out to Thalia Stopa via membership [at] scoutmagazine.ca.
33 ACRES BREWING CO.
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 40 people | Stand-up: 60 people
Contact | 604-620-4589 | [email protected]
ACORN
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 50 people | Stand-up: N/A
Contact | 604-566-9001 | [email protected]
ANCORA
False Creek
Buy-out capacity | Sit-down: 90 people | Stand-up: 140 people
Private room capacity | Sit-down: 24 people | Stand-up: 40 people
Contact | 604-681-1164 | [email protected]
Ambleside
Buy-out capacity | Sit-down: 100 people | Stand-up: 150 people
Semi Private Area capacity | Sit-down: 25people | Stand-up: 40 people
Contact | 604.926.0287 | [email protected]
ANH AND CHI
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 72 people | Stand-up: 120 people
Semi-Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 35 seats (semi-private section only)
Contact | 604-878-8883 | [email protected]
ANNALENA
Buy-out capacity | Sit-down: 55 people | Stand-up: 60 people
More Info | Holiday family-style tasting menu for groups of 8-10 people (two seatings per night) | $76 per person | Dec. 3-30
Contact | [email protected]
ARBOR
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 40 people | Stand-up: N/A
Contact | 604-620-3256 | [email protected]
BAUHAUS
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 90 people | Stand-up: 120 people
Semi-Private Room Capacity | 20 people
Contact | [email protected]
BEAUCOUP BAKERY & CAFE
Holiday Specials | Limited Edition Cookie Box in special holiday tin for $40.
Special Order Details | Order minimum: Half a dozen for pastries | Order deadline: Order by December 20th for pick-up weekend before Christmas. Open December 23rd.
Contact | 604-732-4222 | [email protected]
BELGARD KITCHEN
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 20 people | Stand-up: 30 people
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 60-80 people | Stand-up: 80-100 people
*Holiday reservations for groups as small as 2 and as big as 30 are still available, lunch and brunch included. There is also our event space with similar capacity to buyouts available too.
Contact | 604-699-1989 or [email protected]
BELLS AND WHISTLES
Buy-out capacity | 140 people
Private Room (Picnic Side) | 50 people
Group Package Info | Find out more.
Contact | 604-620-7990 | [email protected] | www.bellsandwhistlesyvr.ca
BLUE WATER CAFE + RAW BAR
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 250 people | Stand-up: 450 people
Arctic Room | Sit-down: 24 people | Stand-up: 40 people
Atlantic Room | Sit-down: 46 people | Stand-up: 70 people
Pacific Room | Sit-down: 80 people | Stand-up: 120 people
Oceans Room | Sit-down: 60 people | Stand-up: 80 people
Main Dining Room | Sit-down: 170 people | Stand-up: 350 people
Contact | 604-688-8078 | [email protected]
BOTANIST
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 80 people | Stand-up: 300 people (inclusive of bar and lounge)
Private Dining Room | Sit-down: 20 people | Stand-up: N/A
Garden | Sit-down: 24 people | Stand-up: pre-dinner reception up to 24 guests (this space does not accommodate a reception only)
Lounge | Stand-up: up to 40 guests at the same time, if guests are on flow up to 60 people
Contact | 604-695-5557 | [email protected]
BUFALA
Kerrisdale
Buy-out Capacity | 60 people
More Info | Available for lunch events and evening buyouts. Can host long-table dinners for 25 as well as full seated buyouts and minglers. Customizable space and a full-service bar.
Contact | 604-267-7499 | [email protected]
Edgemont
Buy-out Capacity | 140 people
More Info | No Private Room, but space for groups of up to 30.
Contact | 604-770-2822 | [email protected]
BURDOCK & CO
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 34 people | Stand-up: 40-50 people
Contact | 604-879-0077 | [email protected]
CADEAUX BAKERY
Holiday Specials | Buche de Noel (Yule Logs): Chocolate orange grand marnier, or baileys | 6-pack truffle gift packs: Variety of flavours | Sticky Toffee Pudding | Gingerbread people: single packages, various designs | Ornamental sugar cookies: single packaged
Availability | Last week of November/first week of December for all holiday products. Go to the webpage for more information and for order forms for the buche de noel. The yule logs will be available by pre order (48 hours notice) and the other items are available in store while quantities last, constantly being replenished. Also | We offer large catering orders with advance notice (varies by order size).
Contact | 604-608-8889 or [email protected]
CAFE MEDINA
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 55 people| Stand-up: 85 people
Contact | 604-879-3114 | [email protected]
THE CASCADE ROOM
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 100 people | Stand-up: 100 people
Semi-Private Dining Room Capacity | Sit-down: 30 people (no Stand-up)
Contact | [email protected]
CAMPAGNOLO
Buy-out Capacity | N/A
Glassroom Capacity | Sit-down: 10-14 people
Wine Bar Capacity | Sit-down: 20 people | Stand-up: 35 people
Main Dining Room Capacity | Sit-down: 50-80 people | Stand-up: 85 people
Main Floor Buyout | Sit-down: 100 people | Stand-up: 120 people
Upstairs (Buy-out only) | Sit-down: 20-30 people | Stand-up: 42 people
Contact | 604-484-6018 | [email protected]
CIBO TRATTORIA
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 45 people | Stand-up: 60 people
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 12 guests
Contact | 604-602-9570 | [email protected]
CINCIN RISTORANTE + BAR
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 210 people | Stand-up: 250 people
Grill Room | Sit-down: 110
Private Wine Room Capacity | Sit-down: 32 | Stand-up: N/A
Private Enclosed Terrace Capacity | Sit-down capacity: 64 Stand-up: N/A
Contact | 604-688-7338 or [email protected]
COQUILLE FINE SEAFOOD
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 75 people | Stand-up: 100 people
More Info | No private room but partial buy-outs and group dining options available.
Contact | 604-559-6009 | [email protected]
CULINARY CAPERS CATERING
Holiday Dinner To-Go Menu | Oven Ready Grain-Fed Roast Turkey + Gravy; Salad of Baby Gem Lettuce, Rosemary Infused Walnuts, Poached Pear, cranberry + thyme vinaigrette; Chive + Crème Fraîche Mashed Potato; Herb, Onion + Celery Stuffing; Maple Roasted Vegetables; Spiced Cranberry Chutney; Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce + Cinnamon Chantilly | Serves 10-12 people | $399
Availability | Order by 2pm on December 19th | Pickup on December 24th 10am-2pm
Contact | 604-875-0123 | [email protected]
DI BEPPE
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 30 people
More Info | Available for lunchtime group bookings only for groups of up to 30. Pre-order is required and food is served family style.
Contact | 604-559-1122 | [email protected] |
DIXIE’S AUTHENTIC TEXAS BBQ
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 65 people | Stand-up: 75 people
More Info | Delicious catering available!
Contact | 778-379-4770 | [email protected]
DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT & BREWING COMPANY
Buy-out Capacity | N/A
Private Dining Room | Sit-down: 38 people
Dining Room | Standing style cocktail reception: 250 people | Plated dinner: 200 people | Buffet Dinner: 180 people
Lounge | Standing style cocktail reception: 120 people | Plated dinner: 100 people | Buffet Dinner: 80 people
More | 2019 holiday catering menu can be viewed here.
Contact | 604-685-7070 | [email protected]
DOSANKO
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 55 people | Stand-up: 55 people
Half Buy-out Capacity | 10-30 people
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 55 people | Stand-up: 55 people
Contact | 604-251-2020 | [email protected]
East Van Roasters Cafe
Holiday Specials | At the espresso bar: Avalon eggnog and Bittered Sling Malagasy bitters will be available to sweeten up coffee drinks throughout the season | Holiday Trilogy: Three seasonal chocolate bars (Gingerbread Toffee; Fruit & Nut; Mint Crackle) available individually or as a pack of three. | Holiday truffles: Bird’s Nest, award-winning Cards C and Caramel Hazelnut. | Seasonal Fresh Bars: Aloha Crunch, Holiday Sparkle, and Golden Orange | Gift boxes: 3-piece Seasonal Fresh Bar Box, 6-piece Vegan Holiday Box, 8-piece Holiday Sampler Box, and16-piece Holiday Confection Box. | Bagged chocolate covered treats: toffee, orange peels, coffee beans, candied Peruvian Inca corn and candied hazelnuts. | Other bagged treats: honey nib caramels, and hot cocoa mix. | Other great gift options: EVR branded tote bags, mugs, t-shirts and hoodies (made locally in Vancouver). | Available exclusively at the Vancouver Christmas Market: nougat.
Availability | East Van Roasters holiday selection of confections, bars and baking will roll out the last week of November.
Order Details | For large chocolate & coffee orders, EVR requests a minimum of 2 weeks notice.
Contact | [email protected]
ELISA
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 200 guests | Stand-up: 250 guests
Contact | 604-362-5443 | [email protected]
FABLE KITCHEN
Buy-out Capacity: Sit-down: 55 people | Standing: 70 people
More Info | We will cater offsite anywhere, any place, anytime!
Contact | 604-732-1322 | [email protected]
FANNY BAY OYSTER BAR
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 54 people | Stand-up: 55 people
More Info | Mobile Oyster Bar Catering available for both large and small parties across the Lower Mainland
Contact | 778-379-9510 | [email protected] | [email protected]
FAT MAO
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 25 people
Contact | 604-569-8192 | [email protected]
FLOURIST
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 48 people | Stand-up: 75 people (if available)
Contact | [email protected]
FORAGE
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 60 people | Stand-up: 80 people
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 30 | Stand-up: 30
Contact | 604-661-1400 | [email protected]
GIOVANE CAFE + EATERY + MARKET
Buy-out Capcity | Sit-down: 25 people, lower level only | Stand-up: 125 with passed canapes or 75 with stations
More Info | giovane is available for private events from 5:00pm onward.
Contact | 604-695-5557 | [email protected]
GROUNDS FOR COFFEE
Holiday Menu Highlights | Chocolate Candy Cane buns will be available December 13 – 16. Peppermint Mocha and Eggnog Lattes will be available all winter long. Catering and delivery for large orders available upon request.
Contact | 604-224-5282 | [email protected]
GYOZA BAR
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 60 people | Stand-up: 90 people | Partial Buy-out: 40 standing (no sit-down available)
Contact | 604-336-5563 | [email protected]
HARVEST COMMUNITY FOODS
Buy-out Capacity | Stand-up: 25 people
Contact | 604-682-8851 | [email protected]
HOMER STREET CAFE & BAR
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 80 people | Stand-up: 130 people
The Long Table | Sit-down: 18 people | Stand-up: 25 people
The Cockpit | Sit-down: 12 people | Stand-up: 16 people
Contact | 604-428-4299 | [email protected]
JAMJAR
South Granville
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 45 people | Stand-up: 70 people
Contact | [email protected]
Commercial Drive
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 55 people | Stand-up: 100 people
Contact | [email protected]
L’ABATTOIR
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 120 people | Stand-up: 70 people
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 50 people | Stand-up: 70 people
Contact | 604-559-3011 | [email protected]
LA MEZCALERIA
Gastown
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 60 people | Stand-up: 60 people
Private Space Capacity | Sit-down: 120 people | Stand-up: 120 people
Contact | 778-379-6447 | [email protected]
LA TANA CAFFE
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 25 people | Stand-up: 60 people
*The space can be used for seated family style dinners, as well as cocktail and appetizer type events.
Contact | [email protected]
LA TAQUERIA PINCHE TACO SHOP
Hornby
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 100 people | Partial Buy-out: 30-50 people
Contact | (604) 565-0512 | [email protected] | Online submission form.
Main Street
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 50 people
Contact | 604-620-4011 | [email protected] | Online submission form.
West Hastings
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 50 people
Contact| 604-568-4406 | [email protected] | Online submission form.
Yukon Street
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 100 people
Contact | 604-558-2549 | [email protected] | Online submission form.
North Van
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 30 people
Contact | 604-971-4744 | [email protected] | Online submission form.
Victoria
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 80 people
Contact | 778-265-6255 | [email protected] | Online submission form.
LONGTAIL KITCHEN
Buy-out capacity | Sit-down: 28 people
Contact | 604-553-3855 | [email protected]
LUCKY TACO
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 38 people (including bar seating) | Stand-up: 40 people
Contact | 604-739-4677 | [email protected] | www.luckytaco.ca
THE MACKENZIE ROOM
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 50 people (Lunch/Dinner)
More Info | Private Event details.
Contact | 604-253-0705 | [email protected]
MAENAM
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 50 people | Stand-up: 60 people
Contact | 604-730-5579 | [email protected]
MAMIE TAYLOR’S
Buy-out Capacity | Lounge: 50 people | Private Dining Room: 35 people | Back Bar: 10 – 20 people | Entire Restaurant: 95 people
Contact | 604-620-8818 | [email protected]
MARKET BY JEAN-GEORGES
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 77 people | Stand-up: N/A
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 10-35 people | Stand-up: N/A
Contact | 604-695-1115 | [email protected]
MIKU
Buy-out Capacity | N/A
Private Room Capacity (Blue Sky) | Sit-down: min 13-24 people
Contact | 604-568-3900 | [email protected]
MINAMI
Buy-out Capacity | Please inquire.
Blue Wave Private Room | Sit-down: 14 people | Stand-up: N/A
Blue Ocean Private Room | Sit-down: 30 people | Stand-up: 50 people
Contact | 604-685-8080 | [email protected]
NEMESIS
Gastown
Buy-out | Sit-down: 45 people | Stand-up: 50 people
Contact | 604-773-3823 | [email protected]
The Polygon Gallery
Buy-out | Sit-down: 33 people | Stand-up: 40 people
Contact | 604-773-3823 | [email protected]
NICLI ANTICA PIZZERIA
Gastown
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 60 people | Stand-up: 75 people
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 40 people | Stand-up: 55 people
Contact | (604) 669-6985
Edgemont
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 55 people | Stand-up: 65 people
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 22 people | Stand-up: 30 people
Contact | (604) 770-1240
ODD SOCIETY SPIRITS
Buy-Out Capacity | Sit-down: 30 people | Stand-up: 40 people
Contact | 604-559-6745 | [email protected]
PAPI’S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 60 people | Stand-up: 100 people
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down:25 guests| Stand-up: 40 people
Contact | T 604.685.7337 | [email protected]
PIDGIN
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 56 people | Stand-up: 100 people
Contact | 604-620-9400 or [email protected]
THE PIE SHOPPE
Buy-out Capacity | Up to 45 people per event | Kitchen and event space available for rent: November 27th – December 16th | $500/day (based on a three hour period) + $3/person | Includes: Curated menu with coffee/tea and sweet & savoury pie from our seasonal menu
Availability | Monday + Tuesday, 8am – 10pm | Wednesday – Saturday, 6pm onwards
More Info | Autumn Workshops for the Holiday Season are Monday, November 25th and Wednesday, November 27th.
Contact | [email protected]
THE POLYGON GALLERY
Buy-out Capacity (entire Gallery) | Sit-down: *would be over 2 floors | Stand-up: 450 people
Private Room Cpacity (main Seaspan event space on the 2nd floor) | Sit-down: 180 people | Stand-up: 250 people
Contact | 778-288-4456 | [email protected]
POPINA CANTEEN
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 40 people | Stand-up: 75 people
Contact | [email protected]
RAILTOWN CAFE
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 30 people | Stand-up: 30 people
Contact | 604-568-8811 | [email protected]
RED WAGON
Buy-Out Capacity | Sit-down: 40 people | Stand-up: 50 people
Contact | 604-558-4565 or [email protected]
Sai Woo
Buy-out Capacity (Both floors) | Sit-down: 162 people | Stand-up: 235 people (if available)
Private Room Capacity (Main floor) | Sit-down: 92 people | Stand-up: 150 people (if available)
Private Room Capacity (Private lounge) | Sit-down: 70 people | Stand-up: 85 people (if available)
Contact | 604-880-5770 | [email protected]
STEAMWORKS BREWPUB
Gastown Brewpub
Buy-out Capacity (upstairs Uber Lounge) | Sit-down: 60 people | Stand-up: 120 people (if available)
Harbour View Room Capacity | Sit-down: 60 people | Stand-up: 70 people (if available)
Wine Room Capacity | Sit0down: 40 people | Stand-up : 50 people | *The Wine Room and Harbour View Room can be joined for a 80 person buffet or 120 person standing reception.
Contact | 604.678.3386| [email protected]
Burnaby Brewery
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down & Stand-up: 50 people
Contact | 604 620 7250 | [email protected]
STRANGE FELLOWS BREWING
Buy-out Capacity | N/A
Private Room Capacity | 50 people | Sit down: 15 people | Stand up: 35 people
Contact | [email protected]
STRATHCONA BEER COMPANY
Buy-out Capacity | N/A
Tasting Room Capacity | Sit-down and Stand-up: 66 people
More Info | Groups of 30 are welcome to make reservations from Sunday through Thursday. Weekend bookings are limited & per request.
Contact | 778-988-4662 | [email protected]
TABLEAU BAR BISTRO
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 60 people | Stand-up: 120 people
Grand Salon Private Dining Room | Sit-down: 24 people | Stand-up: 40 people
Petit Salon Private Dining Room | Sit-down: 16 people
MDC Boardroom | Sit-down: 8 people
Halo Penthouse and/or Halo Rooftop | Stand-up: 80 people indoor, 45 people outdoor and 125 people indoor & outdoor
Halo: Platted dinners, max capacity 20 people.
Contact | 604-639-8692 | [email protected]
TACOFINO
Gastown Taco Bar
Buy-out Capacity | 120 people
Contact | 604-899-7907 | [email protected]
Hastings Commissary
Buy-out Capacity | 50 people
Contact | 604-253-8226 | [email protected]
Tacofino Oasis
Buy-out Capacity | 60 people
Contact | 604-428-8453 | [email protected]
Tacofino Yaletown
Buy-out Capacity | 50 people
Contact | 778-379-8226 | [email protected]
Tacofino Ocho
Buy-out Capacity | 120 people
Contact | 604-709-0015 | [email protected]
Tacofino Kits
Buy-out Capacity | 60 people
Contact | 604-620-8729 | [email protected]
TIMBER
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 70 people | Stand-up: 100 people
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 25 people | Stand-up: 30 people
Contact | 604-661-2166 | [email protected]
TOCADOR
Buy out capacity | Sit-down: 60 people | Stand-up: 100 people
Contact | [email protected]
TORAFUKU
Buy-Out Capacity | Sit-down: 50 people
Contact | 778-903-2006 | [email protected]
TWO RIVERS SPECIALTY MEATS
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 35 people | Stand-up: 55 people *Sunday to Wednesday only
Contact | [email protected]
UBUNTU CANTEEN
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 38 people | Stand-up: 60 people
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 38 people | Stand-up: 60 people
More Info | From a family-style sit down dinner, or a cocktail party with canapes, to a full on dance party with one of our resident DJ’s (have you seen the size of our record collection??) we can tailor your holiday party’s food drink and vibe to reflect your vision.
Contact | [email protected]
UGLY DUMPLING
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 30 people | Standing: 40 people
Contact | 604-258-0005 | [email protected]
UVA WINE & COCKTAIL BAR
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 40 people | Stand-up: 60 people
Contact | 604-632-9560 | [email protected]
VIA TEVERE PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA
Buy-out Capacity | N/A
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 30-50 people
More Info | Available for weekend luncheons and Monday evenings (December 2, 9, & 16) only. Served family style and prices range from $35+ (no set menus but we work with the event coordinator for preferences).
Contact | [email protected]
WHISKEY SIX BBQ
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 30 people | Stand-up: 45 people
More Info | Delicious event catering and 11 parking spots in rear of restaurant & plenty of free street parking.
Contact | 604-428-4050 | [email protected]
WILDEBEEST
Buy-out Capacity | 155 people
Private Room (‘Underbelly’) | Sit-down: 40 people (including bar seating) | Stand-up: 60 people
Main Floor Dining Room | Sit-down: 95 people (including bar seating) | Stand-up: 110 people
More Info | Catering available.
Contact | 604-687-6880 | [email protected]
YUWA JAPANESE CUISINE
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 30 people | Stand-up: 50 people
Contact | 604-970-7801 | [email protected]
FURTHER AFIELD
ARAXI
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 180 people | Stand-up: 350 people | Includes Wine Room, Oyster Bar and Lounge
Semi-Private Wine Room Capacity | Sit-down: 18 people | Stand-up: 25 people
THE CELLAR BY ARAXI
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 60 people | Stand-up: 120 people
Semi-Private Chef’s Table Capacity | Sit-down: 14 people | Stand-up: N/A
Contact | 604-932-4540 | [email protected]
IL CAMINETTO
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 110 people | Stand-up: 215 people
Ruby Room (semi private) | Sit-down: 10 people
Garnet Room | Sit-down: 14 people
Lounge | Sit-down: 35 people | Stand-up: 65 people
Contact | 604-932-4442
FIELD HOUSE BREWING
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 50 people (inside) & 75 people (outside) | Stand-up: 50 people (inside) & 75 people (outside)
Private Room Capacity | Sit-down: 50 people (inside) & 75 people (outside) | Stand-up: 50 people (inside) & 75 people (outside)
Contact | 604-776-2739 | [email protected]
TOFINO RESORT + MARINA
Upper Hatch
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-down: 48 people | Stand-up: 85 people
More Info | Full day: $980 + F & B. Room rental includes: staff, table, chairs, table linens, glassware, dishware, 70″ flatscreen TV, Wifi and private washrooms. Half day rentals also available (rates subject to availability).
Contact | 1-844-680-4184
1909 Kitchen
Buy-out Capacity | Sit-dow: 60 people | Stand-up: 109 people
More Info | Seasonal food & beverage minimums do apply. 20 Guest Rooms that night (2-night minimum stay may apply).
Contact | 1-844-680-4184