Vancouver's wide array of nightlife offers a little bit of something for everyone. Check out our comprehensive guide to the best pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants.

The blues in the night

The choice of live music in Vancouver could give the most seasoned club-hopper blisters any night of the week. From lounging around to jazz to singin' the blues to dancing the night away, you can do it all in Vancouver at some of the hottest clubs and pubs in town.

Lounges, bars & clubs

900 West Lounge & Wine Bar, 900 West Georgia Street, 604.669.9378 (top-notch wine list & appetizer menu)

Arts Club Backstage Lounge, Granville Island, 1585 Johnston Street, 604.687.1354 (waterfront patio)

Bacchus Lounge, Wedgewood Hotel, 845 Hornby Street, 604.689.7777 (live music)

Cloud 9 Restaurant, The Empire Landmark, 1400 Robson Street, 604.687.0511 (revolving lounge 40 storeys above street level)

Ginger sixty-two, 1219 Granville Street, 604.688.5494 (house music)

The Irish Heather, 217 Carrall Street, 604.688.9779 (live Irish music)

O'Doul's Restaurant and Bar, 1300 Robson Street, 604.661.1400 (jazz)

Ceili's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 670 Smithe Street, 604.697.0990 (Ceili's embodies the true spirit of an Irish pub with authentic Irish food, spirits, beers and atmosphere.)

The Yale, 1300 Granville Street, 604.681.YALE (R&B)

Vancouver features more than 80 nightclubs, dance-clubs, and cafe/music venues. For a complete listing, pick up a copy of the free news and entertainment weekly, the Georgia Straight, or the Thursday entertainment section of The Vancouver Sun.

Sports retorts

These are great places to eat and drink while enjoying a sporting match featured on one of the many televisions set up around the rooms. Check out the pool and big-screen TV sets scattered throughout.

Doolin's Irish Pub, Comfort Inn Downtown, 654 Nelson Street, 604.605.4345, www.doolins.ca

Fogg n' Suds, 202-1323 Robson Street, 604.683.2337

Lions Pub, Terminal City Club, 888 Cordova, 604.488.8602, www.tctowerhotel.com

Yaletown Brew Pub, 1111 Mainland Street, 604.688.0039, www.drinkfreshbeer.com

Star gazing

Take advantage of Vancouver's reputation as Hollywood North. These are some of Western Canada's best places for celebrity watching. After a hard day on the set, the movie crews and stars come to eat and relax, see and be seen.

Bacchus Lounge, Wedgewood Hotel, 845 Hornby Street, 604.689.7777

Blue Water Café, 1095 Hamilton Street, 604.688.8078

C Restaurant, 2-1600 Howe Street, 604.681.1164

CinCin, 1154 Robson Street, 604.688.7338

Elixir & Opus Bar, 350 Davie Street, 604.642.0557

Gerard Lounge, Sutton Place Hotel, 845 Burrard Street, 604.682.5511

Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar, 615 Seymour Street, 604.605.8282

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, 777 Thurlow Street, 604.669.1940

Tojo's, 202-777 West Broadway, 604.872.8050

Zin Restaurant & Bar, Pacific Palisades Hotel, 1277 Robson Street, 604.891.5197

For more information about Vancouver and what it has to offer, visit www.tourismvancouver.com.

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