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Sports bars in West Vancouver

Clyde McRae World Record Sign on Ambleside Beach, West Vancouver, BC, Canada
Clyde McRae World Record Sign on Ambleside Beach, West Vancouver, BC, Canada

There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. West Vancouver has 40 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Red Card Sports Bar, Mavericks, Coco Rico Cafe, and 37 more across town.

The sports bars scene in West Vancouver

We indexed 40 sports bars in West Vancouver. The scene leans Pub, American Restaurant and Pizzeria. You'll find them in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby. Red Card Sports Bar (Sports Bar) on 560 Smithe St (Seymour). Mavericks (Sports Bar) on 395 Kingsway (at E 12th Ave). Coco Rico Cafe (Sports Bar, Café) on 1290 Robson St (at Jervis St.).

Sports bars in West Vancouver

Red Card Sports Bar

560 Smithe St (Seymour), Vancouver BC V6B 0A8 · Sports Bar · 6.3 km from central West Vancouver

A sports bar 6.3 km from central West Vancouver.

Mavericks

395 Kingsway (at E 12th Ave), Vancouver BC V5T 3J5 · Sports Bar · 9.0 km from central West Vancouver

A sports bar 9.0 km from central West Vancouver.

Coco Rico Cafe

1290 Robson St (at Jervis St.), Vancouver BC V6E 1C1 · Sports Bar, Café · 5.3 km from central West Vancouver

A café and tapas restaurant spot 5.3 km from central West Vancouver.

Cactus Club Cafe

855 MAIN St (at Marine Dr.), West Vancouver BC V6A · American Restaurant, Café · 1.3 km from central West Vancouver

A american restaurant and café spot 1.3 km from central West Vancouver.

Shark Club Bar & Grill

180 W Georgia St (at Cambie St), Vancouver BC V6B 4P4 · Sports Bar · 6.6 km from central West Vancouver

A sports bar 6.6 km from central West Vancouver.

Boston Pizza

808 Beatty St (Robson St), Vancouver BC V6B 1C2 · Pizzeria, American Restaurant · 6.7 km from central West Vancouver

A pizzeria and american restaurant spot 6.7 km from central West Vancouver.

The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill

4755 Mcclelland Rd. #1305, Richmond BC V6X 0M5 · Sports Bar, Burger Joint · 17.1 km from central West Vancouver

A burger joint and pub spot 17.1 km from central West Vancouver.

Boston Pizza

1078 Marine Dr (at Lloyd Ave), North Vancouver BC V7P 1S5 · Pizzeria, American Restaurant · 4.1 km from central West Vancouver

A pizzeria and american restaurant spot 4.1 km from central West Vancouver.

Bells & Whistles

3296 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4B9 (17th), Vancouver BC V5V 4B9 · Sports Bar, Pub · 9.7 km from central West Vancouver

A pub and restaurant spot 9.7 km from central West Vancouver.

The Black Frog

108 Cambie St. (at Water St.), Vancouver BC V6B 2M8 · Pub, Sports Bar · 6.3 km from central West Vancouver

A pub spot 6.3 km from central West Vancouver.

Firefighters Public House

6515 Bonsor and Bennett, Burnaby BC V5H 3E8 · Sports Bar, Pub · 16.6 km from central West Vancouver

A pub spot 16.6 km from central West Vancouver.

Great Bear Pub

5665 Kingsway (at Lane St), Burnaby BC V5H 2G4 · Sports Bar, Pub · 17.6 km from central West Vancouver

A pub spot 17.6 km from central West Vancouver.

Mahony & Sons

5990 University Blvd. (at Westbrook Mall), Vancouver BC V6T 2A1 · Sports Bar, Pub · 9.5 km from central West Vancouver

A pub and gastropub spot 9.5 km from central West Vancouver.

Boston Pizza

135-6200 Mckay Ave, Burnaby BC V5H 4L7 · Pizzeria, American Restaurant · 16.1 km from central West Vancouver

A pizzeria and american restaurant spot 16.1 km from central West Vancouver.

570 Granville Street

570 Granville Street (Dunsmuir), Vancouver BC V6C 3P1 · Sports Bar · 6.1 km from central West Vancouver

A sports bar 6.1 km from central West Vancouver.

How to pick a sports bar in West Vancouver

Screens beat everything.

Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.

Sound matters for big games.

Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.

Arrive early for the big ones.

Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.

Food is part of the deal.

Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.

Common questions

What is the best sports bar in West Vancouver?

The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.

Do sports bars in West Vancouver show live games with sound?

Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.

Are sports bars in West Vancouver family-friendly?

Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.

Photos: Hpka, Michael Whyte, TEDx Vancouver from Vancouver, BC, Canada via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by Foursquare venue data logo Foursquare.

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