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A burger and a beer, a lobster roll and a Pinot Gris, even a charcuterie board with a gin and tonic – the choice is yours, and now you can enjoy it while taking in the spectacular views and entertainment in the Public Market Courtyard on Granville Island!
Granville Island is the latest location in Metro Vancouver to offer visitors an opportunity to enjoy alcoholic beverages in a designated public area, which includes both the Public Market and the adjoining outdoor Courtyard. For those rainy days (and months later in the year), visitors can choose to sit inside.
Building on the success and lessons learned from open alcohol consumption initiatives across the region (over 110 and growing!), Granville Island has decided to launch this trial program to enable open and responsible consumption in the Public Market and adjoining Courtyard.
Trial Specifics:
Review of trial: December 31, 2023
Not sure where the boundaries start and end?
As soon as you enter the doors into the Public Market, you are in the open consumption space. In the Courtyard, these boundaries are delineated by two signs about the Open Consumption Pilot at either exterior access point into the Courtyard.
Great! What are the rules and restrictions for consuming in this space?
Participants must…
Additionally…
How do I get home if I’ve been drinking?
Got it! Where can I buy a takeout meal with liquor, or liquor for consumption on Island?
Granville Island is proud to offer a diversity of food and beverage offerings across the Island. Below is a list of all Island restaurants and liquor retailers. Feel free to purchase a meal with liquor to-go, or purchase liquor directly from a retailer to enjoy with any of the many food offerings in the Public Market.
For the restaurants below, feel free to call in your takeout order and confirm if you can purchase a drink with your meal.
Liquor Retailers:
Artisan SakeMaker
Location: 1339 Railspur Alley
Contact Information: (604) 685-7253
Website: artisansakemaker.com
Granville Island Brewing Company
Location: 1441 Cartwright St
Contact Information: (604) 687-2739
Website: granvilleislandbrewing.ca
Liberty Distillery
Location: Railspur Alley
Contact Information: (604) 558-1998
Website: thelibertydistillery.com
Liberty Wine Merchants
Location: 1660 Johnston St (Net Loft Building)
Contact Information: (604) 602-1120
Website: libertywinemerchants.com
Note: Offers both wine and canned beer
Restaurants:
Alimentaria Mexicana
Location: 1596 Johnston St
Contact Information: (236) 521-8438
Website: alimentariamexicana.com
Dockside Restaurant & Patio
Location: 1253 Johnston St (Granville Island Hotel)
Contact Information: (604) 685-7070
Website: docksidevancouver.com
Kaisereck Deli
Location: 1689 Johnston St (Public Market) patio open until 7 pm
Contact Information: (604) 685-8810
Website: kaisereckdelicatessen.com
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
Location: 1499 Anderson St
Contact Information: (604) 685-4735
Website: thekeg.com
Market Grill
Location: 1689 Johnston St (Public Market) (is their patio open until 7 pm as well?
Contact Information: (604) 689-1918
Website: publicmarketgrill.com
Off the Tracks Bistro
Location: 1363 Railspur Alley (open until 4 pm weekday/5 pm weekends)
Contact Information: (604) 689-8700
Website: tracksbistro.ca
Popina Canteen
Location: 1691 Johnston St
Website: popinacanteen.com
Sandbar
Location: 1535 Johnston St (Creekhouse)
Contact Information: (604) 669-9030
Website: vancouverdine.com/sandbar/
Tap & Barrel Bridges
Location: 1696 Duranleau St
Contact Information: (604) 687-4400
Website: tapandbarrel.com
Tony’s Fish & Oyster Café
Location: 1511 Anderson St.
Contact Information: 604 683 7127
Website: tonysfishandoystercafe.com
Vancouver Fish Co
Location: 1517 Anderson St
Contact Information: (604) 559-3474
Website: vanfish.com
What if I don’t like the initiative? Is it permanent?
The intent of the pilot project is to test out this new opportunity, assess the impact on tenants and visitors, gauge impacts to maintenance and need for security, and decide whether to continue with a permanent project at the end of the pilot.
Will there be opportunities to expand this pilot to other locations on the Island?
The pilot nature of this project is intended to test and learn from this new programming opportunity. Based on lessons learned and feedback collected, there may be opportunities to expand this pilot to other locations on the Island.
What do I do if someone is being disruptive?
Our Security team will be monitoring the space during all consumption hours to ensure that visitors are adhering to the program rules and regulations. Please contact Security at (604) 315-3003 for support or assistance with any disruptive behaviour. If you are concerned for yours or another person’s safety, please call 9-1-1 directly.
Where can I find the washrooms?
Washrooms, located inside the Public Market, can be accessed until the Public Market closes at 6pm and until 7 pm at the Public Market entrance beside Kaisereck. After these hours, you can find gender neutral public washrooms located around the corner from the Courtyard across from Arts Club Theatre and directly next to the Revue Stage until the hours of consumption end. Washrooms are also available at the False Creek Community Centre. Mon-Fri until 9:30 pm/ Sat, Sun & holidays until 4 pm.
Love this trial? Have concerns? We want to hear it all! Please provide your input in the feedback box below.
CMHC-Granville Island would like to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
