Granville Island Brewing Taproom

Vancouver


You can sample the company's main beers in this often busy pub-style room, although most are now made in a far larger out-of-town facility. Of these, Cypress Honey Lager, Lions Winter Ale and False Creek Raspberry Ale are among the most popular. But the small-batch brews, made right here on the island, are even better; ask your server what's available.

Tours of the small brewery are offered and the taproom's food menu has been seriously improved. Takeout beers and growler refills are available in the liquor store next door, where souvenirs such as T-shirts and beer soap are also sold.


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