Irish Heather

4.7

82 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Located in the heart of historic Chinatown, this GastroPub has garnered many accolades for its service, food, alcohol & ambiance.

In a world filled with "Plastic Paddy" establishments, the Heather stands out as a beacon of authenticity. An Irish House that is owned by Irish people who actually work there...how refreshing!!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Irish, British
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 688-9779
Website
http://www.irishheather.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Colin Fleming
Catering
For catering information please contact Sean Heather at:<br />reso@irishheather.com
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of historic Chinatown, this GastroPub has garnered many accolades for its service, food, alcohol & ambiance.

Location
248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6
Area
Chinatown
Cross Street
On East Georgia, between Main & Gore, beside the very popular Penom Peh
Parking details
Currently street parking is $2 an hour, everywhere in Chinatown.
Public transit
Public Transit stops are located at the corner on Main St just a short walk from our front door.We are located a 5 min walk from the Main Street, Science World Station.
Entertainment
Currently, we have a traditional Irish sessiun on one Tuesday each month, a music act at 6pm each Thursday and usually a comedy event at 8pm on that same day.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekday)
Multiple dates available
For a unique taste of Irish pub history, book a snug—a charming, semi-private booth found in traditional pubs. With cozy seating for groups of 6-10 and wooden paneling for privacy, snugs offer a secluded spot for enjoying drinks and bites away from the crowd. These historic hideaways, once favored for secret conversations and quiet retreats, are perfect for a memorable pub experience. Reserve one of Irish Heathers four uniquely themed snugs to experience this exclusive piece of Irish heritage.
Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekend)
Multiple dates available
For a unique taste of Irish pub history, book a snug—a charming, semi-private booth found in traditional pubs. With cozy seating (for groups of 8-10) and wooden paneling for privacy, snugs offer a secluded spot for enjoying drinks and bites away from the crowd. These historic hideaways, once favored for secret conversations and quiet retreats, are perfect for a memorable pub experience. Reserve one of Irish Heathers four uniquely themed snugs to experience this exclusive piece of Irish heritage.

What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Irish Heather offers a warm, authentic pub atmosphere with a standout whiskey selection, perfect for adventurous tasters. Guests appreciate the "lovely staff" and "great service," ensuring a memorable dining experience. While food reviews are mixed, the cozy environment and "amazing" gluten-free options make it a go-to spot for many.

82 Reviews

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Liz
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s been a while since we’ve been to the Irish Heather. But every time we do go (and we’ve been to all the locations) we have a great time. Food, service and vibe is always fantastic.
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nancy
VIP
Vancouver
37 reviews
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good for a pub but not for a gastropub. Food menu was very limited and not tasty. Boring burgers. Limp fries. Bangers and mash were mostly potato with anemic looking wieners on top. Would not recommend coming here for the food. Lots of whiskies on the menu and some nice cocktails. Wish they had put similar effort into their food. Also we booked for a group and got seated at a long communal table which would’ve been fine if we had chairs to sit on. Instead we got plastic backless short stools. Not exactly comfortable to sit on for hours. Or maybe that was the point? I will not return.
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Edel
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an authentic experience at The Irish Heather. Tonight’s Long Table dinner was delicious (as we knew it would be!) Warm atmosphere, friendly service. No better place on a cold wet November night. Thank You!
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Michele
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Gluten Free options. The service is amazing, all the staff are super friendly and I love the GF fish and chips! Great Irish pub atmosphere. The separate little dinning rooms are really cool. Five Stars!
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W. Robert
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a lovely "going away" evening for 5 of us. The Irish Heather is always one of my top "go-to" spots when friends and family are in town. The service, draft, and food are always top-notch!
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Amanda
VIP
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great craic, great people, and overall experience!
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Keane
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This spot rocks. Good beer and good food, can’t recommend enough.
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Joan
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was so knowledgeable and friendly. He very well versed on the burbons and whiskeys. All the staff are. Our server continually checked in with us and enhanced our dining and drinking experience. I was hosting several people from out of town and they loved the ambience and menu choices!
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Glenda
Vancouver
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, fish and chips so so🥺as was the poutine
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CourtneyM
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of 7 so we sat at one of the private booths (a snug). It was cozy and fun! We enjoyed our whiskey flights and some excellent food (even good offerings for the vegetarian and vegan in our group). The lovely staff checked in on us regularly to ensure everyone had what they wanted. Overall a delightful evening and we'll be back in the future!
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Irish Heather is rated 4.7 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
On East Georgia, between Main & Gore, beside the very popular Penom Peh
Area
Chinatown
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Irish, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Currently street parking is $2 an hour, everywhere in Chinatown.
Public transit
Public Transit stops are located at the corner on Main St just a short walk from our front door.We are located a 5 min walk from the Main Street, Science World Station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Colin Fleming
Entertainment
Currently, we have a traditional Irish sessiun on one Tuesday each month, a music act at 6pm each Thursday and usually a comedy event at 8pm on that same day.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.irishheather.com/
Phone number
(604) 688-9779
Catering
For catering information please contact Sean Heather at:<br />reso@irishheather.com
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of historic Chinatown, this GastroPub has garnered many accolades for its service, food, alcohol & ambiance.

Irish Heather

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekday)

Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekend)

Menu

What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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