Pourhouse Restaurant
| 162 Water Street, Vancouver |
5 tarieven
8.40/10.00 |
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+1 604-568-7022 |
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Karley Hatherell (17.10.2017 22:14)
Went there to celebrate my birthday as our hotel recommended it. This was my first visit to Vancouver. I found the inside beautiful and the live band playing enjoyable. So 4 stars on ambiance. Found the food to be decent for the price you pay, comparable to what I have had elsewhere (bone marrow and duck terrine).
However, the service is where my 2 star comes from. I asked my server for recommendations twice and here are his responses. For drinks I said I wanted a "yummy cocktail" and he said "don't we all" and didn't recommend anything. Then, I asked for food recommendations and he said "I don't like to give recommendations because everyone has different tastes" and didn't mention anything on the menu at all. And that was that. I have never had an experience like this before in any dining environment. He never checked in on how things were, the bartender did twice (he was friendly). I don't understand this. We ultimately decided to leave after our one drink and two apps bc it seemed like we were all inconvenience to our server and not welcome. So we headed elsewhere in gastown and received phenomenal service which made my birthday feel special. I will be leaving a very positive review for them.
Went there to celebrate my birthday as our hotel recommended it. This was my first visit to Vancouver. I found the inside beautiful and the live band playing enjoyable. So 4 stars on ambiance. Found the food to be decent for the price you pay, comparable to what I have had elsewhere (bone marrow and duck terrine).
However, the service is where my 2 star comes from. I asked my server for recommendations twice and here are his responses. For drinks I said I wanted a "yummy cocktail" and he said "don't we all" and didn't recommend anything. Then, I asked for food recommendations and he said "I don't like to give recommendations because everyone has different tastes" and didn't mention anything on the menu at all. And that was that. I have never had an experience like this before in any dining environment. He never checked in on how things were, the bartender did twice (he was friendly). I don't understand this. We ultimately decided to leave after our one drink and two apps bc it seemed like we were all inconvenience to our server and not welcome. So we headed elsewhere in gastown and received phenomenal service which made my birthday feel special. I will be leaving a very positive review for them.
Diana L. (14.10.2017 10:31)
Excellent drinks. Went for a couple of drinks with a friend. Place is on the darker side but just the right amount of light. Food is good but many are very rich. Had the roasted bone marrow and the scotch egg.
Excellent drinks. Went for a couple of drinks with a friend. Place is on the darker side but just the right amount of light. Food is good but many are very rich. Had the roasted bone marrow and the scotch egg.
Sav G (25.09.2017 00:39)
Such unique drinks! We sat at the bar and had the most attentive and caring service. Additionally, the place kind of feels like your in the medieval era. Such antique looking trinkets are used to prepare your drink.
Such unique drinks! We sat at the bar and had the most attentive and caring service. Additionally, the place kind of feels like your in the medieval era. Such antique looking trinkets are used to prepare your drink.
Michael Cawston-Stewart (09.09.2017 00:44)
This is where we go to drink when us lower-middle class types want a cocktail. I drag my grubby tech buds in there and we have fun working with the bartender to crank out interesting drinks. Good rotating menu. It's definitely a place to splurge though, nothing is cheap.
As a tip if you're feeling adventurous: Ask the bartender to make you a drink with some condition like "Make me a drink you saw recently that you really want someone to order" or "make me a drink that tastes like regret" and they can _always_ deliver. It's fun.
Okay so maybe I do not understand fun but I find it fun and the bartenders are always game for it.
This is where we go to drink when us lower-middle class types want a cocktail. I drag my grubby tech buds in there and we have fun working with the bartender to crank out interesting drinks. Good rotating menu. It's definitely a place to splurge though, nothing is cheap.
As a tip if you're feeling adventurous: Ask the bartender to make you a drink with some condition like "Make me a drink you saw recently that you really want someone to order" or "make me a drink that tastes like regret" and they can _always_ deliver. It's fun.
Okay so maybe I do not understand fun but I find it fun and the bartenders are always game for it.
Chelsea Badgett (03.08.2017 19:56)
The Pourhouse is beautiful on the inside, and the cocktails are outstanding, but where it really shines is the service. We went a few nights ago and I had asked about a specific mixer. The bartender whipped up a specialty drink just for me and it was the best cocktail I'd ever had. My husband asked about a beer, and he expertly described it but sheepishly added, "I'll get you a taste, it will do a much better job of explaining than I did." When we paid our bill, he noticed from our card that we were from the states (someone else had checked our ID) and he proceeded to give us recommendations all over the city for the rest of our stay. It was the best service and we will be recommending our friends to visit the Pourhouse.
The Pourhouse is beautiful on the inside, and the cocktails are outstanding, but where it really shines is the service. We went a few nights ago and I had asked about a specific mixer. The bartender whipped up a specialty drink just for me and it was the best cocktail I'd ever had. My husband asked about a beer, and he expertly described it but sheepishly added, "I'll get you a taste, it will do a much better job of explaining than I did." When we paid our bill, he noticed from our card that we were from the states (someone else had checked our ID) and he proceeded to give us recommendations all over the city for the rest of our stay. It was the best service and we will be recommending our friends to visit the Pourhouse.
