3 Best Nightlife in Commercial Drive and Around, Vancouver

With more than 50 Belgian, craft, and draft beers, the drinks menu here is a lengthy read. There are wine and cocktails, as well as plenty of snacks, from mussels to tacos and burgers as well. A street-side patio is perfect for watching life pass by on eclectic Commercial Drive when the weather's good. More suds are on tap at two other Biercraft locations, at 3305 Cambie St., and in the Wesbrook Village on the UBC campus.

The second-floor patio at Falconetti's has the best neighborhood views, and it's where a diverse crowd of locals-in-the-know take in the laid-back Drive vibe. Downstairs, you're likely to catch an indie folk band or experimental group performing. There are plenty of food options, too; a gourmet sausage from the adjoining butcher shop is a good bet.