East Van

Candy Bar
2066 Kingsway
+1 604 877-1066
about $5 cover
W-Sa 9PM-3AM

Live rock music dance club, featuring schochu.

Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House
Kingsway and Clark, just off of Knight St

Upstairs is a funky little coffee house with lots of comfy seating, downstairs is a friendly pub, popular with a lot of local sports teams. There is a patio adjoining, with heat lamps for those cooler evenings. Friday nights are almost always packed.

Pacific Pub
700 Main St
$2 for a pint
SE corner of Main & Georgia, 2 min walk north of Main St Skytrain station

Good spot for a cheap beer, but be advised that it's not a great place to walk at night, as that section is not far removed from the worst areas of the Eastside.

WaaZuBee Cafe and Bar
1622 Commercial Dr
+1 604 253-5299
$8 to $22
10AM to 1AM
1st and Commercial

WaaZuBee is now closed. This 17 year icon on "the drive" is the place to go to for wine and a huge cocktail list. Their resident wine guy has 40+ wines by the glass, wine flights, and BC's biggest gin selection. Food is varied from small bites to organic meat and seafood dishes. Skype id: waazubee.