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Irish Front - Irish Heather, Vancouver, BC

Irish Heather

4.7
4.7
83 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood 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!!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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) (Weekday) Photo
  • 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.
    Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekend) Photo

What 83 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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.

83 Reviews
  1. Alisha

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience - music could have been a bit louder.

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  2. Liz

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 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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  3. nancy

    VIP

    Vancouver

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 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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  4. Edel

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 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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  5. Michele

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 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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  6. W. Robert

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 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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  7. Amanda

    VIP

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 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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  8. Keane

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 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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  9. Joan

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 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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  10. Glenda

    Vancouver

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 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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FAQs

Irish Heather is rated 4.7 stars by 83 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Irish Heather

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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
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