Steamworks Brewing Company

 

 

When I visited: July 2022 with my wife and son.

What I had:
Steamworks Pilsner (draft)
Steamworks Flagship IPA (draft)
Prawn & Chorizo Jambalaya for dinner

Overall impression: Beer and food were good, but service was uninterested and lacking. The hostess also sat us near the washrooms, presumably because we had a child with us. With that said, this place is a decent option if you find yourself in Gastown or you're staying near the waterfront.

Visited alone at noon on a sunny summer Sunday. Had a beer at the bar. Has more of a restaurant-with-a-bar vibe than a brewery vibe. Some neat decorations. Seems at least noticeably impacted by the highly tourism-focused location.

Mostly lagers and IPAs on tap. I had a rye IPA which was reasonably good.

Servers were friendly.

Next door to their "liquor store" where you can buy more of their beer packaged as well as other stuff.

 

A large venue in a very good location near Gastown and N. Vancouver ferry.
Their beer menu has about 17 beers on tap and features IPA/APA and sour style beers.
Excellent Thai Chicken Pizza.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Still going since the 1990’s, Steamworks has stayed current by injecting contemporary styles (ie. hoppy) while capitalizing on its outstanding location. The newer pub addition upstairs offers a good selection of bar and booth seating with a spacious atmosphere. Good selection of house brews on tap along with food from the restaurant. Friendly staff, efficient service and enough TVs to catch the Canucks game.

 

 

 

OK, I was surprised how much I ended up enjoying this place. I was expecting total tourist trap mediocre. Their beer is actually very good and the food is tasty as well. We were fortunate to get window seats during the noon hour without waiting, even though the place was very busy.

Huge place with an upstairs and downstairs. Had their Jasmine IPA which was well above average. There are pool tables downstairs. Didn't have any food, but it's a great place to go with a group of friends.

 

Spent a weekebd abd hit two microspots. Steamworks is in a great location in Old Vancouver. Had two raspberry frambosin. Outstandi g and strong. Downside is no bottles or offsale. Growlers only and can't take back to US.