People love Vancouver and it's rated one of the top places to visit. It's so popular these days that you'll find visitors in every corner of the city. There are still a few places on the down-low that only Vancouverites know.ย Locals flock to these unique spots in Vancouver when they need to recharge on the weekends and connect back to the reasons why they love to live in the city. From hidden bars and off-the-beaten-path hangouts to the ultimate place for a night out with friends, the places on this list are ideal to check out the next time you find yourself in Vancouver on the weekend with no plans. You could even take your special someone on a trip to these locals-only spots to celebrate a special occasion. The next time you hear your friends complain that there's nowhere to go, or, the next time they suggest hitting up Cactus for the umpteenth time, send them this list. It'll liven up their lives whether they're from Vancouver or not. It's not that we're averse to tourists. Sometimes, we want to hang out in a place with a neighbourhood vibe and enjoy what makes Vancouver so special. Here are nine hidden places in Vancouver you need to check out that the tourists haven't found out about yet: Railtown Cafe Price: ๐ธ๐ธ Address: 397 Railway St., Vancouver, BC Why You Need To Go: On lazy weekend afternoons, you'll only find locals lurking in the Railtown cafe sipping lattes and eating filling, stick-to-your-ribs classic dishes. It's just isolated enough that the tourists don't find it. 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Since it looks like someone's house, it's unlikely that a tourist will wander in here.ย View this post on Instagram Vancouver Mural Festival 2018 @eightandahalfresto #vanmuralfest #naturenaty #natynaturaleza A post shared by Natasha Cova-Mendoza (@natashacova) on Sep 6, 2018 at 10:55am PDT Menu Soap Price: ๐ธ๐ธ๐ธ Address: Inside Honeybee Bruncheonette, 789 Gore Ave., Vancouver, BC Why You Need To Go: At night, Honeybee Brunchionette turns into a snack bar serving drinks and dumplings. View this post on Instagram ๐จ PSA ๐จ ๐น Tomorrow: Saturdays from now on, Iโll be behind the wood slanging cocktails whilst @therealdumplingking chefs up some mouth watering goods. If you like either dumplings or cocktails or just wanna say hi, stop by @soapvancouver (union and gore/ 6-12) before we run out of room or dumplings! Happy days ๐ป A post shared by Pablo Castelo (@pabloxcastelo) on Sep 6, 2019 at 4:58pm PDT Menu Juice Bar Price: ๐ธ๐ธ๐ธ Address: Inside Birds and the Beets, 55 Powell St., Vancouver, BC Why You Need To Go: At night, the popular Birds and the Beets cafe turns into a wine bar where you'll definitely run into Vancouverites sipping and swirling. View this post on Instagram ๆบซๅฅ่ฏYVR* ๐ I N . M Y . F E E L I N G S ๐ญ ^^= โ โ โ โ โ TODAY'S FORECAST ๐ฏ๏ธ sunny blue skies with 110% chance of #WINE*๐ท๐ท๐ท @juicebaryvr*๐ #drinklocal #juicebaryvr photocredz๐ธ le amazing @dennisthefoodie*๐ . Juice Bar๐#kikikatinVancouver #kikikat_foodindex #kikikat_juicebar A post shared by . ๐๐๐๐๐ โ๐พ* #kikikat_foodindex (@kikikat_foodindex) on Aug 25, 2019 at 2:47pm PDT Menu Le Marchรฉ St. George Price: ๐ธ๐ธ Address: 4393 St George St., Vancouver, BC Why You Need To Go: Hidden off the main streets, only locals know to come here for crepes, coffees, sandwiches, treats and groceries for dinner. Plus, this place has one of the best patios in the city because it's so calm and chill. View this post on Instagram Love me some fig jam, ya know? A post shared by Evan March (@evanmarch_) on Oct 26, 2019 at 1:41pm PDT Menu One Under Price: ๐ธ๐ธ Address: 476 Granville St., Vancouver, BC Why You Need To Go: Right on Granville but seemingly hidden from the hustle and bustle, only locals know to hit up One Under for a digital round of golf and a cheap round of drinks. View this post on Instagram Yeah alright Mullo.... #bustamullo #golf #whataretheodds #getinthehole #backtothepavillion A post shared by Chris Milligan (@chris.milligan) on Jun 14, 2018 at 11:44pm PDT Menu MacLean Park Address: 710 Keefer St., Vancouver, BC Why You Need To Go: This Strathcona park is perfect for a stroll year-round and it has a neighbourhood feel that soothes and refreshes Vancouverites. Grab a cappuccino from a nearby coffee shop and enjoy the oasis.ย View this post on Instagram Park hangs. A post shared by Scout Magazine (@scoutmagazine) on Jun 10, 2017 at 8:56pm PDT Website Harlow Address: 655 E 15th Ave., Vancouver, BC Why You Need To Go: Why go to Sephora where it's crowded constantly when you can shop for skincare and makeup at this adorable shop? Everything here is natural, as zero-waste as possible and full of the kind of goodness all Vancouverites crave. View this post on Instagram Sun is shining + the door is open! We're here until 5pm! Come say ๐๐ผ #harlowatelier #consciousalternatives #sundaze #selfcare #rituals A post shared by harlowatelier (@harlowatelier) on Dec 10, 2017 at 11:59am PST Website Finch's Market Price: ๐ธ๐ธ Address: 501 Georgia St., Vancouver, BC Why You Need To Go: Finch's Tea House in downtown is definitely too visible to hide from the tourists, but their sister location hidden in Strathcona is where Vancouverites love to go on a peaceful weekend morning. View this post on Instagram Stopped here for lemonade and THE sandwich ๐ A post shared by Joann Pai (@sliceofpai) on Aug 7, 2014 at 3:19pm PDT Menu There are stories everywhere. If you spot a newsworthy event in your city, send us a message, photo, or video @NarcityCanada on Twitter and Instagram.
