Irish Heather

4.7

87 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Fancy

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!!

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Location
248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6
Phone number
(604) 688-9779
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Irish, British
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri 12:00–00:00 Sat 14:00–00:00 Sun 14:00–23:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Currently street parking is $2 an hour, everywhere in Chinatown.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Colin Fleming

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) (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.

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What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

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Irish Heather offers a vibrant atmosphere with "super friendly and welcoming" staff. Known for its "best Guinness in town" and "massive scotch whisky selection," it provides a delightful dining experience with "great food, super reasonable prices," and exceptional service. A perfect spot for "Gluten Free fish and chips" lovers.

87 Reviews

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W. Robert
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the entire staff/family at the Irish Heather make every visit a memorable one. The food, Guinness pulls, and whiskey are always top-shelf. The atmosphere is incredible and joyous. I hope to put in another 30 years as a patron!
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Diarmaid VIP
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best pub in the city hands down without a doubt!!
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Melissa
Vancouver4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! Service outstanding! Pints de-lish!
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Alisha
Vancouver4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
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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Sigrun
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went there for my birthday celebration and booked a snug for my friends and me. It was a wonderful experience, great whiskys, great drinks, outstanding service! Food was good :)
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Liz
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 December 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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nancy VIP
Vancouver39 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 November 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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Edel
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 November 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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Michele
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 October 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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W. Robert
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 October 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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Irish Heather is rated 4.7 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(604) 688-9779
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Irish, British
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri 12:00–00:00 Sat 14:00–00:00 Sun 14:00–23:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Currently street parking is $2 an hour, everywhere in Chinatown.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Colin Fleming

Irish Heather

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Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekday)

Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekend)

Private dining

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What 87 people are saying

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