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Irish Front - Irish Heather, Vancouver, BC

Irish Heather

4.7
4.7
87 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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) (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

Private dining

What 87 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Irish Heather is rated 4.7 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Irish Heather

248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
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