Y’all must know I love country by now. The only problem in Vancouver was not being able to find a country club to dance to country tunes. Every time I have visited places outside of Vancouver, I have noticed the country music scene is strong. Events are themed by country, country artists tour regularly, and country music plays at the stores. So, when I was looking for a perfect country place, I found Yale Saloon. With a mechanical bull, line dancing lessons before 10 pm, it really immerses you into the country vibe. The best part is you don’t need to know how to line dance; there will always be someone who will show you how to do it.
Even the physical space itself yells Country. The wooden interior, the smokiness, the air hums with country tunes. It’s not just a bar, it’s where die-hard country fans come to enjoy, whether that be after concerts or a lively Friday night. Every Thursday to Saturday, they have specific themes.
Every Thursday to Saturday, from 8 PM, The Yale transforms into a country music mecca. They have Homecoming Thursdays, with coronas being only 4.75 all night. Cowgirl Fridays and saddle up Saturdays are money savers for the girls, with ladies getting free entry between 10 and 11 pm. You are also able to participate in the bull riding competition. The only rule is you must ride the bull with one hand only.
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They also have event planners who will customize your bachelorette, birthdays, and whatever else you wish to celebrate. You give them your budget, and they will support you through planning for food and entertainment. You can choose what BBQ food options you wish to have and what cocktails you want to serve. All their party packages come with welcome drinks, and 3 courses reserved, with table, balloons, and a complimentary cowboy hat for the main guest, as mentioned on TripAdvisor. They have an HD projector screen with PA, a sound system, and a microphone.
The vibe is amazing, especially during weekdays, because only the people who truly love this place show up. That means you get more space on the dance floor, you get to connect with other people from Vancouver, and you get to talk to the staff of Yale Saloon, who are oh so wonderful. You don’t need to be a country fan to enjoy the atmosphere of this lively bar. You can be just someone who wants to have a fun night out because there’s something to do for you, whether that’s bull riding, trying out line dancing, playing pool, using their photobooth, or beating the highest score in punch the bag. It doesn’t get more country than this!