One of the things I love most in life is good beer and good music. Combine those two things together and we have a match made in heaven. I can’t be the only one who appreciates a good night out with friends in a good atmosphere with music keeping the night alive. If you are looking for a Vancouver spot to hit up where you are guaranteed a fun Friday and Saturday night then I have some places you might want to check out on your next night out with friends.
One of my go-tos when my friends and I are picking out where we’re going to spend our Friday night is The Blarney Stone in Gastown. Every Friday and Saturday night there is fantastic live music from great musicians that know how to keep the party going. This is an Irish bar so you can expect some Celtic classics but also great covers from anything from Taylor Swift to even Nickelback. On Friday night The Sheets take the stage and kick off at 10:00 playing until late. The Sheets have been keeping Friday nights alive at The Blarney Stone for the past four years and the five piece band certainly knows how to keep the crowd engaged. Prefer to spend your Friday nights relaxing? No worries! On Saturday nights The Shenanigans rock the floor with their fun energy and good vibes. This five piece is there every Saturday night until late playing their hearts out.
One of my all time favourite places to spend the weekend (even rolling into the weekdays) is The Roxy on Granville street. This joint has been delivering generational fun for years and their house band The Roxy Rollers is outstanding. Playing everything from country, rock, to pop this band is incredibly well versed and definitely knows their audience. I’ve never had a bad night here and I’m always taken aback by how good the music is and how good the band is at selecting songs that keep such a diverse crowd engaged the whole night! To get the night started The Roxy will occasionally bring in other smaller bands which I think is awesome because it’s a way for the band to get their name out there and creates a good opportunity for people to discover new artists! I also love a good themed night and The Roxy always keeps the party going 7 nights a week. Whether it be country Sundays or millennial Mondays there is always fun to be had.
This Sunday is coming to a close but if you’re looking for events to get you through the week check these places out! If there is beer flowing and music strumming it’s always going to be a fun night. Cheers!