We scored 206 Vancouver happy hours on the deals and times we publish, the same way for every spot, and these 10 came out on top. Hapa Izakaya Yaletown leads at 8.7 out of 10: drinks from $5, most deals under the Vancouver norm.
8 of the 10 run every day, 7 have a patio, and the cheapest drink on the list is $3.75 P49 Craft Lager at The Cambie Bar & Grill. Scores on this list run from 8.7 down to 8.3.
Hapa Izakaya Yaletown takes the top spot in Vancouver with a Hangout Score of 8.7. The setting lifts it: patio, live music, good for groups, near transit. It's strong on selection too (9.3). Worth ordering: $5 draft beer, $6 wine and $8 edamame. Happy hour runs Mon–Thu 4–6pm & 9pm–close, Fri & Sat 4–6pm, Sunday 4–6pm & 9pm–close. There's a patio, there's live music on some nights and it's good for groups. The nearest SkyTrain is Yaletown-Roundhouse.
Value 8.2 · Selection 9.3 · Hours 7.8 · Vibe 10.0 · times confirmed on their menu Nov 1, 2026
Number 2 is The King's Head Public House, at 8.7. Its strength is choice, with 20 deals across beer, wine, cocktails and highballs, plus food. It's strong on hours too (9.3). Deals include: $5 king's Head Lager, $6 House Wine and $7 popcorn. Happy hour runs every day 3–6pm & 9pm–close. There's a patio, there's live music on some nights and it's good for groups.
Value 7.8 · Selection 9.3 · Hours 9.3 · Vibe 9.0 · times confirmed on their menu Nov 1, 2026
Bimini's Since 1975 lands at number 3, scoring 8.6. Value is its strongest part (9.5): drinks from $4, most deals under the Vancouver norm. It's strong on selection too (9.3). On the menu: $5 Landshark Lager, $5 House Lager and $7 fries. Happy hour runs every day 2–6pm & 9–11pm. It's good for groups.
Value 9.5 · Selection 9.3 · Hours 9.3 · Vibe 4.4 · times confirmed on their menu Nov 1, 2026
The Cambie Bar & Grill lands at number 4, scoring 8.5. The setting lifts it: patio, live music, good for groups. It's strong on value too (8.8). Its $3.75 P49 Craft Lager is the cheapest drink on this list. Deals include: $5.50 draft and $4 Mini Doughnuts. Happy hour runs Monday 11–1am, Tue–Sun 3–7pm. There's a patio, there's live music on some nights and it's good for groups.
Value 8.8 · Selection 7.6 · Hours 8.7 · Vibe 9.0 · times confirmed on their menu Nov 1, 2026
Banana Leaf in Kitsilano comes in at number 5 with 8.4. Value is its strongest part (9.5): drinks from $4, most deals under the Vancouver norm. It's strong on hours too (8.3). On the menu: $4 Rainforest Pilsner, $5 wine by the Glass and $4 Pineapple Cucumber Kerabu Salad. Happy hour runs every day 3–5pm & 9pm–close. There's a patio and it's good for groups.
Value 9.5 · Selection 7.6 · Hours 8.3 · Vibe 7.2 · times confirmed on their menu Nov 1, 2026
The Main comes in at number 6 with 8.4. Value is its strongest part (9.3): drinks from $4.50, most deals under the Vancouver norm. It's strong on selection too (9.3). With 28 deals, it has the most choice of the 10. Deals include: $4.50 Landshark Lager, $4.75 House Lager and $6 Fried Pickles (6). Happy hour runs every day 3–6pm & 9:30pm–close.
Value 9.3 · Selection 9.3 · Hours 9.3 · Vibe 3.0 · times confirmed on their menu Nov 1, 2026
South Granville & Fairview, Vancouver · 2996 Granville St
8.4/10
Number 7 is Bin 4 Burger Lounge, at 8.4. It earns its place on time: 56 hours a week, every day, late night too. It's strong on selection too (9.3). On the menu: $6 Cucumber Mint Vodka Soda, $6 Lemon Basil Gin Soda and $4 House Fries. Happy hour runs every day 3–6pm & 3–5pm & 9pm–close.
Value 9.2 · Selection 9.3 · Hours 9.9 · Vibe 3.0 · times confirmed on their menu Nov 1, 2026
P2B Restaurant & Bar lands at number 8, scoring 8.4. The setting lifts it: patio, live music, good for groups, near transit. It's strong on selection too (9.3). Worth ordering: $6 highballs, $6 house draft beer and $6 sea salt fries & dip. Happy hour runs every day 3–6pm & 9pm–close. There's a patio, there's live music on some nights and it's good for groups. The nearest SkyTrain is Burrard.
Value 6.7 · Selection 9.3 · Hours 9.3 · Vibe 10.0 · times confirmed on their menu Nov 1, 2026
Number 9 is Bufala River District, at 8.3. Its strength is choice, with 14 deals across beer, wine, cocktails and highballs, plus food. It's strong on value too (8.3). Worth ordering: $4 Draught Beer, $5 highballs and $5 meatballs. Happy hour runs Mon & Tue 4–10pm, Wed & Thu 4–6pm & 9–10pm, Fri & Sat 2–5pm & 9–11pm, Sunday 2–5pm & 9–10pm. There's a patio and it's good for groups.
Value 8.3 · Selection 9.3 · Hours 8.0 · Vibe 7.2 · times confirmed on their menu Nov 1, 2026
Johnny’s on Oak lands at number 10, scoring 8.3. Its strength is choice, with 22 deals across beer, wine, cocktails and highballs, plus food. It's strong on hours too (9.3). On the menu: $5.25 Vizzy Hard Seltzer, $5.50 corona and $5.50 Triple Cooked Fries. Happy hour runs every day 3–6pm & 9pm–close. There's a patio and it's good for groups.
Value 7.7 · Selection 9.3 · Hours 9.3 · Vibe 7.2 · times confirmed on their menu Nov 1, 2026
Every spot gets a Hangout Score out of 10 from what's on its page, worked out the same way for every venue:
Value (40%): each deal's price against what Vancouver spots typically charge for the same thing, plus the cheapest drink.
Selection (25%): how many deals, how many kinds of drink, and whether there's food.
Hours (20%): hours of happy hour a week, weekends and late night.
Vibe (15%): patio, live music, good for groups and near transit.
Spots need at least 3 deals, 2 with prices, and confirmed times to be scored, so 81 of the 287 spots in Vancouver aren't ranked yet. A spot needs 4.5 or more to make a best-of list. No venue pays to be listed or ranked, and we don't use Google star ratings. Every spot here had its times confirmed on its own menu within the last 14 days (oldest: Nov 1, 2026); a spot whose page stops showing our times drops off until it's confirmed again. Menus are re-checked every night and the list updates with them. Full method.
Hapa Izakaya Yaletown, with a Hangout Score of 8.7 out of 10: drinks from $5, most deals under the Vancouver norm. The King's Head Public House (8.7) and Bimini's Since 1975 (8.6) round out the top three.
How are these happy hours ranked?
By the Hangout Score, worked out the same way for every spot from the deals and times we publish: value against typical Vancouver prices (40%), selection (25%), hours (20%) and vibe (15%).
Can a bar pay to rank higher?
No. Nothing a venue pays for changes its score or its place on a list, and we don't use Google star ratings. Scores change only when a venue's own menu does.
