Greta, Gastown
16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Greta in Gastown, often for its arcade games, and one calls it a classic bar. Several say it gets busy, so arriving early is suggested. A couple have reservations: one says it may be a bit much depending on the day and another says there are no quiet corners. One commenter points to a Greta downtown, so check which location you are heading to.
Address
GRETA Bar YVR, 50 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C8, Canada
At a glance
- Known for
- Arcade games
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Greta, Gastown, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Global_Objective4162 in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Suggests going on to Greta afterward for beer and its arcade games.
- Recommendsu/LilBarnacle in r/askvan · Sep 2024
Notes it is consistently busy and reads that as a good sign.
- Recommendsu/boringredditnamejk in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Recommended for a downtown crawl in Gastown; described as an arcade bar.
- Recommendsu/Effective-Farmer8525 in r/askvan · Sep 2024
Included in a list of local spots they point to.
- Recommendsu/Valinaut in r/askvan · Sep 2025
Listed as one of three suggested bars, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Amorell1556 in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Suggested for playing games late in the night.
- Recommendsu/hardk7 in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Would have suggested Greta for pints and arcade games when asked for bars.
- Recommendsu/Envermans in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Suggests it for its arcade features; notes it can be busy depending on timing.
Show all 19 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Beginning_Zombie3850 in r/askvan · Jul 2025
Suggested as an arcade-style bar worth trying for meeting people.
- Recommendsu/cherrie7 in r/vancouver · Jan 2024ambience
Recommends it as a bar with food and arcade games.
- Caveatu/SpecialistProper3542 in r/askvan · Jul 2026ambience
Found it very crowded on recent visits, so not low-key for a quiet outing.
- Recommendsu/SteveJobsBlakSweater in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Describes it as a classic bar with many arcade games.
- Recommendsu/Sour_Lemon_Serah in r/askvan · Feb 2026ambience
Plans to go there solo and says it has a fun atmosphere plus activities for slow moments.
- Recommendsu/H00ligain_hijix in r/askvan · Jul 2026ambience
Suggests it for a gamer if you arrive early, before it fills up.
- Recommendsu/Serious_Dot4984 in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Offers Greta downtown as an alternative to the Rec Room idea.
- Mixedu/cakebomb1995 in r/askvan · Jul 2026ambience
Says Greta could feel a little intense on certain days, while also endorsing the Pourhouse.
- Mixedu/Specialist_Size2939 in r/askvan · Sep 2025ambience
Put forward as an option, but notes it lacks any quieter area to relax.
- Recommendsu/therealbeef in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Mountain-End4979 in r/askvan · Oct 2024
Suggests trying it and calls it a good arcade-style bar.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.