The Irish Heather
14 people recommendvia r/vancouver, r/askvan16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend The Irish Heather, and several point to its whisky range. One commenter thinks its Guinness may be the best in North America, one praises the food, one finds the mood relaxed and welcoming, and one calls a birthday party in its basement excellent. One says the pub has declined since it moved. Commenters mention both the original spot and the newer Georgia Street location.
Address
The Irish Heather Shebeen, 248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7, Canada
At a glance
- Known for
- Whisky
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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/CohoGravlax in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Suggests whiskey sampling there as part of a night out.
- Recommendsu/dpbw in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Says this was a former regular spot but they haven't gone in years.
- Recommendsu/Laylaiss in r/askvan · Feb 2025
Suggests checking it out and gives its Chinatown street location.
- Recommendsu/DameEmma in r/askvan · Sep 2026
Attended a great birthday party in the basement; guests paid for drinks at the venue's own bar.
- Recommendsu/SueDynom in r/vancouver · Jan 2024variety
Guesses this pub probably has the best selection, especially Irish and Scottish whiskies.
- Recommendsu/captainvantastic in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Suggests having a drink there across the street while waiting.
- Mixedu/Top-Ladder2235 in r/askvan · Sep 2026price
Says the small downstairs room is a fairly modest buyout, but doubts it fits budget unless the drink minimum is decent.
- Recommendsu/Internal-Ability3789 in r/askvan · May 2026ambience
Suggests this downtown spot as another laid-back, welcoming option.
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- Recommendsu/TIL_no in r/vancouver · Feb 2026taste
Commenter says it likely has the top Guinness in North America and urges a return visit.
- Recommendsu/SirPeabody in r/askvan · May 2025
Praises its food and a broad range of beer and whisky.
- Recommendsu/mobro-4000 in r/vancouver · Nov 2023
Lists it among main-floor style equivalents to the Black Dog.
- Recommendsu/FutureMarmoset in r/askvan · Oct 2025
Seconds the parent's suggestion to check this place out.
- Mixedu/Vexxagon in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Says the pub has declined since moving but still has a solid whisky range.
- Recommendsu/JabroniSandwich9000 in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Says they go there instead for a lot of drinking.
- Recommendsu/uthink-ah1002 in r/vancouver · Nov 2023
Says it was their go-to pub soon after moving to the city.
- Recommendsu/Fizzy_Astronaut in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Agrees with the commenter who called this a former regular spot.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.