The Lido, Mount Pleasant
22 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend The Lido in Mount Pleasant, and several mention its live music, DJ or dance nights. A few call it a dive, one says it is not really one, and one says it is cash only. One commenter likes that you order at the bar, one would not pick it for cocktails, and one finds it too dim to read in.
Address
The Lido, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X5, Canada
At a glance
- Known for
- Live music and dance nights
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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/Primary_Pin_7417 in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Names The Lido as a pick with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/gbell1995 in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Lists The Lido as a pick.
- Recommendsu/vitalitron in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Suggests it as a local pick in the area.
- Recommendsu/tishpickle in r/askvan · Aug 2025ambience
Listed among spots similar in feel to Jackalopes.
- Recommendsu/SteveJobsBlakSweater in r/askvan · Feb 2025ambience
Likes the walk-up ordering, enjoyed old fashioneds there, and mentions past ambient performances.
- Recommendsu/Lowerlameland in r/askvan · Jul 2024
Included in a list of bars that stay open late and usually have seats.
- Recommendsu/VegetableTeacher580 in r/askvan · Sep 2024ambience
Suggests it as a fitting pick for quiet talk, with indoor seating and a patio.
- Recommendsu/FastSnailMail in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Suggested as an option, noting it is cash only.
Show all 25 cited comments
- Recommendsu/RevengeofSudz in r/askvan · Aug 2025ambience
Calls it a cool, relaxed spot where people can move around freely.
- Mixedu/oddible in r/askvan · Sep 2024ambience
Calls it a strong dive bar, though the lighting is too dim for reading.
- Recommendsu/ApeLincoln1999 in r/askvan · Dec 2024
Names it as a bar where local musicians tend to gather.
- Recommendsu/surejan94 in r/askvan · Oct 2026ambience
Recently went and enjoyed chatting with strangers; likes its live music nights.
- Recommendsu/matzhue in r/askvan · Mar 2025value
Says it has dive prices on happy hour.
- Recommendsu/izikavazo in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Recommends the Lido for its monthly queer dance night, run by a local dance group.
- Recommendsu/woody_wagon in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Listed among the suggested bars for the request.
- Recommendsu/srzncl in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Acex604 in r/askvan · Feb 2025
Playfully agrees it is a hidden gem and wants it kept quiet.
- Mixedu/Superb-Emotion2269 in r/askvan · Feb 2025taste
Likes the atmosphere but would not pick it for cocktails.
- Recommendsu/st978 in r/askvan · Jul 2024
Listed as a possible dive-style option.
- Recommendsu/Glad-Quit-8971 in r/askvan · Aug 2026
Named among Main Street bars with an artsy, alternative feel rather than upscale.
- Recommendsu/Elderberry_Rare in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Praises The Lido and notes many queer people work there; also backs the dance night.
- Recommendsu/Unusual_File_6960 in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Says this Broadway spot is good; brief endorsement.
- Caveatu/That-Thought2692 in r/askvan · Dec 2025ambience
Insists it isn't really a dive, so it misses that appeal.
- Recommendsu/lunelukio in r/askvan · Jan 2025ambience
Recommends The Lido as a laid-back spot many trans women frequent, a favourite in their circle.
- Recommendsu/77pearl in r/askvan · Aug 2026ambience
Suggested as a better option away from Granville with a good vibe.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.