Irish Heather

Name: Irish Heather
Address: 248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6A 1Z6
Telephone: (604) 688-9779
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (89)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Located in the heart of historic Chinatown, this GastroPub has garnered many accolades for its service, food, alcohol & ambiance.

In a world filled with "Plastic Paddy" establishments, the Heather stands out as a beacon of authenticity. An Irish House that is owned by Irish people who actually work there...how refreshing!!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Irish, British
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 688-9779
Website
http://www.irishheather.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Colin Fleming
Catering
For catering information please contact Sean Heather at:<br />reso@irishheather.com
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of historic Chinatown, this GastroPub has garnered many accolades for its service, food, alcohol & ambiance.

Location
248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Cross street
On East Georgia, between Main & Gore, beside the very popular Penom Peh
Parking details
Currently street parking is $2 an hour, everywhere in Chinatown.
Public transit
Public Transit stops are located at the corner on Main St just a short walk from our front door.We are located a 5 min walk from the Main Street, Science World Station.
Entertainment
Currently, we have a traditional Irish sessiun on one Tuesday each month, a music act at 6pm each Thursday and usually a comedy event at 8pm on that same day.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekday)
Multiple dates available
For a unique taste of Irish pub history, book a snug—a charming, semi-private booth found in traditional pubs. With cozy seating for groups of 6-10 and wooden paneling for privacy, snugs offer a secluded spot for enjoying drinks and bites away from the crowd. These historic hideaways, once favored for secret conversations and quiet retreats, are perfect for a memorable pub experience. Reserve one of Irish Heathers four uniquely themed snugs to experience this exclusive piece of Irish heritage.
Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekend)
Multiple dates available
For a unique taste of Irish pub history, book a snug—a charming, semi-private booth found in traditional pubs. With cozy seating (for groups of 8-10) and wooden paneling for privacy, snugs offer a secluded spot for enjoying drinks and bites away from the crowd. These historic hideaways, once favored for secret conversations and quiet retreats, are perfect for a memorable pub experience. Reserve one of Irish Heathers four uniquely themed snugs to experience this exclusive piece of Irish heritage.

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What 89 people are saying

Irish Heather reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4.1Service
4.0Ambience
1.9Value

Noise • Moderate

89 Reviews

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Julia
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Irish restaurant and pub in Vancouver! They know how to serve a proper Guinness and the food is fantastic. Their whiskey selection bars none, with choices for every taste and wallet. Staff is always friendly and overall a superb experience every time so we keep coming back!
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johanne VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great whiskey assortment. Food was real flavourful.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always! The best Guinness in Vancouver and curry fries are delicious!
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W. Robert
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the entire staff/family at the Irish Heather make every visit a memorable one. The food, Guinness pulls, and whiskey are always top-shelf. The atmosphere is incredible and joyous. I hope to put in another 30 years as a patron!
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Diarmaid VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best pub in the city hands down without a doubt!!
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Melissa
Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! Service outstanding! Pints de-lish!
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Alisha
Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience - music could have been a bit louder.
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Sigrun
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went there for my birthday celebration and booked a snug for my friends and me. It was a wonderful experience, great whiskys, great drinks, outstanding service! Food was good :)
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Liz
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s been a while since we’ve been to the Irish Heather. But every time we do go (and we’ve been to all the locations) we have a great time. Food, service and vibe is always fantastic.
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nancy VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia40 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good for a pub but not for a gastropub. Food menu was very limited and not tasty. Boring burgers. Limp fries. Bangers and mash were mostly potato with anemic looking wieners on top. Would not recommend coming here for the food. Lots of whiskies on the menu and some nice cocktails. Wish they had put similar effort into their food. Also we booked for a group and got seated at a long communal table which would’ve been fine if we had chairs to sit on. Instead we got plastic backless short stools. Not exactly comfortable to sit on for hours. Or maybe that was the point? I will not return.
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FAQs

Irish Heather is rated 4.1 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
On East Georgia, between Main & Gore, beside the very popular Penom Peh
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Irish, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Currently street parking is $2 an hour, everywhere in Chinatown.
Public transit
Public Transit stops are located at the corner on Main St just a short walk from our front door.We are located a 5 min walk from the Main Street, Science World Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Colin Fleming
Entertainment
Currently, we have a traditional Irish sessiun on one Tuesday each month, a music act at 6pm each Thursday and usually a comedy event at 8pm on that same day.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.irishheather.com/
Phone number
(604) 688-9779
Catering
For catering information please contact Sean Heather at:<br />reso@irishheather.com
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of historic Chinatown, this GastroPub has garnered many accolades for its service, food, alcohol & ambiance.

Irish Heather

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekday)

Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekend)

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What 89 people are saying

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