Waterfront dinners within walking distance of the convention centre, hands-on activities across Gastown and Chinatown, and Canucks game nights.
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Coal Harbour · at the convention centre
Right at the convention centre with harbour views. The no-planning-needed option when the session runs late.
Paradox Hotel · West Georgia St
Upscale Chinese known for its roast duck. A polished room for a client dinner.
Gastown
Contemporary French in a heritage building. Good food without stiffness, and a strong cocktail list.
Parq Vancouver · Stadium District
Steakhouse above the Parq casino with city views. A strong pregame pick on hockey nights.
Stadium District
BC oysters and seafood in a casual room. A relaxed team night before or after a game.
Gastown, Stanley Park and downtown
Private walking tours through the city's scandalous history, led by actors. Easy to slot in before dinner.
Gastown
Escape rooms a short walk from the convention centre. Split a bigger group into teams and race.
Downtown
Cooking school that runs team classes, and you eat what you make. Dinner and team building in one.
Gore Ave, Strathcona/Chinatown · about 30 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
Pottery workshop for groups, on the wheel or by hand. Low-key and creative, a good fit for colleagues who don't want a competition.
Granville Square, Canada Place Way, Coal Harbour · about 5 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
Flame-seared aburi sushi with harbour views, right beside Canada Place. Window tables, a sushi bar and a private room make it easy for a client lunch.
Hornby St, Downtown financial district · about 8 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
Old-school steakhouse open since 1962, a few blocks from the financial district. Quiet tables and polished service suit a sit-down business lunch.
Fairmont Pacific Rim, Canada Place · about 3 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
Modern Japanese small plates and sushi in the Fairmont Pacific Rim lobby, across from the convention centre. Lighter and less formal than a full sit-down lunch.
West Hastings St, financial district · about 8 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
David Hawksworth's casual room in a heritage building, with shareable West Coast plates and wood-fired pizza. Central and comfortable for colleagues or a visiting client.
Fairmont Waterfront, Canada Place Way · about 3 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
The Fairmont Waterfront's lobby restaurant, right across from the convention centre. A reviewer called its breakfast the best hotel breakfast in the city.
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, West Georgia St · about 10 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's restaurant, refreshed in 2026 with French-leaning Pacific Northwest cooking. Booths at the back are cosy enough for a private conversation.
Loden Hotel, Melville St, Coal Harbour · about 10 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
French bistro in the Loden Hotel, open to the public for breakfast from 7am. A calm, hotel-quiet start before the show floor opens.
Fairmont Pacific Rim, Canada Place · about 3 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
Cocktail lab inside the Fairmont Pacific Rim, ranked #38 on North America's 50 Best Bars in 2026. Inventive BC-inspired drinks a short walk from the convention centre.
Rosewood Hotel Georgia, West Georgia St · about 10 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
Moody cocktail bar beneath the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, ranked #32 on North America's 50 Best Bars in 2026. Drinks draw on writers and musicians, with share plates on the side.
Keefer St, Chinatown · about 25 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
Apothecary-themed cocktail bar named Best Bar in Canada at the 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars. Dim and atmospheric, with small Asian-influenced plates.
Rosewood Hotel Georgia, West Georgia St · about 10 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
David Hawksworth's flagship in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, a long-time pick for corporate cards and celebrations. Private rooms make it a natural client dinner.
Fairmont Pacific Rim, Canada Place · about 3 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
Michelin-listed modern Canadian cooking in the Fairmont Pacific Rim, built on BC seafood and Fraser Valley produce. A dressy room with a private dining room and a glass-walled garden.
Hamilton St, Yaletown · about 25 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
Long-running Yaletown seafood room in a brick-and-beam warehouse, known for seafood towers and sablefish. Several private rooms make it an easy pick for a bigger group dinner.
Alberni St, Downtown · about 12 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
Big three-level Glowbal steakhouse with dry-aged and Wagyu cuts and a year-round rooftop. Private rooms with built-in AV suit a group dinner after the sessions.
Wedgewood Hotel, Hornby St, Downtown · about 15 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
Michelin-listed French dining room in the Wedgewood Hotel, with chandeliers and a grand piano. Its Library Room gives a private table for a client dinner.
West Hastings St, Downtown · about 10 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre
Downtown sword school that runs coached axe throwing, archery and swordplay sessions for groups. No experience needed, and it fits in an hour or two.
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Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.
Mott 32 (Paradox Hotel): Four private rooms seating 6, 7, 10 and 18; full venue up to 190 seated. L'Abattoir (Gastown): Two half rooms seat 24 each (35 standing); the full private room seats 50 or takes 70 for a reception. Hawksworth (Rosewood Hotel Georgia, West Georgia St): York Room seats 63; Bel private dining seats up to 20. Botanist (Fairmont Pacific Rim, Canada Place): Private Dining Room up to 14; Garden 16; buyouts 50 to 100. Blue Water Cafe (Hamilton St, Yaletown): Semi-private Arctic Room seats 24; private Atlantic Room seats 40; Oceans Room seats 60 with its own entrance and terrace; Arctic and Atlantic combine as the Pacific Room for 80.
Forbidden Vancouver Tours: Private walking tours through the city's scandalous history, led by actors. Easy to slot in before dinner. Hand Eye Ceramics: Pottery workshop for groups, on the wheel or by hand. Low-key and creative, a good fit for colleagues who don't want a competition. Academie Duello: Downtown sword school that runs coached axe throwing, archery and swordplay sessions for groups. No experience needed, and it fits in an hour or two.
Tap & Barrel Convention Centre (Coal Harbour · at the convention centre). Hand Eye Ceramics (Gore Ave, Strathcona/Chinatown · about 30 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre). Miku (Granville Square, Canada Place Way, Coal Harbour · about 5 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre). Hy's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar (Hornby St, Downtown financial district · about 8 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre).
Upcoming home games: Canucks vs Flyers, Mon Nov 9 at 7:30 PM (Rogers Arena); Canucks vs Rangers, Fri Nov 13 at 7:00 PM (Rogers Arena); Canucks vs Wild, Sat Nov 21 at 8:00 PM (Rogers Arena); Canucks vs Blackhawks, Sun Nov 22 at 6:00 PM (Rogers Arena). The Vancouver page lists every home game for the next six months.
AME Roundup 2027: Jan 25–28, 2027 at Vancouver Convention Centre East. Our advice is to book private rooms by December 14, 2026. Pacific Dental Conference 2027: Mar 4–6, 2027 at Vancouver Convention Centre West. Our advice is to book private rooms by January 7, 2027.
Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week. Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date. Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead. Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.