For a relaxing and romantic evening try the Revel Room in historic Gastown. It’s a cozy little restaurant/bar with a menu that includes West coast cuisine served in a casual atmosphere. There’s a brunch, lunch and dinner menu and light snacks for evening fare. And the well stocked bar serves award-winning cocktails as well as offering local and international wines (by the glass and bottle) as well as local and imported beers.
I dropped in one Tuesday night when there was live music playing and enjoyed a time to unwind after a busy day to the Roots & Blues tunes of the Ronnie Hayward Trio with Ronnie on upright bass, Steve Kozak on guitar and Steve Taylor on drums.
There’s a late night menu until 1.30 am. The marinated wings seasoned with cajun spices ($7) and a bowl of West Coast gumbo ($7) went down well with a sleeve of cold honeylager. ($6)
I enjoyed it so much, I went back this Tuesday. This time I tried a Classic Revel Burger made with a thick juicy paddy of Pemberton Meadows beef, aged white cheddar, double smoked bacon and herb aeoli served with a side of thick jojo fries ($13). Perfect fare for a chilly damp evening. 
You can dine from a good selection of everything from appetizers and salads to full meals from $15 – $30 while you enjoy live music in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. If you want to keep it intimate, there’s an upstairs loft room for private dining.
The Revel Room
238 Abbott St at Cordova
Gastown
604-687-4088
eat@revelroom.ca
Hours: Monday 5 pm – 2 am; Tuesday- Thursday 11.30 am – 2 am; Saturday 5 pm – 2 am; Sunday 10 am – midnight.
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