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Back and Forth Bar
Cocktails, craft draft beer & snacks offered in a hip, upbeat space with Ping-Pong tables & games
⭐ 4.2 · 532 reviews
📍 303 Columbia St
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Cocktails, craft draft beer & snacks offered in a hip, upbeat space with Ping-Pong tables & games
Hours and menus change — confirm on the venue site or Google listing before you go. Related: Pubs hub · Tonight · Transit
Aleks — tier-2 pick: Back and Forth Bar is worth a pre-match stop when you want a proper bar atmosphere without the Stadium-adjacent crush. Best for groups that care about screens and pacing.
We last verified hours and match-day vibe for Chinatown venues in July 2026 — always confirm reservations on busy international fixtures.
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Back and Forth Bar is a Cocktails, craft draft beer & snacks offered in a hip, upbeat space with Ping-Pong tables & games. FanVancouver lists it as a tier-2 editorial pick for World Cup 2026 because it combines reliable screens, steady service, and a practical walk/transit link toward BC Place.
Practical tip: Arrive 45–60 minutes before kick-off — Back and Forth Bar fills fast on Canada and knockout nights.
Aleks's take: Aleks — tier-2 pick: Back and Forth Bar is worth a pre-match stop when you want a proper bar atmosphere without the Stadium-adjacent crush. Best for groups that care about screens and pacing.
Hours and menus change — confirm with the venue before you travel. Photos load from our Google Places cache when available.
We last verified hours and match-day vibe for Chinatown venues in July 2026 — always confirm reservations on busy international fixtures.
More pubs: full directory → · fan map →
Back and Forth Bar is a Cocktails, craft draft beer & snacks offered in a hip, upbeat space with Ping-Pong tables & games. FanVancouver lists it as a tier-2 editorial pick for World Cup 2026 because it combines reliable screens, steady service, and a practical walk/transit link toward BC Place.
We last verified hours and match-day vibe for Chinatown venues in July 2026 — always confirm reservations on busy international fixtures.
Hours may vary on match days · Always verify before visiting at http://www.backandforthbar.com/
Address: 303 Columbia St, Vancouver BC
~10 min walk from BC Place · Main St–Science World SkyTrain
"The whole place is dedicated to ping pong so you don’t need to worry about bother people drinking at the tables. They have several ping pong tables and other than Friday or Saturday night you will nev"
"Lots of cheap drink options (craft beers, various shots, etc) lots of table space for parties, ping pong keeps things fun and energetic, would definitely go back with a group. Staff was really nice an"
"Nice place to chill. You pay for each drink at the bar as you order so you can move around and change tables. This is great for a big group when you don’t know who will arrive or what time! They also"
Reviews from Google Maps · Rating 4.2/5 from 532 reviews
For busy weekend dinners and event nights, often yes. Walk-in works better off-peak — call or check their listing.
Depends on screens and crowd — ask staff, or use our pubs hub rankings for sports-forward rooms.
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