The Boxcar - Cocktail Bar
🍺 Fan Pub

The Boxcar - Cocktail Bar

Chill speakeasy in an intimate space featuring changing craft beer taps & creative cocktails

⭐ 4.7 · 549 reviews 📍 917 Main St 💰 Mid-range

Visit plan: The Boxcar Cocktail Bar

  1. Confirm The Boxcar Cocktail Bar is open and taking guests the same day (hours change).
  2. Check whether you need a reservation for peak dinner or match/event nights.
  3. Plan your transit stop before you go — taxis surge after big events.
  4. If watching sports, ask about screens/audio when you arrive.
  5. Have a backup venue within a short walk in case of waits.

Hours and menus change — confirm on the venue site or Google listing before you go. Related: Pubs hub · Tonight · Transit

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⚽ Local Tips for World Cup 2026

  • Cocktail-first bar with sports on — split the group: drinks here, screens at a dedicated pub if needed.
  • Railtown/Gastown edge — interesting walk to BC Place through Chinatown.
  • Happy hour is the value play; late-night prices match the neighbourhood.
  • Small space — groups over six should split across bars.
  • Good for post-match if you want a quiet drink away from Granville chaos.

✍️ Editor's pick — Aleks

Cocktail stop — not your main watch party, but a good opener.

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About The Boxcar - Cocktail Bar

The Boxcar is for the fan who needs one well-made drink before committing to a megascreen mob. It's intimate, curated, and not trying to seat 200 screaming supporters.

I list it because not every match day needs the same bar — sometimes you want quality over quantity, then walk to BC Place sober and on time.

🕐 Opening Hours
Monday4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Thursday4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday4:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Hours may vary on match days · Always verify before visiting at https://www.boxcarvancouver.com/

🚇 Getting There

Address: 917 Main St, Vancouver BC

~10 min walk from BC Place · Main St–Science World SkyTrain

💬 What Visitors Say
★★★★★

"This place is connect to Mortadella (the restaurant next door where the food comes from) but the bar itself primarily offers beer and drinks. The pizzas were great. The sizes were huge! We got the pe"

— Kaitlyn Jung · Google Reviews
★★★★★

"Great atmosphere, the bartender was very kind and helpful! Its my first time coming here and although I was taken aback by the size of the place, the service and drinks speak for themselves. The spic"

— Mariella Palacios · Google Reviews
★★★☆☆

"The service is very poor. Cris the bartender is extremely rude and definitely the opposite of being hospitable. The food from mortadella is truly the only highlight of the place however I would rather"

— Takshi Sachdeva · Google Reviews

Reviews from Google Maps · Rating 4.7/5 from 549 reviews

Prices shown are estimates and may change — always confirm with the official source (TransLink, FIFA.com, the venue or booking.com) before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a reservation at The Boxcar Cocktail Bar?

For busy weekend dinners and event nights, often yes. Walk-in works better off-peak — call or check their listing.

Is it good for watching games?

Depends on screens and crowd — ask staff, or use our pubs hub rankings for sports-forward rooms.

How do I get there without a car?

Use SkyTrain/bus corridors when possible. See Getting Around for DayPass tips.