Classic date night: Vancouver venues for dinner and a show
It's a classic date-night pairing: enjoying a fine dinner while being entertained. And while it may seem like a bygone activity, the ritual is alive and well in Vancouver. Here are a few places to check out to ensure two dates in one.
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3The Commodore has been a premier Vancouver entertainment venue for over 80 years. You’ve surely taken in a show a time or twenty, and if you haven’t ever tried their restaurant beforehand, you must do so soon. They have an affordable dinner menu that will fill you up for a night of dancing, as well as several great bars around the house. Of course, it’s their top-notch live acts in all genres that will keep you coming back for more.
Federico's Supper Club
1728 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A3Federico’s serves up a double dose of entertainment five nights a week, with great live shows to accompany delicious Italian food. Live music also plays Wednesdays through Sundays, so make a reservation today to get the best seats in the house.
Lafflines Comedy Club
530 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 1B1Located in the historic Columbia Theatre in New Westminster, Lafflines is a great place to spend an evening laughing and dining with friends. Their pub-style menu will fuel your giggles as you watch stand up comedians ply their wares on stage.
Havana
1212 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X4Located at the back of Havana Restaurant, Havana Theatre recommends you arrive 90 minutes before the show if you want to fit in a meal. If that’s not enough, they have an art gallery on the premises too. If you add it all up it comes out to a great night of local culture and most likely some quality laughs.
The Improv Centre
1502 Duranleau St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S4Vancouver TheatreSports League puts a unique spin on dinner and a show. On top of hosting theatre events out of their Granville Island home base, they can also come to your dinner event and bring the theatre right to your table. Talk about dinner-time drama.
The Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre
2616 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3G6Located in Port Coquitlam, The Giggle Dam is one of the Lower Mainland’s most popular dinner theatre destinations. Combining hilarious theatre with four-course dining, The Giggle Dam makes for a great evening of feasting and laughing out loud, whether you’re on a date or hanging with friends.
