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Pourhouse Restaurant
A century ago, North American cuisine wasn't quite as fancy as today, but full of simple purpose: flavours you craved that left you satisfied. We look to create that feeling and sense of place. Making food that fills the room with mouth-watering aromas, and savoury tastes that are unabashed. We want to share our infatuation with food - serving dishes that smack of home, and made with hearty ingredients by someone who loves what they do.
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53 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 53 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(25)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(31)
- neighborhood gem(21)
- hot spot(17)
- special occasion(17)
- vibrant bar scene(15)
- romantic(14)
Pourhouse Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food and excellent service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The starters (Grilled Cheese with Spicy Tomato Soup and Steamed Manila Clams) were much more impressive then the 10 oz steak (it was their daily special) we ordered. They used too much black pepper and I could barely taste the beef. The dessert menu was a bit too ordinary. Our server was very friendly and attentive. I would probably come back here for the drinks only and perhaps order some starters."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fancy food and drinks!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was excellent! The waiter asked us what type of drinks we liked and brought my girlfriend a surprise drink. Both of our meals were delicious. The table next to us could smell it and were checking it out. The ambiance of the place is really cool and classy. It was a nice romantic birthday dinner but i could see myself coming back to the bar part for fancy drinks and tasty appies. We are very happy we went there. It's a bit pricey but worth it. The drinks can add up!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went for the spaghetti and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went for the spaghetti and meatballs, and it was phenomenal..."
Dined on 25/04/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lunch special fantastic as
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Lunch special fantastic as always. But the bourbon recommendation at the end made it a memorable meal. Thank you!"
Dined on 19/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Have gone here for family
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have gone here for family dinners, business lunches, and end of day drinks; will keep coming back."
Dined on 26/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 6 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply EXCELLENT on all fronts....
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Simply excellent. The food, the service, the attentive staff, and did I mention the food! Wonderful stuff. I can't NOT go to the Pourhouse when I am in the Gastown area of Vancouver.....it would be a shame not to. ENJOY, I know you will."
Dined on 21/03/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 7 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cauliflower steak is an amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cauliflower steak is an amazing non-meat dish. The meat dishes ordered by my group were well loved too. The cookies & espresso...doesn't get much better than that."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 8 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely Night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to Pourhouse for the first time one evening with a lovely girl for dinner - and that was a really great choice! Also a Sunday night, live Jazz, the atmosphere was really nice and vibrant. The service was prompt and friendly, recommendations well delivered. Food was delicious! We tried a few starters: Scotch Egg, Bone Marrows, and Pork Croquette. We love the Scotch Eggs, elegantly presented and tasted great! As for mains, I wanted to try their T-bones but was sold out, and only had the strip loin. The strip loin was cooked to my expectation - medium rare, it was juicy, pink in the centre, tender. Well done! The other main we had was Steelhead trout it was done perfectly too, crispy skin and nice centre. Great Place :D"
Dined on 10/03/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Second time in the restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Second time in the restaurant and I have not been in the bar area but understand it is also very good. Will definitely come again. Nice menu, food is great, and wine selection is fine."
Dined on 11/03/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Maple Hills chicken was the best I ever tasted, and the simple preparation on the lentil/squash accompiment was perfect! The "chocolate bar" finish was also unforgettable."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I loved the menu and want
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I loved the menu and want to try lots of things. Unfortunately, I heeded the waiter's advice regarding the French Onion Soup (which I never order). It was just French Onion Soup, nothing special except the crusty cooked on cheese. But my friend's grilled cheese sandwich was the BEST EVER! I'll go again."
Dined on 22/02/2013
2011
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Review 12 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It always an absolute pleasure
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It always an absolute pleasure to visit The Pourhouse. I always really appreciate the impeccable service, particularly from Simone & Adam! This is one of our favourite places to take locals, and out-of-towner's looking for something unique, the food is always great and the service is always outstanding - they never disappoint. Thanks for everything Pourhouse!"
Dined on 22/02/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Positively Pourhouse
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The cocktails are to-die-for!
Absolutely everything else about the place was better than that!!"
Absolutely everything else about the place was better than that!!"
Dined on 10/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Perhaps I ordred the wrong
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Perhaps I ordred the wrong dish, but I was underwhelmed by the chickpea vegetarian option. The ratatouille was tasty, as was the raw vegetable melange, the chickpea patty was bland. I was also disapponted that the frites were served with a boring mayonaisse, albeit homemade, and Heinz ketchup."
Dined on 19/01/2013
2013
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Review 15 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never disappointed.....thank you!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My third time @ the Pourhouse.....simply TERRIFIC! Burger is outstanding, certainly one of the best, if NOT the BEST in the city.........fries are excellent as well. Service to top notch, prices are very reasonable and the overall quality is (I bet you already guessed it) ABOVE EXPECTATIONS !! Do yourself a favor and dine at Pourhouse, you won't be disappointed. Can't wait to go back!!"
Dined on 17/01/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 16 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was prompt. Soup
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was prompt.
Soup and sandwich option was tasty and reasonably priced."
Soup and sandwich option was tasty and reasonably priced."
Dined on 18/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Pourhouse Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
excellent service and good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"excellent service and good food"
Dined on 17/01/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Pourhouse Restaurant
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic