If you are heading to the FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver and need a bite or a drink before or after the match, we have you covered. Here is a roundup of 20 restaurants located within a 10-minute walk of B.C. Place, offering a variety of cuisines and atmospheres for soccer fans.
Parq Casino Venues: Ready for the Crowd
Parq Casino is so close to B.C. Place that with some parkour skills, you could jump from their terraces to the stadium roof. Their venues—The Victor, Honey Salt, and D/6 Lounge—are prepared for the influx of fans, with extra TV screens, soccer decor, sporty menu additions, and even customized soccer jerseys. They have experience handling large crowds, having survived the Taylor Swift concert rush.
D/6 Lounge
Located at 39 Smithe Street (four-minute walk), this indoor/outdoor lounge sits under the eaves of B.C. Place, close enough to feel the action. They offer light bites like chicken karaage and heartier options such as the wagyu burger and herb-brined half chicken, along with great cocktails.
Robson Street Favorites
On Robson Street, Domenico Morra, owner of Dante Italian Sandwiches and Straight Outta Brooklyn pizza, has been planning for the World Cup for months. The main challenge is staffing. “We’re just all hands on deck with everyone contributing. We usually close at 7 p.m. but we’ll be open an extra couple of hours,” he says. His Italian heritage makes him a passionate soccer fan, and he will be cheering for Canada since Italy didn't qualify.
Dante Italian Sandwich
At 360 Robson Street (four-minute walk), the Morra brothers pack Italian love between schiacciata Tuscan bread. For soccer energy, try the hot and spicy Inferno, but the Mortazza—with mortadella, cheese, basil spread, and pistachio—is a standout.
Other Top Picks Within Walking Distance
Bam Bam
160 West Georgia Street (four-minute walk). This newcomer from the team behind Nemesis and Dope Bakery offers top-notch chicken sandwiches and creative doughnuts with toppings like gochujang, black garlic, and pork belly, or simple maple syrup.
Chambar
568 Beatty Street (seven-minute walk). Belgian-inspired cuisine with consistent quality for 22 years. Mussels come three ways, and the braised lamb shank with honey, figs, cinnamon, almond, and couscous is a winner. Order mussels with fries for the classic moules frites experience.
Devil’s Elbow Smoke and Ale House
562 Beatty Street (seven-minute walk). Enjoy craft beers, cocktails, and BBQ dishes like pork back ribs, beef brisket, and sliders. Meat is sourced from Jackson’s Butcher in Kits.
Dirty Apron Deli
540 Beatty Street (eight-minute walk). Open Tuesday to Friday, this deli serves impressive lunch sandwiches (Montreal smoked meat, crab and shrimp) and bowl foods in a cool, textured heritage building.
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar
762 Cambie Street (three-minute walk). A great spot for oyster lovers, offering fresh seafood in a lively setting.
This list ensures that soccer fans can find a satisfying meal and a drink within a short stroll of the stadium, making the World Cup experience in Vancouver even more enjoyable.
