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Burgers

Jimmy’s Tap House

Burgers, pizza, and sandwiches are enjoyed on the sprawling sidewalk patio Crowd Suits unwinding after work Go for The expanded appy list that runs from poutines and potato skins to panko-crusted prawns and sesame-seared tuna; $3 off every day from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hours 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-midnight Sun

Elwood’s

It appears ramshackle from the front and doesn’t look much better inside, but this funky little West Side bar is just right if you’re on the prowl for someplace you can untuck your shirt and grab a surprisingly well-crafted cocktail Crowd Procrastinating students Go for A chill vibe and $10“burger ’n’ brew” Hours 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon-Thurs 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri-Sat

Darby’s

  This no-frills bar has won a loyal set of regulars by pairing cold beers with predictable-yet-satisfying pub standards, including 17 different kinds of burger. Live entertainment most nights of the week includes karaoke, open mike, and stand-up Crowd Canucks fans catching the pay-per-view games and grad students out on the cheap.

The Charlatan

  17 shiny taps are front and centre at the Charlatan, where imported draft brews like Kilkenny, Delerium, and Strongbow are revered by beer-savvy patrons Crowd Yuppier side of the Commercial Drive crowd; 30-something landlords Go for Wednesday burger and brew specials: any burger, any beer for $14 Hours 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon-Thurs, 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Sat, 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Sun

Beef Burger with Chili Butter Core

Topped with chipotle, roasted garlic mayo and guacamole, Vancouverite Ron Shewchuk's famous burger packs serious punch and took home gold at the 2009 Canadian BBQ Championships

published Aug 5, 2009
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