Discover one of Vancouver’s most exciting neighborhoods mere minutes from your door.
Sunset Inn & Suites, a standout among Davie Village, Vancouver hotels, provides easy access to all that this neighborhood has to offer. Considered by many to be the heart of Vancouver’s LGBTQ community, you can find the city’s best gay pubs, nightclubs, specialty bookstores and boutiques between rows of rainbow flags and colorful crosswalks. Whether you’re looking for a quiet stroll to explore the neighborhood or are here to experience the excitement of the Davie Street Pride Party, Davie Village offers a new side of Vancouver sure to provide for a memorable experience.
We will recommend some of the best places to eat and see that Davie village has to offer.
JIM DEVA PLAZA
Jim Deva Plaza is Vancouver’s first pavement-to-plaza project. Located on Bute Street in the heart of Davie Village, the space was created by redesigning the block into a single continuous smooth surface that invites people in to sit and spend time relaxing in this busy urban centre. This unique community gathering space features a variety of seating and the iconic “megaphone” soap box, commemorating Jim Deva’s extensive advocacy work in free speech and gay rights. Jim sadly passed away suddenly in 2014 at age 64 was a co founder of the Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium on Davie Street.
He battled censorship by taking the federal government to court when it stopped gay and lesbian books from crossing the border into Canada in the late 1980s. A true giant among the LBGTQ community the Plaza was built to honour his memory and work within the heart of Davie Village. It is a great place to hang out on a warm sunny day where you will be treated to buskers and even buy Art from local vendors.
The plaza is also home to a mix of fun activities and local events – check them out here: http://westendbia.com/neighbourhood/jim-deva-plaza/events-schedule/
RESTAURANTS & BARS OF DAVIE STREET
There are so many delicious restaurants to choose from on Davie village that you really are spoiled for choice. These are our top picks for you to check out.
Banana Leaf – Malaysian
A blend of Indonesian, Thai, Indian, Chinese and Portuguese culinary inspiration. Experience our warm and cheerful atmosphere, enjoy our friendly service, and indulge yourself with our spicy Rendang beef, fluffy Roti Canai and more. An ideal restaurant to visit with family and friends where you are encouraged to share dishes among yourselves you will not be disappointed.
http://www.bananaleaf-vancouver.com/#bananaleaf-vancouver
Takis Taverna – Greek Cypriot
A huge hit on Davie and who doesn’t like some good old fashioned Mediterranean style cuisine that suits everyone! The menu has a wealth of seafood, Souvlaki, vegetarian dishes, soups, salads, dips and platters. We think the Lamb dishes are the very best around, it literally falls off the fork its so good!
The Score on Davie – Neighbourhood Pub
A cool and trendy neighbourhood hangout serving Canadian pub fare, local wines & tap craft beers plus weekend brunch. Now famous for their insanely huge and delicious Ceasars that have well and truly put this local bar on the map, it also has a great patio and awesome Art on display from local artists of the area.
For further information on the local area click here: http://westendbia.com/neighbourhood/davie-street/
