The restaurant industry is volatile, so even though we know some eateries will inevitably have to close their doors, we never want to see them closed forever.
Some of these spots were revived with a new concept, while others unfortunately closed permanently.
Here are some noteworthy Vancouver restaurants that closed in 2021.
Slickity Jim’s Chat ‘n’ Chew
Slickity Jim’s 1387 W 7th Avenue location closed in November 2021. The restaurant told guests they can expect the same delicious grub at its remaining Main Street location.
Nicli Gastown
One of Vancouver’s most popular pizza restaurants has closed its doors after a decade of operation. Nicli Gastown is now closed. The 62 E Cordova Street eatery quietly closed after serving traditional Italian pizza, salads and beverages for 10 years.
Rumpus room
You will no longer find the Rumpus Room operating on Main Street, as a new concept called Slim Jim’s BBQ is currently in operation there.
Copper chimney
Copper Chimney, located in the center of Vancouver by Hotel Le Soleil, has quietly closed its doors. A representative from the restaurant told Dished Vancouver that the 567 Hornby Street bar and grill reopened in October after being closed from the beginning of the pandemic in March, but that it closed again forever on November 13, 2021. The new concept that operating here is Alouette.
Starbucks Reserve Bar
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The first Starbucks Reserve Bar in western Canada has closed its doors permanently. The Mount Pleasant coffee house took to social media to share the news that January 31, 2021, would be its last day of business.
Hi Dumplings!
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Sad news for dumpling fans, Hey Dumplings has officially closed the on-site store in Chinatown. The restaurant on 208 Keefer Street only opened back in the spring of 2018, where it has served sweet and savory Russian-style dumplings fresh and frozen.
Peckinpah
The longtime Vancouver eatery Peckinpah officially closed its doors this year. The 2 Water Street restaurant was known for serving Carolina-style BBQ in the heart of Gastown, just steps from Maple Tree Square.
Gnuer
Some much-loved Vancouver restaurants have closed their doors since the beginning of the pandemic, and we’m super sad to add Gnuer to that list. The 120 W Hastings Street eatery was known for its rustic interiors and unreal menu-to-table menus.
Prado Cafe Water Street
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Prado Cafe has opened some beautiful new locations over the last few years, but unfortunately the much-loved local brand has also recently closed one. The concept’s 117 Water Street location has now been permanently closed.
Ampersand Bistro & Bar
Ampersand Bistro & Bar (Daily Hive)
Ampersand Bistro & Bar has quietly closed its doors in Gastown. The 32 Water Street restaurant took over the place from the dessert place Mosquito in the spring of 2019. It was known for offering customers what it called “designer dim sum” along with tapas dishes and cocktails.
Laurence & Chico Café
Laurence & Chico Café (Photo: Leila Kwok)
Laurence & Chico Café, located at 833 Bute Street, has quietly closed its doors. The bizarrely wonderful eatery had been offering tea service in its Alice in Wonderland-like dining room since opening in the spring of 2018. The West End destination was created and designed by the dynamic design duo Laurence Li and Chico Wang.
Don Francesco Restaurant
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Signage is down and so is the website. It appears that Don Francesco Ristorante has quietly closed its doors at the Waterfront Center in Vancouver. The Italian eatery at 909 W Cordova Street took over this space from Hapa Izakaya back in 2018.
Soho Tea Room
After nine years of operation, the Soho Tea Room has closed its doors forever. The 3466 Cambie Street restaurant was known for its food from Hong Kong and Taiwan, especially eateries like salt and pepper chicken, hot pot, toast boxes and bubbly.
The Emerald Supper Club
One of the crown jewels of Vancouver’s lounge scene is closed: The Emerald Supper Club has officially closed its distinctive, vibrant green doors. The cocktail destination 555 Gore Avenue was known for delighting its guests with the charm of Chinatown and old-school Vegas moods at once.
Buckets of ice
Buckets owners said that between adapting to the rapid changes amid the pandemic and growing their own families, it was ultimately the best decision for them to close the store. It closed its doors in mid-May.
The room of the scales
Libra Room, located at 1608 Commercial Drive, closed and now serves as the Mediterranean restaurant Loula’s Taverna & Bar under new ownership.
Terroir kitchen
A West Vancouver restaurant known for its tapas-style dishes is permanently closed. Terroir Kitchen took to Instagram on July 23, 2021 to announce that it will be serving its “Last Supper” that weekend.
Heirloom Ambleside
A popular supplier of plant-based eateries closed its doors this month, though it says it chose not to close down. Heirloom Ambleside ceased operations on July 9, 2021. The 1390 Marine Drive West Vancouver restaurant opened in June 2018.
TWG Tea – Vancouver (reopens in a new location)
TWG Tea Vancouver has officially closed its West Georgia Street location and has announced plans to reopen at a new address in the future.
WildTale Yaletown
If you missed it, Yaletown is a fish restaurant. WildTale quietly closed its doors earlier this year. The 1079 Mainland Street eatery was known for serving fresh seafood from the west coast in an elegant and relaxed room.
Mak N Ming |
One of Vancouver’s much-loved upscale restaurants is officially closed. Mak N Ming has closed its doors. The owners of the Kitsilano restaurant issued the announcement, saying they would focus on “bigger options” and that they hope to share details soon.
Skandilicious
This popular local breakfast restaurant had been serving its characteristically sweet and savory Scandinavian-inspired waffles for almost a decade before it closed. In their announcement, the owners said it had been “an absolutely incredible trip for almost a decade” and thanked their staff and customers for their support over the years.
Boston Pizza – Theater District
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A prominent Boston Pizza in downtown Vancouver has officially closed its doors. The Theater District location of the Canadian chain is permanently closed after over six years of operation.
DD Mau Yaletown
The fast-paced casual destination for Vietnamese eateries offered its final service on July 17, 2021. This 1239 Pacific Boulevard outpost was the brand’s original. It opened nine years ago in 2012.
Tim Hortons – 998 Granville Street
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Downtown Vancouver said goodbye to another prominent restaurant chain location: Tim Hortons at 998 Granville Street has closed its doors forever.
Pacifico Pizzeria & Restaurant
Dished Vancouver has learned that the West End eatery Pacifico Pizzeria & Ristorante has closed its doors permanently. The place for Italian eateries in the neighborhood told us that “there was no choice” but to close due to the effects of the pandemic. However, Pacifico’s 970 Smithe Street remains open.
Salt tasting room (moving)
A Gastown staple for charcuterie and wine for the past 15 years has now closed its doors and plans to relocate. The Salt Tasting Room in Blood Alley announced it was leaving the neighborhood. But do not despair cheese lovers: the collection reopens in Chinatown in October, though the exact location has not been revealed.
Evening
Soirette cake and macaron shop announced it would close after a decade of operation this summer. The Coal Harbor store was known for its whimsical sweets and photo-worthy creations for Vancouver’s annual Hot Chocolate Festival.
Bridges (temporarily closed)
Courtesy Bridges
It’s the end of an era. Landmark Granville Island restaurant Bridges closed its doors on Sunday, September 26, 2021 after 41 years of operation. But here’s some good news: it’s not a farewell to this space, we’ll just see you later. The restaurant as we know it will change and Bridges will rebrand.
Trans Am
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One of Vancouver’s most famous local burger bars has closed its doors permanently. Trans Am, or as it later became known, Turbo X Trans Am, is officially closed.
Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar
Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar has permanently closed its Convention Center location after nearly a decade of operation. The local mini-chain operated at 200 Burrard Street at the Waterfront Building in Vancouver for eight years.
Butcher table
One of Metro Vancouver’s local places for quality meat, Butcher’s Table, has closed its doors. The butcher shop was located inside the New West River Market at 112 – 810 Quayside Drive.
Cin City Mini Donuts
Cin City Mini Donuts has closed its Vancouver sweet spot on 327 E Broadway. The destination for hot mini-donuts, hot dogs, cotton candy and lemonade had previously had seasonal stands, but this was the brand’s first full-time location.
Bao Chau Vietnamese Restaurant
Daily Hive
A long-standing Vietnamese eatery has closed its doors in Vancouver. Bao Chau Vietnamese Restaurant has been marked as permanently closed online, and a sign on the restaurant’s window has been set up to share the news.
Slocanen
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Slocan has stopped operations at 2715 East Hastings Street after nearly 50 years of business. This classic comfort eater destination closed on November 14, 2021. The restaurant teased a “2.0” version of The Slocan in its farewell Instagram post. We will keep you informed when the details are released.
Taylight Brewing
Taylight Brewing in Port Coquitlam closed its doors earlier this fall. In a message to its followers, the brewery 1485 Coast Meridian Road, which opened its doors back in August 2018, said it would no longer be able to stay open due to the “effects of COVID 19.”
Miantiao
Frasca room
Miantiao, the newly opened eatery inside the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver, has now ceased operations. After a six-month drive, the Italian-Chinese restaurant offered its last service on Monday, November 29, 2021. It has since been replaced by Carlino.
Swiss Chalet – Burnaby (closes at the end of December)
The staff at the restaurant also noted that the Lougheed Highway location could shut down operations before December 27, 2021, depending on the availability of staff and ingredients. It was recommended that people who want to stop in the restaurant during its last week should call in advance to check that it is open and that items are still to order.
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