Gastown · Vancouver, BC City of Vancouver Business Licence · 23-14831722

Steamworks Brewpub

Pioneering Steam-Powered Brewery & Waterfront Burrard Inlet Views in Historic Gastown

Operating inside a century-old brick warehouse on Water Street, Steamworks utilizes historic steam pipes from Vancouver’s heritage heating grid to brew craft IPAs and ales beside sweeping North Shore mountain views.

Health Grade: Pass

Local Guide & Key Info

What to Order

Flagship Steamworks IPA, Lions Gate Lager, and wood-fired flatbreads.

Best Time

4:30 p.m. for golden hour harbor views before the evening Gastown rush.

Pro Tip

Head downstairs to the Landing level near the copper brew kettles for quieter seating.

While You Are Here

Walk past the historic Gastown Steam Clock just two blocks west.

How to Get There

Waterfront Station (Expo Line, Canada Line & SeaBus).

Explore neighborhood guide: Gastown Heritage & Cocktail Quarter →

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Follow the Local Chain

3-Stop Local Walking Chains Nearby

Turn a single discovery into a 3-stop neighborhood loop—paired by walking distance and time of day.

3.5 hours · 12 min total walking

Stroll Victorian cobblestones from Maple Tree Square to Steamworks harbor views, finishing with Michelin-starred Québécois cuisine at St. Lawrence.

  1. 01
    Start · Harbor View Craft Beer: Steamworks Brewpub

    Sample steam-powered IPAs while taking in Burrard Inlet and North Shore mountain vistas.

    → 4 min walk
  2. 02
    Midway · Maple Tree Square Stout: Smith’s Gastropub

    Cozy up in a wood-lined booth on Carrall Street for Irish ciders and live acoustic sets.

    → 7 min walk
  3. 03
    Anchor · Michelin Québécois Dinner: St. Lawrence Restaurant

    Savor classic venison tourtière and French heritage sauces at chef J-C Poirier’s counter.

3.5 hours · 14 min total walking

Watch Burrard Inlet harbor views over steam-brewed IPAs on Water Street, dine on Michelin-starred Québécois tourtière at St. Lawrence, and end with acoustic folk sessions in Gastown.

  1. 01
    Golden Hour · Steam-Powered Burrard Inlet Brewpub: Steamworks Brewpub

    Start with a flagship Steamworks IPA overlooking Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains.

    → 10 min walk
  2. 02
    Anchor · Michelin-Starred Québécois Cabane à Sucre Craft: St. Lawrence Restaurant

    Savor Chef J-C Poirier’s venison tourtière, maple-cured pork belly, and classic French sauces on Powell Street.

    → 4 min walk
  3. 03
    Nightcap · Maple Tree Square Irish Craft Tavern: Smith’s Gastropub

    Finish with a BC craft cider or stout across from historic Maple Tree Square on Carrall Street.