Pivo Public House

2.5 stars
A good place to go for eats before watching a movie at Tinseltown or going to an event at Rogers Arena. Food was your average pub fare… they have a «fry bar» that has several types of poutine, made with shoestring fries which is different. I had the mojito fries. They were a little soggy and the flavour profile didn’t really remind me of a mojito. Cheeseburger on the brioche bun was a little dry by flavourful.
On the plus side, daily drink specials are good deals! I would go back for a drink or two.
Fun fact — Pivo is Czech for beer! :)

I like this place, the staff are friendly and it doesnt get too crowded. Just be careful not to come on a hockey night (which isnt a problem right now) as it can be super busy.
I just had the fish and chips, the fish was buttery and delicious, the fries were lacking flavour (could do with some salt). The prices are ok.

My friend and I came here during Dine Out Vancouver. She had the Dine Out menu and I ordered off the menu. My friend enjoyed her starter salad and vegetarian lasagna, whereas my pulled pork sandwich was terrible. There appeared to be no sauce on the pork which resulted in a boring and dry sandwich. I got the mojito fries to accompany it and was pleasantly surprised.
We both looked forward to trying the key lime pie but sadly it was a major disappointment. We could see promising little flecks of lime in the pie but there was no lime flavour to be found; the pie was way too sweet.
Service was friendly and quick.

The good:
— $ 14 pitcher specials
— Open until 2AM everyday
— … and that’s about it…
Food here was pretty alright — had some kinda steak here and it didn’t really impress or offend me. Okay. Service was pretty standard. Okay.
But I don’t know about the whole feel/​décor of this place. Bar seemed kinda fun but the semi-​circular layout and the high ceilings paired with a *crappy* sound system pointing downwards made for some strained conversation and odd acoustics. What kind of music did they play? I think it could best be categorized as ‘distortion’. Turning up the volume on a limp-​wristed sound system *does not* fill a room — either turn it down/​off or upgrade. After finishing dinner and being ear-​raped, we bounced out of there — despite the lure of cheap beer.
And the big screen TVs playing sports didn’t seem to mesh with the trendy décor — I know. I know. Every frigging bar in Van-​frigging-​couver has to have frigging TVs so people can watch the frigging Canucks and frigging UFC. But come on, are we that starved of attention that we want to watch tennis highlights? It’s okay to turn off the TVs every now and then.
Oh well — I’ll probably be back though — cheap beers and open late seals the deal. But fix the AV problems, man.

a cute little bar that doesn’t get overly crowded (unless it’s a game night).
the food is great — my personal favourites are the pesto prawn flatbread and the chicken quesadilla with avocado. i’m not really a big fan of their onion rings though. the brunch is pretty good as well (my favourite is the pulled-​pork hash).
they have awesome (food and booze) specials too every night of the week. even without the specials though, the booze and food is reasonably priced.
the service is great too, the staff is really friendly. i love the ambience of this place because it’s a chill little dive bar that’s not really a dive, and actually quite nice. it has a nice interior with plush seating, nice décor, and it’s very clean, without being pretentious. the bathrooms are what’s up — the mirrors inside them are actually tilted at an angle that makes you look great.
i find that it’s a great place to catch up with friends, especially one-​on-​one, as it’s not too loud in there — you can actually have a pretty decent conversation without having to yell over the music or anything.
it’s also connected to the liquor-​store next door, as i think they’re owned by the same people, so they can never run out of booze :)

This tiny pub is a pleasant surprise every time I stop by. Small even by dwarf alcoholic standards it still never feels cramped because of it;s nice curved banket wall, really small bar and generously not over packed with tables like so many places are today. The food is generally good and some of it actually inspired. Take the Mojito fries for example, what on the cover sounds odd is actually executed very well.
My only real beef and what kept me from giving three stars is what will from this moment on always force a place, to lose a star is the sketchy ATM /​ABM trend. Yes eat your meal ask if they take debit and wham! No sir but we have a ATM by the door. This burns me because they take credit cards. I know all the places that perform this trick in this day and age get a cutback from the ATM. It is like some kind of tax that pivo charges you for using electronic cash. All eateries that do this should be mocked and shamed. It is crappy customer service and will leave a bitter taste after what was a pretty good meal or drink.
They boast that they always have a good beer special, that is moot after the atm fee.

Stopped in before a movie. Service was quick & friendly. Shared the nachos with pulled pork, they were delicious, and very filling for two people to share.
With the nachos & a beer each our bill came in under $ 25 which seemed like a good deal for the quality of the food!
Will be back.

Pivo is Russian for «beer» — when this place opened it had this great beer list on a menu with boxes beside them, and if the boxes were ticked off then that meant it was in stock. The list was considerable, and the layout let you know it wouldn’t all be available at all times always.
Fast forward a couple years (approx) and they just have two beers on tap, both from Whistler Brewing (who really don’t make great beer, sorry!) and that whole concept of having a great beer list is gone. Now they have $ 12 pitchers some nights and you get a weird mix of post-​hockey game people, but that’s okay.
In fact, Pivo is okay. Okay?

I have been into Pivo a number of times after work or before a night out for some bites & something a little different menu wise.
Food is great, prices are reasonable, its in the heart of Crosstown Vancouver (best location in town) and the staff was awesome!
No complaints about any aspect of my past experiences and I look forward to heading back shortly to take it all in once again!!!

Good lord. How hard is it to make a salad? I mean my cat could make a salad. And he has very questionable taste in food. Here’s his recipe… fresh lettuce (any variety), add crunchy fresh vegetables, toss in LIGHT salad dressing so as to coat but NOT drench said fresh lettuce and vegetables. DONE! Thanks Dante, that sounds great! Too bad that is not what I got at Pivo.
Needless to say the salad was wayyyyyyyy over dressed. I have never been known to not finish what is in front of me, but this salad, by the time I got to the bottom of the bowl it was a pile of mush. I couldn’t bare it. And one of the first 3 bites was basically a huge lump of salad dressing. I almost gagged. But let’s focus on the positive!
The onion rings were actually pretty good. It was an actual onion rather than that pre-​masticated onion stuff you often get in other restos. So that was appreciated. Also ordered the Thirsty Beaver, mainly because of the name (i went to an all girls high school who’s mascot was… yes…the beaver. I kid you not) but it was also local and happened to be a tasty ale.
What else, my friend had one of the pizzas… or flatbread. Let’s just call it a pizza. It was fine. You know, fine.
All in all, i had 2 drinks so left happy/​tipsy (yes, cheap date am i) albeit a bit peck-​ish which led me to the Candy Aisle on my way home… satisfaction guaranteed.

Prepare to not get greeted at the doorway as your hostess is also your waitress, porter and bartender. If you wanna get seated, just peep your head through the entryway as a hostess stand does not exist. Granted, I visited on a dine-​out night so busyness is expected and the service happened to be very friendly.
On the brighter side, the layout is cool and intimate with screens to watch the game at every angle (and without the crowd screaming at them). High pub tables (rectangular, square and round) are strategically placed to maximize the space and accommodate couples and groups. You can even walk around without bumping into anyone… A great trait for a small space. :)
The food is not premium but it’s not too bad and is quite filling. I’d give it another chance before I rule it out. The menu is also very reasonable in pricing. Only two dessert items though and both need improvement.
In conclusion, Pivo needs a second chance to make a first impression.

Pivo is a comfortable place to spend a couple hours.
The room is pleasantly intimate with a warm, textured décor. Their choice to put fabric on the circular walls is a nice break from the brick we’re all so familiar with and the TV’s are definitely there but manage not to intrude.
The eats we ordered weren’t special. The lemon pepper wings were really lemon and the hot wings were really hot. The combination was kind of pucker burn.
Our service was superb and although not likely to become a regular, I will pop by again.

Pivo Public House, how I love thee!
My husband and I wanted to try out this place since it’s walking distance for us. The food did not disappoint! I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with the mojito fries (aka, a little taste of heaven). I ordered a lemon mayo dip, since the fries were not ketchup-​worthy. The dip cost me $ 0.50, but the fact that we were able to split a pitcher of Whistler beer for a total of $ 13 made up for that. Try the fry bar items-​soooo yummy. My husband ordered the pulled pork fries with his burger and he said the fries were a meal in themselves.
Four things that really stood out for me at Pivo Public House:
1. The drinks are CHEAP!
2. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, yet modern.
3. The bartender was really friendly and helpful.
4. The food was to die for.
On the downside– I wanted to order some short ribs but they were all out! They said they were out because of the Groupon and because of Dine Out. Seems like poor planning to me to be completely out of short ribs.

What a cool little place! Thanks to my trusty Unilocal app I found it as a potential post-​game destination near Chinatown (where we play soccer), and it didn’t disappoint. The place is quite small, so it felt like we took up the majority of the bar, but they didn’t mind. There are cold pitchers of beer, as well as as cider, at decent prices and the service is good. The drinks are also fairly cheap compared to places further west. There are also have big screens for the sports-​inclined.
For our soccer crew, this place has the perfect atmosphere and is very conveniently located. This is probably my «alcohol-​enhanced» memory talking, but I look forward to future post-​game team meetings here!

Open late!
Located at Tinseltown, this is right next door to the McDonalds. Inside, a high ceiling, with large screens, perfect for watching games.
By the time we came (1am), the kitchen was closed, so no food was available. We got a pint of beer instead, and for $ 4, it was a good deal. The atmosphere is nice, and comfortable.
A good place for quick drinks when in that area.

Was a bit skeptical based on the name. Stop calling bars public houses!!! Just my opinion.
Sat at the bar and had really cheap beers on a Friday evening. The place was full, the staff was friendly (super friendly bartender). The décor is really modern.
Will definitely come back here and try out the food, hopefully that’s reasonably priced as well :).

Being a local I’ve been twice so far and have enjoyed both experiences immensely. I’ve only been late at night on a Friday but the clientele are always fun and the staff are pretty good. However, the bartender stands out as he is always fun, friendly and pretty easy on the eyes.
What has made me decide to become a regular is the prices. The drinks are well mixed and I have never left feeling like I need to go sell an organ to make up for the dent in my bank account.
Give it a try, the seats are comfy and even if you’re alone you’ll usually find someone to talk to.

Right at the edge of Crosstown beside the Crosstown liquor store outside the tinseltown plaza, this is a nice little upscale edition as there hasn’t been much establishment happening.
… and when I say upscale, I mean upscale compared to McDonalds, Quiznos, and some food court eateries upstairs.
Pivo Public house is a small little place that is warm and cozy, with booths along along the back facing a large screen TVs and even a drop down projector, from what I can remember. There are tables on the side against the table and a long banister in the middle that seats 10 — 12. We ordered some onion rings and tri-​fries to start. The onion rings are HUGE and extremely crispy deepfried. The fries has an assortment of regular potatoes, yams, and purple potatoes, coming in a large cone.
Lunch items ordered included pulled pork, tomato and basil flatbread, chicken quesidilla, mixed greens and white fish sandwich.
Wow — all i can say is the portions are HUGE. the flatbread was so big it was slipping off the flatbread board. My chicken quesidilla was cheesy, had lots of flavour and four portions in which 2 became leftovers.
The salads are extremely large with an abundance of feta cheese, and a good vinegrette. The pulled pork sandwich was done right, and the other sandwiches weren’t bad, all told by my colleagues.
The caesar salad that came with the pulled pork sandwich had extra balsamic vinegrette on top. not sure if it was good or bad twist, just extra flavour.
There is a nice list of beers and specials everyday. There is no lunch /​dinner menu, but definitely something for the meal you are eating. Come for the game, you’ll either be cheering with them or against the others in the pub.

I’ve read the reviews here and it looks like no one has tried the food! Look at the menu and it does seem pretty standard but when you get it, it’s down right tasty! It is all comfort food but they don’t do it «pub style» if that makes any sense. I think you may need to try it to get the real feel.
I’ve had the Ploughman’s platter there twice and it seems like they change up the meats and cheeses but its always a treat. Onion rings appeared to be popular as I saw so many tables getting these giant delicious looking onion rings delivered. I’ve also tried the steak sandwich and ribs, so good. I’m not sure how they added class to those things but they did.
On our last visit our food took especially long, because of the Canuck’s game crowd but the owner, very courteously, comped us a beer. I though that was a nice nod to real customer service.
Of course a real selling point to this place is there beer selection. In addition, to their inexpensive tasty food. This is a perfect stop off in sketch town on your way to the theatre.

If I lived in the neighborhood, or was heading to or from a movie, I could see Pivo being a good meet up spot. Big screen TVs scream «Watch sports on me,» good looking staff, dark, comfy-​ish furniture, it’s reminds me of a smaller Milestones.
The room is pretty intimate with a beer list that must change, as they tick off what’s available on the menu with a pencil, just like what the Sandbar does with their fresh sheet. Meh, it wasn’t that exciting, but the $ 3.25 grand opening special certainly was. It was good to see that they were pouring Howe Sound Brews, but be warned, the special is on glasses, not pints of beer. Although I happen to prefer glasses to pints anyway!
The crowd appeared to be pretty mainstream and tame, lots of guys in striped, collared shirts and jeans, all wearing the same Aldo shoes, sporting similar hair cuts, not too many girls, but then again, there was beer on special and baseball game on the tv.
I’ll make a point to go back when I’m craving something simple like french fries or chicken fingers… but I had really hoped they’d have inspired menu items that paired with their «Modern Comfort Food» slogan: give me some chicken noodle soup, peanut butter and jelly, or macaroni and cheese… nachos, quesedillas and chicken strips are just standard pub food to my tastebuds.