SQUAMISH PUBS DRAW US (back) TOGETHER PAT JOHNSON
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ccasionally, we like to put down our devices and interact with other humans over some potent potables.
28 | Discover Squamish Winter 2023
Friends gather at A-Frame. Photo by David Buzzard
Squamish pubs, distillers, cideries and other hangouts are going out of their way to bring folks together after too long apart. All of the social houses in town are intended as places to kick back with pals. But most are throwing something into the mix to add to the interpersonal excitement. The Cork and Craft Taphouse has weekend music nights, usually featuring a solo performer. These can be enjoyed alongside innovative menu offerings that include gluten-free and vegan options. Match Eatery and Public House, located adjacent Chances Casino, is a destination for sports games, as well as daily specials like fish and chips and food truck tacos.
At The Backyard, karaoke and trivia alternate, alongside classic pub food and libations (including off-sales). In addition to off-the-beaten-path taste sensations like a peach-passionfruit cider or a ginger-infused Tina Louise (if you’re too young to get it, Google it), Cliffside Cider offers occasional live music, taking the party to the lot outdoors when the weather permits. The Cleveland Tavern offers live music ranging from hip-hop to yeehaw, plus football games and themed socials. Howe Sound Brewing also often has live music. UFC fans head to the Shady Tree Pub, as do those hankering for pub food and
