Good food, good friends, good beer – these hot spots in Chilliwack have it all. Have a seat, grab a pint and let the good times roll. [Photo courtesy of Old Yale Brewing]
The handcrafted, all-natural, award-winning beers from Old Yale are featured in countless restaurants, pubs and liquor stores across the province. Discover where the magic happens with an Old Yale brewery tour. Their cozy tasting room features a changing lineup of brews. Nibble on some pizza while you try different beers and fill up your growler.
A relative newcomer to the local brewing scene, Chaos & Solace is already making a name for themselves with craft beers that use as many locally grown or foraged ingredients as possible. Knowledgeable, welcoming staff in the tasting room will introduce you to an assortment of interesting beers. Bonus: kids and dogs are welcome in the tasting room.
If you’re searching for the craic (an Irish term for fun and merriment), Corky’s is the place to find it. Sip a beer, cocktail or glass of wine while enjoying the game on the big screen. Every Thursday is ladies’ night, while Tuesdays feature karaoke and Wednesdays are for playing Name That Tune. Favourites from the food menu include Guinness beef pie, chicken pot pie, bangers and mash and fish and chips.
This friendly neighbourhood pub has an array of beers on tap. Watch the game or catch a live performance of a local band. The menu boasts pub favourites such as nachos, wings and burgers, as well as Mexican options including quesadillas and fajitas. Duke’s regularly serves a hearty roast beef buffet for community fundraisers.
If you love craft beer, then this taphouse and sports pub is the spot for you. Order a sleeve, pint or pitcher, or go all out and try a whole assortment of craft beers on a paddle. Cider, wine and cocktails are also available, along with shooters such as the Burt Reynolds (butter ripple schnapps and spiced rum) and the Ryan Reynolds (root beer schnapps and spiced rum). Food runs the gamut from nachos and sliders to steak and handmade pizzas. Don’t miss the daily happy hour from 3 to 5 pm.
Good times are always on the menu at Original Joe’s, along with lots of beer, wine, craft cocktails, martinis and blended drinks. The fish tacos are highly recommended, as well as the burgers, barbecue back ribs, baked lasagna and bacon jalapeno macaroni and cheese. And, the friendly staff here makes all the difference.
Whether you’re looking for local or imported beer, you’ll find it at Earls, along with a huge selection of wine and cocktails. As for the food, the ingredients are local, but the food roams the planet – from salmon and sushi to Jamaican jerk chicken and the California burger. In the lounge and on the patio, happy hour takes place every day from 3 to 6 pm and again from 9 pm to close.