Steamworks Brew Pub Vancouver
⭐ Steamworks Brew Pub is known for Fish & Chips and Steamworks Burger.
🍺 Steamworks Brew Pub occupies a sprawling historic space inside The Landing at 375 Water Street, right where Gastown meets Vancouver's waterfront.
What looks like a traditional pub from the street opens into a surprisingly large, multi-level restaurant with bars, tucked-away dining areas, sports screens and windows overlooking the waterfront, while a covered patio adds outdoor seating in warmer weather. Waterfront Station is steps away, and the easy walk from Canada Place and the cruise terminal makes Steamworks a natural stop for travellers, though longtime customers have also been returning for years. The building itself is part of the appeal, with its old-Vancouver character and unusual lower level giving visitors plenty to discover beyond their table. House-brewed beer remains at the centre of the experience, with flights offering an easy introduction to the brewery's rotating selection, while fish & chips, burgers, poutine, pizza and the beer-inspired Beeramisu are among the dishes customers mention most often. It's a lively, casual Gastown gathering place that works just as well for a pint after work as it does for families, sports nights, large groups and private celebrations.
🍽️ Steamworks Brew Pub Menu
🥙 Starters
Shareable starters ranging from crispy favourites and fresh ceviche to wings, nachos and house-made dips.
Onion Rings
Crispy onion rings served with garlic-sriracha aioli. Vegetarian.
Mozzarella Arancini
Crispy risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella, topped with Parmesan and served with marinara sauce. Vegetarian.
Oktoberfest Pretzel
Soft pretzel served with dill mustard dip. Add smoked cheddar melted on top. Vegetarian.
Jackfruit Ceviche
Jackfruit with fresh mango, avocado, cucumbers, pico de gallo and chili oil, finished with jalapeño cashew cream and served with tortilla chips. Gluten-free.
Yam Fries
Crispy yam fries with balsamic glaze and pesto mayo. Vegetarian.
Edamame
Edamame tossed in house garlic-chili sauce and sesame seeds. Gluten-free. Plant-based.
Chips and Dip
House-made potato chips served with house-made mascarpone and caramelized onion dip, topped with fresh chives. Vegetarian.
Poke Nachos
Ahi tuna tossed in ginger mirin soy sauce with cucumber, jalapeño, togarashi-dusted wonton chips, diced pineapple, wakame, nori and lemon-truffle aioli.
Ballpark Garlic Fries
Crispy fries with truffle oil, Parmesan, garlic, garlic aioli and a little extra garlic. Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Chicken Wings
Chicken wings with a choice of garlic-chili sauce and chili-lime aioli, spicy hot sauce with blue cheese dip, or salt and pepper with blue cheese dip. Gluten-free.
Chicken Tenders
Crispy chicken tenders served with fries and chili-lime aioli.
Nachos
Corn tortilla chips layered with fresh jalapeños, green onion, olives, pico de gallo, tomato salsa, jack and cheddar cheeses. Add guacamole, sour cream, chicken or bacon. Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
🍟 Poutines
Freshly cooked fries loaded with Québec cheese curds and savoury toppings, from traditional gravy to pulled pork and butter chicken.
Traditional Poutine
Freshly cooked fries topped with Québec cheese curds and gravy. Vegetarian.
Pulled Pork Poutine
Traditional poutine topped with slow-cooked pulled pork, BBQ sauce and green onions.
Butter Chicken Poutine
Fries topped with house-made butter chicken sauce, marinated chicken breast, cashew cream, green onions and fresh herbs.
Montreal Poutine
Fries topped with Montreal smoked meat, gravy, smoked cheddar, mustard and dill pickles.
🍕 House-Made Pizza
House-made pizzas prepared with fresh dough and a variety of classic and globally inspired toppings. Gluten-free pizza crust available.
Classic
Bocconcini cheese, olives, roasted Roma tomatoes, roasted garlic, fresh basil and mozzarella. Vegetarian.
Canadian
Back bacon, double-smoked bacon, pepperoni, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella and tomato sauce.
Tuscan
Spicy Italian sausage, bocconcini, roasted garlic, roasted Roma tomatoes, pesto and mozzarella, finished with balsamic glaze.
Hawaiian
Back bacon, fresh pineapple and mozzarella.
Tempesta
Garlic-marinated prawns with house-made pesto, roasted Roma tomatoes, feta and mozzarella.
Sweet Heat
Chorizo, bacon jam, banana peppers, honey, sesame seeds, chili flakes and mozzarella.
🐟 Land & Sea
Hearty seafood, salmon and steak entrées served with fresh accompaniments and house-made sauces.
Fish & Chips
Lions Gate Lager-battered cod served with house-made tangy tartar sauce, coleslaw and fries. Available with one or two pieces.
Seafood Fettuccine
Fettuccine with baby clams, salmon, prawns, gem tomatoes and spinach in lobster cream sauce, finished with Parmesan and basil.
Cajun Salmon & Risotto
Cajun-crusted wild-caught Pacific sockeye salmon over sundried tomato risotto, topped with pan-seared prawns in Creole butter sauce and served with fresh vegetables. Gluten-free.
Westcoast Sockeye Salmon
Fresh wild local sockeye salmon glazed with maple-soy sauce and served with fresh pineapple salsa, coconut rice and seasonal vegetables. Gluten-free.
Sirloin Steak
Seasoned 7 oz sirloin with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes. Add peppercorn sauce. Gluten-free.
The Works Sirloin
Seasoned 7 oz sirloin with a grilled prawn skewer, house peppercorn sauce, herbed mushrooms, seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.
🍲 Soups & Salads
Comforting house soups and fresh salads featuring seafood, grains, greens and flavourful dressings.
Beer Soup
Chicken with roasted carrot, celery, onion, Lions Gate Lager, focaccia bread and cream.
West Coast Seafood Chowder
New England-style chowder with clams, cod, salmon, corn and potato in a hazy pale ale and cream broth, served with focaccia bread.
Soup & Salad Combo
Choice of beer soup or seafood chowder with house salad or Caesar salad, served with focaccia bread.
Steak & Gorgonzola Salad
Steak grilled medium rare with mixed greens, walnuts, watermelon radish, pickled red onion, gem tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese and honey-Dijon dressing. Gluten-free.
Kale & Quinoa Power Salad
Quinoa, avocado, gem tomatoes, pistachios, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and goat cheese with maple dressing. Gluten-free. Vegetarian. Plant-based option available without goat cheese.
Southwest Salad
Mango-chipotle spiced chicken with crisp tortillas, feta, guacamole, grilled corn salsa, black beans, fresh mango, pickled red onion and gem tomatoes with cilantro-lime dressing. Gluten-free.
House Salad
Mixed greens with croutons, gem tomatoes, cucumber, goat cheese, candied walnuts and watermelon radish, finished with citrus dressing. Vegetarian.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce with house-made croutons and dressing, finished with Parmesan.
🍔 Handhelds
Burgers, sandwiches and tacos served with fries. Gluten-free bun available.
Steamworks Burger
Smashed beef patty with cheddar, double-smoked bacon, relish mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickle.
Brewhouse Burger
Smashed beef patty with smoked cheddar, crispy onion ring, bourbon bacon jam, tomato, lettuce, BBQ sauce and Dijon mayo.
Double Smash Burger
Two smashed beef patties with double American cheese, double bacon, crispy shallots, lettuce, tomato and house sauce.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chicken breast with double-creamed brie, bacon jam, heritage greens, tomato and pesto mayo on a ciabatta bun.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Spice-dusted breaded chicken thigh with pickles, coleslaw and chili-lime aioli. Nashville hot option and smoked cheddar available.
12-Hour Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow-smoked cheddar with crispy onion ring, creamy coleslaw and chipotle mayo on a ciabatta bun.
Cajun Salmon Burger
Cajun-crusted wild-caught Pacific sockeye salmon with pickled red onion, lettuce, tomato and chili-lime aioli.
Beyond Veggie Cheese Burger
Plant-based Beyond patty with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles and relish mayo. Vegetarian.
Fish Soft Tacos
Flash-fried battered cod with chipotle aioli, crisp cabbage, pickled onions and pico de gallo in flour tortillas.
Braised Beef Tacos
Braised birria-style beef with BBQ sauce, chipotle aioli, crisp cabbage, pico de gallo and crispy shallots in flour tortillas.
🥗 Bowls
Hearty bowls layered with fresh vegetables, grains, proteins and flavourful house dressings.
Chicken Goddess Bowl
Maple-soy chicken with turmeric cauliflower, avocado, cucumber-radish-apple salad, pea shoots, hemp seeds, coconut rice and green goddess dressing. Gluten-free. Wild salmon substitution available.
Tuna Poke Bowl
Sushi-grade ahi tuna with ginger-mirin soy sauce, coconut rice, edamame, gem tomatoes, avocado, mango, wakame, red tobiko, garlic-sriracha mayo, sesame seeds and crispy onions.
Bombay Butter Chicken
Authentic Indian-style butter chicken with seasonal vegetables, coconut rice and naan bread.
Prawn & Chorizo Jambalaya
Chorizo sausage, prawns and smoked bacon with Louisiana-style rice, celery, bell peppers, garlic and rich tomato sauce, topped with garlic-sriracha aioli, black beans and roasted corn salsa with fresh green scallions. Gluten-free.
➕ Add-Ons
Add extra protein to any meal.
Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken.
Cajun Chicken
Cajun-seasoned chicken.
Grilled Prawn Skewer
Grilled prawn skewer.
Maple Glazed Tofu
Tofu finished with a maple glaze.
Wild Salmon
Wild salmon.
12-Hour Pulled Pork
Slow-cooked pulled pork.
Grilled 5 oz Steak
Five-ounce grilled steak.
🌱 Plant-Based
Plant-based dishes featuring tofu, vegetables, grains and bold house-made sauces.
Tofu Goddess Bowl
Maple-soy tofu with turmeric cauliflower, avocado, cucumber-radish-apple salad, pea shoots, hemp seeds, coconut rice and green goddess dressing. Plant-based. Gluten-free.
Vegan Jambalaya
Plant-based Beyond Italian sausage with Louisiana-style rice, celery, bell peppers, garlic and rich tomato sauce, topped with vegan cashew jalapeño cream, crispy beets, black bean and roasted corn salsa and fresh green scallions. Plant-based. Gluten-free.
Edamame
Edamame tossed in house garlic chili sauce and sesame seeds. Plant-based. Gluten-free.
Jackfruit Ceviche
Jackfruit with fresh mango, avocado, cucumbers, pico de gallo, chili oil and jalapeño cashew cream, served with tortilla chips. Plant-based. Gluten-free.
⭐ Steamworks Brew Pub Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Fish & Chips
One of the most consistently praised pub classics, with customers frequently highlighting the generous pieces of fried fish and returning specifically for this longtime favourite.
Steamworks Burger
Burgers have a strong following among regulars, with the house burger and changing smash-style versions repeatedly earning recommendations.
Poutine
A recurring favourite for sharing or pairing with a beer, with customers particularly appreciating the traditional cheese curds and hearty portions.
Tuscan Pizza
One of the most frequently mentioned pizzas, earning repeat orders from longtime customers and praise for being considerably better than expected from a brewpub.
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
The tuna poke bowl regularly stands out among the lighter choices, with customers praising its freshness and returning specifically to order it again.
Chicken Wings
A natural match for the house beers, the wings are a recurring choice among customers stopping in for drinks, sports and casual meals.
Beer Soup
One of Steamworks' more distinctive longtime dishes, the beer-based soup has developed a loyal following and is frequently recommended by returning customers.
Soft Pretzel
The oversized soft pretzel is a popular beer companion and sharing plate, particularly among groups settling in for a flight or a few pints.
Beeramisu
Steamworks' beer-inspired take on tiramisu is an unexpected customer favourite, frequently described as the highlight of dessert and substantial enough to share.
🍽️ Dining Experience
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Historic Brewpub
Steamworks occupies a character-filled historic building on Water Street, giving the brewpub a distinctive setting that customers frequently explore beyond their own table.
Multi-Level Interior
The restaurant is much larger than it first appears, extending into a substantial lower level with additional dining areas, bars and spaces for groups and events.
Gastown Atmosphere
The combination of an older building, lively pub atmosphere and waterfront setting gives Steamworks a character closely tied to this end of Gastown.
House-Brewed Beer
Beer remains at the centre of the experience, with a broad selection of Steamworks brews ranging from lagers and IPAs to stouts, sours and changing seasonal releases.
Beer Flights
Flights are particularly popular with visitors and first-time customers who want to sample several Steamworks beers without committing to a full pint of each.
Water Views
Window seating and parts of the restaurant provide views toward Vancouver's waterfront, adding another dimension to the already distinctive downtown setting.
Covered Patio
Outdoor seating provides a popular warm-weather option, with covered areas offering some protection when Vancouver's weather becomes less cooperative.
Sports Viewing
Multiple televisions make Steamworks a lively place for major games and sporting events, when the already busy pub atmosphere can become considerably more energetic.
Family Dining
Despite the brewery setting, families regularly eat here and customers report welcoming service toward children, with the main dining areas accommodating a broad mix of age groups.
Large Groups
The sheer size of the restaurant makes Steamworks particularly useful for groups, work gatherings and celebrations that would be difficult to accommodate in many smaller Gastown restaurants.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Downtown Parking
Steamworks is located in a busy waterfront section of downtown Vancouver, so drivers should allow time to find parking in the surrounding area rather than expecting dedicated restaurant parking.
Waterfront Station
The restaurant's proximity to Waterfront Station makes public transit one of the easiest ways to reach it from elsewhere in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver.
Walkable Waterfront Location
Steamworks is particularly convenient for diners already exploring Gastown, the waterfront or the Canada Place area on foot.
Multi-Level Layout
The restaurant extends across multiple levels, with additional dining spaces and washrooms located away from the main street-level dining area.
📍 Landmarks & Location
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Gastown
Steamworks Brewpub is located at 375 Water Street on the waterfront edge of Gastown, placing it within one of Vancouver's oldest and most recognizable neighbourhoods.
The Landing
The brewpub occupies space within The Landing, a distinctive historic complex along Water Street that contributes to the restaurant's old-Vancouver character.
Waterfront Station
Waterfront Station is immediately nearby, making Steamworks particularly convenient for diners arriving by SkyTrain, Canada Line, SeaBus or commuter rail.
Canada Place
The restaurant sits within easy walking distance of Canada Place and Vancouver's cruise terminal, making it a frequent first or final Vancouver stop for cruise passengers.
Vancouver Waterfront
Large windows and the restaurant's position near the harbour connect the dining room to the busy waterfront just beyond Gastown.
Water Street
Its Water Street address places Steamworks along one of Gastown's principal visitor corridors, surrounded by historic buildings, shops, restaurants and some of the neighbourhood's most recognizable streetscapes.
Cruise Ship Stop
Cruise passengers appear frequently in customer feedback, with travellers stopping for a local beer and meal before boarding or after returning to Vancouver.
📱 Ordering Options
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Lunch
Steamworks is a popular downtown lunch stop, serving a broad pub menu that ranges from burgers and fish & chips to pizzas, salads and bowls.
Dinner
Evening service becomes livelier as the pub fills with after-work groups, visitors, sports fans and customers settling in for dinner and drinks.
Weekend Brunch
Weekend brunch adds breakfast-oriented dishes to the regular pub experience and provides another reason to visit earlier in the day.
Happy Hour
Happy Hour is particularly popular for house beers, cocktails and casual food, with the bar and patio drawing a lively after-work crowd.
Beer Flights
Customers can sample several Steamworks beers in a flight, making this one of the most popular ways for visitors to explore the brewery's range.
Bar Seating
The bar works particularly well for customers visiting primarily for beer or cocktails, with bartenders frequently praised for recommendations and explaining the different brews.
Walk-Ins
The restaurant's unusually large capacity means walk-ins can sometimes be accommodated even during busy periods when smaller Gastown restaurants have significant waits.
Reservations
Reservations are useful for evening meals, larger parties and busy periods, particularly for groups wanting to ensure they can sit together.
Private Events
Separate rooms and lower-level spaces accommodate work functions, wedding-related events, celebrations and other private gatherings.
Group Dining
Steamworks regularly accommodates large groups and organized meals, with customers reporting everything from group lunches to rehearsal dinners.
Patio Dining
Outdoor seating provides another option in suitable weather, including a covered portion of the patio.
💬 Customer Feedback
This section summarizes recurring themes in customer reviews.
The Beer Is the Main Attraction
House-brewed beer receives some of the most consistent praise, with customers particularly enjoying the variety of lagers, IPAs, stouts, sours and seasonal releases.
The Building Is Part of the Experience
Customers are frequently surprised by the size and character of the restaurant, especially after discovering the extensive lower level and multiple dining spaces.
It Is Much Bigger Than It Looks
From Water Street, Steamworks can appear like a conventional pub, but customers repeatedly comment on how far the restaurant extends once they begin exploring downstairs.
The Location Is Hard to Beat
Gastown, the waterfront, Waterfront Station and nearby cruise terminal traffic combine to make the brewpub particularly convenient for downtown visitors.
Service Is Usually Friendly and Efficient
Staff receive extensive praise for beer recommendations, menu knowledge and handling a busy dining room, with individual bartenders and servers frequently mentioned by name.
Food Often Exceeds Brewpub Expectations
A recurring theme is surprise at the quality and breadth of the food, with customers arriving primarily for beer and discovering dishes they would happily return to order again.
Fish & Chips Is a Reliable Favourite
The generous fried fish receives particularly consistent praise and is one of the safest recommendations for someone looking for traditional pub food.
Beeramisu Is the Surprise Hit
Customers frequently approach dessert with modest expectations from a brewpub, only to single out the beer-inspired tiramisu as one of the most memorable parts of the meal.
The Atmosphere Can Get Loud
The large dining room, sports screens and busy bar create a lively environment that can become noisy during peak periods and major sporting events.
There Is Usually Room for Groups
The restaurant's size is a significant advantage in Gastown, with multiple rooms allowing it to handle families, tour groups, work functions and larger celebrations.
Tourists and Locals Mix Together
Cruise passengers and Vancouver visitors make up a noticeable part of the clientele, but longtime customers also describe returning regularly for years.
Food Feedback Is Less Consistent Than Beer
While many customers praise the food enthusiastically, others describe individual dishes as average or inconsistent, making the house beer and atmosphere the more universally praised parts of the experience.
Portions Vary by Dish
Fish & chips, pretzels and some traditional pub dishes are described as substantial, while a few bowls and other entrées receive criticism for being smaller than expected.
The Patio Is Popular in Good Weather
Outdoor tables are sought after during warmer months, especially by customers wanting fresh air or visiting with a dog.
It Works for More Than a Pint
Despite its identity as a brewpub, Steamworks is used for family meals, birthdays, work functions, rehearsal dinners and other larger gatherings as well as casual drinks.
Sources
Links used to compile this restaurant’s menu and dining information.
- Steamworks Brew Pub Menu (opens in a new tab)View the restaurant's menu at the linked source to confirm current prices, availability, and menu details.
