The Downtown Eastside is a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The area, one of the city's oldest, is notable for its levels of drug use, poverty, crime, mental illness, prostitution, and homelessness. It is also known for its strong community resilience and history of social activism.
Downtown Eastside
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Downtown Eastside, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N1, Canada
305 Alexander St
Closes soon ⋅ 2:30PM
Pint-size eatery serving large, refined Italian dishes meant for sharing, with gluten-free choices.
163 Keefer St
Closed ⋅ Opens 5:30PM
Stylish dining room for modern Chinese sharing plates & inventive cocktails.
55 Dunlevy Ave
Lofty, wood-walled spot for gourmet pizzas & small plates of creative local fare, plus beer & wine.
337 E Hastings St
Closed ⋅ Opens 5PM
Hip eatery offering Texas-style, dry-rubbed & hardwood-smoked BBQ, plus beers & bourbons.
263 E Pender St
Closed ⋅ Opens 5:30PM
Italian-Japanese cuisine & cocktails served in a chic space inspired by 1960s Tokyo jazz cafes.