The Portside Pub

Avi the bouncer was amazing, I had to take a moment and step out of the line to gather myself and told him I was feeling overwhelmed and he was super understanding and remembered my name when I came back. Thanks so much Avi!!! :)))

Honestly one of my favourite places to go for the weekend with friends, once you’re in, it’s always enjoyable. The problem is getting in. Doesn’t matter if you’re guest list or not, Mainly the dirty blond bouncer will take bribes and let in dozens of people before you get in (the shorter stature man with dyed hair is also complicit). Zero integrity with the bouncers here which is a shame, as the actual quality of Portside itself is so good. Before you’re even able to get close to entering, the bouncers will ruin any good feelings you have. This review is not meant to rant about bouncers doing their job and keeping things in order. It’s about bouncers stooping so low and ruining other patrons fun for quick money. Standing in line for over an hour thirty and watching people pay $20 bribe EACH, on top of $12 cover to get ahead of you, is infuriating and insulting. Please do better with the choice of bouncers.

Normally I really enjoy Portside but last night was awful. We went outside for fresh air at around 11:15 and when we showed our stamps to get back inside they told us we had to wait in line but it would “move quickly”. We waited about 20 mins and the line did not move. We decided it was not worth it and had to get the security to get our coats then we ordered an Uber. 20 mins later when our Uber got there our friends were still waiting in the line to get back in. To wait 40 mins to get back into a place I already paid cover for is unacceptable and I’ve never experienced that anywhere else. Definitely won’t be returning and I wish I asked for my money back

So bad the line was bad, everything was so bad I almost got stolen unstay saf

The dingiest nastiest club in Vancouver. Guest list is fake be prepared to wait 2+ hours in line. Go here if you want to feel like you’re clubbing in a frat house, but be warned, your average frat bro can mix better songs than their DJs. Keep your $15 and go to a real club.

Cool venue.

LOVE this place!! Me and my friends always have a blast here. Great music whether it's a band or a DJ.