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Pubs have always been that welcoming “third place.” But now they’re doing it with really good food.

Think of a pub and a certain type of establishment surely springs to mind. Casual. Cosy. Egalitarian. Good beer on tap. Hearty comfort food. A kind of ye olde English vibe. Definitely some stained glass somewhere.

The third placeThe public house, or pub, is a uniquely British/Irish/Scottish type of hostelry that evolved from the tabernae the Romans introduced to the British Isles some 2,000 years ago. Some pubs, like the venerable Dover Arms, have been forced to close, largely due to the city’s astronomical real estate prices. Some, to be sure, are struggling in a market flooded with chain restaurants. But others are surviving. In fact, they’re thriving.Rise of the gastropub“Palates have changed completely. It’s less about bangers and mash,” Pillay says. “I think there is opportunity.

And then there’s the Donnelly Group, which now operates 12 pubs and cocktail clubs in Vancouver, including the city’s oldest, the 94-year-old Lamplighter, as well as four in Toronto, with plans to open more.Good, and good for youMind you, a pub can’t simply throw some chips in the deep fryer and call it a day. Not any more. Consumers have expectations, especially in wellness-obsessed Vancouver.

That said, tradition is still on the menu, though perhaps with a few edits. “We still pay homage to our staples, like our chicken wings,” he says. “Options are still really important to the customer. And people love their fried food.”

 

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