--- title: "Top 5 pubs and breweries in North Vancouver City | voche.me" canonical_url: "https://voche.me/bc/north-vancouver-city-2026/guides/top-pubs-north-vancouver-city" last_updated: 2026-11-15 meta: description: "Five breweries in North Vancouver City's Brewery District and Lower Lonsdale, named by The Growler and Noms Magazine in 2026." "og:description": "Five breweries in North Vancouver City's Brewery District and Lower Lonsdale, named by The Growler and Noms Magazine in 2026." "og:title": "Top 5 pubs and breweries in North Vancouver City" "twitter:description": "Five breweries in North Vancouver City's Brewery District and Lower Lonsdale, named by The Growler and Noms Magazine in 2026." "twitter:title": "Top 5 pubs and breweries in North Vancouver City" --- NORTH VANCOUVER CITY · PUBS # Top 5 pubs and breweries in North Vancouver City This guide lists five breweries in the City of North Vancouver, in the Brewery District on Esplanade and at Lonsdale Quay. It draws on The Growler's June 2026 walking tour of the area, first printed by the North Shore News, and a May 2026 Noms Magazine report. Every page this guide cites was read on 15 November 2026. See the 5 places 1. Number 1 ### La Cervecería Astilleros Mexican-inspired craft brewery 226/228 Esplanade East, North Vancouver, Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver City The Growler's June 2026 tour of the Brewery District started at La Cervecería Astilleros, a Mexican-inspired brewery that shares a building with a wine bar. Noms Magazine reported in May 2026 that its Lower Lonsdale taproom, open since late 2020, stayed open after its Chinatown location in Vancouver closed. - > “There you’ll find La Cervecería Astilleros, a Mexican-inspired craft brewery, in the same building as Le cafe Brocante, a boutique winery and wine bar.” [The Growler, Tara Rafiq](https://bc.thegrowler.ca/?p=10427) · feature · June 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - > “The Lower Lonsdale flagship remains open and continues to host the full beer and food program.” [Noms Magazine](https://nomsmagazine.com/?p=71509) · news · May 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab) 2. ![Beere Brewing Co., from its own website](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6137e95f231a294c0a5d6db9/t/624b5812c4512f3f5dd5cfd2/1649104914709/Beere_Full_Final_Lockup.png?format=1500w)Number 2 ### Beere Brewing Co. Craft brewery 312 Esplanade East, North Vancouver, Brewery District, North Vancouver City The Growler's June 2026 tour of the Brewery District included Beere Brewing Co., across the street from Shaketown. It wrote about the patio's view of the harbour and named the Go Easy pale ale. - > “Their patio is a great place to sip a brew while watching the excitement of ships, trains and planes coming in and out of the harbour.” [The Growler, Tara Rafiq](https://bc.thegrowler.ca/?p=10427) · feature · June 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) [Visit beerebrewing.com (opens in a new tab)](https://www.beerebrewing.com/) Photo: Beere Brewing Co.'s website 3. Number 3 ### North Point Brewing Co. Craft brewery Brewery District, North Vancouver City The Growler's June 2026 tour of the Brewery District included North Point Brewing Co., one block north of Beere Brewing. It wrote about the staff and the large patio, where pizza is served with the beer. - > “Their big patio is a great place to sit in the sun and grab a pizza and a beer.” [The Growler, Tara Rafiq](https://bc.thegrowler.ca/?p=10427) · feature · June 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) 4. ![Shaketown Brewing Co., from its own website](https://shaketownbrewing.com/cdn/shop/t/1/assets/SHAKE--logo--wordmark--black.svg?v=97267056993441679901604452155)Number 4 ### Shaketown Brewing Co. Craft brewery 288 East Esplanade Ave #105, North Vancouver, Brewery District, North Vancouver City The Growler's June 2026 tour of the Brewery District included Shaketown Brewing Co. and its long shared tables. It wrote that Shaketown makes low-alcohol beers, and that its Friendly Lager won an award at the 2026 World Beer Cup. - > “Shaketown specializes in a few low-alcohol beers, including the 3.0 per cent Friendly Lager, winner of the Best International Light Lager award at the 2026 World Beer Cup.” [The Growler, Tara Rafiq](https://bc.thegrowler.ca/?p=10427) · feature · June 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) [Visit shaketownbrewing.com (opens in a new tab)](https://shaketownbrewing.com/) Photo: Shaketown Brewing Co.'s website 5. Number 5 ### Strathcona North Brewery taproom Lonsdale Quay, North Vancouver City The Growler's June 2026 tour of the Brewery District ended at Strathcona North in Lonsdale Quay Market. It wrote about the patio beside the SeaBus and named the Big Sexy Funk IPA. - > “is Strathcona North, located in Lonsdale Quay Market.” [The Growler, Tara Rafiq](https://bc.thegrowler.ca/?p=10427) · feature · June 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) QUESTIONS ## Questions this guide answers
What are the top pubs and breweries in North Vancouver City? This guide lists La Cervecería Astilleros, Beere Brewing Co., North Point Brewing Co., Shaketown Brewing Co. and Strathcona North, all named by The Growler in June 2026.
When was this guide checked? Every page this guide cites was read again on 15 November 2026.
Where is the Brewery District in North Vancouver? The Growler wrote that the breweries are on and near Esplanade, within walking distance of the Shipyards in Lower Lonsdale.
Is La Cervecería Astilleros still open in North Vancouver? Noms Magazine reported in May 2026 that its Chinatown location in Vancouver closed and that the Lower Lonsdale taproom remained open.
Where is Beere Brewing Co.? Beere Brewing Co. is at 312 Esplanade East in North Vancouver, as its own website prints it.
Which North Vancouver brewery makes low-alcohol beer? The Growler wrote that Shaketown Brewing Co. makes low-alcohol beers, including the 3.0 per cent Friendly Lager.
Where is Strathcona North? The Growler wrote that Strathcona North is in Lonsdale Quay Market, with a patio beside the SeaBus.
How do I report a mistake in this guide? Use the corrections form at voche.me/report and name the place and the line that is wrong.
SOURCES ## Every page this guide draws on 1. [Vancouver's Award-Winning Mexican Brewery Shuts Down Its Chinatown Outpost After 18 Months](https://nomsmagazine.com/?p=71509)Noms Magazine · May 20, 2026 · nomsmagazine.com · read November 15, 2026 2. [Seven breweries and distilleries within walking distance of North Vancouver’s World Cup festival](https://bc.thegrowler.ca/?p=10427)The Growler, Tara Rafiq · June 9, 2026 · bc.thegrowler.ca · read November 15, 2026 **Found an error?** Tell the editors with the [corrections form](https://voche.me/bc/north-vancouver-city-2026/report). [Read our standards](https://voche.me/bc/north-vancouver-city-2026/about). MORE GUIDES ## More North Vancouver City guides [All local guides ](https://voche.me/bc/north-vancouver-city-2026/guides) North Vancouver City · 5 places ### [Top 5 bakeries in North Vancouver City](https://voche.me/bc/north-vancouver-city-2026/guides/top-bakeries-north-vancouver-city) Five North Vancouver City bakeries named by Daily Hive, North Shore News and Scout Magazine. North Vancouver City · 5 places ### [Top 5 brunch spots in North Vancouver City](https://voche.me/bc/north-vancouver-city-2026/guides/top-brunch-north-vancouver-city) Five brunch spots in North Vancouver City named by Daily Hive, Vancouver Magazine, BC Living and Scout Magazine. North Vancouver City · 5 places ### [Top 5 coffee shops in North Vancouver City](https://voche.me/bc/north-vancouver-city-2026/guides/top-coffee-shops-north-vancouver-city) The top coffee shops in the City of North Vancouver, each covered by a named outlet: Vancouver Magazine, Daily Coffee News, Noms Magazine or Daily Hive. ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/bc/north-vancouver-city-2026/sitemap.md) for all pages.