A nod to both the University of Oxford and British sporting culture, the New Oxford sits proudly on the edge of Yaletown, an ideal addition to Vancouver's notoriously trendy neighbourhood. The room runs the width of the entire city block, and reveals rustic gray millwork, classic pub-style furniture and black & white photos with a pop art treatment. Open seven days a week, the New Oxford serves original and classic cocktails, craft beer and local, organic pub fare, with a busy brunch weekends and holidays.
Its design featured the imaginitive ornamentation of Hollywood-inspired local movie palaces. The front of the theatre featured six pairs of twisted terra cotta Moorish columns extending from the sidewalk to above the parapet. Inside – murals of romantic Mediterranean scenery and wrought iron trellises created the atmosphere of an exotic walled garden.
Staff were friendly and accommodating of my friend's mobility issue. Lots of laughs (and a few groans lol), good prices for drinks and grub. Was a nice cheap night outRead more