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Right inside Rogers Arena, home of the Vancouver Canucks, The SportsBar LIVE! is the kind of place that takes the sports bar format seriously — both on the plate and in the glass. Under the direction of Executive Chef Robert Bartley, the kitchen takes familiar favourites and re-imagines them with fresh, local ingredients, producing shareable plates that hold their own well beyond the opening puck drop.
That commitment to the wine and drinks program earned the bar a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2020 — a distinction that puts it in rare company for a venue of this scale. Signature cocktails, craft beers, and a curated wine list complement the Pacific Northwestern food menu, making it a destination in its own right, not just a pre-game stop.
The SportsBar operates on an event-based schedule, opening for Canucks game days, major concerts, and other Rogers Arena events. Seating options range from standard tables for smaller groups to in-arena booths, with dedicated arrangements for groups of seven or more and fully private event spaces available for larger gatherings. The full-service bar top runs on a first-come, first-served basis, keeping the atmosphere lively and accessible even without a reservation.
Reservations for Canucks games open two weeks in advance; for concerts and other major events, booking windows open two months out — worth noting if you're planning around a specific night.
The Pacific Northwestern cuisine here is built for sharing — generous, grounded in regional produce, and designed to keep pace with the energy of a live event. Whether you're settling in for a full dinner before a concert or grabbing a round of plates during a game, the kitchen's focus on local sourcing gives the food a sense of place that stands apart from typical arena dining.
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