Famous for a Reason

The Famous Warehouse
Pub Grub
989 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada
ph: 604-677-8080

Who would not come in a restaurant when you see a sign that says "$4.95 Menu, Everyday" and the $4.95 worth entree is not just a plate of bite-size food but a good, filling, meal. The owners of the Famous Warehouse did an overhaul on the former El Furniture Warehouse and revamped the dingy Mexican bar theme. Out were the barrels of peanuts and clothesline where women's underwear were proudly displayed, dingy indeed. Famous Warehouse cleaned up but it didn't shy away from its "warehouse" name. Skateboard decks and other "cool" decors, even a sign that says "Free Air Guitar" on the way to the bathroom gave this pub a hip, young feel but the best change was their $4.95 menu.

Yes, everything on the Famous Warehouse menu is $4.95. Pastas, Bugers, Quesadillas -- almost all pub grub known to man with a bonus of brunch is on their menu. It's good, not-that-healthy eating but great if you're on a budget. Pub fare is not really that healthy anyway and you'd always want something greasy to soak up the alcohol when you are downing pints of beer. Be careful though, alcohol and even pop ($2.95 for coke?? Ouch!) is a but pricey at this pub but their marketing strategy is focused on the cost of food, they gotta earn their money somewhere, right?

Located on Granville St., Vancouver's Entertainment District, Famous Warehouse gets easily packed with mostly young people having a few rounds of beer and relishing their inexpensive menu. Game night is even better because the pub gets twice as busy -- if that's the ambiance that you're after. If not, Famous Warehouse plays good music to be entertained with although sometimes way too loud to enjoy a good conversation with your buddies.

The quality of service unfortunately depends on how busy the pub is. If it's packed, good luck chasing after your server and sometimes, seeing them work overtime just to do their job and serve everyone makes you feel so guilty that you find yourself heading to the bar for your next pint of beer. More manpower please!

The works burger, a huge serving of burger, bacon, cheese, and veggies -- basically everything on it is a good deal and it comes with a huge bowl of fries or salad, definitely a better option than McDonald's. 15 cent wing night is also popular at Famous Warehouse, $1.50 for 10 wings gets this pub packed on Wednesdays. I have yet to try the rest of the menu but I just find myself sitting at the Famous Warehouse on wing night happily nibbling on a drumette, afterall, *chicken wings are the beer's bestfriend*.