One of the most prime taprooms on the North Shore is set to delight beer enthusiasts once again.
On Monday, Strathcona Beer Company is soft opening its new location at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver.
Just steps away from the SeaBus terminal, Strathcona North will be pouring brews and serving eats to customers, who will also enjoy stunning waterfront views from the outdoor patio or through large windows at the front of the space.
Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, during the soft launch phase through October, Strathcona North will be serving beer flights and sleeves of the brewery’s most popular offerings alongside LOLO, its line of tequila-based, ready-to-drink cocktails. There will also be a small menu with a focus on local ingredients, according to a release.
A full menu will launch with the location’s grand opening in November, with comfort fare and share plates. The brewery will also serve craft cocktails and an “extensive” wine list.
Diners will be able to get expert recommendations from a dedicated beer sommelier.
Exclusively available at the North Vancouver location is the Coastal Supreme IPA, a “modern twist” on its West Coast IPA
According to the company, the design of the Lonsdale Quay location pays homage to the West Coast, with natural wood floors, a green colour scheme and a large indoor tree.
Beer enjoyers on the go can stop by the bottle shop storefront near the brewery’s entrance.
Strathcona Beer was founded in 2016, and has been tapping kegs since at its Vancouver location at 895 East Hastings St.
Strathcona North is passion project for the company, said culinary director Jonquil Parisian.
“We are excited to introduce our new menu, beers, and cocktails to the North Shore community,” she said in a statement. “Our Strathcona brand truly embodies the spirit of the communities we serve and we are dedicated to partnering with small businesses and local vendors in our offerings.”
The Strathcona North space has history in the North Vancouver brewery scene, as the former home to one of the first local craft beer makers, Green Leaf Brewing.
Green Leaf closed in 2022 over a lease dispute with Lonsdale Quay. That matter went to court, and has yet to be resolved.
