A Place at Penny's, located on the Drive, has been offering discreet and professional female lodgings for over 30 years. It's so exclusive you have to call Penny directly -...

The lesbian brunch spot on the Drive has a hippie vibe and a bi/lesbian/experimental crowd. The bric-a-brac design - including a painted plywood visage of a sun smiling down...

The best mixed dance club in town, often featuring stellar DJs. Newly renovated, it has a large dancefloor, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound. Tuesday nights have been...

The Belgian chocolate brownies are divine, the coffee comes from JJ Bean, the wooden tables are always crowded and the atmosphere is friendly - very friendly. Located in the...

F212 is the mainstay for the sauna boys in town. It comes well equipped with three different room sizes, lockers, a snack bar, a fully stocked weight area, a 12-man jacuzzi...

A casual pub with hearty burgers and flirty waiters. Stake out a spot on the covered patio and monitor the line at Celebrities. Or settle in for the night: it has electronic...

Every strip needs a late-night hideout with a cranky jukebox. Don't go looking for health-conscious grub, though. You want the cheesy fries and you want one of the famous...

Venture upstairs at Lick to meet, dance and play with Vancouver's hottest dykes at the city's only lesbian nightclub, featuring a roster of talented female DJs. Downstairs,...

This one purports to be the city's hardcore bathhouse - and it does seem to attract the leather and Levi's crowd. But don't be nervous - pretty much everyone seems to get along...

The baristas often look like they're having a small house party behind the counter. Easily the best atmosphere in the village - slightly bohemian - with many local artists and...

Nelson House is fronted by a fine garden and situated in the heart of the West End, only a few blocks from Stanley Park and the trendiest coffee houses on Denman Street. This...

This cruisy multi-level club is especially popular with the 30-and-up set and the unpretentious vibe allows for casual hook-ups or friendly chats. Numbers has pool tables,...

Light and airy, this elegant piano bar with a baby grand has the widest selection of martinis anywhere in town. Go for the friendly waiting staff, excellent food and heated...

The Odyssey attracts all ages but is best known for its lithe youths bussed in from campus and their attendant chicken hawks. There is often a wait to get into the large...