The Diamond

Exposed brick walls, plenty of wood accents and old chandeliers set the stage at The Diamond. Head to Gastown and make your way up the stairs to this gem on Powell St. and Carrall St. If you can, grab a seat by the window for a great view of Gastown (and people watching) at night. Despite the cozy and warm atmosphere, the Diamond can get quite lively and loud, making it a fun spot to catch up with friends. If you need something to soak up the booze, The Diamond serves a full menu of starters, flatbreads and mains. For starters, check out dishes like duck liver mousse bites and homous with dukkah and socca (chickpea flour pancake). For mains, tuck into a vegetarian option like the Italian burrata with ratatouille and potato olive crumble, or something meatier like the 48 hour short rib with romesco and potato.