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Restaurant
The Magnet
The Magnet is one of the best bar restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.
The Magnet on West Pender is what happens when the people behind Brassneck Brewery and the Alibi Room — two institutions that collectively redefined Vancouver's beer culture — decide to build a bar with an actual kitchen.
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Taste Score 8.3/10
Rating (Google) 9.4
639 reviews
Vancouver
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8.3/10
Taste Score
Google 9.4 from 639 reviews
Best for
date night and cocktail
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Vancouver | 309 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3, Canada
Price
Moderate spend
Taste Score
8.3/10
Address
Vancouver | 309 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3, Canada
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The Magnet menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. The Magnet is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Magnet Burger
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Scotch Eggs
Butter Chicken Perfect Little Pie
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Why go
What makes The Magnet worth the move
The Magnet looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Magnet Burger and Fried Chicken Sandwich also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 639 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.4 from 639 Google reviews
Best for
date night and cocktail
Style
Bar in Vancouver
Spend
Moderate spend
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.4 from 639 reviews
Price point: $$
Popular dishes: Magnet Burger, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Scotch Eggs
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9.4 from 639 reviews
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, The Magnet holds a 9.4 rating across 639 Google reviews.
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Quick details
- Address
- 309 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3, Canada
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- 8.3/10
- Google rating
- 9.4 (639 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Bar
- Neighborhood
- Vancouver
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does The Magnet serve?
The Magnet is a Bar restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. The Magnet on West Pender is what happens when the people behind Brassneck Brewery and the Alibi Room — two institutions that collectively redefined Vancouver's beer culture — decide to build a bar with an actual kitchen.
What is The Magnet best for?
The Magnet is best for cocktail, date night. The Magnet looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Magnet Burger and Fried Chicken Sandwich also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 639 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at The Magnet?
The Magnet is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.4 from 639 reviews
What should I order at The Magnet?
Start with Magnet Burger, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Scotch Eggs and Butter Chicken Perfect Little Pie. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is The Magnet worth visiting?
The Magnet holds a 9.4 Google rating from 639 reviews. The Magnet looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Magnet Burger and Fried Chicken Sandwich also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 639 Google reviews.
Where is The Magnet located?
The Magnet is located at 309 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is The Magnet good for a date night?
Yes — The Magnet is tagged for date night dining. The Magnet looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Magnet Burger and Fried Chicken Sandwich also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 639 Google reviews.
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