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Good Pubs
Great atmosphere, great beers.
Handlebar is a great local hangout. They have a rotating tap list of craft beers and snack style food. Independently owned, no-nonsense beer at the base of Blackcomb mountain (10 minute walk).
20 locals recommend
HandleBar Whistler
4557 Blackcomb WayHandlebar is a great local hangout. They have a rotating tap list of craft beers and snack style food. Independently owned, no-nonsense beer at the base of Blackcomb mountain (10 minute walk).
Stumbling distance across the street, Brew House make all their beer on site. Try the Grizzly Brown Ale, and be sure to ask for a "Good Guy beer" when ordering to unlock local discount!
60 locals recommend
The High Mountain Brewing Company, The Brewhouse
4355 Blackcomb WayStumbling distance across the street, Brew House make all their beer on site. Try the Grizzly Brown Ale, and be sure to ask for a "Good Guy beer" when ordering to unlock local discount!
A great, lively spot for après. Tonnes of beer to choose from and good classic pub food. The atmosphere is great, especially when Ruckus Deluxe are playing!
79 locals recommend
Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
170 Sundial CrescentA great, lively spot for après. Tonnes of beer to choose from and good classic pub food. The atmosphere is great, especially when Ruckus Deluxe are playing!
Another local classic at the base of Blackcomb mountain. Great for a quiet drink away from the hustle and bustle of Whistler village.
21 locals recommend
The Fitzsimmons Pub
4573 Chateau BlvdAnother local classic at the base of Blackcomb mountain. Great for a quiet drink away from the hustle and bustle of Whistler village.
If you can snag a fire pit on a sunny day you're in luck. Perfectly placed at the foot of Whistler mountain, GLC is great for an post-activity beer. Waffle fries with gorgonzola dip is a local favorite.
83 locals recommend
Garibaldi Lift Co. Bar & Grill
4165 Springs LnIf you can snag a fire pit on a sunny day you're in luck. Perfectly placed at the foot of Whistler mountain, GLC is great for an post-activity beer. Waffle fries with gorgonzola dip is a local favorite.
Good Food
21 Steps Kitchen + Bar
4433 Sundial PlFine dining with a casual atmosphere.
Alta Bistro
4319 Main StGreat food and a laid back atmosphere.
Wood fired oven pizza. A little out of the way, in Creekside, but by far the best pizza in town.
148 locals recommend
Creekbread
2021 Karen CrescentWood fired oven pizza. A little out of the way, in Creekside, but by far the best pizza in town.
Best restaurant in town, pricey but worth it. Just outside Creekside, Rimrock is perfect for special occasions. Fine dining with a relaxed atmosphere.
181 locals recommend
Rimrock Café
2117 Whistler RdBest restaurant in town, pricey but worth it. Just outside Creekside, Rimrock is perfect for special occasions. Fine dining with a relaxed atmosphere.
A Summer's Day
The sun is shining, grab a bike and live like a local.
Great breakfast spot. Popular so there may be a line up.
78 locals recommend
Elements Urban Tapas Parlour
4359 Main StGreat breakfast spot. Popular so there may be a line up.
Mount Currie Coffee Company
103-4369 Main StBest coffee in Whistler.
Once you've fueled up on breakfast grab some bikes and pedal out to Rainbow Park. The valley trail network leads you all the way and you'll get lakeside dock for relaxing or swimming. The view looks straight back at Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.
66 locals recommend
Rainbow Park
Valley TrailOnce you've fueled up on breakfast grab some bikes and pedal out to Rainbow Park. The valley trail network leads you all the way and you'll get lakeside dock for relaxing or swimming. The view looks straight back at Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.
Pedal yourself to the best patio in town! The patio over looks the float plane landing/takeoff on Green Lake. They do a great Caesar, too.
37 locals recommend
Nicklaus North Golf Course
8080 Nicklaus N BlvdPedal yourself to the best patio in town! The patio over looks the float plane landing/takeoff on Green Lake. They do a great Caesar, too.
Take those bikes somewhere more adventurous! Lost Lake is a maze of multi-use trails perfect for biking or walking. The blue trail network known as The Zappa Trails are a great place to get a feel for single track mountain biking.
92 locals recommend
Lost Lake
Take those bikes somewhere more adventurous! Lost Lake is a maze of multi-use trails perfect for biking or walking. The blue trail network known as The Zappa Trails are a great place to get a feel for single track mountain biking.
Good, simple pasta. Firm favorites include: chicken parmagiana, lasagna, and of course the Tiramisu.
75 locals recommend
Pasta Lupino
4368 Main StGood, simple pasta. Firm favorites include: chicken parmagiana, lasagna, and of course the Tiramisu.
Well known for cheese boards, cured meats and cocktails. Good place for a nightcap, especially the 'Oso Sour' - a bacon infused bourbon drink!
70 locals recommend
Bar Oso
150-4222 Village SquareWell known for cheese boards, cured meats and cocktails. Good place for a nightcap, especially the 'Oso Sour' - a bacon infused bourbon drink!