Toronto Irish pub to open new location in downtown Vancouver

The two pubs are part of a huge, multifaceted entertainment business.

A Canadian-Irish pub from Toronto is planning to open a second location in downtown Vancouver.

Gibbons Irish Pub has signs up at 906 Granville St. and is currently hiring staff.

The original location is at 26 Duncan St. in Toronto, though it’s not much older than the Vancouver location. The pub in the Ontario capital opened just before St. Patrick’s Day earlier this year.

In Gibbons social media posts, the pubs are described as “Irish soul. Canadian spirit. Cold beer.” The menu (in Toronto) includes common Canadian-Irish pub fare, including a spice bag, fish and chips, and ham and cheddar toasties.

“A Canadian-Irish bar with a focus on authentic hospitality, live sports, excellent beers, and real pub customs,” reads another post about the Vancouver location.

The pub is part of the MRG Group, which also owns Dublin Calling, Par-Tee Putt, and the Vogue Theatre, all along Granville Street. They also produce and promote events (like Khatsalano), concerts, and comedy across Canada. Gibbons takes its name from the group’s founder, Matthew Gibbons.

Currently, the Vancouver location is hiring front- and back-of-house staff. No specific date has been set, though social posts indicate sometime in November.

Gibbons is taking over the space between Dublin Calling and Roxy Burger that used to be the home of Movieland Arcade. It’s sat empty since the arcade closed in the fall of 2021.