Vancouver: Fringe Cafe

 

The Fringe Cafe:  It’s hard to call this place a cafe.  It’s really a hole in the wall drinking establishment with well-priced beer frequented by students and an eclectic mix of friendly and groovy Kitsilanoites.  Inside, the bar is the centerpiece where the main room is long, narrow, and dark.  Lots of vintage poster art, other wall hangings, and ornaments.  The place reminded me of many a good haunt in Baltimore and Washington DC that I used to visit back in the day.   The Fringe features music regularly and it was a full house for open mic the night when we visited.   The crowd was into it, and I admire how encouraging and supportive everyone was with the broad range of performers/talent.  As for food, it would be better to eat something in advance.  If that’s not possible, try some nachos but only so you don’t drink with an empty stomach.  We need more places like the Fringe Cafe!

Location:   3124 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC – CANADA

Visited on 12 November 2023