The Painted Ship is a vibrant bar and restaurant that pays homage to the city’s rich musical history. Named after a notable 1960s Vancouver garage punk band, the venue offers a retro-themed ambiance with vintage decor and a cozy atmosphere. The Painted Ship features live music events, providing a platform for local artists and creating a lively environment for patrons.
It re-opened under new management in the summer of 2026.
Street parking is very challenging in this area at times.
"We do have a wheelchair accessible entrance and I am in the process of installing a wheelchair rail for one of our washrooms and we have more or less wheelchair accessible seating." - The Painted Ship
Confirmed by email.
Please note: If the live music area is not wheelchair-accessible, then seating or washrooms would likely be unreachable by wheelchair even if listed as Yes. This is because each feature is marked independently. We also do not count a washroom as accessible if there is no practical wheelchair route to it from the music seating area.
