Back Lounge at The American

926 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1
Downtown Eastside / Strathcona

About this space

The Back Lounge (not a separate room, just located at the back of the bar) features a separate seating section for groups who want more of a private experience for their booking. The space can accommodate 40 people seated and up to 60~ people standing/mingling. There is a bar located in the Back Lounge and there is a dedicated bartender for every booking.

The area is separated by stanchions and features access to a private access, gender-neutral washroom.

Accessibility: The upper lounge area is not wheelchair accessible however the lower lounge area is wheelchair accessible.


Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from C$520 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from C$520 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from C$520 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from C$520 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from C$520 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from C$520 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from C$520 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from C$520 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from C$520 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from C$520 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$975 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$975 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$975 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$975 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 8:00 pm

Host rules

- The bar is liquor primary however we have a family dining endorsement that allows minors on the premises until 8PM as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Smoking permitted outdoors only.
- Outside catering is permitted however there is a fee. Onsite catering is preferred.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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About The American

The American is a barcade/sports bar and events space located at the intersection between Mount Pleasant, Strathcona, and Chinatown in Vancouver, BC. We have an open concept, communal space with a mix and mingle atmosphere that is perfect for groups both large (up to 250) and small.

We offer a great variety of craft beers, cocktails, and natural wines alongside a mouth-watering menu from DownLow Burgers. The room has numerous TVs/projector screens along with an ever-changing lineup of pinball and arcade games and an analog photobooth.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from C$6000
minimum spend / per day

Location