Howe Sound Inn & Brewing

The location is good but the inn could use many improvements. Breakfast included is out in the hall with no coffee (we were told to use our room machine yuck!) breakfast was a small box of cereal and milk or a dry croissant. I’d recommend they include brewed coffee in the hall with breakfast at the least. We ate several time at the restaurant (which is good) only to discover a sign in the elevator on our way to check out - that if you stay at inn you get a discount. Lastly we parked our car in paid lot across the street and our credit card got compromised so just park behind the inn. Place is pretty basic definitely charge a lot for what it is. Maybe next time we just book an Airbnb instead. Sorry.

Stayed 3 nights, coffee machine was not working and they changed it which is fine but when you pay 300$ per night and they mentioned it including breakfast and they provide you just bagel and croissants. I always stayed in different hotels and never had that bad breakfast, at least have some eggs and other regular stuff or dont take this high price.

There’s pepperoni pizza—and then there’s Howe Sound’s pepperoni pizza, a masterclass in contrast and indulgence that deserves far more than a casual mention. What sets this pie apart isn’t just the crust (perfectly blistered and kissed by flame), or the cheese (lush, stretchy, and caramelized in all the right places). No, the true star here is the pepperoni itself: a revelation in texture and flavor. From the first bite, the pepperoni commands attention. Each coin is curled at the edges into a tiny crispy chalice, its rim crackling and golden, offering that satisfyingly thin crunch you only get from high-heat perfection. Yet just beneath the surface—where the heat meets the meat—there’s a juicy tenderness that surprises and delights. It’s as if the fat has rendered just enough to create a glistening, savory center, while still preserving the meaty integrity of the slice. The flavor is deep and complex: smoky, faintly sweet, with a peppery kick that builds gently on the palate. There’s a whisper of fennel, a hint of garlic, and a satisfying umami richness that lingers long after the bite is gone. Whether paired with the bubbling cheese or a dab of zesty tomato sauce, each mouthful delivers a balanced hit of crisp, juicy, tender perfection. It’s clear Howe Sound isn’t just tossing standard slices of meat on their pizza—they’re curating a textural and flavorful experience. This is pepperoni treated with reverence, crisped with care, and cooked with the kind of attention that transforms a classic into something utterly crave-wort

The location of the Howe Sound Inn & Brewing is absolutely fantastic. Sitting on the restaurant patio, you are treated to stunning views of The Chief and the surrounding mountains, it really is a breathtaking spot and sets a great tone for the stay. The hotel room itself was clean, comfortable, and offered nice amenities, but I can only give the room three stars. Throughout the night, there was a loud, unsettling noise coming from the ducts under the ceiling. It sounded like water running at different intensities, and it was constant, making it really difficult to get a good night's sleep. Hard to pinpoint exactly where it was coming from, but it definitely impacted the experience. The front desk staff were very friendly and welcoming, which helped create a positive first impression. However, the continental breakfast left a lot to be desired. There was no coffee or tea offered with the buffet-style setup, and unfortunately, the donut I picked had mold on it. Definitely not the way you want to start your day. On a much brighter note, the restaurant meal was excellent. We ordered the crispy wings and the pulled pork sandwich, and both were fantastic. I also really enjoyed their sour beer, fresh, crisp, and exactly what I was hoping for. The only major disappointment was that the restaurant and pub closed at 9:00 PM. We brought a large group over around 8:45 PM, expecting to enjoy some pub food and drinks, but found the doors closing just as we arrived. It would be helpful if the hours were extended or more clearly communicated, especially given the inn’s strong appeal to visitors and groups. Overall, Howe Sound Inn & Brewing is a good place to eat and stay if you are visiting Squamish. The location alone is worth it, and the food and beer are excellent. With a bit more attention to guest comfort and small service details, it could easily become a top-tier experience.

Like the last review, I’m confused on what the weird water gurgling noise was that we could constantly hear in our room. A hot water heater maybe? It was very odd and while I had no trouble sleeping I could see how someone else might have problems with it. Otherwise the room itself was fine. I totally skipped the very basic breakfast and just went to a coffee shop both days Food in the restaurant was OK but nothing special. Beer was pretty good. Location is great

only stopped in for a family meal. The brewery used to be a guaranteed stop for us anytime we went through Squamish but after yesterday I will be questioning it. now to be fair they were having issues with the beer kegs so I am not judging too hard on that. the server was unaware of the issues until she went to put in the beer orders. feel she should have been made aware of that. we ordered our food and drink. the kids got milk which shouldn't be a thing that anyone can complain about but I sure will. we were brought 3 of the smallest cups I have ever seen. to add insult they were half full. so naturally we asked for more. surprise when the bill came we were double charged. even better the second round of milk the glasses came out almost full to the top. the service was good. server was friendly but you could tell the heat was bothering her. the food was good. ribs had a little spice to them. yam fries were good but a little on the soggy side the howe sound salad was good the cheese pizza for the kids was fantastic the dirty fries were ok. the bacon is bagged bacon bits, and the aoili was lackin flavour the cheddar ale soup has changed for the worst. used to be the best thing on the menu but now it is barely average. now for the worst part. it was hotter in the restaurant than outside. there is no air flow, no fans, nothing to make you comfortable. the washrooms are disgusting. wood that is moldy, toilets broken, no paper towel, and the floors are gross. time to update the washrooms and look into a way to cook the restaurant down.

Their $20 lunch special is great. It includes a veggie or beef burger, fried and a beer or non-alcoholic drink. The patio is lovely with amazing views of the chef. It's worth checking out. Our server was great too!

We stopped here for a quick meal on our way up the Sea-to-Sky and we’ll definitely be back. The food was good, just some pub classics with a few twists but all very fresh and tasty! The location is convenient with plenty of parking options and the staff was super friendly and professional.

As my first ever dining experience in Canada, it did not disappoint! We were greeting by a wonderful staff and seated promptly. We ordered a burger and fries and it was top tier. My husband had a great beer as well. The view from outside the window while eating was phenomenal. You could see the mountains and they were stunning. I can't wait to come back.

We had been there once before and we drove back for it from Vancouver, which says a lot. There is something about the vibe of this place. Once you walk through the doors....it feels like you're home, open the fridge grab a beer and sit back and enjoy the view by the fire....that kinda feel ...you know? We were there at Happy Hour. Loved the Howe Sound Lager...had it with the fish n chips which was so good we ordered it twice. My first time trying fried pickles....it paired really well with the Lager. I'll tell you how. The Howe Sound Lager is a perfect mix between a crisp/light and creamy taste with a wonderful aftertaste finish of citrusy fruit hinting at floral. Super refreshing and top notch quality. Anything fried including fried pickles are on the heavier side because of the batter, but with the flavour profile of the pickles you now have the spice and sharp juice complementing beer texture. A Perfect Dance. The Dirty Fries I probably wouldn't order again. Not that there was anything wrong with it...it was a good side for HH....just didn't excite me. The service was friendly and attentive and the space itself is quite roomy, so if you're like me and personal space is a must for you....you'll feel comfy here. You are beautiful Squamish. Thank you for hosting us and the great time.

Solid pub and brewery at the far end of downtown Squamish. Parking is available in front, as well as on the side streets. The place looks almost like a ski chalet. Lots of wood, and nice large windows where one can look at the mountains. There's an outdoor patio (closed for the winter), as well as an indoor stage for live music. Staff are friendly. No complaints. The menu here is solid. Burgers and pizzas. As of the time of writing, pizzas are only available after 1500. Something to keep in mind. The brisket burger I had was decent. Nice chunk of meat, and crispy fries. Hit the spot. One thing I must say is that their beers are very good. Other places may try to have their niches, but this place has a rather excellent standard selection (typical brown ales, lagers etc). They really do get it right. I'll be back to drink more of their beer and try a pizza. Recommended.

I'm not too sure why the mixed reviews for this spot on yelp, other review sites have much higher ratings. We had a thoroughly enjoyable late lunch. The service was exemplary--they were prompt and our server was so friendly. The interior of the restaurant was wonderful as well. I loved the airy wood hewn interior and the windows looking out at Stawamus Chief. Our group enjoyed the chicken wings, onion rings, fried pickles, fish and chips, and howe salad and they all paired well with the beers on tap. We look forward to returning on our future visits to the area.

We stopped in for lunch on a rainy Tuesday. We grabbed a couple of seats at the bar. The bartender let us taste a few different beers because we weren't sure what we wanted. They had so many to choose from! We ordered the fried pickles (SO GOOD) and the Caesar- also tasty. We had a great experience. We loved being able to see the view of The Chief through the massive windows. Gorgeous view. They also have patio seating for when the weather is nicer.

Had the pulled pork sandwich and grilled chicken pizza. Pulled pork sandwich was tasty, good fries. I can't say that about the pizza, perhaps one of the worst pizzas I've had, flavourless and the bottom coated with a corn flour dust that's all you taste. Great service, nice place, great staff, Don't order the pizza. If I just rated the pizza it would be a 1, everything else brings up the experience to a 3. Did I mention, don't order the pizza.

Always enjoy trying out breweries & local beer when I'm in a new area so decided to try out Howe Sound since I made the drive up to Squamish. I just went with their Hazy Daze N.E. IPA since the hazy style of beer is one that usually enjoy. Overall it was a solid beer, fresh crisp flavor and not too bitter. Give it a try if you ever come to this brewery. It's a sizeable place with a good amount of tables and it was very busy when I went, but luckily there were bar seats readily available. It's a very woody interior that looks like a ski/snow chalet. I saw that there was also an outside patio but the tables were not set up to be seated. You can also see the mountains. There are several parking spots right in front of the place. It looks like this place is connected to an Inn as well and when you enter the front entrance, the brewery is to your left, while what I believe is the inn check-in to your right. I'm only not giving a higher rating because I did not really get those good, welcoming local brewery vibes when I visited. The staff were not rude by any means, it's just that it left much to be desired. They offered no insight into the beer and options and were just not that friendly. If I was craving a fresh tap beer in Squamish I suppose I'd go back, but I'm not rushing to return. Cheers!

Burger-&-Beer $20!? Out on the deck with THAT view on a clear sunny day!? Yes! Thanks Peter, great place for lunch

This old building is an impressive structure. The bar quality however is less impressive. There were a few disappointments. We ordered pizza and then found out that they don't serve pizza until after 3pm. There wasn't a lot of vegetarian items on the menu. Our table was a bit sticky. The patio outside looked nice but it was full in the main area, and the second section was closed off. Bummer. The drinks were way too expensive. $10 for a cocktail on special is not special it's ridiculous. We ended up ordering our food to go. On the plus side the hummus was better then average.

Two nights here. Front desk was a bit unsure of how to get their credit card reader to work correctly. The clerk tried to blame it on my card but this was not true. Not off to a good start. The room was humble. Lots of mis-matched items and some very worn surfaces. No AC is a significant drawback. The brew pub is large. The menu is typical. There are vegetarian options, mostly in the form of pizza. The fries were good. Of course a good beer selection. Service generally good but a bit scattered. Can be noisy at night. We could hear it up in our room. Overall, the concept here of brew pub + Hotel is a good one but there needs to be some remodeling and staff development to remain competitive and justify the room rates.

Loved the rooftop patio so we could bring our dogs. We tried the pizza since that was all they had available. Turned out so good and yummy! Waitress talked about coming to work on her roller blades and made us laugh. She also talked about how good the Liz/ was before we ordered and she was spot on!!! Once again it's always the employees that make it such a good experience and want you to come back again.

This is a tough review - I don't love giving low reviews, but my visit to Howe (Brewing Company) was a disaster. While the servers were kind... we just had so many things go wrong. I think the service needs to be buttoned up a LOT or issues will keep arising. I'd also like to preface with the restaurant not being very crowded either. We were a group of 6, and ordered drinks and food. After 45 mins, one of our food items showed up and was lukewarm and soggy - they said the rest was on the way since the others took longer to cook (which.... I wouldn't agree with but that's fine). At the 1 hour mark, we asked our server if she could check on our food. As it turned out, the rest of our order never went through? So a rush order was placed. We had someone in our party with dietary restrictions (requesting the vegan bun and no cheese on a burger). Eventually, our meals came out but their burger included cheese even though they asked no cheese - we were told it was vegan cheese anyway. Upon further inspection, both the bun and cheese were NOT vegan. This was such a disappointment given the servers insisted the kitchen told them it was all vegan. We ended up being at the pub for almost 2.5 hours - the multiple issues throughout the meal was very tough. Throughout this period, multiple parties had gone in and out. While I like the outdoor deck.... And I recognize sometimes mistakes are made, this visit was not a great signal when we tally all the issues together.

OK so we have 2 things going on here: Inn AND Brewing. Inn - We stayed here 3 nights and used it as our base to head to Whistler, go snowshoeing, exploring etc. It was a great location! Squamish is a great town and this Inn and the end of the road had great rooms. Nothing fancy but rustic type decor and a stellar view from the window seat/bed. Even though it's connected to the Pub, the rooms were very quiet. Staff was very friendly and helpful as we sorted out our accommodations. The Brewing / Pub part - Since we were staying here, sauntering down for Happy Hour was super easy and we found it to be a nice relaxed dining area. As a guest in hotel you get a discount on food and drinks which was nice. As expected they have a good variety of beers. We landed on the Dunkel and and the Rail Ale nut brown. Both were so good, we might have repeated this order several times!.... We also sampled the poutine which was fine, chips and queso, fish and chips, I tried a special corn chowder one night (it was fine but having been outside snowshoeing and exploring, I was pretty hungry and it sounded like the perfect comfort food!) All the food was solid and the service was good. We had several servers, all of them professional and efficient. We'll miss staying here!

Great beer selection and great service from the staff. Our issue was with the food. A "bowl" of French Onion soup was very tiny (more like the cup size at other restaurants) and it was $10 and unfortunately it came to the table cold. The pizza was okay but the crust was very dry. If you're going just for beer, this is a great place.

We gave this spot a try since it was one of the few spots open past 7:30 on a Thursday night. We came here with friends and we ended up ordering the same dishes: brisket sandwich and linguine arrabbiata. The brisket in the brisket sandwich was smoked really nicely and was exactly what we needed after a long day outdoors. The sandwich also comes with a side of fries but we ended up substituting extra $ for yam fries and our friends went with an even more expensive substitution: poutine. The yam fries were exactly what we ordered but the poutine was disappointing. It only came with gravy and shredded cheese; we were at least expecting it to have cheese curds since that's an essential component of poutine and the starter 'poutine' item on their menu lists cheese curds as one of the ingredients... if the poutine substitute for the sandwiches were not the same as the poutine from their regular menu then we would have been happier if we just stuck with regular fries. Paying an extra $4 for shredded cheese and gravy was not worth it. The linguine arrabbiata was not on their menu but one of the daily dishes. The arrabbiata sauce was thick and had a good amount of heat. It also came with three pieces of thin stale bread; perhaps it was to wipe up the sauce but since the bread was stale, it was unappetizing. Overall, we liked the main dishes, especially the brisket sandwich however, the side dishes (poutine and bread slices) did not add to the dish. Our meal would have been better without those.

Absolutely terrible all around Told we had to wait 20 minutes at 9 on a Tuesday, waited 30 When we sit down, we're told we can only order happy hour food We ordered food to go, took another 30 minutes to get it (had to ask a manager to find it). Poutine sauce was burnt and tasted like charcoal... worst Canadian food experience we've had on our trip, hope it's the low point

We were disappointed with the Brewing Co. When we looked at the menu online, it had a variety of options to suit our family's different tastes. When we arrived they told us that they were out of pizza. We decided to stay and choose from the other menu options. When we placed our order of the brisket sandwich we were told they were out of brisket. Once again we decided to stay and order something else. We wound up ordering the nachos and poutine. 45 minutes later we received the food (the place was not crowded). Although the food wasn't terrible, it was a disappointing night out in Squamish.

We stopped in at Howe Sound for a bite to eat to tide us over until dinner. The Howe Sound house Salad was absolutely delicious and the beer cheese soup, which is called Ale and Cheddar Soup, was also delicious and spicy. The service was fast and friendly, the decor fit in with their epic view of Squamous. Nice stop!

This place is awesome! The building is tucked far away at the very end of the block in downtown Squamish so it's a bit tricky to find, but well worth the extra drive in. It also looks a bit resort ish but don't judge a book by its cover - this place has cool vibes, a big patio, large portions, local beer, and good food! What more could you ask for after a day on the mountains? Other things I loved, because I could probably go on for paragraphs about this place... They have 2 different dining rooms, on the left is the brewpub and on the right looked like an actual sit down restaurant. The brewpub has what seemed like 12 TVs set up across this massive barn-like room with whatever sport or show pleases your viewing (they were more than happy to put the game on or direct us to a table by the TVs showing the game). The food here is wholesome yet very reasonably priced with good portions, which I feel is sometimes hard to come by in Vancouver. They do a mean pizza and the ribs were pretty standard (good portion for sure). I'll definitely be back soon, Howe Sound Brewing!

We just had our daughters wedding here. We booked out all the room and banquet rooms so the families could move around the hotel without having to worry about other guests. The staff were fantastic. They helped set up the room and it looked amazing, the food was fantastic and there was so much food. Overlooking the Chief made for amazing views and pictures. The venue is a perfect size for a 60 person wedding with ample room to walk around. We would highly recommend holding your wedding at the Howe Sound Inn.

Quite confused on how this spot doesn't have FIVE STARS! We LOVED Howe sound brewing especially after hiking the Chief. Sadly we were so toast from our hike we didn't explore the beers but the food... brought us LIFE. We started with lemonades (I know... at a brewery?), which were perfect, not too sweet, and got nachos for the table. Nachos weren't anything special, I wish they had more to them besides cheese, olives and tomatoes but it did some with a nice hefty side of salsa and sour cream. For my meal I got the salmon burger which was literally a 5 oz. piece of grilled salmon placed on a bun, which was topped with a delicious lemon aioli and a fresh spring mix. As a side I got the yam fries which were some of the best I've ever had (perfectly cooked - not floppy) and they came with a curry aioli dip. The dip was quite unique but did manage to grow on me at the end. The brewery overall has an awesome snow town vibe with a lot of outdoorsy, hip-happening people. Would be lucky to get back here on my next trip to the PNW!

Great brewery with plenty of space. There was a beer choice for any type of beer lover. Food was bar/pub style with mostly fried offerings. Location and atmosphere were worth the trip!

We decided to check out a brewery on the drive back from Whistler. We ended up at Howe Sound, which is more of a bar/restaurant than brewery. Interesting that they're related to R&B Brewing in Vancouver. We dropped in on a Friday afternoon and it was busy. There's merchandise outside of the main entrance and bottles inside for purchase. There were 8 regular and 8 special flavours on tap. Happy hour is 3:00pm to 6:00pm (Monday - Thursday only). Cool that they have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. There's also plenty of pub food to choose from but we'd already eaten. - Flight tours ($8.00) - you choose four 5 oz samples. We went with jam session raspberry cream ale, garibaldi honey pale ale, pumpkineater imperial pumpkin ale and juicy double IPA with mango (from their guest tap, Foamers Folly Brewery). Always a bad sign when our favourite is from the guest tap. Rest were mundane and light in flavour. Doubtful that I'd come back again.

My wife and I have had some very memorable meals here. It has been our go-to as a reward after hiking The Chief, the Sea-to-Sky trail and most recently Crooked Falls in Squamish. Unfortunately our last few experiences haven't lived up to our memories. This past Sunday we came by in the late afternoon and ordered a flight of beer, their deep-fried pickles and a burger each and substituted yam fries and a salad. For starters, their regular burgers are $16 - not cheap, and at that price I wasn't expecting a $2 upcharge to have a simple salad instead of fries. I'm used to paying extra for yam fries, so I won't complain about that one. The beer as usual was excellent and went down a treat after a long hike. While our server was pleasant and attentive, the mains took almost an hour to come out, and we were famished by the time they did come. The deep-fried pickles were okay, but for $10 we hoped for more than just six of them. Our burgers were nothing special. When all was said and done, we had a decent meal and a $60 bill which felt a bit steep. We will definitely hit up one of the newer breweries on our next adventure to Squamish.

Updated review - STILL A FIVE!! All around! Booked a room here for a two-night anniversary getaway. Simple rooms with great views!! Had dinner here both nights. First night, I had a blackened Arctic char sandwich - the fish was so fresh!! It was great! Husband loved his pizza! The next night, we both had the fish tacos - BEST FISH TACOS EVER! Super fresh Blackened cod. Wow! I had a side of the black bean soup - it was tomato based, which was surprising. It was still tasty, but could have used a little more spice - I think they forgot the cilantro. Great beer. Great food. Great view. Great space. Stopped by here on the way home from Whistler. So glad we did! Had a sampler of 6 beers, most were excellent, all were at least good!! We were here during happy hour. Decided we should have a bit to eat, so ordered the fried pickles, bacon wrapped smoked oysters, and chicken wings. All were excellent!!! The oysters were amazing. The chicken was perfectly fried - skin was crisp and dry, meat was really moist. We both had a pint of the Rail Ale, only $4.50 at happy hour. Sat at a table with comfy chairs and a view of The Chief (2nd largest outcropping of granite in the world) and played rummy.

Highly recommend! Amazing views from the patio. Good mix of oub grub and healthy food that won't make you too fat to enjoy all the local activities (the hungry climber salad with brisket was outstanding). And the King Hefe beer is certainly one of the top five beers I've ever had. Day two in Squamish and I've already been here twice

This review is for the Inn, and the brewery/pub. The good and where they could improve... Comfy bed, very reasonable rates, pretty good continental breakfast weekdays, free fast wireless, Keurig coffee maker with good selection, helpful and friendly staff. T There is a daily tour at 1 pm that takes you through the brewery. I was the only one on mine so it was very personalized. No samples on this tour. Ate three times in the pub: First time was excellent chorizo and other meat pizza, giant portions, cup of ale and cheddar soup with beer bread. Perfectly made and very tasty. We had an event in the room next door which was chaos, however no fault of the staff. Organizers had 3 times as many ppl show up than they told the restaurant. Passed apps were great, staff did really well all things considered. Fish and chips for dinner - undercooked (still partly frozen), replaced and still undercooked but ate it anyways. Lunch the next day and pizza was served stone cold with congealed cheese, remade again. All in all a great spot to stay, carpet is a little tired in the rooms, teeny thin towels but much better than other options in town. Parking on street and it can be a challenge at busy times. Beer selection is great and option to do tasting flights of four samples. Can buy take home as well

My friend and I stopped here on a Saturday night during Halloween weekend. We grabbed a seat near the live music as they were setting up. We had to move our table over while they made room for additional equipment. We started off with baked oysters which were were delicious. Vancouver knows their seafood. I sampled the beer menu a little bit too much but loved the seasonal pumpkin ale along with other brews. I also saw that the menu contained beer pairing suggestions with each meal. I ended up on the SEAFOOD HOT POT which contained an array of mussels prawns Alaskan cod and clams in a tomato based stew. The hot pot was perfect for a cool fall evening and found a nice beer pairing for my meal. It also came with some delicious fluffy beer bread. The live music that night was interesting but honestly not my preference. I did enjoy the people watching here since it was during their Halloween party. Many people dressed up in a variety of interesting costumes.

Very friendly service. Great beer. Amazing food. I had the Viking Funeral IPA, and the Nitro. Both were delicious. I also had the Lime Chicken Pizza, which was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. The chicken was perfectly cooked, the crust was crunchy and crisp, but not too crunchy nor too crisp. It was just right

I really enjoyed the taste and quality of the food here. The view of the Big chief mountain is beautiful and the ambience is alive and warm. Service was terrific. Even though an accidental mistake happened with our order they offered a discount and did everything to make it right . One of the recommended go to restaurants in Squamish . My only critique in the moment was the food was a bit slow in arriving . The prices of the dishes are reasonable $16 for burger and salad/fries dish .

So impressed with this place, and HIGHLY recommend! Everything we ordered was absolutely 5 stars - beer (imperial stout and hazy IPA), Oh My Gourd pizza, and house made veggie burger w house salad (seriously, this is probably the best veggie burger I have ever had!). The atmosphere was chill, comfortable and busy on a Saturday afternoon - obviously a popular spot for folks after a day on the slopes or trails. They have multiple big-screen TVs and were happy to turn on March Madness for us (sorry, Hockey Fans!). Also, views of The Chief out the mountains - you can't beat this place!

Good beer, great service, cute little brewery within the Howe Sound Inn establishment! After two days of skiing we were in need of some good apres ski delights! They had the perfect options for me to try and satisfy my sour ale needs as well as that thirst for nitro brews! The food was also quite good. We had reservations at Sushi Sen for later so we will have to return for the full meal experience in the future! Everything we had here was top notch!

I'm shocked that I haven't done a review of the HSB Co. before. I've been going here for decades and seen several of its' renaissances and their dark ages too. Back in 2002 I came here almost weekly as my hike club centered around Squamish for its activities and at that time we had 2 factions: the Shady Tree and the HSB fans. HSB won out as the tree was just the pits at the time and HSB had an amazing weekend Salmon buffet! I'm sure it almost bankrupt them. Fast forward and this place went through some horrible waves of atrocious service,.. I mean bar setting bad. People I knew used it as a term for bad service "As in Howe Sound Brew Pub bad?" - but they fixed that now it seems, not great but no 20 minute waits as your server disappeared along with all of the other staff except an unhelpful bartender. I am not a beer drinker so for me, that means 1 of the main appeals of this place is moot. The other 2 are not: the patio and the natural light that comes through the window into this still beautiful chateau style room. I would rate this place lower if not for those. The food, remains uninspired, and usually falvourless or of you get curry,.. not subtle enough. Every time I go here I say ti will be my last time but beer drinkers enjoy it and seem to tolerate the food, and I can't claim that I haven't had some good memories here and enjoy the light (even in the winter time).

It's been a few years so I thought I would come back and update my review. This place is definitely earned the extra two stars I have given it from last time. The food is great we took our daughter here for a nice family dinner. I had the Brewers select pizza, our daughter had the impossible burger as she is vegan and my husband had the fish and chips but with soup instead of chips. Additionally we did order the queso and salsa as there was a happy hour deal on and it was phenomenal. Not only was the case of super flavourful and delicious but the salsa which my husband and I initially thought looked kind of weird ended up tasting great. Proving you can't always such a book by its cover. My pizza was absolutely delicious and amazing. My husband could not wait to finish his own food so he could have peace of mind, even my vegan daughter admitted that it looked very good. The crust of light and airy nothing was heavy or greasy it was perfectly perfect. Now I can't eat fish because I am allergic but I was quite envious of my husbands dinner it looked good and had an amazing crunch sound without being burnt in anyway. It could have used a piece of newspaper or napkin underneath as unfortunately it was swimming in oil which made it a little unappealing however he assured me that despite being a little greasier than expected he did enjoy it immensely. I'm still scared to try the impossible burger despite many vegans telling me give it a try it taste just as good but my daughter eat it all and absolutely enjoyed it. The service was great, their tables are really space nice and far apart there's lots of walking room without being concerned about bumping into someone else's social distancing space and everyone here was just pleasant and great to be around. This place has an amazing vibe and we will be back guarantee it.

We took a quick ride to Squamish, and were glad we checked this brewery out. This restaurant is quite large, so great for larger groups. Nice patio as well. Atmosphere is great, lots of lively people around. The menu had great variety and options to choose from. Portions were pretty large as well. The food was tasty! The staff were friendly and polite. Tip to you - get the dirty fries

The restaurant is in transition with a new owner/management company from Vancouver in the next moths. Our supper last night was nothing like we have experienced in the last ten years...even considering Covid and the effect on menu selection. As a loyal customer, I will return in 6-12 months and hopefully, really hopefully, the resturant quality will return. Beer is still unaffected...thank goodness

where's the smoked the smoke gravy?!? why'd you change the chicken sandwich. and what's with the new sauce on the pizza. soap and mugs are top notch though

Great food and an amazing selection of beers to drink. Service was great but they dropped the bill and left us hanging. My absolute pet peeve just bring the machine when you drop the bill. Pizza was amazing They changed the fries which in my opinion were way better but they say they are GF friendly which I could care less.

Ok so this review ends friendships. I really liked my friend. And then one day, over really good nachos at the Shady Tree pub, he recommended the Howe Sound brewery burger. First the good news, the beer was good. I had a dark Saison - nice and caramely and bit hoppy. Just fine. The bad. Round-too-round-firm-too-firm-must-have-been-previously-frozen patty, Costco-ish bun. The burger was a big mouthful of those two things. The fixins including caramelised onions (usually my fav) were overshadowed by the sizeable mediocrity of the bun 'n patty. I take burgers seriously. This wasn't a serious burger. It was a hastily thrown together stack of meh. Ex-friend, please recommend burgers with care. Peace.

Excellent service, great food and beer. My friend wanted to go here since she loves the beer from Howe Sound. So we came here for beer after hiking and this place was really good. I'm not a beer lover myself, but I liked it. I thought blueberry beer would be fruity, but rather tasted more like beer. It was pretty smooth though. I would have liked it better if I really tasted blueberries in it. Howe Sound Brewery is a great place to go to. And it seemed like busiest place in the neighborhood where customers kept coming in and out. Our waiting time only took 15 minutes and that was not bad at all. I enjoyed their Chorizo Pizza as well and love how the crust was so thin. It was so delicious.

Fantastic food and surroundings with excellent and friendly staff. Oh, and the beer is pretty darn good too!

Was super excited to come back here as I hadn't been in years. Came in for a burger and beer after a few days of hiking in garibaldi. Beer was good and a full pint! Burger was disappointing. It was very dry, the onions on it weren't very good, overall just not a good burger! I had a Caesar salad on the side which was decent and a big portion. Also tried my friend's fries which were great. I love the interior and vibe in here but I don't recommend the burger - maybe next time I'll just get a beer.

Fantastic view from the balcony! My friends and I were staying in town for the Tough Mudder in Whistler and decided to carb load the night before here. The service was good, although I feel like we might have annoyed the server for having her come back a few times as we were trying to decide what we wanted. We ended up with some drinks and beer flights as well as a pizza, mac and cheese, poutine, fried pickles, and finished it off with the fried cheesecake. The food was pretty good, and it's nice that they have blankets and warmers available too!

My friends brought me here for a late lunch after 8 hours of climbing. At around 3PM this place was packed so it seems to be a very popular spot. I ordered the daily special seafood pot pie. Mmmm, it was terrible, not seasoned enough and I could not make out any other seafood besides cod. One thing about cod is that it needs to be well seasoned and not overcooked, which is not what happened here. Very disappointed in the pot pie. I guess if they just called it cod pot pie it wouldn't have as nice a ring as seafood pot pie. Fell victim to the marketing. My friends ordered a rack of ribs and a venison salami pizza, they said those dishes were good.

Everything we had was solid. Great beers, great service. Great views. I would recommend to any visitor to Squamish

I love Brewpubs and this was a pleasant surprise on a visit to Squamish. The restaurant has a single large room with high ceilings and on our visit was just getting busy with an after work crowd. I had a veggie burger and fries with a pale ale, which turned out to be a good accompaniment. The burger came with plenty of salad and dressing and was nicely moist (a common problem of veggie burgers is they're often dry and chewy). Service was OK, although they were busy and it took a little while to get the bill. But I'd be happy to go back.

Spent the night here on another trip to Squamish. The room was clean and front desk staff were very friendly. Unfortunately the walls were paper thin, the TV didn't work, and there was no parking when we arrived. It was frustrating that there wasn't any designated parking for hotel guests. The brewery is hit or miss. I've had both good and bad service here. Menu is so-so, but the beer is pretty good.

I'll give the beer five stars and the food between 2.5 and 4 stars. I rounded up to four stars overall. I liked the way the menu suggested food/beer pairings based on crispness, hoppiness or malt. The simplified suggestions made basic food/beer pairings easier. Large beer menu - they brew lots. No did not know, before today, that they and R&B Brewing in Vancouver, are sister breweries. Cool! Howe Sound is appropriate for families with kids (up to 8:00 pm to be seated). They have a kids menu available. The food value is okay. No bargains, but most food was good. The calamaria and fish and chips (cod) were merely okay. The batter was dense and the price point a bit high for quality received. The kids burger came with just the meat patty on a bun - no lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mayo - zip. The pizza was good. The chaceuterie was nice - lived the duck prosciutto!! I would return, but likely just split a pizza and some chaceuterie instead of the rest of the menu. Definitely go for the great beer.

If you are a large group, make sure you check your bill. A couple of times we've gone there after a hike and some of us wound up double tipping because the waiter didn't mention that the gratuity was already included. Unfortunate as food and service was decent and this took away from the experience.