When is The American open?
Mon–Wed 3 PM–12 AM; Thu 3 PM–1 AM; Fri–Sat 12 PM–2 AM; Sun 12 PM–12 AM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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The American
- 4.21.6k reviews
- $$
- Open now · till midnight
Main Street bar with burgers, beer, sports screenings, pinball machines and an analog photo booth.
Quick answers
The American in short
When is the best time to visit The American?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The American indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is The American good for kids?
Sometimes: Until 8 pm, with at least one parent/guardian per two children; children must stay within 5 feet. Some events are 19+.
How much does The American cost?
It costs money ($$).
Do you need to book The American?
No, you can walk in. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at The American?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is The American?
926 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1.
Is The American wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 2:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 9 pm.
In its favour
- Open till midnight
- Indoors
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7km/h
- 3pm
10° - 4pm9°
- 5pm
7°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till midnight- monday
- 3 PM–12 AM
- tuesday
- 3 PM–12 AM
- wednesday
- 3 PM–12 AM
- thursday
- 3 PM–1 AM
- friday
- 12 PM–2 AM
- saturday
- 12 PM–2 AM
- sundayToday
- 12 PM–12 AM
Usually quiet at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The American
- 2 Machete Ancestral Mexican Food · 1 min
- 3 Crackle Creme · 3 min
- 4 Fiorino, Italian Street Food Chinatown Vancouver · 4 min
- 5 Dalina Main St. · 4 min
Good to know
- Kids: Until 8 pm, with at least one parent/guardian per two children; children must stay within 5 feet. Some events are 19+.
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Book online
- Happy hour Tue–Fri 3–6 pm
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
- Usually no wait
- Good for couples
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.2from 1.6k reviews
Known for
- Burgers
- Pinball
- Sports screenings
- Analog photo booth
- Dinner
- Late night
- Weekend outings
- Great cocktails
The feel
- Casual
- Cozy
- Lively
- Groups
- Couples
- Solo friendly
What people say
- People like:
- Good burgers, reasonably priced beer and excellent staff.
I was craving a smash burger, and remembered The American having decent burgers. I also love onion rings,so definitely wanted to upgrade to those as my side. Between onion rings, extra cheese and and extra patty, this turned into a 30$…
Great priced beer, solid do food. Great if you want to make an event of watching a game.
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Machete Ancestral Mexican FoodMexican · 1 min walk
Good nowCrackle CremeSweets · 3 min walk
Fiorino, Italian Street Food Chinatown VancouverItalian · 4 min walk
Good nowDalina Main St.Café · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.