The Boxcar
Vancouver
At a glance
The Boxcar is a cocktail bar, beer parlour and pizzeria bar at 917 Main Street. Its drinks program centres on cocktails and local craft beer, while pizza provides the food offering. The venue’s connection with Mortadella Pizzaria next door gives the bar a clear pizza-focused identity without turning the description into a full restaurant menu.
The atmosphere is described as cozy, with a casual format suited to drinks, shared food and relaxed evening visits. The combination of cocktails, beer and pizza makes the venue a natural choice for a low-key night out, whether the focus is a drink, a slice or a combination of both. It fits diners looking for a bar setting rather than a formal dining room, and works for occasions that call for an easygoing meal alongside a drinks list.
The Boxcar opens each day from 4pm. Sunday through Thursday service runs until 1am, while Friday and Saturday service continues until 2am. A 4pm to 6pm happy hour period gives the early evening a specific pizza and drinks focus. The later weekend closing time also makes the venue suitable for evening plans that extend beyond dinner.
The food and drink offer is straightforward in concept. Cocktails provide the more composed option for bar visits, local craft beer keeps the selection connected to the regional brewing scene, and pizza adds a familiar choice for sharing or eating alongside a drink. The adjoining pizzeria is part of the venue’s character, making the space particularly relevant for visitors who prefer casual Italian-style bar food over a broader restaurant menu.
Reservations are available, and the venue can be contacted by phone or email for booking-related questions. The setting and operating hours make The Boxcar a practical option for after-work drinks, an early evening pizza stop or a later weekend gathering. Its focus remains consistent: cocktails, beer and pizza in a cozy bar environment on Main Street.