{"id":16665,"date":"2019-01-22T11:45:21","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T19:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/?p=16665"},"modified":"2019-01-22T16:30:48","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T00:30:48","slug":"the-three-brits-serves-modern-pub-fare-on-the-25-dine-out-vancouver-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/the-three-brits-serves-modern-pub-fare-on-the-25-dine-out-vancouver-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"The Three Brits serves modern pub fare on the $25 Dine Out Vancouver menu"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s the time of the year for Dine Out again!\u00a0 I was invited by\u00a0Donelly Group to try the Dine Out Vancouver\u00a0Festival menu at one of their participating restaurants\/pubs. So here I am with my buddy Graham at The Three Brits<\/strong>, the group’s popular public house with a scenic location at English Bay.<\/p>\n

From 57 restaurants in 2003, the participation in Dine Out Vancouver Festival<\/a>\u00a0had grown to 307 restaurants in 2019.\u00a0This year the festival is taking place from January 18 through February 3, featuring restaurants all over Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Each restaurant\u00a0is\u00a0offering multi-course dinners\u00a0at $15, $25, $35, and $45.<\/p>\n

We have the best table in the house that looks right at the waterfront. Although it was on a winter evening, it was quite warm and cozy inside the pub; with the beautiful light show outside, the ambiance was set for a casual romantic date.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Three Brits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"English<\/a>
English Bay \/ The Three Brits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"English<\/a>
English Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Dine Out Menu<\/h2>\n

Here is the $25 dinner menu,\u00a0 with gluten-free and vegetarian\u00a0options available. There is also a\u00a0wine pairing option as well.<\/p>\n

APPETIZERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crisp cauliflower<\/strong>, rice flour, citrus, jalape\u00f1o hot sauce
\n<\/span><\/span>Suggested wine pairing: BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: <\/em><\/span>Lock & Worth Sauvignon Blanc<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

or<\/p>\n

Calamari<\/strong>, salsa verde, roasted garlic, sriracha
\n<\/span><\/span>Suggested wine pairing: BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: <\/em><\/span>gehringer cabernet merlot<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

or<\/p>\n

Field greens<\/strong>, charred avocado, berries, feta, candied almonds
\n<\/span><\/span>Suggested wine pairing: BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: <\/em><\/span>Summerhill Alive white<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

ENTREES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guinness pie, <\/strong>beef, bacon, cremini mushroom, soda bread
\n<\/span><\/span>Suggested wine pairing: <\/span><\/span>BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: <\/em><\/span>Adega malbec<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\n

or<\/p>\n

Spaghetti & bison meatballs<\/strong>, roasted garlic, parmesan, tomato, basil<\/span><\/span>
\nSuggested wine pairing: BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing:\u00a0<\/em><\/span>1st row syrah<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

or<\/p>\n

Fish & chips<\/strong>, ale-battered cod, pickle, dill, lemon<\/span><\/span>
\nSuggested wine pairing: BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: Q<\/em><\/span>uails\u2019 gate chenin blanc<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

DESSERTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

Cherry cheesecake jar<\/strong>, vanilla mousse, brown butter graham, tim tams<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

or<\/p>\n

Dark chocolate praline bar<\/strong>, hazelnut, whipped cream<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Dine<\/a>
Dine Out 2019 Menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For appetizer, the Field Greens<\/strong>, tossed with\u00a0charred avocado, berries, feta, and candied almonds, has a bright and tangy dressing. I was surprised to find strawberries in the salad, thinking maybe beets would be better for the season. The Crispy Cauliflower<\/strong> was seasoned perfectly\u00a0and very tasty.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Field<\/a><\/p>\n

Field greens<\/p>\n

\"Crisp<\/a>
Crisp cauliflower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The mains came in generous portions. The Spaghetti & Bison Meatballs<\/strong> impressed us with the lean & mean meatballs with a ton of flavors. But my favorite has to be the Guinness\u00a0Pie<\/strong>, visually stunning, but also packed with incredible bold flavours and different textures. The crouton-like pice crust bites were the highlight of the dish, slightly crunchy and puffy, a perfect complement to the large chunks of beef and mushrooms. This is a dish that I will come back for.<\/p>\n

\"Spaghetti<\/a>
Spaghetti & bison meatballs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Guinness<\/a>
Guinness pie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Guinness<\/a>
Guinness pie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

the wines selected for the wine pairing were all premium choices of BC wine. I particularly enjoyed the Lock & Worth Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong>\u00a0to pair with the cauliflower for the bright and slightly tangy taste and the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Adega Malbec\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>to pair with the Guinness Pie for the bold flavour but with an elegant finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Lock<\/a>
Lock & Worth Sauvignon Blanc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Adega<\/a>
Adega Malbec<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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I enjoyed both the Cherry Cheesecake Jar\u00a0<\/strong>and the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Dark Chocolate Praline Bar<\/strong>, both decadent choices for the sweet tooth. The portion was quite big, especially after such the large main, a little difficult for us to finish the whole thing,\u00a0 but I’m sure a lot of people could handle it.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cherry<\/a>
Cherry cheesecake jar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Dark<\/a>
Dark chocolate praline bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/a>
The Three Brits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Final thought<\/h3>\n

The Guinness Pie is definitely the highlight of the\u00a0Dine Out menu, best pub dish I have had in a long time.\u00a0 The inside out pie concept is a hit for me.\u00a0 As the other dishes are solid, overall the $25 menu is definitely worth checking out.<\/p>\n

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* All food and beverages tasted in this post were complimentary. Opinions are on the reviewer\u2019s own.<\/p>\n

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$ – $$<\/h4>\n

Rating: 4\/5<\/h4>\n

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The Three Brits Public House<\/em><\/h3>\n

1780 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W2<\/em>
\n(604) 801-6681 or Donnellygroup.ca\/three-brits<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n