2nd Floor Gastown | Water St. Cafe

Eugene Smith performing live at Water St. Cafe

Live Music and shows that keep you on your toes

Up the stairs above the iconic Water St. Café hides the newest live music venue in Gastown and Vancouver, the 2nd Floor Gastown.

Passionate about more than just food, Eli and Alan renovated and opened the 2nd Floor Gastown in 2019, welcoming local musicians to its new live music outlet.

Fast forward to today and you’ll find live music at the 2nd Floor Gastown, one of the city’s most sought after music venues, where we offer our full food and award-winning beverage menus. The 2nd Floor is also a proud supporter and club venue for the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

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our story

upcoming shows

Check out our exclusive 2nd Floor Gastown Tapas Menu &
join us on Thursday evenings for All Night Happy Hour!

2nd floor of restaurant with open dining spaces and modern fixtures

Main dinner dish made with prime ribs and seasonal vegetables

Person playing guitar live at restaurant

2nd Floor Sherry with speakeasy bookcase door

Main platter dish made with house-made meatballs, crispy vegetables and burrata

Jazz band performing live inside Water St. Cafe

Bar seating by the window on the 2nd floor of the restaurant

Presents 101 days of
live patio music

Coming soon to the Water St. Cafe Patio!

Daily 3pm-5pm throughout the Summer of 2026

300 WATER STREET

Join us this summer as we fill the streets of Gastown with the sounds of local musicians. Every day, you'll find a local musician on our sunny patio from 3pm-6pm.
101 Days of Live Music 2026 coming soon!

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