Private Dining and Celebrations in Vancouver (LP)2026-09-17T11:07:25-08:00

PRIVATE DINNERS, MILESTONES AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS

BRING YOUR PEOPLE TOGETHER BY THE WATER

Host a birthday, anniversary, engagement, rehearsal dinner or private gathering at Dockside on Granville Island. Waterfront spaces, food and beverage planning, and Granville Island Hotel rooms are available within one connected setting.

Dockside Restaurant hosts private dining and celebrations on Granville Island for groups of approximately 30 to 300, depending on the space, layout and event format. The restaurant can support seated dinners and reception-style gatherings, with accommodation available at Granville Island Hotel.

AT GLANCE:

  • Groups approximately 30 to 300, depending on configuration
  • Dining room, patio or combined formats subject to availability
  • Waterfront and city views
  • Food and beverage planning
  • Guest rooms in the same property
Dockside Events Patio

CHOOSE THE FORMAT THAT FITS THE GATHERING

Begin with the guest count and the experience you want to create.

A seated dinner, cocktail reception and larger restaurant event each require a different layout, menu and service plan. The events team can recommend an appropriate space after reviewing the date, timing and group size.

KEEP THE CELEBRATION CONNECTED

Dockside brings the meal, setting and social time together.

Guests can arrive on Granville Island, gather beside the waterfront and stay at the hotel without moving the occasion between unrelated venues.

PLAN FOOD AND BEVERAGE AROUND THE EVENT

Tell the events team about dietary needs, preferred service style, beverage expectations and any key moments in the schedule.

They will provide the current event menus, minimums and options for your date.

YOUR TABLE IS WAITING

USEFUL DETAILS TO SEND WITH THE FIRST INQUIRY

Include your preferred date and alternate dates, estimated guest count, occasion, seated or reception format, start and finish time, accommodation needs, accessibility needs and approximate budget. A complete first brief helps the team prepare a useful proposal.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many guests can Dockside host for a private event?2026-09-14T13:10:41-08:00

Dockside currently promotes event spaces for groups of roughly 30 to 300. Final capacity depends on the chosen space, layout and event format.

Can we host a seated private dinner?2026-09-14T13:12:05-08:00

Yes. Seated private dining may be available based on group size, date and space configuration.

Can Dockside host a cocktail reception?2026-09-14T13:13:03-08:00

Reception-style gatherings may be available. Share the guest count and preferred format with the events team.

Can guests stay at the hotel?2026-09-14T13:13:54-08:00

Yes. Dockside is inside Granville Island Hotel. Ask whether a guest-room arrangement is available for your event dates.

Can we tour the space?2026-09-14T13:14:53-08:00

Contact the events team with your date and guest count to discuss the right space and arrange next steps.

Are menus and prices listed online?2026-09-14T13:15:55-08:00

Event menus, minimums and pricing can change. The events team will provide the current options for your date and format.

START WITH THE DATE AND GUEST COUNT

Tell the events team what you are planning, who is coming and how you want the gathering to feel.

Food

Let your tastebuds be inspired with an array of fresh farm & sea to table options for dining with iconic drinks.

Dining Room

With signature elements like a 50-foot aquarium and an open kitchen, The grand open dining room is relaxed yet refined, wrapped in spectacular floor to ceiling windows.

Patio

Come enjoy Dockside’s Patio Life! Our award-winning patio catches sunlight from morning to late afternoon. Protected on three sides it’s an oasis of calm, disturbed only by the occasional sound of boats making their way along False Creek.

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