Mahony’s Tavern False Creek to close in six months to make way for new Tulum-inspired restaurant

With warm weather starting to arrive in Vancouver, many folks (including us) are looking forward to sitting back at one of the many waterfront patios that the city has to offer. However, one of those iconic waterfront patios might look a little different. Mahony’s Tavern confirmed to Dished that it will be closing the doors to its False Creek location.MAHONY’S TAVERN FALSE CREEK“Recently, we made the difficult but exciting decision to sell our False Creek location, allowing us to focus entirely on our Downtown Convention Centre location,” said Pete Mahony, founder of Mahony’s Tavern. “With its recent renovations and a renewed commitment to delivering an exceptional experience, we’re eager to welcome you downtown for the same great hospitality you’ve come to love.”He also added that Mahony’s Tavern False Creek will continue to operate for the next six months before it closes its doors.“While we’ll miss our False Creek home, this isn’t goodbye — it’s simply a new beginning. We are so grateful for the friendships, memories, and support over the last decade, and we look forward to continuing the journey with you downtown,” said Mahony.WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE LOCATION?With Mahony’s Tavern announcing the closure of its False Creek spot, we have also received word that a new bohemian-inspired concept called Mishree on the Water will open in its place. This concept is brought to us by Mishree Restaurant Concepts, which operates multiple restaurants like Tandoori Flame and Happy Singh Eats, to name just a few.The managing director at Mishree Restaurant Concepts, Shraey Gulati, confirmed the news with Dished and also provided more information on the new restaurant. He shared that the transition to Mishree on the Water will first start with a patio pop-up experience called The Bae Side.“This concept introduces an evolved food menu and a focus on craft cocktails, curated by Mishree Cocktails & Cuisine,” said Gulati. He also added that a special cocktail menu crafted by Mishree’s beverage director, Vijay Purty, will be available to elevate the dining experience. After the pop-up, the restaurant will close for significant renovations from October 2025 to Spring 2026. Gulati said that $5 to $6 million will be invested to renovate the space. Once completed, guests can expect to find an 11,000 sq. ft indoor space, a second-floor bohemian/Tulum-inspired elevated event space with a capacity of 250 guests, and a ground floor with an extended covered patio, offering seating for approximately 500 guests. You might also like:- Popular Middle Eastern restaurant to open in downtown Vancouver at The Post- New 11,000 sq. ft. restaurant with all-season patio to open in Metro Vancouver soon- Everything to know about Vancouver's new farm-to-table restaurant Niwa before you visitMishree currently operates one other location in Mississauga, Ont., but this will be the concept’s first B.C. location.MISHREE ON THE WATERAddress: 601 Stamps Landing, VancouverInstagramStill hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok

With warm weather starting to arrive in Vancouver, many folks (including us) are looking forward to sitting back at one of the many waterfront patios that the city has to offer. However, one of those iconic waterfront patios might look a little different. Mahony’s Tavern confirmed to Dished that it will be closing the doors to its False Creek location.

Mahony’s Tavern False Creek “Recently, we made the difficult but exciting decision to sell our False Creek location, allowing us to focus entirely on our Downtown Convention Centre location,” said Pete Mahony, founder of Mahony’s Tavern. “With its recent renovations and a renewed commitment to delivering an exceptional experience, we’re eager to welcome you downtown for the same great hospitality you’ve come to love.” He also added that Mahony’s Tavern False Creek will continue to operate for the next six months before it closes its doors.

“While we’ll miss our False Creek home, this isn’t goodbye — it’s simply a new beginning. We are so grateful for the friendships, memories, and support over the last decade, and we look forward to continuing the journey with you downtown,” said Mahony. What’s next for the location? With Mahony’s Tavern announcing the closure of its False Creek spot, we have also received word that a new bohemian-inspired concept called Mishree on the Water will open in its place.

This concept is brought to us by Mishree Restaurant Concepts, which operates multiple restaurants like Tandoori Flame and Happy Singh Eats, to name just a few. The managing director at Mishree Restaurant Concepts, Shraey Gulati, confirmed the news with Dished and also provided more information on the new restaurant. He shared that the transition to Mishree on the Water will first start with a patio pop-up experience called The Bae Side .

“This concept introduces an evolved food menu and a focus on craft cocktails, curated by Mishree Cocktails & Cuisine ,” said Gulati. He also added that a special cocktail menu crafted by Mishree’s beverage director, Vijay Purty, will be available to elevate the dining experience. After the pop-up, the restaurant will close for significant renovations from October 2025 to Spring 2026.

Gulati said that $5 to $6 million will be invested to renovate the space. Once completed, guests can expect to find an 11,000 sq. ft indoor space, a second-floor bohemian/Tulum-inspired elevated event space with a capacity of 250 guests, and a ground floor with an extended covered patio, offering seating for approximately 500 guests.

Mishree currently operates one other location in Mississauga, Ont., but this will be the concept’s first B.C.

location. Mishree on the Water Address: 601 Stamps Landing, Vancouver Instagram Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok.