The Living Room and The Basement at Hotel Belmont MGallery has just launched their new branding, look and delectable new menus. The Living Room, in the heart of Vancouver’s Entertainment District, has undergone an exquisite design refresh. To accompany this refresh, they have a brand new seasonal menu inspired by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. The new menu features a fusion of locally-inspired dishes and global flavors. To complement the exceptional food offerings, The Living Room Vancouver boasts an extensive cocktail menu curated by Zach Preston. Patrons can expect an impressive array of handcrafted cocktails made with the highest-quality spirits and seasonal ingredients. Whether enjoying an after-work happy hour or celebrating a special occasion, The Living Room promises a memorable evening for all. Make sure to also try their selection of crowd-pleasing, Instagram-worthy, large format cocktails to get the party started.
Meanwhile, in the subterranean depths of the Belmont MGallery Hotel, The Basement emerges from its cocoon with an alluring transformation as Vancouver’s ultimate boutique nightclub destination, embracing a sensual, mysterious, yet fabulously fun ambiance. The Basement offers an exclusive, high-end experience for those seeking an immersive evening of indulgence. Guests can expect a carefully curated mix of genres, ensuring there is something to captivate every music aficionado.
The Living Room – Brand New Menu
I went by on a Wednesday night and the atmosphere was thriving. The new menu has a wide variety of appetizers and mains to choose from at very reasonable prices. We tried the following:
- Braised Meatballs
- Burrata
- Steak Frites
- Spicy Rigatoni with Garlic Prawns
Our two starters of the night starts us off strong with bold flavours and hearty portions. The Braised Meatballs ($18.00) feature Rosé sauce, Grana Padano and a basil pesto. The meatballs were tender and juicy and the sauce was a little spicy. A classic done right.
Next, the Burrata ($22.00) features chilli olive tapenade, balsamic, basil and warm focaccia. The focaccia is rubbed with garlic so it tastes extra garlicky and it goes so well with the lush and smooth burrata. I’m normally not a fan of olive tapenade but it really works in this dish and I can’t really taste the olives.
For our mains we went with Steak Frites ($29.00) and Spicy Rigatoni ($19.00). The Steak Frites features hanger steak, Bulleit Bourbon peppercorn sauce, roasted tomatoes and skinny fries. The steak was well cooked and the sauce was rich and creamy. I love skinny fries and these were perfectly crisp.
The Spicy Rigatoni features Arribiata rosé, focaccia bread crumb and Grana Padano. It’s a simple dish but done excellently. The pasta was a perfect al dente and the sauce was spicy and plentiful. The garlic prawns (add on for $7.00) were plump and juicy and went well with the pasta. However, I think the dish would still be excellent without prawns.
Worth a Try?
Yes! Overall the food was solid and the drinks were delicious. My favourite of the night was the Spicy Mango Marg with Jalapeno-infused Casamigos blanco tequila, Triple Sec, lime, mango juice and agave. The service was a tad slow as it was a very busy night, and the kitchen was very busy, but the staff always came by to check in on our experience. The newly revamped The Living Room Vancouver is a great spot for pre-drinks and a bite before a a night out on the town.
The Living Room
Address: 654 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6K4
Website: https://www.hotelbelmont.ca/the-living-room/
