Donnelly Group Public Houses are pleased to unveil new menus that showcase a fresh take on the quality drinks and well-executed pub fare that its establishments are known for. Along with a more extensive selection of craft beer and small-batch liquors, Donnelly’s public houses have introduced new artisanal sandwiches, inventive plating and healthier options.

Throughout the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Donnelly Pubs will be the coolest locales for catching all the Olympic action, thanks to their edgy atmosphere, flat-screen TVs and full-service food menus—printed in French, Spanish, German, Russian and Mandarin—available from 10 am to 3 am. After the evening’s sporting events have come to a close, The Calling, Library Square Public House, The Lamplighter, The Metropole, Smiley’s Public House and The Academic will ease into nightclub-style parties, complete with vibrant atmospheres and DJs spinning into the wee hours.

Pop Opera, the most popular destination in Vancouver’s high-end club scene, welcomes legendary urban music producer and DJ Jermaine Dupri on February 23 for his first show in Vancouver. The rapper and Grammy-winning songwriter has worked with Usher and Mariah Carey, and has a celebrity fan base that includes Jamie Foxx. On February 17, hip-hop legend Biz Markie takes the stage. Pop Opera welcomes a number of special guest DJs throughout the Olympics. Pop Opera, 686 W. Hastings Street. Open daily from 8:30pm – 3:00am.

Republic, Vancouver’s premiere nightclub, toasts the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with Olympic Opening and Closing galas on February 12 and 28. After walking the red carpet and having their photos snapped in front of the media wall, guests will dance to tunes spun by DJs Coki, Matty C and Kenya and sample Olympic inspired cocktails created by renowned Vancouver mixologist Trevor Kallies. Tickets are $30 tickets and available at Clubzone.com. February will see Republic’s usual stellar talent, including DJ Supafly, Trevor Risk, The Boyscouts, Matty C and others. 958 Granville Street, Vancouver. Open daily from 8:00 pm – 3:00am.

Award-winning Modern Dance Club is a discotheque for the new millennium and Gastown’s premier spot for club music – from big electro to blog house, drum n bass to classic hip hop. The Modern is housed in a heritage building and equipped with two floors of state-of-the-art sound and light systems, finished with dark smoked glass, multi-coloured tile and sleek neon lines. Special DJ-hosted events will be held from February 12th to February 28th, including DJ Fashen, Goodlife, and DJ Spider. 7 Alexander Street, Vancouver. Open daily from 9:00pm – 3:00am.

Bar None, the epicenter of nightlife in Yaletown, hosts a rotating lineup of Vancouver’s finest DJs, including Zak Santiago, Marlon J English and DJ Marvel. Vancouver’s only true New York night club boasts a Soho attitude and feel, from its innovative cocktails and brick and wood interior to the impressive lineup of international and local DJs and live talent, including live reggae and retro classics from Mostly Marley. 1222 Hamilton Street, Vancouver. Open daily from 9:00pm – 3am.

The Granville Room, the Vancouver entertainment district’s true speakeasy, gets into the spirit of the games with Olympic Inspired Cocktails crafted by Trevor Kallies. Each cocktail is inspired by a great Canadian Olympic moment and showcases Canadian liquor and ingredients: The Winner Take All, Lord of the Oval, The Gold, Silver and Greene, The Double Lucky Loonie. An oasis of good taste and casual elegance, The Granville Room focuses on excellent service, quality craft cocktails, a boutique dining menu and DJs spinning nightly. 957 Granville Street, Vancouver. Open daily from 8:00pm.

Donnelly Hospitality Management (DHM) is a creative and diverse management company. DHM owns and operates award-winning nightclubs: Pop Opera, Republic, Bar None, and the Modern; popular pubs: Biminis Public House, The Calling, The Library Square Public House, the Academic and the Lamplighter; the cocktail lounge The Granville Room, and the Metropole. The company’s attention to detail, impressive entertainment calendars, modern designs, community and charity support, and strict policies on patron safety have earned them a reputation as an industry leader in Vancouver. For more information please visit:

www.dhmbars.ca