Monday – Thursday, 4 pm to 11:30 pm; Friday – Saturday, 4 pm to 12:30 am; Sunday, 2 pm to 10 pm (Meat Draw 4 pm to 6:30 pm)
Visitors Welcome
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
Burns Supper Friday, January 27
$20 Single Malt Whisky $5
Tickets at the door – first come, first served – 50 meals only
Address to the Haggis 6 pm
Black Angus Roast Beef from Jackson’s on 4th
Champit Tatties Bashed Neeps
(Mashed Potatoes) (Mashed Turnips)
Tremblin’ Tam & Shortbread (Plaid Jello)
For your singing and dancing pleasure
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The Billy Bishop invites current and past members of our Canadian Military to join and enjoy the comradeship and benefits of the Royal Canadian Legion. We would much appreciate the support of younger Veterans and offer an empathetic environment – in an official Military Museum too!
Located just one block from Kitsilano Beach on Laburnum just north of Cornwall, the Billy Bishop Legion is akin to a secret English pub right in the middle of a residential neighbourhood. With a wonderful assortment of 60+ citizens (some who have fought for the freedoms we take for granted), it is also filled with active young folks who want to share a pint of wisdom with their elders. The mix makes for a guaranteed good time and great conversations by the fire.
Affectionately known as the Billy, it is open to everyone over 19 years of age and full membership has its privileges. The Billy is also home to upstairs hall renters who may provide after-school care, yoga, dancing classes, etc. Popular events at the Billy are the Friday night organic baron of beef roast dinner (6:30-8:00 pm) with delicious gravy, vegetables and garden salad for $12 (price is 09-2010 to 06-2011 season); the Sunday meat raffle (4:00-6:30 pm); special TV sports events and various acoustic music sessions. The amazing Bea Blackford plays piano on alternate Friday evenings when patrons might sing along and other musicians play in-between ‘Bea Fridays’ – schedule available in the Lounge or ask at the bar. Visiting entertainers come by and play or sing; you may even hear a trained operatic voice sometimes so become a regular and enjoy the camaraderie.
The Billy is an evolving and unique branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; as such there are some basic guidelines to follow:
- Greet patrons with a smile. This is a members’ club, and much more than a public bar.
- Gentlemen, please take off your hats when you enter the building.
- Tip the bartenders for excellent to truly good service, especially because prices & 20oz imperial measure pints of beer are reasonable for Kitsilano.
- Respect others and avoid “table hopping” by asking to join tables.
- Take time to make friends. This is a community of choice.
- Become a member. The Billy cannot exist without new members and the cost of membership ($60.00 per year) gives you guest privileges in Legions and other service clubs around the world.
- Volunteer. This is Kitsilano, and volunteerism is part of our blood. (Greenpeace and the David Suzuki Foundation started here.) The Billy is mostly run by volunteers and newcomers are welcome to participate on Standing Committees, run for the Executive, or just help out informally.
Just a few hours of your time each month makes a huge difference. You can feel you have contributed your share and learn new skills. The Billy Bishop has been the best-kept secret of Kitsilano for too long; it’s time you discovered why. Everyone is welcome, and membership is highly encouraged.
Anyone interested in renting our upstairs hall/meeting room/summer patio please call 604 568-4130 or 604 738-4142 to speak with ( 9.30 -11.30am approx) or leave a message for Peter Jensen, our rentals coordinator or email: billybishoplegion@gmail.com attn: Peter
FRIDAY ROAST BEEF DINNER schedule 2011
Every Friday organic Angus Roast Beef with salad, baked potato, seasonal vegetables and desert for $15 inclusive of taxes – best deal in town!