Great Spots for Groups in Vernon
In Vernon that comes to 38 restaurants, 19 indoor attractions, 9 golf courses and 19 others, 85 in all. On the 85 Vernon cards, 18 list weekly specials, 7 host a weekly night such as trivia or open mic and 40 link a menu. Some overlap with other Vernon guides: 51 are kid-friendly and 28 have a patio. Our picks here include New Golden Crown, one of our Local Favourites: voted Best Chinese Restaurant in the North Okanagan (2026); and Okanagan Science Centre, one of our Local Favourites: voted Best Place for a Kids' Birthday Party in the North Okanagan (2026).
Open Now is based on each place’s listed hours. Hours can change for holidays, seasons or special closures — check with the venue before you go.
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Cabana Bar + Kitchen
Open now · Closes 2 PM
A stream runs right through the courtyard at Cabana, an unexpected, genuinely charming detail that sets this Vernon Lodge restaurant apart from typical hotel dining.
Patio Kids OK +3
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The Rusty Putter (Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club)
Open now · Closes 6 PM
Golf clubhouse restaurant at Spallumcheen on Highway 97N, with fairway views and a patio; seasonal menu.
Patio Gluten-free +2
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Helmut's Sausage Kitchen
Open now · Closes 6 PM
Family sausage kitchen and butcher: Bavarian-style charcuterie, roast beef, custom meat processing.
Vegan Vegetarian +3
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Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
Open now · Closes 5 PM
Vernon's 750-seat theatre hosting the SPOTLIGHT season of touring concerts, dance, theatre and kids' shows.
From $15 / ticket Kids OK +4
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Elodie's Playhouse Cafe
Open now · Closes 2 PM
Vernon's first indoor play cafe for ages 0-5, with a real espresso bar and baked treats for parents.
From $16 / child Kids OK +2
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White Spot Vernon
Open now · Closes 9 PM
BC family restaurant chain since 1928: burgers, brunch and Ocean Wise seafood; open from 7 AM daily.
Vegetarian Patio +6
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Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery (Vernon)
Open now · Closes 6 PM
Western Canada's first craft distillery (2004): whisky, gin, fruit liqueurs and Canada's first absinthe.
Local Favourite From $10 Dogs OK +2
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Fig Bistro
Open now · Closes 3 PM
Fig Bistro is a well-loved Vernon sandwich shop and bistro with thoughtful service.
Local Favourite Vegan Vegetarian +4
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PeakFine at Sparkling Hill Resort
Open now · Closes 11 AM
Ocean-to-table and farm-fresh dining inside Sparkling Hill Resort, with a curated wine and drinks list.
Vegan Vegetarian +4
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Okanagan Science Centre
Open now · Closes 5 PM
Hands-on science museum: Vern the animatronic ankylosaurus, dino dig pit, axolotls and a planetarium.
Local Favourite From $12 Kids OK +2
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Planet Bee Honey Farm & Honeymoon Meadery
Open now · Closes 5:30 PM
Honey farm and meadery: indoor observation hives, tastings of 20+ honeys and Honeymoon mead.
Free From $8 +2
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Cora
Open now · Closes 3 PM
Chain breakfast and lunch spot in Vernon: eggs Benedict, crepes, pancakes, waffles, skillets.
Vegetarian Patio +4
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Bean to Cup
Open now · Closes 2 PM
Vernon coffee house roasting since 1998, with breakfast wraps, paninis, baking and catering.
Dogs OK Patio +2
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Vernon Community Arts Centre
Open now · Closes 9 PM
Polson Park arts centre with classes in painting, pottery, glass and fibre, a free gallery and a local art shop.
Free Kids OK +2
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Eatology
Open now · Closes 3 PM
Vernon quick-service breakfast and lunch diner since 2015; most baked goods and products made in-house.
Local Favourite Vegan Vegetarian +5
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The Kal
Open now · Closes 10 PM
Vernon sports bar and eatery open since 1892, with arcade games, Kal Lager and a regular events calendar.
Local Favourite Patio Gluten-free +7
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Wedge Cheesery
Open now · Closes 5 PM
Wedge Cheesery is a Vernon cheese shop whose owner knows every cheesemaker she works with personally.
Groups
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Lake City Casino Vernon
Open now · Closes midnight
Vernon casino with about 400 slots, live tables, Texas Hold'em poker and MATCH Eatery & Public House.
Free Groups
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Vernon Public Art Gallery
Open now · Closes 5 PM
Vernon's public gallery; fall shows to Dec 19 include Bound to Birth by Darian Goldin Stahl and the members' show Exposed!
Free Kids OK +2
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Vernon Towne Theatre
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
A historic downtown cinema dating to 1929, run by the non-profit Okanagan Screen Arts Society and showing new releases, classics, indie films and live concerts and…
Local Favourite From $12 / ticket Kids OK +1
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Roster Sports Club
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Vernon pub grub and award-winning burgers beside a squash, racquetball and golf-sim club; open since 1993.
Local Favourite Dogs OK Vegetarian +7
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Another World VR Vernon
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Free-roam VR arena with private sessions: Kernel: Bunker, Ghost Mansion, Shmooter shooters and more.
From $30 35–50 min +2
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Masiero Pizzeria Napoletana
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza from an oven built in Naples, in downtown Vernon; 50-seat dining room.
Local Favourite Vegan Vegetarian +4
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The Edge Restaurant & Bar
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Steakhouse at The Rise Resort above Okanagan Lake: Chateaubriand, West Coast seafood, Coravin wines by the glass, multi-level patio.
Local Favourite Patio Lake view +3
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1516 Pub & Grill
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Vernon's only waterfront restaurant on the Vernon arm of Okanagan Lake, with a big lakeside patio.
Local Favourite Dogs OK Vegan +8
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Allan Brooks Nature Centre
Open to the public
A hands-on nature centre on a grassland knoll with Okanagan, Kalamalka and Swan lakes all in view.
Free Lake view +1
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Vernon Curling Club
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Weekly league draws, the 77th Silver Star Bonspiel (Nov 20-22) and a beginner-friendly Sunday 4-Pack league.
From $30 Groups
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Dante's Golf Lounge
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Indoor golf lounge with two Foresight GC Hawk simulator bays, 4K courses, bar and food at The Rise.
From $70 / hour Sports TV +1
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Cactus Club Café
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Chef-driven chain restaurant on Anderson Way, Vernon, near Sparkling Hills and Predator Ridge.
Vegan Vegetarian +6
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Beyond Belief Escape Rooms
Closed · Opens 3 PM
Six family-owned 60-minute rooms incl. Family Secrets, Lost Island, Game Time and Wizards Academy.
From $30 60 min +2
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Station BBQ Smokehouse
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Station BBQ Smokehouse is a hidden Vernon joint where the owner smokes the brisket and pork ribs personally.
Kids OK Gluten-free +1
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barBURRITO
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
Tex-Mex burritos and bowls built to order in Vernon's Square Mall, a Canadian chain since 2005.
Vegan Vegetarian +2
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Canadian Wildlife Museum
Closed today · Opens Sat 10 AM
Taxidermy museum: 350+ mounted specimens incl. 120 birds of prey, in 4,000 sq ft on two floors.
From $18 45 min +3
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Raku Rice & Noodle Bar
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Downtown Vernon ramen and rice bowls with karaage, chashu and sushi rolls; zucchini noodle swaps.
Local Favourite Vegan Vegetarian +4
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Cambium Cider Co
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Ciders from its own organic orchard: dry apple, Golden Russet, Lavender Raspberry, whisky barrel aged.
Local Favourite Dogs OK Vegan +7
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Asian Avenue
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Asian Avenue is a family-owned Chinese restaurant and banquet hall in Vernon with an elegant interior, the go-to for large celebrations.
Groups
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Back Nine Indoor Golf
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Private 24/7 Full Swing indoor sim bays in Vernon; anyone can book, no membership needed, from $70 an hour.
From $70 / hour Kids OK +1
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The Curry Pot Indian & Nepalese Cuisine Restaurant
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Indian and Nepalese food in Vernon: clay-oven tandoori, stuffed naans, biryani and mango lassi.
Local Favourite Vegan Vegetarian +4
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Wings Tap & Grill
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Family-friendly sports bar and pub: halal and gluten-smart wings, burgers, pastas and bowls.
Vegetarian Patio +5
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Pho Fusion
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Pho Fusion has been a Vernon family favourite for years, with easy free parking.
Vegan Vegetarian +3
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Longhorn Pub
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Vernon pub with a drive-thru liquor store, all-day pub menu, and nightly trivia, karaoke and live music.
Vegetarian Gluten-free +4
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Polson Park
Open to the public
Vernon's central green space, best known for its Floral Clock from 1958, its Japanese Garden and a Chinese pagoda.
Free Dogs OK +1
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Dorians Greek Taverna Vernon
Closed · Opens 3 PM
Family-run Greek taverna: souvlaki, spanakopita, lamb chops and calamari; owner-chef Red Seal Glenn Colwell.
Vegetarian Kids OK +4
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Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club — Championship Course
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
18-hole championship and 9-hole executive courses with a driving range and Trackman simulator near Vernon.
Local Favourite Patio Groups
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Powerhouse Theatre
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Volunteer community theatre in Vernon's 1960s-rescued old power house; 4-show season of plays and comedies.
Local Favourite From $41.25 / ticket Groups +1
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OHKIM Sushi
Closed today (Closed) · Opens tomorrow 11:30 AM
Korean and Japanese sushi and grill in Vernon with lunch bento boxes and local delivery.
Closed Nov 10–11, reopens Nov 12.
Local Favourite Vegan Vegetarian +2
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Museum & Archives of Vernon
Closed · Opens 1 PM
Greater Vernon history museum and archives; feature exhibit Battling the Blaze on firefighting.
Free Kids OK +2
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The Bistro - by Intermezzo
Closed · Opens 3:30 PM
Casual fine dining in a dining room overlooking Swan Lake, from the Intermezzo restaurant team.
Vegan Vegetarian +6
All places on this page, A–Z (85)
- 1516 Pub & Grill
- Allan Brooks Nature Centre
- Amarin Thai Restaurant
- Another World VR Vernon
- Asian Avenue
- Back Nine Indoor Golf
- barBURRITO
- Bean to Cup
- Beyond Belief Escape Rooms
- BNA Brewing Vernon
- Boa-Thong Thai Food Restaurant
- Bourbon Street Bar and Grill
- C-Lovers Fish & Chips
- Cabana Bar + Kitchen
- Cactus Club Café
- Caetani Cultural Centre
- Cambium Cider Co
- Canadian Wildlife Museum
- Cora
- Dante's Golf Lounge
- Dorians Greek Taverna Vernon
- Earls Kitchen & Bar
- Eatology
- Elite Mile Shuttle & Wine Tours
- Elodie's Playhouse Cafe
- Fig Bistro
- Fresh Lemongrass Vietnamese Restaurant
- Galaxy Cinemas Vernon
- Gerni's Farmhouse
- Ghost Tours of Vernon
- Helmut's Sausage Kitchen
- Hillview Golf Course
- Historic O'Keefe Ranch
- J Don
- Jade Asian kitchen
- Kiki Gardens Restaurant
- Lake City Casino Vernon
- Lincoln Lanes
- Longhorn Pub
- Masiero Pizzeria Napoletana
- MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual (Vernon)
- Museum & Archives of Vernon
- New Golden Crown
- OHKIM Sushi
- Okanagan Glamping Co.
- Okanagan Life Private Boat Charters
- Okanagan Science Centre
- Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery (Vernon)
- Paraglide Canada
- PeakFine at Sparkling Hill Resort
- Pho Fusion
- Planet Bee Honey Farm & Honeymoon Meadery
- Polson Park
- Powerhouse Theatre
- Predator Ridge — Predator Course
- Predator Ridge — Ridge Course
- Raku Rice & Noodle Bar
- RANGE restaurant, bar + patio
- Roster Sports Club
- Royal Garden
- Rustlers Table
- Shahi Pakwan
- Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club — Championship Course
- Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club — Executive Course
- Station BBQ Smokehouse
- The 1913 Restaurant
- The Bistro - by Intermezzo
- The Curry Pot Indian & Nepalese Cuisine Restaurant
- The Edge Restaurant & Bar
- The Kal
- The Rise Golf Course
- The Rock Garden Climbing Centre
- The Rusty Putter (Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club)
- Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
- Vernon Community Arts Centre
- Vernon Curling Club
- Vernon Golf & Country Club
- Vernon Jazz Club
- Vernon Public Art Gallery
- Vernon Towne Theatre
- Wasabi Sushi & Grill
- Wedge Cheesery
- White Spot Vernon
- Wings Tap & Grill
- Winston Pub
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