North Point Brewing seeks permanent curbside patio approval

At a council meeting this evening, the City of North Vancouver council will decide whether to support a local craft brewery’s bid to permanently license its curbside patio.

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North Point Brewing Corp. has applied to the provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch to add the outdoor space to its Liquor Manufacturer licence. Council must weigh in before the province acts on the application.

Staff is recommending approval, but with conditions. Staff is asking the council to support the application on the condition that North Point Brewing first signs a Good Neighbour Agreement with the City. If the Council agrees, staff will forward that endorsement to the province for a final decision.

Public Feedback Largely in Favour

City staff ran a two-week public consultation before bringing the matter to the Council. Letters went to residents and property owners within 40 metres of the brewery, and a sign was posted at the business. The City received 75 responses. 93% of respondents supported the application.

According to the report, supporters described the patio as a community hub and a valued outdoor option, particularly for families and dog owners. Many cited the space as central to the character of the Shipyards Brewery District.

Meanwhile, five respondents opposed the application. The staff noted that the most common concerns were noise and disturbances caused by patrons leaving the establishment.

Staff Backs Conditional Approval

Weighing the strong public support against the concerns raised, staff assessed that the patio is consistent with the City’s vision for the Brewery District. According to the report, the patio would not conflict with the primary purpose of North Point Brewing’s licence.

Council will consider two options: endorse the application with a Good Neighbour Agreement attached, or recommend rejection. Staff is not recommending rejection, the report noted.

The curbside patio has operated since 2020 under a provincial temporary program that expired at the end of 2024. According to the staff report, North Point Brewing signed an Outdoor Dining agreement with the City in September 2025 to keep the space open while the permanent licensing process moved forward.

The Council’s upcoming vote will determine whether the City formally backs making that arrangement permanent.