Pat's Pub History

Although currently known as Pat's Pub, the pub was originally known as The Patricia Café. Established in 1914 The Patricia Café was run by Will Bowman and was one of Vancouver's jazz hotspots at the time. Pat's Pub is thick with jazz history; some of the musicians who played at the Patricia Café at the time were influential in the transition between ragtime and jazz piano styles. Most notably is Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton who at the age of 28 made Vancouver his home during August 1919 thru to January 1921. During his time in Vancouver "Jelly Roll" Morton performed in the Patricia Café as well as roomed in the Patricia Hotel. To this day the Pub's original wood floor exists as a reminder of its history.

Other notable musicians and entertainers who have performed in the Patricia Café include Aruthur Daniels, Oscar Holden, Ada "Bricktop" Smith, Leo Bailey, Ralph Love, Billy Hoy, and Lillian Rose.

Pat's Pub has recently re-established its name with the local music scene, although no longer known for jazz the pub is home to Vancouver's Indie-Rock/Pop scene. Shows can be seen on most Friday and Saturday nights, featuring bands both local and from afar. Indie-Rock/Pop is original music spanning a variety of musical genres.