At first glance, 12 Kings pub in Mount Pleasant’s Biltmore Hotel seems every bit the quintessential sports bar. The basketball court-sized space has all the goodies: big screen TVs, karaoke, billiards and foosball. But scan the beer menu, with its selection of local craft brews, and it’s clear this ain’t your average pub. That’s because it’s owned by three of Vancouver’s most passionate craft beer-drinkers: Adam Chatburn, former president of the Campaign for Real Ale (Vancouver’s craft beer association) and brothers Armin and Mony Sodhi, both long-standing members of the organization.
While Armin and Mony bring their business acumen to the venture, Adam is a cellarman by trade who spent the first part of his career practising traditional methods of brewing back home in Blackburn, England. When the Biltmore space, which for years had been home to diverse bars, became available, the trio jumped on it. “I’ve been waiting for this place to come up so I could turn it into a pub that I would go and drink in,” says Adam.
Drinks
Beer
The Colonel’s Fingers
Buttermilk southern fried chicken tenders served with house cut fries with your choice of bbq, hot, plum or honey mustard.
Mini Carnival Corn Dogs
Three lil’ Nathans hot dogs battered in our delicious corn meal coating and served with hot mustard.
Porter’d Poutine
Porter infused beef gravy served on top of house cut fries and topped with ooey-gooey cheese curds.
Popcorn Shrimp Tacos
Lemon peppered popcorn shrimp served on flour tortillas and topped with pico de gallo shredded lettuce and sour cream.
The King’s Wings
A pound of our delcious wings served with any of these flavours: sweet chili, honey garlic, hot, BBQ, teriyaki, honey mustard, salt & pepper, dry cajun or lemon pepper.
Basket O’ Tots
Yeah, we are the best place in the universe because we have the same tots from your childhood, you’re welcome :)
Basket O’ Frites
A whole basket of house-cut fries using only the best russet potatoes in the valley. add gravy $3
Round Table Nachos
Nacho typical nachos! Topped with fresh tomato, black olives, jalapenos, gooey cheese and served with our signature salsa and sour cream. add beef or chicken $4 Gauc $3
12 Kings Burger
Our signature 6oz beef patty sandwiched between a soft pretzel bun and finished with lettuce, tomato, red onion, ketchup and mustard.
King Hammer’s Burger
Signature 6oz beef patty with smoked bacon, crispy onion straws, smoked gouda, drunken mushrooms and the usual suspects.
Crispy Chicken Burger -
Buttermilk fried chicken on a pretzel roll with chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato and red onion.
Brewmasters Beef Dip
Slowwwwww roasted beef piled high on a french baguette with a housemade horseradish mayo and a stout-infused au jus.
Royal Club
Simply the best! Roasted chicken breast, smoked bacon, fresh avocado slices, tomato, cucumber and garlic mayo. Served on a cranberry sourdough loaf.
Let Them Eat Veg -
he only veggie sandwich you will ever need! Loded with tomato, cucumber, carrots, lettuce, roasted red pepper and bean sprouts. Served on our cranberry sourdough loaf and finished with a garlic aioili.
House Salad
Our house salad comes with lettuce, tomato, carrots, cucumber, radishes, onion straws, dried blueberries, green onion and red peppers. Finished with our house vinaigrette [half order available].
Caesar Saladrisp
risp romaine lettuce, diced pancetta, grated parmesan cheese and finished with our own caesar dressing.
Chef Salad
Are you ready to eat? Crisp lettuce, swiss cheese, sliced turkey and capicola, hard-boiled egg, smoked bacon, fresh avocado, cucumbers, diced tomato, black olives and our house vinaigrette [half order available].
The Only Mac & Cheese
Our four cheese blend will have you begging for mercy! Feeling adventurous? Add smoked bacon or chorizo for only $4
Bangers & Mash
Two quality bangers from the good people at East Side Beer Food and served with our beef gravy, garlic mash and drunken onions
Fish & Chips
Two pieces of beer-battered cod served with house-cut french fries, a kale slaw and a side of our signature tartar sauce.
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Much has been said and written already about the infamous $60 Caesar of Davie Street (give it a Google to see the garnish cornucopia for yourself). On a much more financially responsible side of the scale is the Otebb Caesar at 12 Kings Pub. At $12 bucks, this guy is a steal of a deal featuring all of your basic ingredients plus a rim of crushed Ranch Doritos, pepper and maple bacon seasoning. The colossal drink is then garnished with prosciutto, fresh seasoned crab meat, carrots, cucumber and radish. This isn’t a Caesar; it’s a complete meal in a cup!
View this Smart ListGrab a pint and get ready to challenge Sandy and Silky in a karaoke throw-down. With half a million songs at their disposal, you’re going to have to pull out every ace from your sleeve to be crowned the karaoke star. But take heart — there just may be a beer in it for you at the end. Even if you’re just there to cheer on your friends, 12 Kings has some of the best craft beer in Vancouver.
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