Plane-spotting, anyone? You'd have to be blind-drunk and deaf not to notice the seaplanes taking off and landing mere metres from the deck of this Fraser River--side pub, our favourite pre-flight stop when we're taking off from South Terminal. Happily, servers are adept at reading nods and hand signals when you're ready for a pint. Daily drink and food specials ensure you're well-fed and nearly comatose when you board your plane. More? The Bi-Plane burger is a winner; we're sworn to secrecy about Thursday evening's $7.95 steak night (comes with tiger prawns, baked potato, and salad); and weekend breakfasts are served from 8 a.m. No beer until 11 though. (4760 Inglis Drive, Richmond, 604-273-0278)