They're the best barkeeps in town. Steven Samson (left) and Alan Connelly serve up pints a plenty.

Hal Knudsen (left) and Mike Flanagan were only too happy to propose a toast or two.

Service with a smile is what you'll get from Sue Bath (left) and Martha Clarke who have worked there for 15 years and five years respectively.

Cheryl Shand (centre) enjoys going out with these two, namely her friend Laurie Klasen (left) and her husband Lawry Shand.

Manager Guy Easter grabbed a song sheet so that he could know all the words.

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He's much more than a pretty face. Michael Lawrence is an accomplished musician and singer as well as a computer genius. He is truly a living legend in these parts.

NS Newsroom editor Michael Becker's Christmas wishes came true a few years ago when he met West Vancouver's loveliest graphic designer, Tracy Forbes.

For ten years, Sherri Boehlke worked at the hotel. That's where she met her main man, Chris Berg.

Sharon Cocomile works in the News' editorial department. She and David Pidduck came out to celebrate.

Christmas is a time for getting together with friends. Richard Lindsay and Michelle Owen showed up to join in the fun.

It was anything but a Silent Night for this gang. Singing out loud was (from left) Naz Goudarzi, Peter Stiven and Cathy Larkin.

Kathy Stiven (from left), Scott Campbell and Rudy Hertzog are loyal patrons of the hotel. They have been coming to see Michael perform for years.

And there was lots of dancing and clowning around, especially when it came to "The Twelve Days of Christmas". Kim Gunn and Scott Sanford sure had a good time.