Interview with Tom Doughty, Campagnolo Wine Bar

We caught up with the proprietor of Campagnolo, a new Vancouver wine bar on trendy Main Street. The area of the bar is pretty close to the "edgy" Downtown Eastside, but it's a pretty safe and civilized area. The bar itself is simple and elegantly appointed, with an open dining area in front and a smaller bar area in back. There is a review of Campagnolo here at MartiniBoys.com.

Tom took out some time to discuss the origins of the bar and the neighbourhood it is situated in. This is the first of a 2-part interview. In the second we'll hear about Tom's own wine label, and the close relations he keeps with members of BC's winemaking community.

Author

  • Mike Klassen is a Vancouver city councillor, communications professional, and long-time advocate for British Columbia’s wine industry. He co‑founded BC Wine Lover in 2007 with his wife Stacey, sharing stories from their travels through the province’s wine regions and spotlighting the people and places that make B.C. wine distinctive.

    In 2015, Mike led the BC Wine Appellation Task Group, guiding a province‑wide consultation that produced recommendations—later endorsed by industry plebiscite—that strengthened B.C.’s appellation standards and helped establish today’s sub‑GIs.

    His writing has appeared in the Vancouver Sun, Huffington Post, and Daily Hive, blending history, policy insight, and personal experience. Alongside his work on Vancouver City Council, Mike continues to explore vineyards across the province, champion local producers, and celebrate the evolving culture of B.C. wine.