Botanist Bar

Located on the second floor of the Fairmont Pacific Rim overlooking Vancouver Harbour, Botanist Bar is a standout cocktail destination brought to life under Creative Beverage Director Grant Sceney. The bar operates from a dedicated Cocktail Lab outfitted with industrial tools—centrifuges, a rotary evaporator, even a band saw for bespoke ice—to craft imaginative and sculptural libations rooted in Pacific Northwest terroir. The space is part of the larger Botanist venue, which includes a plant-filled Garden, elegant Dining Room, Champagne Lounge, and a Taschen Library. Designed by Ste Marie Design and Glasfurd & Walker, the interior is layered with over 50 species of living and preserved plants, natural light, pastel-hued furnishings, and botanical motifs that evoke forested and coastal ecosystems. Botanist Bar has earned widespread acclaim: ranked #26 on North America’s 50 Best Bars (2025), winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award (2023), and recognized by the MICHELIN Guide for “Exceptional Cocktails”. Signature drinks like “Raincouver,” an oyster‑leaf gin with edible rain cloud foams, and the “Water of Life” sensory menu offer experiential journeys through flavor, pairing cocktails with delicate culinary bites. Expect a sophisticated yet playful environment, ideal for elevated date nights, bespoke cocktail experiences, or refined small-group gatherings. With strong sustainability and local sourcing commitments, the bar emphasizes Pacific Northwest botanicals—from algae and oyster leaf to local agave and fruit shrubs—to deliver a one‑of‑a‑kind drinking experience.