Discover Vancouver's Most Interesting Bars

Experience Vancouver's diverse bar scene with waterfront cocktail bars along False Creek, rooftop venues with mountain views, and trendy speakeasies in Gastown. Discover craft beer bars in the up-and-coming neighborhoods, sophisticated wine bars in the historic districts, and beachfront cocktail lounges in English Bay. From classic Canadian hospitality to experimental molecular mixology, Vancouver offers a unique blend of Pacific Northwest charm, multiculturalism, and cutting-edge cocktail culture in Canada's most beautiful coastal city.

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Botanist Bar

1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 0B9

Nestled within the Fairmont Pacific Rim, Botanist Bar blends lush greenery, a sleek cocktail lab, and top-tier mixology to deliver whimsical Pacific Northwest‑inspired drinks in a chic, immersive setting.

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Laowai

251 E Georgia St, Chinatown, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1Z6, Canada

Laowai in Vancouver’s Chinatown is a Shanghai‑style speakeasy hidden behind a dumpling shop. Step through a freezer door into an opulent 1930s lounge where Baijiu and cocktail storytelling meet plush velvet, gold accents, and golden-bird chandeliers.

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sophisticated

mixology

The Keefer Bar

Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3 Canada

A moody apothecary-themed bar in Chinatown, The Keefer Bar crafts inventive cocktails infused with medicinal herbs, offering a unique blend of history and mixology.

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The Shameful Tiki Room

Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9 Canada

tep into a retro Polynesian paradise at The Shameful Tiki Room—Vancouver’s immersive speakeasy serving potent tiki cocktails, tropical bites, and vintage island vibes since 2013.

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Key Party

Vancouver, BC V5T 3C9

Step through a faux accounting office into Key Party, a 70s-themed speakeasy offering cheeky cocktails and retro vibes in the heart of Vancouver.

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