The Best Speakeasy Bars in Vancouver

Step into the prohibition era with hidden entrances and classic cocktails. These 4 are the speakeasy bars in Vancouver that readers open most, with all 7 bars in Vancouver and speakeasy bars worldwide a click away.

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Laowai

Vancouver, 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.

experience speakeasy cocktails

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Key Party

Vancouver, Canada

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

themed speakeasy

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The Narrow Lounge

Vancouver, Canada

Hidden behind a red light on Main Street, The Narrow Lounge is Vancouver’s skinny speakeasy — classic cocktails, dim ambiance, cozy vibes, and surprise patio tiki charm when the sun’s out.

cocktails speakeasy cosy

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Arcana Spirit Lounge

Vancouver, Canada

Step through the “Pet Psychic” façade into Arcana, where tarot-inspired cocktails, candlelit mystery, and occult elegance merge to deliver a magical night out in the heart of Gastown.

speakeasy themed experience

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The Best Speakeasy Bars in Vancouver

Laowai

Key Party

The Narrow Lounge

Arcana Spirit Lounge

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