Cocktail bars in Vancouver

From speakeasies to hotel bars, Vancouver pours 12 cocktail bars worth knowing about. The honest list: real venues, real reviews, no paid placements. When in doubt, call ahead. Vancouver spots tend to keep their own hours.

Cocktail bars in Vancouver

The serious-drinks map of Vancouver: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.

The Shameful Tiki Room

★ 4.5 · 2,159 reviews · 4362 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9, Canada · Moderate

The Keefer Bar

★ 4.5 · 1,912 reviews · 135 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3, Canada · Moderate

The Narrow Lounge

★ 4.4 · 1,131 reviews · 1898 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3B9, Canada · Inexpensive

Bartholomew

★ 4.5 · 825 reviews · 1026 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4, Canada · Moderate

Prophecy Cocktail Bar

★ 4.6 · 778 reviews · 801 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1P7, Canada · Moderate

Karma Lounge

★ 4.4 · 667 reviews · 1161 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C6, Canada

The Boxcar

★ 4.7 · 564 reviews · 917 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2V8, Canada · Inexpensive

Bar Asra

★ 4.9 · 486 reviews · 1480 W 11th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1, Canada · Moderate

Bagheera

★ 4.1 · 480 reviews · 518 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2T9, Canada · Moderate

The Watson

★ 4.6 · 439 reviews · 3080 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5, Canada · Moderate

Laowai

★ 3.8 · 405 reviews · 251 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J7, Canada · Moderate

The 515 Bar

★ 4.8 · 382 reviews · 521 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5, Canada · Moderate

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Drinking cocktails in Vancouver

The best seat in any cocktail bar in Vancouver is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
Cocktail prices in Vancouver vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.

About Vancouver

Vancouver, BC, Canada (coordinates 49.28, -123.12, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Listings for Vancouver come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.

More cocktail bars nearby

Expanding the search around Vancouver: these neighbouring towns each have a guide:

Cocktail bars in North Vancouver (6 km away)
Cocktail bars in West Vancouver (6 km away)
Cocktail bars in Burnaby (11 km away)
Cocktail bars in Richmond (12 km away)
Cocktail bars in Surrey (22 km away)
Cocktail bars in Delta (23 km away)

Common questions

Where do these Vancouver cocktail bar listings come from?

Google Places listings for Vancouver with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.

What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Vancouver?

Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.

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