Cocktail barChinatownMon-Thu 16:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 16:00-01:00
The Keefer Bar is an apothecary-inspired cocktail bar in Chinatown, Vancouver, with over 25 unique cocktails, a dark moody atmosphere and space for walk-ins.
TipParties of 1 to 6 book through OpenTable and parties of 7 or more use the form on the site; the bar also saves plenty of space for walk-ins.
Cocktail barDowntownDaily 17:00-23:00
Botanist Bar at 1038 Canada Place is a cocktail bar led by Creative Beverage Director Grant Sceney and ranked number 24 in World's 50 Best Bars North America.
TipThe bar runs the Botanist Experiential Cocktail Series, now in its third edition, where science, nature and art converge in an immersive drinking experience.
Cocktail barMount PleasantMon-Wed 17:00-01:00, Thu-Sat 17:00-02:00, Sun 17:00-01:00
Key Party at 2305 Main Street is a dimly lit, intimate speakeasy hidden from prying eyes, with original cocktails and twists on classics from the 60s and 70s.
TipKey Party does not take reservations, so just come on down; the house special jello shots are there for the adventurous.
$$$$Cocktail barGastownMon-Thu 11:30-23:00, Fri 11:30-00:00, Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-23:00
Pourhouse is a restaurant and cocktail bar at 162 Water Street in Gastown, in a building from 1910 with a 38 ft. bar made from reclaimed Douglas fir.
TipHappy hour runs every day from 3pm to 6pm, and again from 10pm Sunday to Thursday and from 11pm Friday and Saturday until close.
Mount PleasantMon-Thu 14:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-00:00, Sun 11:00-23:00
Electric Bicycle Brewing is a Mount Pleasant brewery at 20 East 4th Avenue that pairs outrageously good beers with a great atmosphere and grooving music.
TipThe site asks for age verification, 19+ only, and has separate pages for what is on tap, happy hour and entertainment.
Cocktail barDowntownMon-Wed 17:00-23:00, Thu-Sat 17:00-00:00, Sun 17:00-23:00
Gerard Lounge, in the Sutton Place Hotel at 845 Burrard Street, is an English-club style cocktail bar for cocktails and light fare by the fire.
TipAsk the bartenders for your favorite flavor, or try the Smokin' Peaches, a blend of Lagavulin 8, Johnnie Walker Black, peach and bergamot bitters.
$$$$Cocktail barCommercial DriveMon-Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri 11:00-00:00, Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-23:00
Havana Vancouver at 1212 Commercial Drive is a Latin-inspired restaurant and bar with a year-round covered patio, a cocktail program and BC craft beers.
TipHappy hour runs daily from 3pm to 5pm and again from 9pm Sunday to Thursday and 10pm Friday and Saturday; weekend brunch is 10am to 3pm.
Mon-Wed 17:00-00:00, Thu 17:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-02:00, Sun 17:00-00:00
June is a brasserie inspired space at 3305 Cambie Street, with menus for cocktails, wine and spirits and hours that run to midnight or later.
TipOnline reservations are taken for groups up to 6 guests, and bookings are timed by the size of your party.
GastownMon-Thu 16:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-00:00, Sun 16:00-22:00
The Alibi Room is a Gastown craft beer pub with over 50 rotating taps and locally sourced comfort food, in a century-old building with exposed brick walls.
TipThe happy hour menu of snacks and small plates runs until 6PM, and parties of eight or more pay a 20% service charge.
Cocktail barMount PleasantMon-Wed 16:00-23:00, Thu 16:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:00, Sun 16:00-23:00
The Cascade Room, opened in 2007 at 2616 Main Street in Mount Pleasant, is named for the area once known as Brewery Creek and pours cocktails and craft beer.
TipHappy hour runs all day Monday from 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm to 6pm, and on Sunday food is 4pm to 6pm with drinks from 4pm to close.
Cocktail barSouth GranvilleMon closed, Tue-Thu 17:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 15:00-01:00, Sun closed
Bar Asra is a South Granville cocktail lounge and share plates restaurant at 1480 W 11th Ave, with Asian fusion plates and coconut fat-washed gin cocktails.
TipHappy hour runs Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 6pm and 10 to 11pm, and Friday and Saturday from 3 to 5pm and 10 to 1am.
KitsilanoMon 17:00-22:00, Tue-Thu 11:30-22:00, Fri 11:30-00:00, Sat 10:30-00:00, Sun 10:30-22:00
The Painted Ship at 2884 W Broadway is a home for live music, local flavours and neighbourhood hangs, with a menu, events and gift cards on its site.
TipReservations are made on the site; Monday opens at 5:00PM, Tuesday to Thursday at 11:30AM, and Friday and Saturday run to 12:00AM.
DowntownMon-Thu 16:00-23:00, Sun 16:00-23:00
The 515 Bar is an intimate downtown lounge at 521 Seymour Street serving handcrafted classic cocktails and elevated bar snacks to an eclectic soundtrack.
TipIt is a small bar that operates first come, first served, and the menu may change based on product availability.
GastownTue-Thu 18:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-02:00, Sun 18:00-01:00
Arcana Spirit Lounge is a hidden occult cocktail bar and speakeasy in Gastown, tucked behind a faux Pet Psychic storefront, with Tarot-inspired drinks.
TipWalk-ins are welcome subject to availability, but reservations are recommended on weekends; groups of 13 or more email the bar.
StrathconaMon-Thu 16:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:00, Sun 16:00-00:00
The Heatley is a bar at 696 East Hastings Street in East Vancouver, open daily from 4pm, with happy hour from 4-6pm and $1 off draft beer and highballs.
TipLarge parties and buyouts book by email, with reservations taken for groups of 10 or more.
DowntownMon-Thu 16:00-22:30, Fri-Sat 16:00-23:30
The Magnet is a friendly spot for food, beer, wine and the occasional stiff drink at 309 West Pender, with 30 draft lines of BC craft beer and cider.
TipReservations by email run 4-7:30pm and some seats stay open for walk-ins; the pub is closed Sundays.