Vancouver: Chinatown Cocktail Crawl with Bites
Discover Vancouver's Chinatown on a cocktail crawl. Sip handcrafted cocktails, indulge in Asian-inspired bites, and explore hidden speakeasies with a local guide.
What to order at Pourhouse
- Signature drink
- Old fashioned, three styles
- Editor tip
- Bar walks in; the dining room books on OpenTable for the late-evening service.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCocktail bar
Price$$$
Neighborhoodgastown
HoursDaily 17:00-00:00
Phone+1 604 568 7022
Signature drinkOld fashioned, three styles
Last verified
Food program: Modern American small plates
Tip: Bar walks in; the dining room books on OpenTable for the late-evening service.
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