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What to order at The Diamond
- Signature drink
- Diamond Sour with house grenadine
- Editor tip
- Walk-ins only; the upstairs bar window seats fill first. Tuesday evening is the calmer seat.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCocktail bar
Price$$$
Neighborhoodgastown
HoursTue-Sun 17:00-01:00, closed Mondays
Phone+1 604 568 8757
Signature drinkDiamond Sour with house grenadine
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Food program: Hong Kong-leaning small plates
Tip: Walk-ins only; the upstairs bar window seats fill first. Tuesday evening is the calmer seat.
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