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10 Best Bars & Cocktail Lounges in Vancouver B.C

Vancouver BC is one if the most vibrant cities in the world where bars, cocktail lounges, and pubs is one of the cooler things locals and visitors do. This is the place where cocktails were revolutionized and with bars serving up the best local and imported spirits along with the best cultural cuisine. 

It is also where craft is art and it one if the best places where you can relax and enjoy the best of times while you get your drink on. Let’s take a look at some of the best bars and cocktail lounges in this city;

1.The Gringo

Located in the Blood Alley, Vancouver BC, the Gringo is one of the best spots which most people love and where one can get a cool beer and the cocktail. It is also a renowned joyous and sweet little hipster Mexican spot in Gastown. This place is bustling and has a super-friendly atmosphere boosted by a rainbow palette of neon lights.

A beer here does not even cost up to $5, or if you don鈥檛 want beer鈥搚ou can always go stronger by grabbing one of their sand buckets.Perhaps with a Bourbarita which is a bourbon mixed with juicy watermelon and is served with some tempting gummy as an extra.Some of their cocktails are a bit pricier but totally worth it.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION.                          OPENING HOURS: SUNDAY TO SATURDAY 鈥� 11.30 AM TO 10 PM                                        ADDRESS: 27 Blood Alley Square, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 0C4 Canada                                                                 METRO STATION: Vancouver Downtown

2.Score on Davie

Voted as one of the best Casual Bar in Vancouver, Score on Davies, not only lives up to its reputation but strives to enhance it every week. With comfortable decor, scrumptious food, handcrafted drinks and an absolutely wonderful and attentive staff. 

This is one of the best bars to hang out, chill with friends or catch up on sports while enjoying the house speciality, their gigantic Caesars.There are quite a few specials that are not on the menu that change weekly, so check with your server for those.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: MONDAY TO Thursday 鈥� 11 AM TO 1 AM,Friday and SAT-10am-2am and Sunday-10am-1am
ADDRESS: 1262 Davie St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1N3 Canada
METRO STATION: Davie Village

3.La Mezcaleria

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This is one of the most popular spot in Vancouver BC, and not just for their amazing food, but also their drinks, and also the cocktails are super cool and heavenly. The place is super hip, cool, and buzzing with the best vibes. 

If you want to experience the best cocktails and even beer from both local and international, then this is your place. Even if you鈥檝e had a rough day, and need a shot, go for it and even if you鈥檙e hungry, they make the best foods, all you need is just make an order and the special food will be made immediately. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: Sun-09:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Tue-5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Wed-11:00 AM to 11:00 Pm, Thu-11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Fri-11:00 AM to 12:00 A, Sat-09:00 AM to 12:00 AM
ADDRESS: 68 Cordova St E, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1K2 Canada
METRO STATION: Gastown

 4.UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar

A photo with a Breast of chicken with vegetables and white wine Photo by Fran Hogan

In the list of cocktail bars and entertainment spots, UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar stands out with its fancy flights, delicious charcuterie, and small plates, and award-winning cocktails. The ambiance is modern and fun, and makes it perfect for a girls night out, a romantic date, or just time out with friends.

It is one of the best places ever if you opt to go for a blast, or go for one of their seasonal cocktails you will be in the best place ever. They have a fantastic wine list too, if that鈥檚 what you prefer, so check with your server. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION.                          OPENING HOURS: SUNDAY TO Wednesday 鈥� 7 AM TO 9 PM, Thursday to Saturday-7am to 10 pm                                                                 ADDRESS: Moda Hotel 900 Seymour St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 6L9 Canada                                                                     METRO STATION: Robson Street

5. Elisa Steakhouse

Elisa is one of the best and re-imagined steakhouse with a unique and feminine take on the normal steakhouse experience. It is a delightful blend of fine dining with a cozy atmosphere, wood fire cooking with an extensive 45-page wine list, and a beautifully decorated setting.

Elisa is the place to bring your friends and family to impress and create delightful memories.You can get your favorite cocktail, Red Star Line cocktail, that鈥檚 mixed just right with ketel one citroen vodka, cherry liqueur, apricot, cranberry and lemon. For beer lovers there鈥檚 local draughts, and wine enthusiasts really need to check out that extensive wine list.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: sunday TO Thursday 鈥� 4.30 pM TO 12 AM,Friday -12pm-12am and Sat-4.30 pm-12am
ADDRESS: 1109 Hamilton St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5P6 Canada
METRO STATION: Yaletown & False Creek North

6.尝鈥檃产补迟迟辞颈谤

Selection of breads at L’Abattoir Photo by Ruth Hartnup

Located in Gastown Vancoiver BC and with French flair, craft-cocktails, and culinary delights, L鈥檃battoir is the sort of place that will keep you seated for hours and soaking up its beauty and also it鈥檚 classy, cool, a comfy vibe. 

It is a place everyone would love to visit again and again, they have seasonal and vintage cocktails, along with an extensive drinks menu to suit alcohol for alcohol lovers and non-alcohol drinkers alike. Their drinks are both locally and internationally made to suit the taste of every customer that comes to this place. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: Monday TO friday 鈥� 5.30 pM TO 12 AM,Saturday and sunday-10pm-2pm and 5.30 pm-12am
ADDRESS: 217 Carrall St Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2J2 Canada
METRO STATION: Central, Downtown Vancouver

7.Chickadee

This is also one of the best bar and cocktail lounges in Vancouver BC, with some of the best features. From their cool vibes, imaginative cocktails, and amazing service, this spot keeps climbing in popularity and is a must-visit for anyone who takes their drinks seriously.

At Chickadee you can build-your-own cocktail, or go for one of their brilliantly named ones. The Super Amaro Bros is awesome, and you鈥檒l want to reminisce with a Cobra Kai, or dare with some Risky Business. To soak up the booze, chow down on Spicy Wings, fries, salads, and even Belgians Waffles.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: Tuesday TO Thursday and Sunday- 4 pM TO 11 pM,Friday and Saturday-4pm to 12am                              Address: 2616 Main St, Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 3E6 Canada                                      METRO STATION: East Vancouver

8.Keefer Bar

Located in Vancouver鈥檚 Chinatown, Keefer Bar is a hidden gem and an award-winning cocktail bar which is rated no. 2 in Canada鈥檚 50 Best Bars. It is also a vibing dimly lit medical themed spot with an extensive drink menu of 鈥渞emedies鈥� and 鈥渃ures鈥�, that are inspired by traditional Chinese medicine.

For alcohol and cocktail lovers, their Alumni Cocktails are the bomb, and you鈥檒l want to go for a Rosemary Gimlet if Beefeater is your jam, a Chinatown Sour with bourbon, or the Tokyo Drift with Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky, Ambre Vermouth, and kumquat gomme. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS:Sunday  TO monday, Wednesday and saturday – 4 pM TO 1aM,Thursday and Friday-4pm to 2 am  and  Tuesday – 4pm to 1pm                                  Address:135 Keefer St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1X3 Canada                                 METRO STATION: China town

9.Botanist

It is one of the places to be be with some of the best cocktails ever. Step through a luxurious indoor garden, complete with huge columns and lush foliage, and enter into swanky and classy Botanist. There you鈥檒l find a contemporary cocktail bar that can make all your favourites and introduce you to some inventive drinks that will wow you.

For those who are looking for a drink that will leave an impression, go for the Deep Cove. It is a massive cocktail that is made with wavy cucumber ribbons, island gin, sea buckthorn liqueur and blue algae syrup in its contents, and served on a chunk of wood.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS:Monday TO Friday-7am to 11am, Saturday and sunday – 7aM TO 2pM, and Tuesday to Saturday-5.30pm to 10pm    Address: 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 0B9 Canada                      METRO STATION: Central, Downtown

10.Straight & Marrow

This is also one of the most rated places in Vancouver with cozy and intimate atmosphere, some of the most awesome share plates, and artistic cocktails.This is a spot where recipes have been mastered, and creativity is the name is of the highest order. 

Every cocktail here is unique and yummy and their Inverse Boilermaker (bourbon,) and also the Rain Shower Sour with 5 spiced infused brandy, sweet vermouth & unsweetened cranberry is the best and most loved. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS:Wednesday TO Sunday-5.30 pm to 12 am, Monday and Tuesday: Closed  Address:1869 Powell St, Vancouver, British Columbia V5L 1H8 Canada                      METRO STATION: Robson Street

This are some of the best places to get rhe best foods and orders specials. Vancouver is also blessed with the best cocktails makers and these are the best examples.