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The 5 Best Cocktail Bars & Pubs in Vancouver

Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular cocktail bars & pubs in Vancouver.

“Discover our local editors' hand-picked checklist of the absolute finest cocktail bars & pubs in Vancouver.”

4.8 Score

521 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5, Canada

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Vancouver.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (366 reviews).”

4.4 Score

1898 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3B9, Canada

Hip, dimly lit lounge pairing cocktails with elevated bar eats like flatbreads, tacos & sandwiches.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.4/5 rating on Google Maps (1123 reviews).”

4.5 Score

2305 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C9, Canada

Dimly lit speakeasy whipping up clever cocktails in cozy quarters with a colorful wall mural.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.5/5 rating on Google Maps (542 reviews).”

4.6 Score

1214 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 2T4, Canada

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Vancouver.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.6/5 rating on Google Maps (204 reviews).”

4.2 Score

518 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2T9, Canada

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Vancouver.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.2/5 rating on Google Maps (444 reviews).”