5 Best Bars in Vancouver 🥇

Below is a list of the top and leading Bars in Vancouver. To help you find the best Bars located near you in Vancouver, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.

Vancouver’s Best Bars:

The top rated Bars in Vancouver are:

• Alibi Room – heritage building with 50 taps of local & imported craft beers, plus a menu of locally sourced food
• Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar – bright breakfast & lunch spot transforms into the swanky lounge with handcrafted cocktails by night
• The Beaver Taphouse – relaxed pub on the ground floor of a hostel offering bar fare & games, with backpacker specials
• Pourhouse Restaurant – creative cocktails & seasonal fare served in a century-old warehouse setting with a 38-ft. bar
• Tocador – stylish Cuban restaurant & cocktail bar offering seasonal dishes & weekly live music

Alibi Room

Alibi Room has evolved into a genuine Free House, serving beers from all across the Lower Mainland, the province, and the world. Raya Audet and Nigel Springthorpe, the Alibi Room’s proprietors, have been gradually transforming it into a destination for local craft beer on tap since summer 2006.

When it comes to meal matching, they believe beer is just as adaptable as wine. They compile their beer list with care and update it many times a week to ensure they have a diverse selection of the latest and greatest from the best of local breweries. On occasion, they’ll dispense a selection of beers from American microbreweries.

Products/Services:

Drinks, Food

LOCATION:

Address: 157 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1B8
Phone: (604) 623 3383
Website: alibi.ca

REVIEWS:

“Me and my partner visited last weekend for a drink and a bite to eat and the food was delicious, good selection of beers and warm service. Would definitely go back. Thanks for being there through these hard times!” – Shane Jordan

Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar

Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar has earned several awards for its seasonal cocktail and comprehensive wine program, establishing itself as one of the best venues to have a drink throughout the years. During the day, Uva is a genuine European-inspired café bar that provides traditional Italian meals with a modern touch. Blend the need for amazing coffee with the want for amazing meals when you’re on the go or need a break to unwind. Handcrafted coffees, daily fresh juices, baked pastries, and small plates made with the freshest local and seasonal ingredients are part of a simple yet flavorful menu.

Products/Services:

Drinks, Food, Cafe Bar

LOCATION:

Address: 900 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L9
Phone: (604) 632 9560
Website: uvavancouver.com

REVIEWS:

“I came here only for one drink and very impressed with the espresso martini. I lived in Melbourne Australia where they make AMAZING drinks; so I had very high expectations and they delivered! It was extremely creamy, light not too strong, super tasty. I highly recommend! The ambiance is a little bit dark however, went in on a Wednesday night and was very quiet. Great place to relax and have some good conversations without the crazy atmosphere!” – Paula Hlavacek

The Beaver Taphouse

The Beaver Taphouse provides a wide range of products and services. The term ‘variety’ has a special meaning for them since it describes who they are. With a variety of nighttime events, it’s welcome the world into their proudly varied community. It’s providing a secure, social environment where you may catch up with old friends or make new ones. Twenty local beer taps, one-of-a-kind bottles, creative cocktails, wine, and a stacked liquor well provide variety. It’s their delectable, fresh fare. Whether you’re visiting from afar or just passing through, their friendly crew invites you to come and enjoy at the bar on Vancouver’s Granville Strip.

Products/Services:

Eat, Drink, Events

LOCATION:

Address: 1018 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L5
Phone: (604) 682 8226
Website: thebeaverbar.ca

REVIEWS:

“Great place to have a beer of any sort for a cheaper price, really tasty ones! Here you can meet people from all over the world since it’s connected to the hostel named Samesun. Staff in the bar is lovely and food is also great! Worth many visits!!” – Stephanie Lindén

Pourhouse Restaurant

Pourhouse Restaurant is the personification of a desire to share life’s basic pleasures with others. Pourhouse, located just southeast of Gastown’s steam clock, pays homage to century-old drinking and eating traditions. The original construction was made with Douglas fir ceilings, reinforced by huge wood pillars, and brick walls, and was completed in 1910 as the home of the Leckie Boot Company.

Pourhouse is decorated with antiques from the era, as well as custom-made pieces. Pourhouse has a tale with every item. The 38-foot bar is the centerpiece, carefully handmade from 120-year-old Douglas fir boards. No detail is overlooked in the entryway and hallway walls, which are completed with era-inspired textures and gold leaf decoration.

Products/Services:

Food, Booze, Live Music

LOCATION:

Address: 162 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2
Phone: (604) 568 7022
Website: pourhousevancouver.com

REVIEWS:

“This place was awesome. The bartender (Emmett?) made a DELICIOUS boulevardier and filled it right to the brim (photo is post-sip). The music was awesome! That’s what brought me inside. Drinks were great. Next time I’ve got a bit of extra cash I’ll be back.” – Gabriella Franco

Tocador

Tocador is a local restaurant and cocktail bar inspired by the energy and vigor of Latin America. Tocador’s bar offers a carefully curated selection of rums, spirits, wines, and craft beers, as well as unique cocktail combinations and classics done right. Tocador was founded as a passion project by Guy Stowell and Dale Styner, two industry experts who have spent many years honing their skills behind the bar at some of Vancouver’s most well-known and famous restaurants. Their goal is to serve high-quality food and beverages in a lively atmosphere where the general public is invited.

Products/Services:

Food, Drinks

LOCATION:

Address: 2610 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
Phone: (604) 620 2433
Website: tocador.ca

REVIEWS:

“On my visit to Vancouver looking for a bar to have dinner and some drinks I came across Tocador on Main street. Cocktails are unique, the bar tender was extremely attentive. Flavors are amazing, something for every taste, and the live music brings ambience to life, I couldn’t resist dancing. Tocador was not just a modern Latino restaurant, but a culinary experience that was unlike any other.” – Miguel Angel Rodriguez