Innovative Drinks in Hidden Places

May 13, 2022
DV
By Destination Vancouver
2 min read

It’s no secret that Vancouver’s cocktail bar scene is anything short of top-shelf. Home to award-winning bartenders, outstanding hospitality and cutting-edge drink menus, the city is a mecca of trendy lounges and tucked away speakeasys.

From underground spaces, to mysterious doorways, visitors will find a pleasant surprise when they enter these covert rooms.

The Hidden Lounge at D/6 Bar & Lounge – Disappear behind a disguised bookcase to a spacious room high above the city.

Guilt & Co. – Tucked within the brick lined streets of Gastown, this venue features live music from local bands and an intimate setting.

The Diamond – This Gastown gem and staple on the second floor is full of character, attributing the Gilded Age.

Chupito – An out-of-sight outdoor patio in Gastown that can transport visitors to a hole-in-the-wall neighborhood in Mexico.

Laowai – Lucky number 7 is the order that grants you access to this swanky bar hidden by a very unassuming dumpling store exterior.

The Stock Room – After grabbing a burger at Hundy, walk down the dimly lit crate-filled hallway and find yourself in this low-key venue.

Key Party – Don’t let the name scare you, this unique concept camouflaged as an accountant’s office takes you back to the 70’s with its vintage vibes.

The Narrow Lounge – Look out for the red light and make your way through the narrow, graffiti covered hallway to this hidden gem in Main Street.

Shameful Tiki Room – Vancouver’s most well-known secret, visitors are whisked away to the tropics amongst the smoke and claps of thunder after ordering flaming cocktails that can quench the thirst of the whole table.

Vancouver cocktail bars
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Gastown
D/6 Bar & Lounge
Guilt & Co
The Diamond
Chupito
Laowai
The Stock Room
Key Party
The Narrow Lounge
Shameful Tiki Room