Cocktail Bars in Vancouver

[Cole Danehower]

Perhaps the eGullet community would be willing to help?

I am writing a column for the magazine I co-publish (Northwest Palate, out of Portland but covering BC, WA, OR and ID) on cocktails and spirits. I am looking for recommendations of places in BC that have unusual themed cocktail menus that I might write about. I'm guessing Vancouver would be the center of focus here, but it could be Victoria or anywhere else (Kelowna?).

About one third of our editorial is BC-focused, and while I have lots of good cocktail menus to write about in Portland and Seattle, I need to get some more recommendations for BC. Salt is one place that has been suggested to me . . . any others that the local community thinks would be interesting?

Thanks for any advice you might offer!

[sugar plum]

How about George in Yaletown?

http://www.georgelounge.com/

[nwyles]

How about George in Yaletown?

http://www.georgelounge.com/

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The Opus Hotel

The Bar at Glowbal : afterglow

The tasting bar at Lumiere

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[kevfoodvan]

Gerard in the Sutton Place

[James Kendal]

I think NU would also fit the bill. I had dinner and drinks there last week and the whole room seems geared towards small plates and cocktails etc.

[Daddy-A]

Not very unusual ... but Bachus Lounge at the Wedgewood has always been a favorite.

edited to add: I agree with James ... NU, definitely.

A.

ps - Love NW Palate.

Edited November 1, 2006 by Daddy-A (log)

[Andrew Morrison]

David Wolowidnyk at West is doing wonderful things at the bar, and if you're in the Seattle area have a look at Vessel, either just opened or on the verge.

[canucklehead]

Perhaps a little cliched now - but Delilah's martini list is crazy long.

[TimK]

Definitely George.

Chambar has some great cocktails as well.

[Memo]

I am writing a column for the magazine I co-publish (Northwest Palate, out of Portland but covering BC, WA, OR and ID) on cocktails and spirits. I am looking for recommendations of places in BC that have unusual themed cocktail menus that I might write about. I'm guessing Vancouver would be the center of focus here, but it could be Victoria or anywhere else (Kelowna?).

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Northwest Palate currently has a contest to name the Vancouver Cocktail!

Memo - martinis are like breasts; one isn't enough and three are too many

[Peter Green]

Chambar

Wild Rice

The Railway Club

[vandan]

the ocean club at park royal west van, they were on city cooks this morning

[Vancitygirl]

A cocktail drinking night with me would include stops at:

The Ocean Club (also eat some mini-burgers to prepare tummy for lushy behavior), West (David's amazing), Figmint (at least I have one original thought), Nu, Chambar, George and just when you've about had it, more martinis at Delilah's during the Saturday Diva night. Try to keep up to me that evening.

Edited November 2, 2006 by Vancitygirl (log)

[Megs]

Gotta put a vote in for Fiction... my first choice for an intimate drinking evening, though the food is fantastic as well!

[SBonner]

George for its Neo London cocktails, Chambar, and Nu get my nod.

Cheers,

Stephen Bonner

[Cole Danehower]

A big "Thank you!" to everyone for such great information on the local cocktail culture. It has been very helpful, and I will be checking into many of the places that are recommended. Of course, I need to sample the cocktails themselves, so more than one trip to Vancouver and vicinity is called for (oh, drat . . .).

Again, I really appreciate the willingness to help.

[jahvay]

Come and see us at Gotham Steakhouse and Cocktail Bar. Great room, and tasty drinks. We are a contemporary steakhouse in a grand room that has a reputation for tender steaks, and stiff drinks. We also have a pianist tue. to sun., that really sets a good mood.

[tinyhandful]

one vote for 1181 on davie street. drinks were incredibly creative and surprisingly reasonable. the real draw? the space itself--absolutely stunning. the owners of 1181 are also architects/interior designers. here's an article + pictures from canadianarchitect.com: click on me!

thank you to the staff at 1181...we had a wonderful time!