Vancouver Cocktail Week Events

Sample the city’s best cocktail and food offerings with these Vancouver Cocktail Week ticketed events

These ticketed events range from master classes to cocktail-paired dinners to drag shows, and represent the wide world of cocktail culture in Vancouver and beyond. Many feature global brand ambassadors and the city’s top bar stars—and all of them offer exciting tastes for those thirsty for new experiences.

Check back often as more events will be added in the coming weeks.

Sunday, March 1

Cocktail-Paired Brunch

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
845 Burrard Street
12-2:30 pm

Kick off Vancouver Cocktail Week at one of the festival’s most beloved signature events. Join us at Boulevard Restaurant + Oyster Bar for a decadent and imaginative journey into the art of brunch.

This five-course experience is where West Coast culinary excellence meets world-class mixology. Executive Chef Roger Ma and Executive Pastry Chef Kenta Takahashi will present a sensational five-course gourmet brunch, featuring fresh twists on classic favourites. Each course will be paired with an inventive cocktail from the Boulevard bar team, led by Bar Manager Adam Domet.

This is a delightful discovery of flavors, creativity, and community—a truly unmissable start to the week for Vancouver’s most discerning foodies and cocktail lovers.

What to expect from this premium brunch experience:
• Arrival & Aperitif: The experience begins with a vibrant welcome cocktail paired with gourmet passed canapés during the standing reception.
• The Seated Journey: Enjoy a seated four-course gourmet meal, showcasing the culinary artistry of Chef Ma and Chef Takahashi.
• Four Inventive Pairings: Bespoke cocktails crafted by Bar Manager Adam Domet and his celebrated Boulevard team, featuring premium spirits.
• The chance to mingle with top brand ambassadors and Vancouver’s cocktail elite.
• A sophisticated and celebratory launch to Vancouver Cocktail Week.

Note: Your ticket price is inclusive of all taxes and gratuities.

Gastown Cocktail Crawl

Meeting point: PiDGiN
350 Carrall Street
3:30 pm
With stops at L’Abattoir, Clough Club and Arcana

Walk the cobblestone streets of Gastown on this guided cocktail adventure featuring Nikka spirits. This weekend journey stops at four of the neighbourhood’s most distinct bars—Pidgin, L’Abattoir, Clough Club, and Arcana—where you’ll enjoy a unique, crafted cocktail starring the complexity of Nikka spirits at each location. Every drink is perfectly paired with a delicious small food bite, offering an insider’s taste of Gastown’s legendary bar scene.

Tuesday, March 3

Commercial Drive Cocktail Crawl

Meeting point: Bar Corso
1566 Commercial Drive
5 pm
With stops at The Flamingo Room, Havana and Loula’s Taverna

Experience the vibrant, eclectic heart of “The Drive” on this guided cocktail crawl featuring the legendary Italian producer, Nonino. This evening crawl stops at four of the neighbourhood’s best venues—Bar Corso, The Flamingo Room, Havana, and Loula’s—where you’ll enjoy a unique, crafted cocktail at each location. Every drink highlights the complex character of Nonino’s spirits (including grappa, amaro, and aperitivi), and is perfectly paired with a delicious small food bite, offering a taste of the Drive’s spirited international flavour.

Wednesday, March 4

Yaletown Cocktail Crawl

Meeting point: Bartholomew
1026 Mainland Street
5 pm
With stops at Brix & Mortar and Minami

Discover the best of Yaletown’s stylish culinary landscape on this guided, three-stop tasting experience, highlighting the artistry of French liqueur specialists, Giffard. This evening features stops at Bartholomew, Brix & Mortar, and Minami. At each destination, you will receive a signature cocktail crafted around the vibrant flavours and high quality of the Giffard range. Every drink is thoughtfully paired with a delicious small food bite, offering an intimate and delicious glimpse into Yaletown’s modern bar culture.

Saturday, March 8

Gala of Cocktails

Rosewood Hotel Georgia
801 West Georgia Street
7 pm: VIP
8 to 11 pm: Partygoers

The Gala of Cocktails is the signature event of Vancouver Cocktail Week. It’s a vibrant, all-inclusive celebration, showcasing the art of the cocktail in one spectacular evening.

Join us at the elegant Spanish Ballroom at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia for an unforgettable night where high style meets high-energy fun. Dress to impress and step into a world of endless, expertly crafted drinks from the city’s top mixologists and global spirit brands. This is your chance to sip, mingle, and celebrate with the best of the cocktail community!

Your all-inclusive ticket includes:
🍸 20+ Open Bar Stations: An incredible lineup of bars pouring premium cocktails.
🍹 30+ Creative Cocktails: Unlimited access to a diverse menu of expertly crafted drinks.
🍴 Premium Small Bites: On arrival, all attendees receive a complimentary token to exchange for a plate of 4 premium small food bites.
⏰ 4 Hours of Celebration: Non-stop fun, music, and mixology exploration.
🤝 Mingle with the Masters: Connect with top bartenders and brand ambassadors from around the world.
🎶 Live DJ: Keep the energy high with our resident DJ.

This is more than an event—it’s the biggest, most stylish, and spirited party of the year for cocktail lovers. Don’t miss out!

Step inside the glamour of Vancouver Cocktail Week’s 2025 Black & White Gala: Click here for the photo gallery.

Choose your experience:
🔑 VIP Access (7:00 PM): Skip the crowds with exclusive early entry and enjoy complimentary passed canapés during the first hour.
🎟️ General Admission (8:00 PM): Dive into the full celebration at 8:00 PM! Experience the electric atmosphere as the main doors open to the city’s top cocktail party of the year.