Discover the city’s best cocktails right in the venues that create them by following these carefully curated cocktail crawls through some of Vancouver’s most delicious neighbourhoods.
Gastown Cocktail Crawl
Presented by Nikka Whisky
Meeting point: PiDGiN (350 Carrall Street)
Sunday, March 2 • 4-8 pm
With stops at: L’Abattoir, Pourhouse and Chambar
Explore the neighbourhood where Vancouver’s drinking history began 150 years ago, and where some of the city’s hottest bars are still slinging drinks. The evening begins at the Asian-fusion PiDGiN, then meanders over to the French-meets-West Coast elegances of L’Abattoir, swings by the vintage-inspired space of Pourhouse and wraps up at the casual fine dining Chambar. At each stop, enjoy Nikka Whisky cocktails and small bites to go with them.
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Main Street Cocktail Crawl
Presented by Cantera Negra Tequila
Meeting point: The Acorn (3995 Main Street)
Monday, March 3 • 4-7 pm
With stops at: Good Thief and The Watson
This Mount Pleasant neighbourhood has become Vancouver’s best for food and drink, boasting some of the most exciting independent eateries (and drinkeries) in the city. This crawl begins at the Michelin-recommended vegetarian restaurant The Acorn. From there it heads to Good Thief, the rebellious cocktail-forward concept from the team behind Anh and Chi, and ends at The Watson, known for its craft cocktails. At each stop, enjoy Cantera Negra Tequila cocktails and small bites to go with them.
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Yaletown Cocktail Crawl
Presented by Gray Whale Gin
Meeting point: Minami (1118 Mainland Street)
Tuesday, March 4 • 5-8 pm
With stops at: The Stock Room and UVA
It’s all about the urban vibe in this former warehouse district turned trendy residential and shopping ’hood. This tour begins at the lovely Japanese restaurant Minami, then travels to The Stock Room, the speakeasy-style bar behind Hundy Burger, and ends at UVA, an award-winning cocktail bar. At each stop, enjoy Gray Whale Gin cocktails and small bites to go with them.
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Commercial Drive Cocktail Crawl
Presented by Flor de Caña Rum
Meeting point: Bar Corso (1566 Commercial Drive)
Wednesday, March 5 • 5-9 pm
With stops at: The Flamingo Room, Pax Romana and Loula’s
Vancouver’s Little Italy is vibrant, fun and bold, especially when it comes to flavour. Start your tour at the intimate Bar Corso, a little slice of Italy on the Drive, followed by Loula’s Taverna, where you’ll find an authentic Greek experience. Venture over to The Flamingo Room, Vancouver’s colourful Miami-inspired bar, and then wrap up the tour at Havana, a popular Latin American-meets-Pacific Northwest restaurant. At each stop, enjoy Flor de Caña rum cocktails and small bites to go with them.
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