Hi-fi watering holes

Inspired by classic Japanese kissas, retro and vinyl-inspired listening bars are shaping a new culture in drinking, snacking and grooving across Canada     “Listen, closely.” That simple sentence, painted on an exterior wall of Amber , a…

Victoria’s hot bar summer

Recent moves and openings have created one of the best six-block drinking neighbourhoods in Canada. Come to Victoria, and join us on the top bar crawl of summer 2026.     Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary: They all have their bar…

Toronto Cocktail Festival returns October 18-25, 2026

Tickets go on sale August 1 for the October event The Toronto Cocktail Festival is back for its second annual edition from October 18-25, inviting cocktail enthusiasts to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality of Toronto’s vibrant…

Events

No results found.
No results found.

Featured Stories

Zero proof spirits

Zero proof spirits

Designated drivers and pregnant ladies, rejoice! The alcohol-free are no longer relegated to boring old ...
Winner, winner

Winner, winner

Cocktail competition season is in full swing, and it’s exciting to see so many B.C. bartenders competing both on ...
The Alchemist Spring 2018

The Alchemist Spring 2018

Thirsty for cocktail and spirits news? You’re in luck—the spring issue of The Alchemist is out this week. The ...
No results found.

Bar Spotlight

No results found.
No results found.

Trending Now

recipes

No results found.
No results found.

Stories

5 must-attend events at VCW

Can’t decide what events to go to? Start with these Each year there are those cocktail week events that you find ...

VCW25’s visiting VIPs

Rub shoulders with international bar stars and brand ambassadors at Vancouver Cocktail Week Stop in for cinq à ...

‘Absurd’ inequities: Why craft distillers are slamming B.C. government

Higher taxes, a production cap: B.C. distillers push for wine-like treatment B.C. craft distillers have ...

Bold and balanced

Our expert panel chooses their favourite bourbons — and the cocktails they make with them Its name might be ...
No results found.

Weekly Cocktail Inspiration

Get curated recipes, bar recommendations, and stories from Canada’s cocktail culture delivered to your inbox every week.

City(Required)

No spam, unsubscribe anytime.