Best Bars in Vancouver
This list covers the best bars in Vancouver based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 2026. It includes a variety of spots from hookah lounges and pubs to cocktail bars and breweries, spread across neighbourhoods like Downtown, East Vancouver, Central Vancouver, and Strathcona. Most places have an inexpensive or moderate price level, with ratings ranging from 4.6 to 4.8. The highest rated places, like Living Room Hookah Lounge and Foy's Irish Bar & Grill, both have a 4.8 rating from thousands of reviews, while others like Batch have a 4.7 from 267 reviews. Many establishments have late hours, often closing at 1:00 or 2:00 AM, with some like Living Room Hookah Lounge open until 3:00 AM. Reviewers frequently mention specific elements like happy hour deals, patios, live music, and particular dishes or drinks. This guide focuses on places with at least 150 reviews to ensure a reliable consensus from the local crowd, and all are currently open according to their listed hours.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Living Room Hookah Lounge | Burnaby | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 6,113 | |
| 2 | Foy's Irish Bar & Grill | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 895 | $ |
| 3 | Noah's Cafe | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 840 | $ |
| 4 | The 515 Bar | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 380 | $$ |
| 5 | The Boxcar | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 562 | $$ |
| 6 | The Garden Strathcona | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 498 | $$ |
| 7 | Is That French | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 452 | $ |
| 8 | Prophecy Cocktail Bar | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 748 | |
| 9 | The Cider House | West Side | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 740 | $ |
| 10 | Strange Fellows Brewing | Strathcona | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 604 | |
| 11 | Grapes & Soda | West Side | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 503 | $$ |
| 12 | Friendlies Bar | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 211 | $ |
| 13 | Alchemy Bar and Kitchen | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 475 | $ |
| 14 | The Watson | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 431 | $$ |
| 15 | Batch | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 267 | $ |
| 16 | Please Beverage Co | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 250 | $ |
| 17 | Bar Gobo | Strathcona | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 198 | $ |
Living Room Hookah Lounge
It opens daily from late afternoon until 3:00 AM. Reviewers often mention the vibe, welcoming staff, and the quality of the hookah flavours for chilling with friends.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-03:00
- Mon 18:00-03:00
- Tue 18:00-03:00
- Wed 18:00-03:00
- Thu 18:00-03:00
- Fri 18:00-03:00
- Sat 17:00-03:00
Foy's Irish Bar & Grill
Foy's is an inexpensive Irish pub in East Vancouver, rated 4.8 from 895 reviews. It opens early, at 8:00 AM on Sundays. Reviewers often mention the spice bag, live music, trivia, and the craic.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-02:00
- Mon 11:30-02:00
- Tue 12:00-02:00
- Wed 12:00-02:00
- Thu 12:00-02:00
- Fri 12:00-03:00
- Sat 11:00-03:00
Noah's Cafe
Noah's Cafe is an inexpensive tapas bar in Central Vancouver with a 4.7 rating from 840 reviews. It opens at 5:00 PM daily. Reviewers often mention cocktails, uni pasta, and happy hour.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-00:00
- Mon 17:00-01:00
- Tue 17:00-01:00
- Wed 17:00-01:00
- Thu 17:00-01:00
- Fri 17:00-01:00
- Sat 17:00-01:00
The 515 Bar
This moderate-price cocktail bar in Downtown Vancouver has a 4.8 rating from 380 reviews. It opens daily at 4:00 PM. Reviewers often mention the happy hour, craft cocktail list, and cassava fries.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-23:00
- Mon 16:00-23:00
- Tue 16:00-23:00
- Wed 16:00-23:00
- Thu 16:00-23:00
- Fri 16:00-00:00
- Sat 16:00-00:00
The Boxcar
The Boxcar is a moderate-price cocktail bar in Downtown Vancouver, rated 4.7 from 562 reviews. It opens at 4:00 PM daily. Reviewers often mention the patio, beer selection, and happy hour for craft beers and ciders.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-01:00
- Mon 16:00-01:00
- Tue 16:00-01:00
- Wed 16:00-01:00
- Thu 16:00-01:00
- Fri 16:00-02:00
- Sat 16:00-02:00
The Garden Strathcona
The Garden Strathcona is a moderate-price wine bar in Central Vancouver with a 4.7 rating from 498 reviews. It opens at 9:00 AM, closing at 4:00 PM some days. Reviewers often mention the plants, bowls, and chocolate chip cookie.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-22:00
- Mon 09:00-16:00
- Tue 09:00-16:00
- Wed 09:00-16:00
- Thu 09:00-22:00
- Fri 09:00-22:00
- Sat 09:00-22:00
Is That French
Is That French is an inexpensive wine bar in Downtown Vancouver, rated 4.7 from 452 reviews. It opens at 5:00 PM from Monday to Saturday. Reviewers often mention oysters, beef tartare, and wine pairing.
Opening hours
- Mon 17:00-22:30
- Tue 17:00-22:30
- Wed 17:00-22:30
- Thu 17:00-22:30
- Fri 17:00-23:30
- Sat 17:00-23:30
Prophecy Cocktail Bar
Prophecy Cocktail Bar in Downtown Vancouver has a 4.6 rating from 748 reviews. It opens at 4:00 PM daily. Reviewers often mention drink recommendations, happy hour, truffle fries, and live jazz music.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-01:00
- Mon 16:00-01:00
- Tue 16:00-01:00
- Wed 16:00-01:00
- Thu 16:00-01:00
- Fri 16:00-02:00
- Sat 16:00-02:00
The Cider House
The Cider House is an inexpensive bar on the West Side, rated 4.6 from 740 reviews. It opens at noon on weekends. Reviewers often mention vegan food, the patio, and the Earl Grey cider.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 16:00-22:00
- Tue 16:00-22:00
- Wed 16:00-22:00
- Thu 16:00-22:00
- Fri 15:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
Strange Fellows Brewing
Strange Fellows Brewing is a brewery in Strathcona with a 4.6 rating from 604 reviews. It opens at noon daily. Reviewers often mention the tasting room, cider, growlers, and sours.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 12:00-22:00
- Tue 12:00-22:00
- Wed 12:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
Grapes & Soda
Grapes & Soda is a moderate-price bar on the West Side, rated 4.6 from 503 reviews. It opens at 5:00 PM from Monday to Saturday. Reviewers often mention cocktails, the wine list, and it being an intimate spot for date night.
Opening hours
- Mon 17:00-23:00
- Tue 17:00-23:00
- Wed 17:00-23:00
- Thu 17:00-23:00
- Fri 17:00-23:00
- Sat 17:00-23:00
Friendlies Bar
Friendlies Bar is an inexpensive bar in East Vancouver with a 4.8 rating from 211 reviews. It opens at 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays. Reviewers often mention cocktails, friendly staff, and the cozy bar.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-00:00
- Tue 17:00-00:00
- Wed 17:00-00:00
- Thu 17:00-00:00
- Fri 17:00-01:00
- Sat 17:00-01:00
Alchemy Bar and Kitchen
Alchemy Bar and Kitchen is an inexpensive bar and grill in Downtown Vancouver, rated 4.6 from 475 reviews. It opens at 11:00 AM on weekends. Reviewers often mention the happy hour, patio, and risotto.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 15:00-23:00
- Tue 15:00-23:00
- Wed 15:00-23:00
- Thu 15:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
The Watson
The Watson is a moderate-price cocktail bar in East Vancouver with a 4.6 rating from 431 reviews. It opens in the mid-afternoon. Reviewers often mention happy hour, duck wings, and the patio.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-00:00
- Mon 16:00-00:00
- Tue 16:00-00:00
- Wed 16:00-00:00
- Thu 16:00-00:00
- Fri 16:00-01:00
- Sat 15:00-01:00
Batch
Batch is an inexpensive bar in Downtown Vancouver, rated 4.7 from 267 reviews. It opens at noon on weekends. Reviewers often mention live music, fire pits, and its seawall location.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Tue 15:00-22:00
- Wed 15:00-22:00
- Thu 15:00-22:00
- Fri 15:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
Please Beverage Co
Please Beverage Co is an inexpensive bar in East Vancouver with a 4.6 rating from 250 reviews. It opens at 11:00 AM on weekends. Reviewers often mention cocktails on tap, DJs, and trivia night.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 15:00-23:00
- Tue 15:00-23:00
- Wed 15:00-23:00
- Thu 15:00-23:00
- Fri 15:00-23:00
- Sat 11:00-23:00
Bar Gobo
Bar Gobo is an inexpensive wine bar in Strathcona, rated 4.6 from 198 reviews. It opens at 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Reviewers often mention wine pairing, the tasting menu, and the cozy space.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-23:00
- Wed 17:00-23:00
- Thu 17:00-23:00
- Fri 17:00-23:00
- Sat 17:00-23:00
Tips before you go
- Check opening hours, as many bars open late afternoon, but some like Foy's and The Garden Strathcona open in the morning.
- Most listed places are inexpensive or moderate in price, with only a few not listing a price level.
- Downtown Vancouver has the highest concentration of bars on this list, especially for cocktails and wine.
- Several bars, like The Boxcar and Alchemy, have patios, which reviewers often mention.
- Takeout and delivery are available at many locations, including Foy's, Noah's Cafe, and The Cider House.
How we made this list
This list was made using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was applied so places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Only establishments with at least 150 reviews were considered. The list also only includes places that are currently open, based on their posted hours. This method ensures the rankings reflect both popularity and consistent quality from a substantial number of customers.
Questions about bars in Vancouver
Which bar has the highest rating?
Living Room Hookah Lounge in Burnaby and Foy's Irish Bar & Grill in East Vancouver both have a 4.8 rating. Friendlies Bar in East Vancouver also has a 4.8 rating, but from 211 reviews. These three spots share the top rating on this list.
Are there any bars good for daytime visits?
Yes. The Garden Strathcona wine bar opens at 9:00 AM daily, though it closes at 4:00 PM on weekdays. Foy's Irish Bar opens at 8:00 AM on Sundays and 11:30 AM on Mondays. Batch and The Cider House also open at noon on weekends, offering daytime options. These places provide a chance to visit a bar earlier in the day.
Which neighbourhoods have the most bars on this list?
East Vancouver has four spots, like Foy's and The Watson. Central Vancouver and Strathcona each have two bars. Bars are also in Burnaby and the West Side, offering a wide geographic range for visitors.
Do these bars offer food or just drinks?
Nearly all places serve food. Reviewers mention specific dishes like spice bags at Foy's, uni pasta at Noah's, and vegan options at The Cider House. Many are classified as bars or pubs that serve food, so you can expect both drinks and meals at most locations on this list. Only a few, like some cocktail bars, focus more on drinks but still serve snacks like cassava fries.
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Ratings, review counts, prices and hours come from Google Maps listings as of 2026-10-22 and change over time. Call ahead or check the venue's own site before you go. Nobody pays to be on these lists.