<a href="https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/canada/vancouver/">Vancouver</a>’s bar scene includes everything from high-end and glamorous spots to unique gathering places for the arts community to micro-distilleries. Here are the 10 best bars in this vibrant Canadian city.

The Keefer Bar’s location in <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/canada/articles/top-5-things-to-do-and-see-in-chinatown-vancouver/">Chinatown</a> gives it access to an array of exotic herbs and spices, the bar certainly puts them to good use in its range of bitters, syrups and teas. With glowing red accents, apothecary jars and test tubes as lighting and decoration, the bar offers a tantalizing, seasonal selection of “Remedies and Cures.” The Keefer Bar is a must-visit for those wanting artisan cocktails bursting with seductive flavors. Its aptly named Opium Sour (bourbon, grapefruit, lemon, tamarind and poppyseed) is a highlight.

The <a href="http://www.thekeeferbar.com">Keefer Bar</a>'s location in Chinatown gives it access to an array of locally sold, exotic herbs and spices, and they put these to excellent use in their own range of bitters, syrups and teas. Using glowing red accents, apothecary jars and test tubes as lighting and decoration, their menu offers a tantalizing selection of 'Remedies and Cures'. These change according to what is available seasonally. The Keefer Bar is an absolute must for those wanting artisan cocktails bursting with seductive flavors. Their aptly named Opium Sour, including Bourbon, grapefruit and poppy seed, is a highlight.

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The Keefer Bar, Vancouver

The Keefer Bar

Guilt and Co., set in a dark, intimate basement, is the perfect scene for those looking for a bar and a live-music venue. It has a friendly, alternative vibe, so head down with old friends or make new ones and listen to local musicians. Try its Valerie cocktail for a combination just as sultry as its cabaret nights. Be sure to check <a href="https://www.guiltandcompany.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the bar’s online calendar</a> for a list of upcoming live acts.

Guilt & Co

Guilt and Co.

The Diamond is one of Vancouver’s top-rated cocktail bars, with an appropriately glittering chandelier in the center of the room and industrial, red-brick walls. In this <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/canada/articles/the-10-best-restaurants-in-gastown-vancouver-s-hip-quarter/">Gastown</a> district spot, drinks come in crystal glasses, and despite the elegance, it has a friendly, casual, neighborhood atmosphere. Starting a night out with its Buck Buck mule (gin, fino sherry, lime, cucumber and ginger beer) is highly recommended.

The Diamond

In Vancouver’s popular Mount Pleasant area, the Cascade Room is a local favorite with a fantastic cocktail selection. The menu features old-school classics, staples of the American Deep South and an impressive wine and beer selection. This welcoming bar also has an eclectic food menu, with everything from chicken wings and poutine to tikka masala.

Situated in Vancouver's popular Mt Pleasant area, <a href="http://www.thecascade.ca/">The Cascade Room</a> is a local favorite with a fantastic cocktail selection. The menu ranges from 'Old School Classics' to staples of the American Deep South to their impressive wine and beer selection. Join them for wings on a Wednesday, a full roast Sunday dinner, or just a casual after-work drink in a welcoming, warm bar. They'll also serve up a cocktail suited for every taste and occasion.

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The Cascade Room, Vancouver

The Cascade Room

Among the city’s favorite gastropubs, Six Acres features a list of local brews, an impressive menu and laid-back regulars. It has a mezzanine section overlooking the interior and patio dining for warm summer days, all situated in Vancouver’s oldest brick building, the Alhambra. Order some of its delicious poutine or veggie sliders. Afterward, sample a couple of its exclusively Canadian draft beers, all next to the statue of Gastown’s notorious founder and bar owner, Gassy Jack.

One of the city's favorite gastro pubs, <a href="http://sixacres.ca">Six Acres</a> features a list of local brews, an impressive menu and tons of laid-back regulars. It has a mezzanine section overlooking the restaurant inside and patio dining for warm summer days, all situated in Vancouver's oldest brick building, the Alhambra. Order some of their delicious traditional poutine or veggie sliders. Then, sample a couple of their exclusively Canadian draft beers, all next to the statue of Gastown's notorious founder and bar owner, Gassy Jack

Six Acres, Vancouver

Six Acres

A self-described “modern tavern,” Alibi Room offers a relaxed, traditional bar atmosphere, serving exclusive brews at its Gastown location since 2006. The continually rotating taps are a real draw for beer lovers or those looking to learn more about micro-brews and craft beer. Try one of its sampler beer flights while sitting at one of the communal tables. Here, you can bond with a few new local friends over one of the most distinctive beer selections in the city.

Self-described 'modern tavern', <a href="http://www.alibi.ca">Alibi Room</a> offers a relaxed, traditional bar atmosphere. It has been serving exclusive brews at their Gastown location since 2006. The constantly rotating taps are a real draw for beer-lovers, or those looking to learn more about micro-brews and craft beer. Try one of their sampler beer flights while sat at one of the Alibi Room's communal tables. Bonding with a few new local friends over one of the most distinctive beer selections in the city

Alibi Room, Vancouver

Alibi Room

The trick to finding this secret cocktail spot is to watch out for a little red light while wandering down Vancouver’s Main Street. Enter through a graffiti-covered passageway into an eclectic, dark lounge bursting with people in the know about this hidden hotspot. As its name implies, the bar is a small space, darkened by its basement location. However, summers at the Narrow Lounge bring a colorful, tropical tiki patio best enjoyed with a cosmopolitan.

The trick to finding <a href="http://narrowlounge.com">this secret cocktail spot</a> is to watch out for a little red light while wandering down Vancouver's Main Street. Enter through a graffiti-covered passageway into an eclectic, dark lounge bursting with patrons and people 'in-the-know' about this hidden hot-spot. As the name implies, the bar is quite a small space. It's darkened by its basement location, however, summers at the Narrow Lounge bring a colorful, tropical tiki patio best enjoyed with a cosmopolitan.

The Narrow Lounge, Vancouver

The Narrow Lounge

A micro-distillery offering tours, Long Table Distillery has a cocktail bar too, creating concoctions with its range of sophisticated liquors; it even hosts food trucks each week. See what its crew can do with the distillery’s handcrafted range of gins, vodkas and seasonal spirits. Fans of Long Table Distillery can also rent out the tasting room for private events.

Though primarily functioning as a micro-distillery tour,<a href="http://longtabledistillery.com"> Long Table Distillery</a> also offers a cocktail bar where drinks are served with their own range of sophisticated liquors. Join them for a tour or eat food from their weekly-changing food trucks. See what they can do with their handcrafted range of gins, vodkas and seasonal spirits at their tasting lounge on Wednesday, Saturday cocktail hours or gin and tonic Fridays. Fans of Long Table Distillery also can hire out their tasting room for private events

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Long Table Distillery, Vancouver

Long Table Distillery

Offering stunning views of the harbor, Lift is one of Vancouver’s sleekest and most relaxing spots for a glass of wine. With an elegant glass interior and a rooftop deck with phenomenal views of the city, mountains and docks, it provides an impressive setting for cocktails and brunch, lunch, dinner or dessert, with fresh seafood dominating the food menu. This venue is perfect for those looking for a romantic spot inspired by <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/canada/articles/20-must-visit-attractions-in-british-columbia/">British Columbia</a>’s beautiful outdoors.

Offering stunning views of Vancouver Harbor, <a href="http://www.liftbarandgrill.com">LIFT Bar</a> is one of Vancouver's sleekest and most relaxing spots for a glass of wine. With an elegant glass interior and a rooftop deck with phenomenal views of the city, mountains and docks, LIFT provides an impressive setting for their menu. As well as cocktails, this is a great spot for an impressive dinner, lunch, brunch or dessert. There is plenty of fresh seafood dominating the menu. This is a venue that fits perfectly with those looking for a romantic spot inspired by British Columbia's beautiful outdoors.

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Lift

The Fringe Cafe is the oldest bar on West Broadway, and its bohemian, European spirit is exuded in its open-mic music and poetry nights. Adorned with flyers and posters advertising local art events, this bar-cafe caters to individuals looking for Vancouver’s creative scene and like-minded locals. Sit back with a Canadian beer while enjoying the relaxed, unpretentious art-community vibe that Fringe has consistently offered since its foundation in 1990.

The Fringe Café

The Fringe Cafe

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