Nightlife in Vancouver
Historic Gastown is a favourite after-hours meeting spot. Consider contemporary bars, like the Salt Tasting Room or Boneta, or the more energetic dance club, Fabric. Vancouver's West End attracts a young, hip crowd at The Calling Public House and 1181, popular with the city's very openly gay community. There are plenty of sophisticated lounges Downtown, including the elegant Bacchus Piano Lounge, as well as great performing arts at the Commodore Ballroom and Orpheum Theatre.
Bars
Expand all1. Bacchus Piano Lounge - Sophisticated after-work bar
Show moreRich cherry-wood panelling, plush burgundy velvet and gold-silk sofas and a fireplace make Bacchus Piano Lounge the perfect place to relax after work or meet business clients. Located within the downtown Wedgewood Hotel, it features live piano music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Wedgewood Hotel, 845 Hornby Street, Vancouver V6Z 1V1
Telephone
+1 604 689 7777
Transport
Bus 50 to Granville Street or Smithe Street; SkyTrain to Granville
Website
2. Salt Tasting Room - Popular wine bar
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The hip, noisy Salt Tasting Room lies hidden along Blood Alley in Vancouver's trendy Gastown. Unpainted brick walls and bare light bulbs keep the focus on the socialising, wine and food. Cured meats and cheeses accompany an extensive wine list.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
45, Blood Alley, Vancouver V6B 1C7
Telephone
+1 604 633 1912
3. Boneta - Fashionable cocktail bar
Show moreBoneta is the place for cocktails, drawing a young, trendy crowd to its Gastown location. Unique cocktails feature ingredients such as peppercorn-infused Amaretto, jalapeño syrup and blueberry maple syrup. The sharp, contemporary bar features original, local artworks.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1, West Cordova, Vancouver V6E 1C6
Telephone
+1 604 684 1844
4. The Calling Public House - Beachside pub
Show moreLocated on the beach at English Bay, The Calling Public House looks out through large windows onto beautiful ocean views. A young crowd fills this pub, with its sharp black and grey decor, enjoying cocktails and contemporary rock music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1780, Davie Street, Vancouver V6G 1W2
Telephone
+1 604 801 6681
Transport
Bus 6 to Davie Street or Denman Street/English Bay Park
Website
Clubs
Expand all5. 1181 - Sophisticated gay club
Show moreLocated in Vancouver's West End, 1181 is a sophisticated gay lounge club. Its walls are tastefully covered with cork and mirror, which provide great acoustics for a contemporary rock sound track, but the volume never prevents good conversation.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1181, Davie Street, Vancouver V6E 1N2
Telephone
+1 604 687 3991
6. Fabric - Local musical talent
Show moreVancouver's best local musicians and the world's most gifted DJs take turns playing at Fabric, a huge dance club in Gastown with space for over 500 clubbers. Rock, alternative and electronica are the rule, as is a young, energetic crowd.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
66, Water Street, Vancouver V6B 1A4
Telephone
+1 604 683 6695
Entertainment
Expand all7. Commodore Ballroom - Dancing and live music
Show more The Commodore Ballroom in downtown Vancouver is located in an old-fashioned, wooden-floored ballroom with a stage for live bands. The dance hall dates from the jazz age, but today features the best modern, mid-size bands.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
868, Granville, Vancouver V6Z 1K3
Telephone
+1 604 739 4550
Transport
SkyTrain to Granville station
8. Chan Centre for the Performing Arts - Performing arts venue
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The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, at the University of British Columbia, showcases the work of university music and acting students as well as local classical musicians and internationally renowned performers. The performing arts centre boasts Vancouver's finest acoustics.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
University Of British Columbia, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver V6T 1Z1
Telephone
+1 604 822 2697
Transport
Bus C20 to NW Marine Drive or West Mall Road
Website
9. Orpheum Theatre - Eclectic live music
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The elegant downtown Orpheum Theatre was the largest, most opulent theatre on the Pacific Coast when constructed as a vaudeville venue in 1927. Today it is home to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and hosts touring popular, classical and choral performances.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Granville Street (at Smithe Street), Vancouver V6B 5G1
Telephone
+1 604 665 3050
