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Drinking it up in 'The Greatest Place On Earth'

 1. Alibi Room

157 Alexander St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B8
Canada
(604) 623-3383

Categories: Pubs, Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  2/24/2010

What a seriously phenomenal beer list. Seriously. beers from all over BC and some more notable varieties from the states adorn this menu replete with bottles, kegs, and cask pours. The list reads like a connoisseur's tasting notes. It reminded me a…More »

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 2. The Diamond

6 Powell St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7
Canada

Categories: Canadian (New), Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  2/24/2010

Vancouver has a hip, underground (sorta, this one's on the second floor), swanky cocktail lounge! It's The Diamond! It has a cool, dark atmosphere, awesome green wallpaper, fedora-clad cocktail servers, a long, carefully crafted drink menu separated…More »

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 3. The Refinery

1115 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
Canada
(604) 687-8001

Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas Bars, Modern European

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

4.0 star rating
  2/25/2010

Refinery is a nifty hidden wine and cocktail bar that sits upstairs from Sip on clubby Granville Street in downtown Vancouver. The space itself is outfitted with a lot of wood against some industrial cement/brick producing a slick but warm/cozy…More »

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 4. L'Abattoir

217 Carrall St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J1
Canada
(604) 568-1701

Categories: Canadian (New), French

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  2/6/2012

L'Abattoire is a must-stop for anyone in Vancouver who values quality cocktails. The 5-star rating can rest solely on the shoulders of the talented barmen at this hip establishment. The high quality food is simply the (amarena) cherry on top.

If you…More »

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 5. Pourhouse Restaurant

162 Water Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2
Canada
(604) 568-7022

Categories: Lounges, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  2/7/2012

Pull up a stool at the bar. It's the place to be, you see. For cocktails are on the menu, and you should sip one or three.

The cocktologist at Pourhouse (at least the guy who was there when I was in) knows what the hell he is doing. He can rock a…More »

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The Age of Persuasion

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Black Samurai

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Pho - lots of chili oil

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