Vancouver - Nightlife - Bohemian

1901 Powell St., Vancouver V5L 1J2
604-253-6645‎

The Princeton Pub

This rough-edged, downmarket watering hole gets some of its character from outside the windows: a surprisingly great view of the mountains, docks, train yards and canneries that employ its blue col... read more

1 Alexander St., Vancouver V6A 1B2
604-288-1704

Guilt and Company

Under Maple Tree Square’s flagstone streets lies an antique space with a thoroughly modern mandate. Artisan meats, chunks of cheese, smoked fish and antipasti are a cut above boring bar nibbl... read more

135 Keefer St., Vancouver V6A 1X3
604-688-1961

The Keefer Bar

Like a sexy scene from Blade Runner, The Keefer’s moody dècor blends elements of Asia with vintage apothecary chic. But don’t worry about replicants here: original cocktails are ... read more

320 Abbott St., Vancouver V6B 2K9
604-408-5822

The Met Pub

This former dive’s recent reno has made it Gastown’s newest hipster hotspot, thanks to sexy staff, solid programming and a better-than-average pub menu featuring Guinness cheese poutine... read more

1608 Commercial Dr., Vancouver V5L 3Y4
604-255-3787

Libra Room

Most nights the siren song of small ensembles floats out to the sidewalk, as the lights behind the bar pull like booze-powered tractor beams. Quality live music is the draw here, so stick to just d... read more

3456 Cambie St., Vancouver V5Z 2W8
604-875-1998

Kino Cafe

An antidote to boring evenings. Traditional and modern tapas dishes include albondigas (spanish meatballs) and pattatas bravas (potatoes in tomato sauce), and for larger appetites, sandwiches, lasa... read more

898 W. Broadway, Vancouver V5Z 1J8
604-872-1262‎

Fairview Pub

There's no posing or pretension here–they only took down the macramé owl recently. With both a hotel and hospital nearby, it's a friendly, older crowd, reminiscent of a sitcom set in a... read more

403 E. Hastings St., Vancouver V6A 1P6
604-255-4301

Pat's Pub

Vintage neon and separate entrances for "Gentlemen" and "Ladies & Escorts" are a charming relic of a softer time on a strip that’s seen hard times. Reinvented for the hipsters and microbr... read more