Vancouver - Nightlife - Indie Bar

1489 E Hastings Street , Vancouver V5L 1S4
604-253-7141‎

The Waldorf

More choices than you could ask for under one roof, plus impeccable vintage design cred. On the main floor, besides a terrific selection at the hotel restaurant, is the city's only authentic 1950s ... 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

254 E. Hastings St., Vancouver V6A 1A1
604-681-8915

The Rickshaw

With a split-level capacity close to 1000, a stage as wide as the Commodore and high enough ceilings to allow performances on both stilts and swings, this former kung-fu movie theatre-turned-event ... read more

147 E. Pender St., Vancouver V6A 1T6
604-569-1758

Fortune Sound Club

From the Shepherd Fairey mural to the installation of the world's priciest Funktion One sound system, star DJs/promoters (now owners) G-man and Rizk have staked a huge amount on the revamp of forme... read more

395 Kingsway, Vancouver V5T 3J7
604-676-0541

Biltmore Cabaret

Against the downtown grain, this eclectic live venue has found a spot where a lot of its young clientele are close enough to walk home. Whether cutting-edge comedy, live jazz and rock from current ... read more

340 Cambie St., Vancouver V6B 2N3
604-602-0644

Pub 340

No nonsense, no frills pub with refreshingly varied live music (on the harder side), weekly karaoke nights and homestyle food that's one of the best tasting values downtown. Shepherd's pie, burgers... read more

50 W. Cordova St., Vancouver V6B 1C9
604-684-4214

Bourbon Street

Despite a tendency towards shrieky co-eds, strong cologne, and collar poppage on weekends, there can be some genuinely bright musical lights here worth checking out. From DJs to stand-up, from hip-... read more

4470 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3R3
604-876-6138

Cottage Bistro

Humble stage where past lucky voyeurs have witnessed the romance between BB King and Lucille, and the backflips of Guitar Shorty, thanks to owner Eugene's longtime commitment to the cause of live m... read more

695 Cambie St., Vancouver V6B 2P1
604-608-2871

Media Club

Design snobs might scoff at this unpretentious venue tucked under the Queen E Theater's armpit, but lovers of boffo live bands can sign in for visiting must-sees, up-and-comers and great establishe... read more

579 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver V6B 1Y4
604-681-1625

The Railway Club

After dark, sign in or pay a year's bargain price for member discounts at the unmissable club that launched k.d. lang. A three-roomed potential circus (plus balcony) that clings like a tumbledown l... read more