Vancouver

From sophisticated cocktail spots to hard-partying clubs, Vancouver nightlife is diverse: there really is something for everyone.

Most Vancouver nightlife and bars are concentrated into five nightlife districts, each with their own unique vibe and appeal, including downtown Vancouver’s Granville Street, Gastown, and Yaletown.

Downtown Vancouver’s Granville Street is ground-zero for hard-partying Vancouver nightlife. Stretching, roughly, from Nelson St. to Robson St., this area of Granville Street is packed with bars and nightclubs, making it easy to club-hop from one destination to another.

Weekends are busy on Granville Street: Be prepared for entrance lines at the hottest clubs.

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Looking for more information on Vancouver nightclubs? Check out our club guides below.

Don’t forget – we also have a free mobile app that you can download here. Use the app to see who’s spinning, sign up for guestlists, buy tickets, and book bottle service!

What are the hottest clubs in Vancouver?

The current hottest clubs in Vancouver include: Twelve West, Celebrities, Aura, M.I.A., and venue.

What are the best EDM clubs /venues in Vancouver?

The best venues that feature electronic dance music in Vancouver include: Harbour Event Centre, Celebrities, Levels, MIA.

What are the best hip hop clubs in Vancouver?

The best clubs that feature hip hop in Vancouver include: Fortune Sound Club, Venue Nightclub, Republic, and Celebrities.

What are the best day drinking spots / dayparties in Vancouver?

Some of the best day drinking options in Vancouver BC include:

• Cactus Club Cafe
• Bogart’s Bar & Restaurant
• Long Table Distillery
• Prohibition
• Odd Society Spirits
• The Shameful Tiki Room
• Brassneck Brewery
• The Liberty Distillery
• Pumpjack Pub

What part of Vancouver has the best nightlife?

The best nightlife in Vancouver is definitely on Granville Street.

Home to several of Vancouver’s top 10 nightclubs – Granville Street attracts twenty and ​early thirty somethings looking to drink, mingle, dance, and show off their party clothes.

Weekends are busy on Granville Street: Be prepared for entrance lines at the hottest clubs.

Yaletown’s nightlife is ultra-trendy, epitomized by the celebrity hotspot OPUS Bar (at the Opus Hotel), the always-crowded Bar None and the “Hey, isn’t that a Canucks player?” Glowbal. If you want to dress up, sip pricey cocktails and see-and-be-seen, this is the Vancouver nightlife district for you!

What are the best gay clubs/bars in Vancouver?

The best gay clubs and bars in Vancouver include:

• Fountainhead Pub: this little gastropub gem is located right in the heart of the Davie Street Village and has a large outdoor patio. It’s the perfect place to come for drinks, good food and people watching. Fountainhead is located at 1025 Davie Street and is open everyday from 11am to midnight, with late closing till 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
• 1181 Bar + Lounge: this is a more low key and unpretentious gay bar in the Davie Village. On Sunday evenings, they have really funny drag shows. Ru Paul Drag race fans will want to come here for the viewing parties. It is located at 1181 Davie Street and is open everyday from 6pm to 3am.
• PumpJack Pub: PumpJack is the popular Vancouver gay leather bar, with various fetish parties on weekends like Wet and Wild and Underwear Night. The most famous event is the Sunday afternoon Keggers. PumpJack is located at 1167 Davie Street and is open from 1pm to 2am.
• Numbers Cabaret Entertainment Centre: Numbers is the longest running gay club of Vancouver, going strong for nearly 40 years. Numbers is a multi-level bar with live DJs, dance floor, pool, darts and speciality theme nights, including Karaoke Box. Numbers is located at 1042 Davie Street and is open everyday from 8pm to 3am.
• The Junction: we love coming here for early evening cocktails in the outdoor patio. They also have a pub menu so you can get dinner if you’re feeling peckish. Later in the evening, Junction becomes a nightclub with drag shows and live DJs. The Junction is located at 1138 Davie Street and is open everyday from 3pm to 3am.

What time is last call in Vancouver?

At most bars and clubs last call will be at 2 AM.

What time do clubs close in Vancouver?

Most clubs close at 2 AM, but there are some that are open til 3 AM.

What are the best music festivals in Vancouver?

The best annual music festivals in Vancouver include:

• Skookum Festival
• Breakout Festival
• Vancouver Island Musicfest
• Rock the Shores
• Shambhala Music Festival
• Rockin River Music Festival
• Fvded In The Park
• Vancouver International Jazz Festival
• Vancouver Folk Music Festival

Is weed legal in Vancouver?

Recreational marijuana is legal in Vancouver. BC’s minimum age to possess, purchase and consume cannabis will be set at 19 years old. This is the same minimum age for alcohol and tobacco and with the age of majority in B.C. However, you can definitely NOT take cannabis across the border, whether you are entering or leaving. This includes any amount, even if it’s for medical purposes. If you are a visitor, it is important to read up on your local laws prior to consuming any marijuana in Canada.

You are allowed to possess up to 30 grams of recreational marijuana in a public place – that’s approximately the amount of what you could fit in a beer can.

Can you drink in public in Vancouver?

You can enjoy a beer or two in Vancouver’s beaches and parks. However in general drinking in public is not legal.