Stumbled upon this place via Yelp (thanks fellow Yelpers) when we were in town for a cruise. So…read moreglad that we found it as the establishment was a gem. The owner and staff were so welcoming / made our dinner even more special. Restaurant has classy, modern, and hip decor. There's also a bar area for drinks. We had several of their pasta dishes and all were very good. Nice selection of wines, which we enjoyed with our meal. We had a large party (9 people) and they did a great job of serving us - meals came out quickly and efficiently. They really added to the specialness of our group vacation.

We had a nice evening at Alchemist. We were there for happy hour, so we were able to order a…read morebottle of wine for to have with our dinner. They have an outdoor patio area but the seating is on couches you and would have to lean over to eat at a coffee table. We thought that it would be very awkward for eating. They had one high top table outside that we took. Sunday is pizza night and all the pizzas were $17.95. The FIFA game was on both inside and on the patio. For dinner we shared a diavola pizza and smoked salmon parpadelle. The pizza was good but the crust was soggy. The salmon parpadelle was good but I think it would have been better with another pasta - spaghetti, linguine or fettucine as the pasta could not be twirled with a fork and spoon and had to be cut up. The service was excellent. When our server Malaka heard that we were coming in from Abbotsford she said that she would give us the "best seat in the restaurant". When we opted to sit on the patio she gave us a complimentary tiramisu as a thank you. It was such a kind gesture. It was a nice relaxing evening and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Been looking forward to visiting Bartholomew so finally made reservation on a Sunday evening around…read more6pm for happy hour, and what a gem! The drinks were spot on... Balanced, flavorful, and the kind of cocktails that make you want to linger a little longer. My husband and I tried a couple of stellar cocktails: Dr. Greenthumb (10/10), Smoked Old Fashion (9/10), Hibiscus Spritz (9/10) and a shot of Michter with draught beer for drinks. We paired them with a charcuterie board "Bart's board' that came loaded with three types of cheese, a nice selection of meats, pickles and plenty of crackers to go around. Everything was fresh and thoughtfully put together. We also enjoyed the bar nuts! Other food items on the menu sound absolutely delicious but we wanted to wait for dinner. The vibe here is just lovely with warm lighting, a cool atmosphere, and the kind of ambience that makes conversation easy and fun. Perfect for a date night, casual social event with friends/coworkers. The servers really made the experience though--attentive, kind, and quick without ever rushing us. Definitely a place I'd come back to again (and again). Happy hour at Bartholomew is highly recommended!

Made a same-day reservation for an after dinner slot, and was seated at the table-top seats behind…read morethe counter when we arrived. The drinks were unique and delicious, the food (though we didn't order any from being full from dinner) looked incredible, and nearly every party around us had ordered something. As non-locals, this bar seemed like the perfect place for business chats and friend gatherings alike, with a casual atmosphere, and just the right volume of music. We only went here once, but would have gone several more times on our trip if not for our full itinerary. After visiting a few other establishments, this was our favorite Bar in Vancouver.

The server was super friendly and nice but the restaurant was way too loud to really hear each…read moreother without feeling like you're yelling.. the food is delicious - belly bite has great texture - soft and smooth - and taste - salty with a sweet sauce. The pizzas were delicious with the stone oven crust but hands down the honey I'm home over rogi. Honey I'm home is sweet and salty just right. I'm not a particular fan of potato on pizza. And the pizza all came in 6 pieces. Reservation is easy to get but no parking.

Just amazing food--probably the best breakfast I've had in a long time. I used to come here all the…read moretime for Pizza! My favorite is Gold Member! This time for my friend's birthday, we had brunch! The potatoes were buttery and perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside. The short ribs were full of flavor and paired beautifully with the truffle hollandaise sauce on the egg. We also shared the short rib and lobster roll appetizers--both were absolutely delicious. And for the birthday celebration, and they made it extra special by bringing out a bubble machine and fun lighting for videos. It was such a cute, celebratory touch! I also loved the overall vibe! Can't wait to try more brunch menus.

Horrible!! The bouncers power trip and the service was horrible. this place was not worth going to…read more Save your money. I also seen the bouncers start an altercation with a group of guys. They need to be fired very unprofessional.

Hello Goodbye had some good drinks and nice booth seating areas, but that is probably the only…read morepositive things I have to say about this place. Hello Goodbye was very tricky to find and the girl at the front was barely any help. I mean, I just feel like this is the spot for 19-year-olds who want to party semi-privately, half-naked and with layers and layers of make-up. It's a hip spot so I guess it's popular?

We came for a special birthday celebration, just the two of us. The food was fabulous and…read morerepresented all the reasons to dine out. My wife had the Duck Breast and declared it exceptional. I should also note she has a gluten allergy and they made sure her meal was prepared accordingly. I had the t-bone pork chop. Now, forget about the thin piece of pork you grandmother fried until it was shoe leather. This was a big, thick piece of expertly brined, sous vide and then grilled pork. The sides that came with each entree completed the taste journey. Ohh yes, we will be back.

We went during a fifa game so it was very crowded…read more we ordered a few happy hour items. blackened tiger prawns, grilled sourdough with green onion butter and the fresh mussels with butter tomato sauce The mussels were very good and the sauce went very well both the mussels and sourdough which came with it. the spicy mayo sauce for the blackened tiger prawns was my favorite! However the green onion butter was a bit disappointing. i wasnt sure if the fluid from the green onions or the butter was partially melted, the texture of the green onion butter was very liquidy

While traveling to Vancouver we wanted to get some cute drinks…read more This place was great! Super cute and such a chill vibe. The bartenders were very nice and even though they couldn't make a certain drink they offered to make an alternative and it was delicious. Would recommend and comeback!

Excellent craft cocktail bar- vibe was off maybe cause only couples inside or that it was pretty…read moredead. Sat at bar of course, bartender guided me in the right direction for drink choices. Both were executed with perfection and ease. Small bites for food are available. Would come back.

Fabulous business in Vancouver! I signed up for a cocktail making class and our instructor Aaron…read morewas amazing! I've always wanted to do something like this but have been a bit nervous to do so but he made the class fun, funny, and so easy! You have the chance to make 3 bespoke artisan cocktails during this 3 hour class, 2 of their signatures and then the 3rd Aaron let us pick! He made it so easy and explained each step well, also how to use the tools properly along with sharing some great tips on shaking, measuring and also the importance of balance in your cocktail. I enjoyed every minute as well as consuming the cocktails after... each so delicious made with their in house liquors. If I had room I would have bought several bottles with me to take home!

Aaron was absolutely fantastic. We came by and were so disappointed because there was a sign out…read moresaying they were closed for a private event. Aaron came out as we were looking for Plan B and let us know the event had just ended and they were open again. (5 loud cheers on the street for sure!) I tried both the Kyoto and Wet Work, enjoying them both. They would even work as a blend of one another. My dad accidentally ordered a chocolate martini instead of an espresso martini, and Aaron made it happen. (The entire table loved it! Take that poured over some ice cream and I'd be far too content!) My brother had the gin martini, and while not a fan of gin straight up, it had a nice smooth finish that I could appreciate.

I partially booked the Opus Hotel due to what I saw of the bar. Looked pretty awesome! We had a…read morefew drinks after checking in, needed a break after travelling all day. Everything on the HH menu is $5 3-6pm and all day Wednesday. We also got the meatball appetizer and the Baccala on toast. Bartender was friendly enough, gave some recommendations where to go for dinner. But then a very large party was being seated at the adjacent restaurant that the bar seems to also serve, and she got tied up pretty bad. We did see a couple come in and wait for a pretty long time and then just take off. And then the bar was closed for this private party at 7pm, and we had sort of planned on a nightcap after dinner in there. Fortunately we found PLENTY of awesome places to go after dinner so it was not an issue. While there during Happy Hour, the crowd was empty at first and the place filled up completely by the time we left. 30's and 40's crowd.

OPUS bar is located in yuppie favorite Yaletown and part of a swanky boutique hotel - those two…read moredetails alone should be sufficient to set ones expectations when venturing to this bar. If you're looking for a comfortable,quiet, and cosy bar this is not the place for you. This is a place where Vancouverites get dressed up in their finest dark washed jeans. Am I being facetious - yes I am...but lets face it that's what passes for high fashion in this city. Celebrity sightings are not totally uncommon here, the servers are all friendly and quick to bring your drinks, and you're guaranteed plenty of beautiful people eye-candy. It's also a bar targeting a slightly more mature age group with their larger disposable income - so no annoying teeny boppers knocking back B-52's here and whoohooing it up. One shocking thing I discovered on my last visit to OPUS Bar, was that they aren't allowed to do "real" bottle service there. So if you order a bottle of Goose for the table, be prepared to have your server take it away and bring it back out only when requested or when glasses start to go empty - thankfully Champagne & Wine are exempt from this strange rule.