They scan your ID and make you look into a facial recognition camera to enter, and they don't tell you that the facial recognition scan is mandatory until you've already paid your cover. We got inside and there was hardly anyone here at 11:15pm on a warm Friday night. It almost seems like an identity theft operation masquerading as a bar. Even if it wasn't using creepy tech, there was hardly anyone inside and the vibes were rancid. Absolute waste of time. Avoid at all costs. read more

Great spot. Nice bartenders. A whole vibe! This bar has been around awhile and I know why. It's a great spot on Davie Street in Vancouver

Horrible loud cramped bar with a horrible drag show that starts 40 minutes late. Do yourself a favor and stay home.

Waited about 30+ min in line to get in. The line was not moving despite multiple people coming out. Fun surprise, it was 80% empty inside. So we waited in 19-degree weather for nothing. Yes, there was a cover. read more

Talked to mgr what a complete idiot We were buying rounds of shots and drinks Asked for free pool 1.25 he ssid no Idiot!!!!! Absolutely We left This guy read more

Nice vibe and the karaoke room upstairs pretty fun! Stopped by in our second night in Vancouver.. The bartenders were super nice and helpful and we appreciated that the crowd was a little older than the crowd we saw outside of celebrities. Pros: -Three different levels with a bar on every floor and decently priced drinks (Double Jameson 7, $13)... not too bad. -Loved the people we met that night.. super friendly and didn't get that creeper vibe. -The karaoke system was awesome because when you put in a song, it tells you about what time you'll be up to sing your song! Cons: -The bathroom was small... like the two urinals were like right next to each other. -The bench seats next to the karaoke room was not comfortable to sit on for a long time, but maybe that's okay. Haha read more

having us wait for more than 2 hours for no reason. Worst club I have ever been to. Not gonna be here again.

Really bad place and never let people in even there are only very few people inside. Some people cut inline by paying 20 bucks

Love this club. It's a must go to if your LGBTQ and in Vancouver BC. This is a good club in a great town. There's a lot of fun to be had here. read more

I have been to Davie Street a few times during my travels, but this was by far the most fun. I met friends at Numbers, but they were running late, so I got to people watch. The bartenders were extremely friendly, as were the door staff. The karaoke room was a blast. Overall, a great night out in one of North America's best gay districts. read more

Numbers Cabaret - a neon lit building at night - Dance Clubs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Just wanted to acknowledge Steve T.'s review from two weeks ago. 1) Numbers doesn't have a pool table so not sure how you could be upset that you didn't get it for free, maybe you were thinking of another business. 2) Regardless, you don't go bashing an employee of a business because you want free stuff, not how life works. read more

Only good thing I can say about this bar is it has a cool layout. However that's where the accolades stop. Let's run down our list: taking pictures of your ID and your face when you first enter...WAY too Big Brother and creepy as f$*k! Then the staff are rude. Holy crap how can service staff get away with doing so poorly one of the main facets of their job. Trust me, I've worked the service industry and I'd have been fired over and over had I acted like they did. Next is the drink prices: the same two drinks we got at Pumpjack ($11), Junction ($12), Numbers($13+) and it was poorly made. This was my husband's first time in Canada. I regret exposing him to this experience. Much better places if you ask me. read more

The music on a Friday night is pretty good. This dance club seems for 30+. The coat check is $2 per item, when I asked why was it like this, the guy gave me my jacket back, and called me a fucking ass. Then he said he was closed right in my face; when I went away, he reopened right after. This is not like this you treat customers. Overall, bad experience, I will not go back... read more

I'm not sure why, but I always thought Numbers was a bear bar? I guess since the Odyssey was a twink bar, I just assumed that the bears needed a bar too, not that they don't already have Pumpjack, but where do bears go to dance? Do bears dance? I know they ride unicycles, but that's about it.... In any case, when I went to Numbers, I was surprised that there weren't really any bears there at all, so I was confused as to why I kept thinking it was a bear bar? Was it ever a bear bar? Where the heck did I get this crazy fantasy? The music was pretty good, mostly top 40 remixed stuff, but not mash-up garbage where you only get to hear one minute of each song. The drinks were decent, we went to the downstairs bar to order some drinks and hid in the shadows down there for a while people watching. It never got super busy, but it was only the first time I had been there, so who knows what its like during other days of the week. The real question is, why is it called Numbers? Do guys play the numbers game here? Do you leave with other people's numbers? (For the record, I didn't.) Why not digits then? I just feel like all the other gay bars have gay names, like Celebrities, the Pumpjack, the Odyssey.... with a name like Numbers, you're not really sure who's number you're gonna get. read more

I came here on a date last week. Probably not the best place to go on a date on a Saturday night but you know what? I had A LOT of fun. They take your photo as you enter whilst the check your ID. I found this weird. Does this place have a history of bad things happening? The beer was not great and expensive. Not a surprise for this type of bar on Davie. The music was trashy cheesy pop and it was amazing. When I go to a gay club to dance I want to dance to trashy pop. I want to feel like Ke$ha just vomited glitter on me. The crowd was fairly mixed but there was most certainly more of an older mix compared to the likes of Junction or 1181. Fun atmosphere? - Yes Cattle Market? - Yes Will I return? - Yes It's a pretty small bar/club and the dancefloor is very very busy. So the biggest issue is how claustrophobic this can make you feel but ya know what when you're drunk you aint gonna care honey! read more

On a Thursday night after some drinks at The Fountainhead Pub, we were still in the mood to have a few more but didn't want to go far. Vaguely remembering that Numbers had karaoke I dragged my boyfriend across the street. The door staff and bartenders were very friendly and the drinks priced pretty accordingly to a Davie street club. It was a slow night. Not that I was really expecting a packed bar at 10pm on a Thursday night but still. At least the music was good! Still pretty boring though. We only stayed for about an hour and just headed on down to the beer and wine store before closing. Oh, and apparently you have to pay for karaoke? Hmm. read more

Numbers, you guys are totally cool in my books, but not good enough for me to come to you every time. You are always plan B, and a place where I would say to go to when it is my last stop of the night. Can I say, that you are my speed dial #8 and still be not offended? :P I still value you though, so please don't hate me. This is a place where I feel safe, at home, or a place where I just like hang out and not see people I know. I love hanging upstairs with a beer with my friends and just chatting up instead of the dance floor, and the "basement" area. I love the karaoke area too, it is a fun place to be with a couple friends, meet new people, and just have a great time with drinks. Numbers, you are cool sometimes, but in the end of it all, I won't go to you first if anything happens. You are my rock in the end of the night. read more

Well this place has been there for the longest time it always seems to bring a new crowd of patrons with their nightly happenings. I tend to gravitate there solely for their Thursday bear night in the loft. The top floor , the loft, is a pretty chill place with it's own bar, pool table and tables/benches if you aren't really in the mood to dance or people watch. Numbers is definitely one place to visit when you come down to Davie Street. read more

Numbers is super fun to chill @ if you're not 100% in a dancing mood but feeling too active for a full on lounge. It has a ton of levels and hiding places to chat with people... a small but functional dance floor with some nice lighting... pool...a karaoke booth... lots to do! Slightly older crowd than some of the other places, but certainly no retirement home in here! A great variety of (mostly male) customers finds its way to Numbers... I've had some fun nights here! read more

Came for a birthday. Dark, grungy little joint, but I quite like the decently priced beer on tap served in a frosted mug..oh oh!! and did I mention? Cheap coat check too! :) There is a pool table and kareoke room upstairs. Small place, but it's possible to entertain a larger group on 2 floors. read more

The owner of this business should learn manners, he was very disrespectful to us for no reason. I will never recommend that place and will never come. Pride to my means inclusion, fun and respect but I don't think this place promote this values. read more

Always enjoy this place on a hoppin weekend! Great music and very friendly ambiance make for an overall great night on the town. DJ will play some requests, and there are some areas that are not "SO LOUD" in case you'd just like to relax for a moment. read more

I went here on the weekend and couldn't believe how rude the staff was. Not only were the bartenders abrasive, but who I assume was the manager or authority on that night was even worse. His sour attitude and god complex made me sick. I was just trying to have a good night with my friends and this bar pretty much ruined it. At least there are other bars near by we could go to. This bar needs to learn who the customers are get some manners. Maybe just a whole new owner. read more

Tons of fun at this Queer Nightclub. Good vibes all around. Bartender was silly, down to earth, and happy to assist us in selecting the best drinks. Colorful lights and rainbow flag decors inside. Karaoke on the top floor and the main dance floor. Cute disco ball and a pole for pole dancing for the wild ones. Sweet place to dance the night away! read more

We came here on a Friday night and had a great time. Dance floor was totally empty when we arrived even though the DJ was spinning FIRE. By the end of an hour or so of dancing there the dance floor was packed and everyone was having a great time. Can we claim credit? Mmm... maybe not SOLEY. But I think we helped break the ice. Anyway, great place. read more

Excellent physical venue. Competent staff. Decent deals. Poor kareoke collection. On numerous occasions, management and some staff have acted in an inhospitable, rude, offensive, and exclusionary manner which I found to be deeply troubling. Would not recommend to people seeking a safe or chill place to drink read more

Good bar with good music. Some of the staff were nice and acknowledge my presence. The staff seemed friendly and courteous with my requests.

I can't tell you how many times I've paid the $5 cover to get in and walked right back out...sad honestly...

Happened to drop in last night after dinner for a brew and pool and definitely disappointed.. it had been a few years since I was last in this bar and i noticed that nothing had changed .... and I mean nothing!! I don't think the place has been cleaned or updated in years since it opened. There was a definite smell of stale air and beer emanating from the carpet and the washroom floor was sticky. I hate how the businesses on Davie feel at liberty to price gouge the gay community they purport to serve. .. Best thing would be to call it a day and turn the place into low income housing for the homeless. read more

I went to the bar ordered 4 drinks for me and my friends. Bar tender says $26 I give him $40 he gives me $3 back I say how much was it? He says $26 I say I gave you $40 he rolls his eyes and gives me $10 back ...go f yourselves!!! never go here. He even went to the other bar tender and whispered to him while they both starred at me. It was clearly a scam they both participate in and it's awful I've informed the establishment as well and I hope they are fired. read more

This place is dead and boring. Do not recommend on Saturday nights. The owner(s) of this place needs to be more innovative otherwise, I can see this bar closing. I have no idea why Numbers Cabaret is charging a $5.00 cover??? Not worth the value of charging cover. read more

This gay club has been in Vancouver, BC forever. Good place for ok cocktails, pool game, lots of tvs to watch sports or music vids and do some dancing if you feel like, which you probably will after you throw back couple of heavy drinks. Occasional shady characters might approach you, but that is how it rolls sometimes in these venues. No tea, no shade...enjoy! read more

I can't vouch for this place on a weekend, but it was the only queer spot that seemed to offer decent music (it was Latin night) and dancing on a Monday night. The staff and clientele is very nice, but even with a very good sound system, a decent sized dancefloor, and being nearly half full it was boring as hell! The DJ was terrible and played really corney Latin music, no fun reggeaton. And pretty much no one danced. Add that to the near absence of any other women and it made for a bad time!! read more

Oh yeah and they overserved me. I left when i was cut off and then they bar me?????Not very good. Too dark. Rude staff. Overpriced. Won't go again. The little boy at the door should've been watching more carefully instead of playing with his "little monitor ". God is he even of age himself. Doesn't look it. Anyhow I've taken my cash,business and friends to a better bar. They seem to over serve alot of ppl. I hear it from alot of ppl. Not just me. R they barred too?? Hahaha read more

Me and my friend decided to leave celebrities because we were overwhelmed and wanted to go to Numbers because it was quieter and we wanted to play some karaoke. The manager greeted us at the door and once he found out we were at celebs he suddenly decided we were too "intoxicated" and didn't want us inside. We were definitely not and were fully shocked seeing as they had almost no customers inside, besides a group of people outside smoking who saw us on the street and suggested we check it out inside. We intended on making it our spot for the night but the so-called "manager" seemed to wanna close up early and refused to let us in. Definitely see why it is never busy. You have a few die-hard fans who are supporting the business but you refuse to expand your client base. Not a smart business move. read more

I'm not a big fan of dancing but a friend took my husband and me to this club, and we had a great time. THey played some great 80s and 90s dance music. The dance floor is somewhat small, but it was enough to accommodate the crowd. There's a bar just a few steps above the dance floor. The club has five floors. Upstairs is a pool table. There was a nice mix of guys in the club in terms of looks. Most people were 25 to 50 years old. It's on the Davie strip, so if you don't like it, there are lots of other bars to check out right nearby. read more

This place is simply a great place to go dancing and drink. The crowd there is amazing and all different ages. Um so not into the beach gay scene lol you know like the O or celeberties. Just a bunch of fun you should chek it out. read more

This place is ok. It's your standard dive gay bar and kind of reminds me of Woody's in Edmonton but the layout is way cooler. The music is pretty good, but too many straight chicks hanging out with their token male gay friend. Staff was alright, but didn't go above and beyond. read more

The bartender is snappy and rude even when you talk to him in a calm way. He needs to leave his baggage at home and not ruin people's night. My friends and I will never go back! read more

Great place to go for a good time, although way too strict at the door which deters me from going most the time, it slows down the line and also is just annoying. But always good music and really friendly staff and I really like the karaoke room upstairs. I wish they had kept the arcade machine upstairs too though. read more