While in town, we put the Keefer on our places to visit because of it's reputation and we're glad we did because it didn't disappoint. Although we went on a Sunday with no reservations, we were lucky enough to grab two seats at the bar since they had just opened. The place is officially the best cocktail bar I've ever been to, and coming from L.A. that says a lot. The bartenders were both geniuses and the cocktails we tried were all original, tasty and slightly exotic. The place is small with limited seating but definitely keeps that exclusive type of atmosphere. read more

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Let's just say they weren't named one of the best bars in Canada for no reason. As an aspiring cocktail aficionado, the menu here was like visiting Disneyland. Each drink had a fun name with an ingredient list that read like a cocktail encyclopedia in the best way possible. When something didn't quite make sense, a few questions yelled over the awesome house sound to the bartender brought thoughtful and helpful responses that had us landing on cocktails that quite literally spoke to our souls. I see why this bar not only sells shirts and hats, but also the menu itself. I snapped some low light pics but every drink in there was a masterpiece and I wish I'd been able to try even more. Reservations are absolutely recommended. We walked in to a wait, but after a brief moment at a standing side table, we were able to grab a couple seats at the bar. I appreciated the low key vibes here because they allow you to focus on the craft of the cocktail. No flashy distractions. Just a rock solid spirit selection, innovative, thoughtfully constructed, and properly prepared cocktails made by passionate people who are preserving this art form for us all to enjoy. This is a must. read more

We stopped into Keefer Bar and immediately got that dim, moody, apothecary-style vibe it's known for. Low lighting, a hum of conversation, and a crowd that clearly shows off the bars popularity. We ordered a few of their cocktails including the Night of a Thousand Eyes, their take on an espresso martini, which had a rich coffee and caramel kick without going overly sweet. Other favorites included the antidote, and the pineapple daiquiri, which was bright and refreshing. Each drink had a distinct personality and were delicious and well balanced in their own ways. We also tried some dim sum, which honestly could've been an afterthought but wasn't. The shrimp spring rolls stood out the most. Crisp on the outside, juicy and flavorful inside, and not greasy. They paired really well with the drinks and felt like more than just bar snacks. Service kept things moving and the energy stayed high throughout. It's easy to see why they've been a highly celebrated bar for several years! read more

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Checked out The Keefar Bar for a weekday happy hour (4-6pm, Sunday-Friday). They're a few doors down from Bao Bei. We were given a table for 90 min. Would recommend reservations. Service was good; our waitress came by several times. $6.00 to $8.00 drinks and 50% off bar snacks & dim sum. - Pineapple daiquiri ($8.00 HH) - Rubi dream ($8.00 HH) - Rosemary gimlet (6.00 HH) - Antidote ($8.00 HH) - Bar snack trio ($6.00 HH) - spicy marinated cucumbers, olives and nuts. Standard - XLB ($6.50 HH) - not much broth, thin wrappers - Siu mai ($6.50 HH) - decent - Sam gu gaau ($6.50 HH) - okay - Basa roll ($6.50 HH) - favourite of the dishes read more

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Wandered into The Keefer Bar on a Saturday night. We waited for around 45 minutes before getting a table for 4. The bar is long with seating all along the back. Our server (Courtney) was really helpful as some of us were struggling to choose a drink. She was knowledgeable and gave many suggestions based on our preferences. They had some Lunar New Year specials that I really wanted to try, but unfortunately they were running out of ingredients for the drink. We started with 4 fountain shots. The shots for the 4 surprise cocktail shots are selected by the server/bartender. She shared that the fountain shots were a drink that I was considering ordering (durian colada). I was glad I settled on that drink as it ended up being really good! It had a strong hint of pandan and coconut, followed by hints of durian. This was a super fun and interesting drink (and strong)! The other members of the table also enjoyed their respective drinks. Unfortunately, I can't speak to the flavour as I did not enjoy the booze forwardness of some of them. Pricing is extremely fair...or maybe because I just came back from a trip to the States (currency exchange ouch). I would love to come back to try some other drinks! read more

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In one word, magical. not only is the venue so cool! I love all of the red lighting and all of the apothecary nods throughout. Even the fact the menu is laid out as prescription. Prescriptions is really fun. They have seasonal cocktails that they make, and then they have alumni cocktails that were great hits. They also have a great happy hour that's 50% off their dim sum and snack items which is such a deal for what you get! I got the mushroom truffle hargow and the barbeque pork steamed buns and they're both delicious and came with this yummy sauce on the side. I tried heart of stone, which is a cocktail. I'm going to fantasize about for a long time and then I also tried Tokyo drift, which was a really cool riff on an old-fashioned. The bartender was also an absolute delight! She was super knowledgable and great at walking me through the menu and leading me towards a cocktail that I would enjoy, always there when you needed her. I will come back to this place every time I come back to Vancouver. read more

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The Keefer bar was our first stop when getting into Vancouver, and we were excited to make it in time for happy hour. The waitress was nice and just attentive enough to our table without interrupting our conversations. Their happy hour is such a steal, and we tried both their food and drink options. They made it clear whe last call was, and they allowed us to order a couple more drinks and food at the special price. The espresso martini with sesame was my favorite, bringing a slight Asian twist to the popular cocktail. The eggrolls were also better than expected, and had a perfect crunch to it. Would probably skip on the cauliflower since it's a different and smaller type of cauliflower than normally seen for vegetarian dishes. I really liked hanging out at this bar for a couple hours before our dinner reservation nearby. And the Chinese medicinal decor was intriguing and unique. read more

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Strong drink that are well made. Got the vodka based ones and all were excellent. Very red and dark. Felt like an underground venue with Chinese letters and acupuncture pictures everywhere. Fun vibes here and excellent drinks. read more

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My local tour guide aka my gf thought we'd stop by for a few drinks after a lovely evening at a jazz club. When we walked in, we were told that the wait time was going to be 30m but then it ended up being 5m as another party had cleared their bar seats. The staff are all super friendly and helpful. Bar seats are always the best seats in the house because you can order your drinks 2 in a row so that you're not waiting for the second to come. The vibes were great with lively music and other patrons enjoying dinner/drinks as well. I love that it's themed like a pharmacy/ medical center and the menu follows that theme. You cannot go wrong with any drink on the menu. It's truly tailored to your choice of drink. We went with spring prescriptions and alumni prescriptions. We had a great time and it's definitely a place we'll go back to in the future read more

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Ambiance is great! We visited on a Wednesday around 8pm and were seated at the bar right away. A DJ started playing around 9pm too. All drinks were so yummy! Highly recommend Night of A Thousand Eyes if you like coffee cocktails & sesame. Overnight Crush is also very sweet and refreshing. Would definitely come back to try more! read more

The Keefer Bar - Rosemary Gimlet (Left) & Overnight Crush (Right) - Lounges Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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It was my first trip to Vancouver from LA and a friend recommended this bar. We went on our first night and although we got a little lost finding it, we were glad we went. We were hungry and had some dim sum and enjoyed the Chinese apothecary vibe. I had wine and hubby got one of their 'tonics". I loved that it was dark and mysterious with bright red decor. We had a helpful server and prices were reasonable. Definitely recommend this place! read more

One of the bars in the Top 50 Best Bars in North America list, this place deserves the accolades. We walked in as a party of 2 for happy hour which is the most recommended time to go because everything is about 50% off regular pricing. The cocktails are a tid bit smaller, but that is fine because that allows you to try more variety of drinks! Cocktails are 6-8CAD, and bar snacks and dim sum are 50% off. These cocktails are some of the well loved cocktails in the regular drink list that ranges 16-18CAD, so you are in for a deal! We got: - Pineapple daiquiri - a bit sweet, refreshing - Antidote - one of my favorites, smoky and fruity yuzu notes - Rosemary gimlet - good for 6CAD, would not really go out of my way to order this - Night of a thousand eyes - my favorite, a black sesame flavored espresso martini - Sweet & sour sour - has a ketchup chip chicharron that is interesting, quite tangy in fruity and sweet & sour smell. Tastes interesting, this is off the regular menu - Chinese donut & dip - an intersection of Chinese and Argentinian flavor profile with the chimichurri like sauce. Very good and even better of a deal during happy hour at 4CAD post-discount Service is good as the server checks up on you periodically and refills water consistently. They do have a rule of maximum 2 happy hour drinks or 1 regular cocktail per person at any given time to avoid overserving, just a heads up if you do decide to show up at the tail end of happy hour so you won't be surprised if you can't frontload order everything for the value before happy hour ends. read more

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Endless options, all the drinks were amazing just pick your favorite flavors. Food did not disappoint. Get the spring rolls if you are able. Love the lychee drinks. read more

Really liked that the Keefer is one of those places where the industry people aka chefs, servers and food service friends hang out after work. I've heard continuous recommendations as a must visit / best bar in the city sayings in the past few years and can confirm - decent vibes all around. We were considered lucky to have gotten a small table for 3 on arrival - the server noted that the table is reserved and will need to be returned within the hour. All of us ordered from the staffs recommendations, assessed based on flavours and tasting notes we liked. The menu is quite expansive and difficulty was high to select something to try! I thought my drink (Fantasy Island) was a bit more on the mellow side, not as sweet as I imagined, and not punchy dry. Just about the same feedback from others and confirmed after sips of their drinks. In general, something felt missing that would fully tie all the flavors together in each drink. Nonetheless, presentation was on point across the board. We were also offered a last call / call for round 2 minutes (literally minutes) within getting our first drink... to which was quite silly! There were also other tables that were empty for the full duration of our visit, up to when we left that could've well fitted a party of our size. In an urgency to leave, our experience was less enjoyable than what it could've been, happy to have been offered to swap a table (?) to extend the stay, go for another round of sips and snacks, potentially. With other options a mere walking distance away, we were happy to move on. read more

The Keefer Bar - Front: honey don't dew me like that Left: fantasy island - Lounges Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Come here each time I visit Vancouver. Each time it gets better and better! Tried 3 drinks and all were great! read more

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This place gets quite busy on the weekend nights & when they serve their happy hour menu. We lucked out when we strolled in with no reservations on a Tuesday night around 7. Dimly lit room well suited for drinks & small bites. It was nice ambiance for a date I think. My party tried a few of their dishes. Sichuan Chicken Baos - the chicken was fried nicely and Baos soft, light and ideal for the protein to carb ratio. I just they was more pickled onions though. Taiwanese Cauliflower - slightly darkened cauliflower coupled with few slices of our favorite Chinese sausage ( the lap cheong) . I quite enjoyed this. KiLawin Ceviche - this was a bit pineapple/chip heavy as I found myself disappointed with how little tuna there actually was. I would pass on this one if I had a retry. Drinks wise, tried the Pineapple Daiquiri. This was good. Albeit on the small side. Partner also had the Tokyo Drift. He classified it as more bitter. Place was nice enough for a return but I'd try for happy hour to dip your toes in. read more

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Service was efficient and I came here twice during my visit to Vancouver. I tried about 7 different drinks from their alumni section and every single one was pretty accurate to it's respective description. Not a single bad drink! My ultimate favorites were Overnight Crush and Night of a Thousand Eyes. I also quite enjoyed the Durian Colada more than I had expected. The interior is dark and Chinese apothecary themed, which added to the ambiance! Highly recommended to stop by! read more

Apothecary themed Chinatown cocktail bar. Happy hour visit. $8 drinks. Bar snack trio. Olives. Marinated cucumbers. Nuts. Steamed buns and dumplings and spring rolls. Best dim sum items! Great spot for happy hour snacks and drinks. Good portions where you aren't bloated after sampling a bunch of appetizers. Place was a little too dark for me, wish it was slightly brighter. read more

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The Keefer Bar : The bar has been noticed as the 2nd best bar in Canada 3 years in a row according to their website. This is the main attraction for us to visit the taste of their offering of 25 cocktails A good selection for enjoying a relaxing and romantic weekend. :) read more

So dope!!! What a fun place to have a few drinks. I was even on a solo trip and had an amazing time. I didn't try any of the food but it looked pretty good! I had three drinks and somehow it came out to $34 USD. The bartender was dope AF -- met some folks from KC and we chatted for a bit and I followed them to the next bar. Totally recommend this spot to anyone who is planning on visiting Vancouver! read more

I changed my go to cocktail which is usually tequila based and tried their take on an expresso martini 'Night of a Thousand Eyes' as it had vodka, Kahlua, amaro, espresso, salted caramel kasu, black sesame, it was delicious, but on the sweeter side. I asked them to make the 2nd one less sweet as the salted caramel makes it sweet but love they add black sesame as a garnish as love all things black sesame. My friends tried the other cocktails which are $8 on the happy hour menu pineapple daiquiri, antidote as it had nim jom (chinese cough syrup) and the tequila based drink Rubi dream, but it was too tart for me. We couldn't order food as their kitchen was not functioning but the bartenders know their cocktails. read more

Great, complex and inventive cocktails, nice dark ambiance, and fantastic, accommodating service. I get the hype - go here if you love cocktails! read more

We've been wanting to go here for forever so we scored a reservation for Sunday Happy Hour. We loved the Pineapple Daiquiris! We also tried the Rosemary Gimlet and the Rubi Dream - both really good. The Steamed Buns were delicious and we also liked the Veggie Spring Rolls. The seating is very, very tight so ask for a table if you want to relax. read more

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Keefer Bar is hands down one of my favorite spots in Vancouver, and I find myself returning time and again for their creative drinks and vibrant atmosphere. They constantly update their menu, but there's always one staple that keeps me coming back. This time, I headed over to Keefer Bar with a group of friends shortly after they opened for the evening. Lucky for us, we snagged a table right away, even though we were a group of four, which can sometimes be tricky at popular spots like this. This time, I got the Overnight Crush which was very light and fizzy. I loved the lychee addition to the drink and really thought it brought everything together. It didn't taste very strong and honestly made a great summer cocktail. Our group also got a round of the kafir lime pie shots, my favorite drink at Keefer Bar. These shots taste like a key lime pie, but with a hint of almond that adds an extra layer of flavor. They were so tasty that I found myself sipping it slowly instead of taking it like a shot. If you're in Vancouver, Keefer Bar is a must try for sure! read more

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Fun drinks and tasty bites to eat with ambience that can satiate what you're looking for in a night out. Notable food and drink would have to be the bao's (which both are great) and the lunchbox protocol. Best way to enjoy a bar like this is to order something you have never tried before, that curiosity can lead to flavors that you will remember for quite some time. Also, shoutout Courtney! The service was top notch. I down water like a fish; they gave me a whole pitcher of water so I can self serve after filling my glass around 5 times you made the night just that much more enjoyable. Thank you for the memories Keefer bar read more

A friend recommended The Keefer Bar, and I'm glad I finally checked it out. The place has a really nice vibe. lively but still comfortable enough to talk and relax. The bartender, super professional, friendly, and clearly knows his craft. Also the servers took the time to suggest a few cocktails based on what I like, and every one of them was spot on. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

The only reason we only went here once during our trip was because we (sadly) waited until our last night in Vancouver to check it out. Upon being greeted, I told the host, "we're a bit early for our reservation" and they immediately responded with, "I love this." They then asked if we wanted our reserved bar seats or to sit at a table. Upon seeing the space, we opted for a small two top towards the back, past the bar. This was a good idea. It was slightly quieter, allowing us to still enjoy the live music and also chat over the best cocktails and food. This place has such a cool vibe--the space, live music, incredible service, food (small plates/dim sum), and inventive and interesting cocktails. I got the Forager's Martini, which is one of the best martinis I have ever had, with a plate of house pickled veggies to choose your own flavor adventure. We shared some bites--steamed buns and soup dumplings--and they were the tastiest. We will definitely be back the next time we have the opportunity to return to Vancouver. read more

Came during a long weekend and luckily there was another event at the time so we were able to get a table without any reservations for a group of 5. Had a couple rounds of drinks to try the keefer 75, dragonfly, blood moon, and jade dynasty (gin lover much!? haha) I stopped by another time before heading out of town and managed to grab some bites such as the ha gow, steamed buns, and su mai and they were solid bar food bites. Do yourself a favor and check out both bathrooms for the decors they have! read more

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The Keefer Bar is a fun themed bar- the sesame espresso martini is interesting for sure. Wouldn't say it's my favourite drink but it's a different take on the espresso martini. It's a bit too "rich" for my taste and I got sick of it (literally, felt a bit gross halfway through). But really great staff and the service was amazing- the rest of the drinks were tastefully done as well. The food is Asian and tasty- albeit salted for taste with alcohol. Would come back- (smaller than I had expected, long long ways) read more

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We absolutely loved this bar! We are here for Taylor Swift and were lucky enough to get reservations at The Keefer Bar and I'm so glad we did. The cocktails are creative and delicious. The espresso martini was so unique and the best I've ever had. We also had the bar snack trio which was a great light snack to satisfy us until dinner. Loved the vibe of the bar and the service was fabulous as well. read more

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This bar came highly recommended when I was researching bars to check out for my trip to Vancouver. Luckily I was able to snag a reservation at least a couple weeks out. I immediately loved the vibe - very relaxed and moody. They have so many great options for drinks, it was hard to choose! I ended up getting 2 drinks and their drinks are definitely strong haha. I got the Saigon Standard (rum, averna, black sesame, and strawberry oolong coconut milk) and the sesame espresso martini. Both were soo good and I loved the unique flavors of each drink. I strongly considered ordering a third but considering I was getting pretty tipsy, I decided against it. Their food menu also looked very enticing but I was already spending so much on drinks and I had just eaten prior. Would definitely recommend to anyone that will be in that area! read more

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Amazing service and great drinks. A little cramped for space but the apothecary theme is worth it.

Keefer bar- cool vibe with a Chinese apothecary vibe and friendly staff. Walked in without a reservation and got lucky with seats at the bar. Creative and well-balanced drinks. I wanted EVERYTHING on the menu, but went with the "Tokyo Drift", so pretty, so tasty. Want to come back so I can try the other tasty looking options. read more

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Was in town for a short trip and had been on the wait list the past two nights with no luck! Decided to get in early as a group of 4 and I saw why it was so hard to get in, it's such a small place inside. It's worth it though! The drinks are phenomenal and we had a couple treats, happy hour, and they were great. We all went with the espresso martini after trying the one our friend had and I could've drank so many more of those. It's a cool chill vibe with dim lighting and good music, that's just loud enough to be heard but not loud enough that you feel the need to scream to each other to be heard. read more

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The workers here are all so friendly and welcoming. The drink list interesting with names that will make you chuckle. The food was delicious especially the shrimp spring rolls. Avoid the green onion pancake that's was dry and hard. Music was amazing and not too loud. Definitely recommend if you wanna go out for a fun night. read more

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We heard they are rated the best bar in Vancouver, so with 2 our best friend we reserved a table. It's nice bar great decoration and vibe but a bit too small! Food: We ordered the bao and bun. both was yum but the food menu is limited. and is more in to snack. Drinks: We ordered Blood Moon,Tokyo Drift,Boss Lady and Skeleton Kiss and the best part is they have a photo of each drink that really helps with choosing that cocktails. The drinks here are incredible. read more

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Wowowowow! We ended up here by the recommendation of the hostess at Bao Bei while waiting for our table, and we can't thank her enough! The Keefer Bar is almost hidden in plain sight from the street, with a very sleek, nondescript exterior. However, the inside is ALL moody, dimly lit vibes, and it's absolutely gorgeous. We sat at the bar and ordered the Sunday special, the Pineapple Daiquiri. It was absolutely DELIGHTFUL, and definitely one of the best (if not the best?) daiquiris I've ever had. If we had more time, we would have loved to try their other intriguing cocktails--there are so many! The bartender was also mesmerizing to watch, as he was an absolute pro, and we just knew by watching him that our drinks would be out of this world delicious! read more

Such a cool spot! Came here for happy hour - we made a reservation before. We got seated a little earlier which was nice, ordered 3 drinks off of the happy hour menu. The experience of watching our drinks being made was so cool. I especially loved the sesame espresso martini drink - super delicious. The vibes and interior are also one of a kind - can tell why this is such a famous/highly ranked spot in Vancouver. We went as a group - the outside can be a little lonely, I do recommend ordering an uber before you leave the bar. read more

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Wow does this bar get busy... It is definitely worth its reputation as the drinks are super unique and tasty. Bartenders were super cool and still up for a chat even tho they were busy making drinks. Would definitely come back to this place and will be sitting at the bar again! read more

WOW What a cool spot in Vancouver! Easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. Recommend making reservations as it is a hot spot and quite small - which adds to the dark and moody vibe! The cocktail menu is unlike anything I have ever seen - so creative. Take a gamble and try something new, you might just be amazed! Next time I will definitely try to sit at the bar so I can watch the mixology front row. read more