Stopped by for a quick matcha to go. Nice and comfy seating and friendly service. You can get the matcha with regular milk, oat milk or almond milk. Comes sweetened. read more

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A go-to spot for my husband and me. All the cocktails are fantastic, and a nice touch is the nice glassware they use. Convenient and on the corner with comfortable chairs, a great spot to relax after a long day. read more

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Went here on a whim after a concert. It was late at night and many places weren't opened. At night this place looks kinda mysterious as it's on the corner and since it's night with the red door, looked kinda cool. This spot is located on the corner of Smithe and Seymour. Got a cocktail but can't remember the name, but it was good! Service was good too. The servers/bartenders were chill and nice. The vibe is low key. read more

Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was catching up with a very old friend of mine and were looking for a casual bar in downtown Vancouver. We got a reservation at Uva just a few hours before we went there and it was a Friday evening! I loved the vibe of the place, they had a big menu with a lot of items on there but my friends and I mostly went their for drinks. My friend tried their Frida Kahlo drink which had montelobos mezcal, cocci di torino sweet vermouth, campari, aperol, grapefruit. It was really good!! So for the rest of the night that is all I got!! The service was very nice, they were very attentive and kept checking on us to see if we needed anything. The serves were also nice enough to take a group photo of us after :) Towards the end of the night we decided to order fries and I'm not sure if it was the alcohol or what, but their fries were amazing!!! and the garlic dipping sauce really added to it. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to hangout with friends and grab a few drinks. It is very centrally located in downtown Vancouver :) read more

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We stopped by here after a concert and really enjoyed it. They offer both bar and table seating, which is a nice touch since you can choose based on your preference. The service was excellent--a young man helped us and did a great job explaining the drinks. The ambiance was relaxing and inviting, and it wasn't crowded at all, even on a Friday evening. read more

This is one of the first bars I went to in Vancouver and overall the first impressions were solid. It wasn't too busy on a Friday night, so we, as a party of 4, can opt to either sit at the bar or one of the tables. We opted for the table for better conversations, though the bar itself looks quite aesthetic. I personally tried the Fiery Nightcap which is pretty solid - a bit smokey though with the ice that was melting fairly fast, it was a bit more diluted so the drink didn't feel that strong or give any sort of "fiery" effect if that is what they intended. One positive is that, as the menu suggests, they gave a side of unsalted walnuts for you to nibble while you drink the nightcap, which enhances the experience a bit as it somewhat pairs pretty well. Service is decent but a little slow. They gave us water and as we drank a lot of water to complement the drinks, they mentioned they will refill the water but they ended up not following through for the next 10 minutes. They also almost forgot the apricot candy from my friend's Pangea drink and the side of walnuts for my drink, but they fortunately quickly corrected it which was great. Overall, this bar has a nice classy ambience but the drinks were not as strong and flavorful as I have hoped from a bar of this impression. read more

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Price/quality (4/4): The drinks here are truly impressive, though they do tend to be more complex than in most places. I've come here multiple times and they've never failed to impress, even though most drinks (especially outside of happy hour) tend to be on the pricier side. Service (1/1): Service was friendly and effective. Would I come here again: Yes read more

Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar - Tea in the midnight garden - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The service was above snd beyond. The young man who served us was knowledgeable about the wines, imagine my delight at finding one of the rare ice wines that I had been craving! It was quiet and peaceful when we went, we only checked out the dessert menu which was lovely. read more

Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar - Ice wine, fig panna cotta - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I really wanted to enjoy Uva. It's around the corner from party-party-party Granville St. On a summer evening in the middle of a heat wave, it was warm inside. Unfortunately, so were the reds by-the-glass. Most reds are meant to be served at ambient temperature, agreed, but let's remember that we're talking ambient cellar temperature in Europe, which is a lot closer to 15C than 25C, which would also be 60F rather than 80F for those of us south of that border. The couple glasses I had (a tempranillo and I don't recall the other) were decent and pricing was definitely a bargain, but I just can't put the place on my short-list for a future Vancouver trip. read more

Stopped by Uva for cocktails and this place was really good. There were barely any folks on a Sunday evening so we were seated promptly. The bartender is friendly and made amazing cocktails. We wanted to order the Pangea but they ran out of something so we ordered for Fireside Night Cap and One night Stand. Boy were these drinks delicious. Fireside night cap is served with a side of walnuts to enhance the taste of the drink and it truly does make a difference. The One night stand was one of my favorite cocktails with banana liquer and mind you I am not a fan of fruity cocktails. It was delicious. Highly recommend this cocktail bar in Vancouver. read more

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Top notch cocktails and super friendly staff. 10/10 recommend. We dropped in on whim and sure glad we did! read more

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Stopped in during happy hour and tried their personal pizza and peroni lager, not sure why the pizza turned out to be slightly more on my bill than what was currently advertised on their current website (Nov 2023) but I didn't make fuss over it as it was pretty good. Next time I'll ask up front if their happy pricing is different vs regular menu read more

Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar - Pepperoni and mushroom - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Been waiting to try this place for a while now. Always walked past it downtown but never had the chance to drop by. We were super pleased with everything from the food to service. We went during a slower time and it was an amazing experience. We had several cocktails that we allowed the bartender to create within the "gin" theme and he delivered beautifully. My favourite cocktail is pictured with a delightful egg white foam. When we went, they had a new blue cheese that they were sampling "la pyramid" I believe. Don't quote me on that. The staff only had a tiny bit left but as we requested a second helping they made it happen. Definitely coming back here for drinks then heading to their sister restaurant for the nucks game! read more

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Lovely ambiance, soft, relaxing Jazz playing. It's quiet and not crowded, ( it's early in the day). I'm enjoying a nice local Pinot Noir from the Okanagan Valley. Service is great. My server even recommended a place for dinner tonight . read more

it's pretty good. I got the Pangea and it was sweet. they almost forgot the gummies but that's ok. I feel like they could have had more of a selection in the Japanese department. the service I feel might have been a little slow but they were kinda busy so it was understandable.the drinks were pretty good for the most part. read more

Wine flights, delicious award winning cocktails, and a yummy cheese and charcuterie platter? What more could I want?! My friend and I came for happy hour and were able to snag a table by the window. Perfect spot for people watching. The ambiance in here is modern and flirty and is ideal for date nights or a girl's night out. The happy hour menu is short and sweet, with the full food menu being served starting at 6pm. To drink, my friend and I each got the gin-gin donkey (gin, ginger beer, ginger wine, sage, lime, grapefruit, and hops bitters) and to eat we split the cheese platter, charcuterie platter, and the focaccia bread. I loved that the platters were served with warm toasted bread drizzled in olive oil. I can't remember what the cheese was, but it was delicious. I also loved the pecans and fig jam that was served on the side. I think our favourite was surprisingly the focaccia bread. It came served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar which added some extra flavour, but to be honest I quite enjoyed eating it plain. It was that good. It came out fresh and warm, easy to tear, and had the perfect "toasted" crunch while still being soft in the middle. I don't think I've ever described focaccia bread in this much detail before, but point is: get the damn focaccia bread. Wyeth took great care of us the whole time. He recommended the gin gin donkey cocktail and turns out he was right, it was so awesome that I ended up ordering a few of them. I think it may be my favourite cocktail I've ever had and I've drank a loooot of cocktails. I'll be back for more gin gin donkeys and focaccia bread! read more

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There is an asian guy who works here, and he makes great drinks! I hate mezcal drinks but he's able to make a mezcal cocktail without the heavy smokiness from it. No idea how he did it, but it was great! The service here was wonderful. This place very cute. Great for a date where you can actually hear your date. So take him/her here if you actually want to talk to the person. read more

Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've wanted to visit this lounge/bar forever, and recently I got the chance, as I met a friend here before going to a show at the nearby Commodore Ballroom. This place is GREAT! Of course I missed the Happy Hour window (of course), so the drinks were markedly higher priced. But their selection of wines and cocktails is out of this world! It was hard to decide, with such an extensive menu. I'm a lightweight when it comes to drinks so I told the friendly server to surprise me, saying as long as the drink was sweeter and not gin-based. He returned with a delicious concoction (kinda mai tai-ish). Super good! My friend had a gin cocktail which was so good, she ordered two. (I ordered a second, too. So good!). We're both on budgets and the drinks here are pricey, so it speaks volumes that we both ordered seconds. Yes, the drinks are that good. And the servers were both friendly and knowledgable and attentive. And the venue is intimate and lovely. I really liked this place. It has a swanky vibe. They have extended hours, too, which is good to know. I will return for sure. read more

We came to UVA to grab a cocktail before a show at the Orpheum and I really felt for the staff. There were two gentleman that should get full props for not absolutely losing it on their shifts as it was so busy and it was just the two of them. It was very clear that this night was a struggle for them as they were grossly understaffed. Tables were walking out before they were able to order, and drinks were never delivered to tables that ended up having to leave. The two staff apologized to tables and kept their spirits high which honestly I think some servers would have walked right out on that shift! I've been to UVA in the past and it was a much more relaxed vibe as when I went before they have enough staff to cover everyone. If you're going to be open before a show night, I really suggest the management get things in place whether it's reducing capacity inside the bar itself to minimize the stretch on the limited staff because this was just a painful experience to watch overall as a customer. Based on the uncomfortable nature of this experience, I'd probably skip going back to UVA on a show night altogether. What's also a shame is we would have definitely spent more money but because they couldn't turn orders or drinks fast enough we only ended up with one cocktail for an hour and a half. I got a really yummy espresso style martini and my partner ordered a negroni which came out a touch watered down. The three stars here are for the two guys who held it together and still kept smiles on even though I'm sure they were exhausted. read more

Delicious breakfast! This is not a typical "breakfast diner" but instead it's a nice coffee shop that serves great food! If you're downtown, stop in to UVA! read more

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Great little place & the music selection is very nice as well: hip hop jazz vibes. The mixologists definitely know what they are doing. Pros: -Quaint, chill date night or girls night out Vibes -incredible drinks -Good Music Cons: -A bit on the pricey side you can easily spend $60-$80 just on a few drinks not including food -parking will be hectic take a cab as it's on the corner tucked away Honorable mentions: Flight of the concord & Southside: crisp & well Balanced without being overpowering read more

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They have a broad drink menu, so it's easy to find something you'll like. The food comes from the Italian restaurant next door, so you won't be disappointed. It's worth a visit. read more

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This is a cross-over revue of Cibo Trattoria and Uva Wine Bar. We ordered from the menu at Cibo but dined in the lounge portion of the Moda Hotel, called Uva. The setting is gorgeous and modern. I can't believe this once housed the Dufferin hotel. This hotel has done a complete 360 degree turn. The only shadow of the Dufferin is in the address. We came to check out the wine bar. What was surprising was how limited the selection was. There were no representatives from South America. Chilean and Argentinian wines are worthy to taste test. What I find lacking was something the now defunct Vintrpolis I feel successfully executed. They offered a trio of wines to taste. Something this relatively new place might consider in the future. I suppose that will come in the future. I had read another reviewer who mentioned her concern with their low selection of by the glass wines. This was something all of us were concerned about as we flipped through their list. Off of their cocktail list,the greenwich sour cocktail made with bourbon, lemon juice, cane sugar and a red wine float. One of our servers recommended it due to my request for what he would consider their fruitiest drink. This was not an over the top sweet, in fact, it was just right with a hint of sour I could tolerate. Now if you are looking for something that tips the balance more towards the 'sour' give the Hemingway Daiquiri a try. The next time I go to this place, I need to try things off their charcuterie. It actually looked more appetizing than the items I chose from their restaurant. Each of the dishes we had ordered fell flat. The buffalo mozzarella was simple and understated in its flavour but not memorable. When it was a struggle to cut through the dish to eat - bad sign. Let me say this, whether it's a steak or a piece of bread, any act of watching someone try sawing roughly to eat it, is never a good sign. I ordered a Canoncetti (spelling) pasta. This pasta was literally filled with a cornicopia of meats ground together with, yes a chinese dumpling flavour. The pasta itself was a little too al dente. Overall, not spectacular. No flavour ever overwhelmed. Each dish had a similar tone. It's not that the dishes were bad, they were just so dull. I expect more from any food that hangs on an italian palette. The dessert goes down in history as one of the most unsightly things I have ever seen. I really couldn't each much of it. See the photos. I'm sure you could come up with ideas of what you think it looks like. Each of us were overwhelmed at the visuals of this chocolate and hazelnut semifriddo. Taste? Skip it and try the chocolate nemesis. The service was poor. Although I have heard it has been better from my companions that have come here before. Numerous times we asked our server for the same thing but to no avail. That my friend is poor service. It's not to say, I would not go here again. It's good for chilling. I've heard it has been better so I am giving it the benefit of the doubt. I have no desire to try more food from, Cibo but I will consider trying the items from the charcuterie that is part of the UVA wine bar. read more

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Came here with a friend to celebrate his birthday over a couple drinks and some nibbles. Given it was the middle of the holiday season, we only could nab a couple bar stools around 6pm. After our cocktail, some people left and we nabbed a smaller table which made it more comfortable. The bartender was nice and so was our server. Our server recommended the meatballs. To be honest, I'm not a meatball lover but these were good!! He also recommended to order some foccacia to sop up the sauce. We also had the prosciutto and melon and arancini. This is a nice place to grab some drinks but maybe only a nibble or 2. read more

This place was right next to where we were staying down town. It is a small bar with nice dim lighting and a cozy atmosphere while still feeling hip and well decorated. The drinks are a bit pricey but good overall. I recommend the Pineapple Express and Cherry Blossom. We left this bar to check out some others and ended up just coming back! There are two things this bar can improve on. The music was just a bit too loud. Carrying a conversation was difficult and this is not a place you would find people dancing. So, why? I don't know if I'd recommend this for a date for that reason. Second, I agree with the rest of the reviews that the food is very expensive for subpar quality and about 4 bites per plate. read more

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Hit or miss. Many of the bartenders here now are new, and it shows. When asked for drink suggestions, the descriptions can be good or miss the mark. On top of which, service is not particularly friendly. I've had a couple experiences where the server/bartender practically tried to ignore us. That being said, decent cocktails on average, and a nice interior for evening chats. Prices are typical cocktail bar, maybe plus a couple Yaletown dollars. We come back intermittently since it's in the neighbourhood but otherwise I might check out other places. read more

- Fantastic cocktails - Good suggestions based on taste - Bartenders are magicians - place is open late which is a plus - Romantic environment, you are definitely getting some afterwards - The waiters can be a little inattentive read more

This "wine bar" should really be called a craft bar! They make the best specialty craft drinks around and their own bitters and accompaniments. Since I was "drinking" I can't remember the names of them, but everything that I ordered was original. The food is pretty awesome too! read more

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Uva is attached to Moda (a hotel) providing easy morning access to a variety of coffees and a select few breakfast options. Not a whole lot of food selections - but hey - it's a wine bar by night! What do you expect? I ate here two days in a row thanks to breakfast vouchers provided by the hotel. No wait, casual seating, friendly staff. If staying at Moda and looking for a quick breakfast, eat here. If you desire a big breakfast and lots of options, probably not the place for you. read more

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This place was where we ended up when I looked up cocktail bars. I love the tininess and the mixologists definitely know what they're doing. I had their happy hour special and it was so good that I ordered a second. Their list of regular cocktails, wines and drinks are long so I liked their more limited options on their happy hour but I also like a good deal. It had grapefruit and vodka, so refreshing. This place is cozy, they play good music and it's one of my favorite places I went to while visiting wonderful Vancouver! read more

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I liked this place because it has character, but I didn't love it. My sister had reserved a table for 6 to celebrate my bachelorette but when we arrived the servers had no idea about any reservations and said "you come and seat yourselves here." To our luck, there was an available table for us. It's an intimate space with limited seating and appeared to have a lot of people that were either on a date or coworkers. Food was alright but too expensive for what you're given. Drinks were fun. We all had different wine flights. Who doesn't like flights? read more

Similar experience to the other 2022 reviewer; place was way too understaffed (only one server and the bartender). Took a very long time to order, get drinks, and pay the bill. Feel bad for the staff. read more

We really enjoyed our evening here. The bartender and waitress were both very personable and friendly, and the food was delicious. Yummy cocktails! read more

Good cocktail bar. Very inventive drinks. The Happy Hour prices on apps are good. Sleek atmosphere and a friendly staff. The bartenders clearly know what they are doing. I had a Pomelo Dour which has a sweet and smoky flavor. read more

Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar - Pomelo Sour - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is an incredibly wonderful cocktail lounge, and I wish an Uva was in every city we visit. With an eclectic and all aged crowd, Uva meets the needs of everyone. While the servers are expert mixologists, they have learned how to concentrate on their craft and still converse with the patrons, making all feel welcomed. My vodka Martini was enhanced with just a touch of lemon oil. Who knew? However, this lemon oil made all the difference. Lilly, explained this with patience and charm to me, without an ounce of condescension, even though I was light years older than most of the people in the bar. It made me feel welcomed, and we both want to return to Uva, perhaps Vancouver's best cocktail lounge. read more

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I Love it! Walking around downtown makes you thirsty for yummy cocktails... Personally I like Old Fashion and then I'll venture to something sweeter. Today we sat by the window where the breeze was nice and light, our server was very attentive and she also made a fantastic old fashion and by coincidence it was on their special. My partner decided on rum and coke. They had an impressive amount of specialty liquor which I was happy to try. I would definitely be back, possibly tomorrow... read more

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I stopped by for a few drinks before dinner. The atmosphere was relaxing and the staff was extremely attentive. I can't say everything good things about Uva. read more

Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar - Italian Wine Flight and Gin Gin Donkey - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Uva is a wonderful spot for grabbing top notch cocktails with a few good friends. The vibe is intimate, and is on the fancier side but still chill. The staff is ridiculously nice and the night we were there, there was an awesome jazz trio playing! The cocktails here are wonderful, and they really have something for everyone's tastes. This would also be a great place to go out of your comfort zone and try something you wouldn't usually go for--the bartenders here are so skilled that they make more intimidating liquors make sense. You are in good hands here. read more

So last year I raved about the hot chocolate festival and buck a shuck - as soon as I saw they were on Hot Chocolate Fest again this year it was game on. So we drove down from the north shore, found a parking space and plugged our meter for 2 hours. Bring on shucked oysters, bring on hot chocolate, bring on zeppoli! We strolled up to the restaurant and on a lil piece of paper tacked to the window it says "Closed for Special Event." Super dissapointed, we strolled nextdoor to Cibo to see if they were open or would give us the same deal over at their end...They were just randomly closed. So home we went. $5 of parking down the drain. The following Thursday I had a horrible day and my sweet man decided to cheer me up by taking me to Uva for our second attempt. Over we went, thinking for a moment "Hmm..maybe we should check if they're randomly closed again...Naaah. We'll be fine." In goes our $5.00 into the meter, and off we stroll to Uva. "Closed for special event." Again. Insert string of curse words here. I have now spent $10.00 in parking to just walk back to my car and leave. In the future, if you're going to enter a festival like the hot chocolate festival, which is only on for a short period, perhaps you could put on your website "Closed for special event on _____, _____, _____." So alas, I can't review the hot chocolate. I can't review the zeppoli. I can't review my glass of Falanghina, and I can't review my damn shucked oysters. I can only review the business hours, and I'm bummed. read more

Definitely my favourite place for fancy cocktails! Sure, the drinks are pricey and sometimes you are a bit cramped as the place is small, but I'm willing to deal with all that for the amazing concoctions that this place has to offer. This place means business with their strength in alcohol content. A 2 oz tastes like a real 2 oz, not some 2 oz of 7.8345% liquor you get at cheaper places. After all, you do get what you paid for. I have ordered quite a few different drinks from their regular as well as seasonal menus, and I have not yet send anything back. Basically each drink was well-thought out and well-executed. This place has daily deals, as well as happy hour from 2-6 pm. My favourite time to come is Friday after work, as the daily deal is on Woodford Reserve bourbon drinks (old fashioned, manhattan, whiskey sour). Sunday is also a good time to come to enjoy buck-a-shuck. The food is alright - it is sufficient for accompanying bites to your drink (which is the main reason why you're there anyway). I would recommend the risotto arancini, fingering potatoes, and cheese/meat plate. Oh, there is a dessert menu and I liked the tiramisu. A negative point would be, sometimes you wait a while for your order because the bar is also servicing the hotel restaurant next door. However, last time this happened the waitress offered us our drinks on the house. read more

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