Joey took me and my friends in from the rain and treated us to the night of our lives. #1 hand in a Jar bar in town.

Live music, good drinks, and a cool ambience. They have a table in the back for troublemakers too! The fries were delectable and perfect with drinks. read more

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The service is amazing! My server was very attentive to my table always refilling our waters and asking us if we would like another drink. Joey the bartender makes very good cocktails and I would recommend coming here for a happy hour negroni. The ambiance is very intimate. This is a great place for a date. read more

I'm torn. Would love to give this place 3 stars except for the extremely rude bartender (most likely the owner). My husband and I were greeted by a super friendly hostess and were seated at the bar since we did not have reservations. We were then left alone for ten minutes or so until my husband asked the bartender if we order with him or thru the QR code. Without even a glance, he walked away without a single word. It was blatantly clear that he was not busy, but appearing to keep his hands busy so that he would not have to acknowledge us (who were the only ones sitting at the side of the bar at the time). After watching him ignore us, he cheerfully chatted with a female customer on the other side. Thankfully, a very friendly bartender took our order and answered our questions about local recs since we were from out of town. Ambience was cool, chic, I guess. The cocktail menu seemed unique. Tasty. 2/3 of the staff were friendly at least. Would recommend if you like cocktails, but probably avoid the mustache-d man unless you're lucky and he speaks to you first. read more

This place is definitely on my repeat list. I'm currently on my first visit post covid, and it's great to see a good place still exists. The owner is super nice and makes great drinks. Happy hour is from 5 to 7 and live music from 10 to 2am. My Old Fashioned is treating me right. Playlist is on point. Stop by. read more

Clough Club - Old Fashioned - Lounges Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My wife and I stopped in here randomly before a late dinner in Gastown and had a fantastic time. Joey the bartender/owner was super friendly, a good conversationalist and made great cocktails. Highly recommend this place before or after dinner (we actually did both!). read more

We had an awful experience here. they mixed up and forgot our food order!!! The cocktail was tasty but the food menu was wired like Costco sausage! service was so bad. read more

Service was average, cocktails were good, and the food was okay. We went during the Christmas pop up and the decor and ambiance was not anything to write home about. We ordered the christmapolitan which was great and the yippi ki yay which came in a cute mug. The mac and cheese was super basic and overpriced. Giving it 3 stars because for the whole experience it was definitely overpriced and underwhelming. read more

Clough Club - Yippi ki yay - Lounges Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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My favourite bar in Vancouver!! The best cocktails, great atmosphere, top service, a real hidden gem...you'll be glad you popped in!

This is a solid cocktail place in Gastown. I've been here a couple of times and most recently came here on a Saturday night, and there was unexpectedly a table for 4 available. So no wait for my friends and me! The place has a great vibe and ambiance. Dim lighting, chill music (although sometimes a bit too loud) and great people watching. I've always had good service but from the other reviews, it looks like it can be a hit or a miss. As for cocktails - the clough daiquiri an easy go-to for me, but there are a lot of other options. My friends liked the Apiary and the Kermit. The only one I didn't like is Band on the Rum but that's probably bc I am not partial to IPA. Definitely worth dropping by for a cocktail, or two, or three. read more

Clough Club - Cocktails - Lounges Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Fantastic HH, service, and location. Joey is usually behind the bar and is well equipped to mix up some dangerous deliciousness for you! Giddy up! read more

The bartenders were rude and relentless. Refused to serve another drink after an accentual spoil and their attitude was not nice at all.

Good happy hour. Not sure about regular bar hours. Costco hotdogs crack me up available to add with any food item...

Great drinks! Cute atmosphere. Overall great experience. Close to downtown and easily walkable from the steam clock. read more

Came here for a drink. Parking is pretty awful here, so hopefully you can find a free spot somewhere. The interior is dim. Really dim. Too dim, to be honest. I could barely read the menu. If you are the owner, please turn up the lights a bit. As I really didn't know what to try, I ordered the Apiary ($12). Maker's Mark with honey, some lemon and lime, egg white, bitters, and a chunk of real(!) beehive. Yes, you get to chew up some poor bee's house. It's so great to be human. You can either swallow the pieces, or roll it up into a cool wax ball. I chose the latter. Anyways, the drink actually is pretty neat. Lemon and honey are always a winning combo, and as I slowly sipped the cocktail, I could pick up a bit of herbal notes from the bitters. You really have to let this stuff roll around your tongue, and also pay attention to your sense of smell, to really appreciate this drink. To be honest, like many reviewers, I too thought that cocktails were "overpriced drinks for douches". What's so special about mixing some hard stuff together then cranking the price? After talking to the bartender here, wow, each one of these drinks has a story - you just have to take the time to find out. Not sure about other venues, but wow, this guy is knowledgeable. Again, my cocktail experience is limited, but based on what I know, this place is definitely something different. read more

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Excellent place for unique hand crafted cocktails full of flavor and class!! Average of $15/cocktail. This is a small lounge so if you visit on a Friday/Saturday come early or expect to stand in line. We arrived around 9:30 and had to wait 20mins. The good news is, people probably don't spend too long here because of the price of the cocktails. Live music on Fri/Saturday nights. Food... small menu. Kinda weird. Hot dogs ect. There are three options for flat breads/pizza and only one with meat. I did the mushroom and added pepperoni (they call it "Jimmy style"). It was tasty. read more

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The owner essentially chased me into the street and kicked a beer can out of my hand aggressively last night (May 7th) Joey (the owner) last night, it was late past 2am. I drank too much and there was a little beer left in one of the cans I bought at Clough and was warned not to take it outside but drunkenly I did. And the owner Joey ran into the street and kicked the beer can out of my hand aggressively. I get how I was wrong, I drank too much, ignored instructions and took a beer can outside. I get it I shouldn't have done that, that was stupid. I had a bit left and wanted it for the walk home, I've been living abroad where this is very normal on a Friday. But his reaction was unacceptable. I wasn't being belligerent before or after, in fact after the incident I profusely apologized to everyone and told his friends to apologize to him on my behalf. It wasn't until this morning when I sobered up when I realized that was disgusting behavior for an owner of a bar. I dropped $100 there last night. He is supposed to be in the hospitality industry, I was a customer and was friendly to him when I met him earlier. I won't be going back and I will telling everyone I know what happened. I hope the owner replies to my comment and tells his side of the story and justifies why under ANY circumstances it's alright to chase a patron out of your bar and kick a beer bottle out of his hand and say rude things. You weren't going to lose you liquor license, this happens all the time, the police don't care, you just say some drunk guy ignored instructions. Police aren't this strict about it. This was an arrogant guy on a power trip. read more

I've got a confession to make: I used to despise -- nay, HATE -- the idea of cocktails. To me, they were nothing more than cheap liquor disguised by some kind of sacchariniciously sweet syrup-like concoction served in a wimpy glass by someone who would much rather just crack open a beer than bother slapping together a half-assed and weak excuse for a drink. Turns out those things I was sipping on weren't actually cocktails. Turns out real cocktails are the kind of magical potions you'd find in middle earth -- a little touch of this, a small dash of that, a twist of another thing, and suddenly I'm invincible. Now that I've been trained in the ways of the alchemist, I can appreciate the simple pleasure a place like Clough Club can bring. With three full pages of craft cocktails to choose from, the menu is a direct signifier of what they're attempting to accomplish with this space. The dark spirit heavy list is a smart and intentional choice, as the overall aesthetic of the 110 year old space has been designed to feel as though it has come from another era. Beautiful lighting, an old barn door, a secret back room -- sorcery, it is. Clough Club, what a pretty little surprise you are. read more

Clough Club - Lounges Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Love everything about this place. The dark atmosphere creates a mysterious vibe, the 110 year old space retained as much as possible. The back room which has an optical illusion that could trick some if too inebriated. The cocktail list and spirits selection is unique, complementing the tone of the space perfectly. But definitely get the Apiary: Bourbon, honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, egg white, Fee Brother's walnut bitters, topped with a honeycomb on top. Yes, a honeycomb. It's amazing. Even the entrance to this place could easily be missed. But maybe that's a good thing, I wouldn't want people to be filling the space up as I will need my Apiary fix now and then. read more

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My friends and I stopped in here to grab a quick drink which we were walking around Downtown Vancouver. The Clough Club has a decent selection of whiskeys, scotches, cocktails, and other libations. They also have a full food menu, so you can come here to eat and drink. We were in the mood for dessert so tried the Ice Cream Sandwich (Double Chocolate Chip Cookie, Vanilla Gelato, Salted Caramel, $8, http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Oa--kmWqaIRhPq5gB1mGDQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg), which was very good, although on the pricey side. Overall, this place was too dim for me to want to hang out for a long time, but it was worth checking out for a bit. Not sure if I would go out of my way to come back though. We took public transportation, but it looked like parking could be tricky since there didn't seem to be much street parking. read more

Third class place. They are just not professionals. Lady at the entrance misbehaved and returned out entrance fee and acting temperamental.

Sure the vibe may be cool but the service brings this rating down... No wit, way down... We got there and probably waited at least 15-20 min while waiting for someone to acknowledge us or give us a menu.. We were so close to leaving. The drinks are ok, nothing spectacular but the bad service really ruined it. Value 3/5 Atmosphere 3.5/5 Service 1/5 Quality 2.5/5 10/20 read more

Clough Club - Lounges Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Snug and sexy bar with great cocktails. Overpriced, yes, but not anymore so than the rest of Vancouver. Cocktails will run you from $12-16 CAD, but they are prepared from fresh ingredients and with some loving care. The mood here is spooky and intimate - dark wood, brassy details, candles. The room in the back has its own separate bar and feels like a really cool Halloween party. In a good way. We spent two nights here out of 4 in Vancouver, if that tells you anything. The Apiary is a fantastic concoction, although it is on the sweet side. They smoke the inside of the glass by burning a piece of wood from a bourbon barrel. Seriously. They're THAT into their cocktails. So delicious. They have a number of creative spins on old classics, and their version of an old fashioned was equally as delicious. It's the perfect spot for a date or for a few casual drinks with some close friends. The atmosphere here doesn't breed levity, it sort of cultivates a more serious mood. Pseudo-intellectual conversations until 1 am with strangers? Bring it on! ;) read more

Clough Club - Excellent cocktails - Lounges Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Had such a nice time at the Clough Club last week. Went on a Friday so it was a bit crowded but there's a center bar type area that my friend and I stood at. Didn't take too long for a seat at the actual bar. Cozy atmosphere too. Had "it's not you it's me" which is basically like a mojito but it was amazing. Really enjoyed but my friend didn't love her daiquiri. She found it a little strong but the kind bartender switched it out for a cider (obviously different spectrum but she was thrilled). Awesome time during my Vancouver visit! read more

REVIEWER # 73 I am a huge fan of "good cocktails and good food", which was the reason I had my hopes high for Clough Club (that's their motto). They not only have delicious drinks but there drink specials are out of this world! They have weekly features such as: Monday: $6 Smash of the day, Tuesdays: Gin face, where they offer $4 big Gin shots and $5 Gin & tonic, Sundays: Make it a double by adding $1. The list goes on and on, I tell ya'! I decided to head to Clough for their happy hour specials after a long day. I was excited to finally knock this place off my bookmark list; unfortunately, my experience was abysmal. Here's why... They have a TV inside near the bar area-so you're able to watch the game. They also have a bar area with a couple bar stools. Cool atmosphere and vibe inside. Fortunately it was just me and a friend, and two other women during the time, so luckily this place wasn't fully packed to the rim, as I expected, but now I understand why it wasn't crowded after my terrible experience here. Now, let's chat about the crappy service, shall we? First off, what's up with the bartender, though?! He was totally a douche and the most that I got out of him was barely a hello upon walking in. He seems to cater to his "own kind" (if you know what I mean). I must have come at a bad time because after being seated and ordering a drink and some food that was the only attention I received from him.I ordered a daiquiri as well as the "feature cocktail" of the night, since we were cutting it close for happy hour I decided to double up on the drinks. I specifically asked the bartender if I was able to order two drinks and he hesitated for a moment, but answered yes. After I was approached with my future cocktail the bartender had about 12 of his friends coming to the bar and that's when service went completely down! They played blindfolded cocktail drinks, while the bartender sat at the bar area recording the events on his phone, totally forgot about me and my friends food order. After about 20 minutes of seeing the bartender having a great time and walking in and out smoking cigarettes, I decided to let him know that we were ready to close out-it wasn't as if he was paying attention to us anyways. My friend and I had yet to receive our food and I didn't even receive my second cocktail drink that I ordered! I walked up to the bartender and let him know I wanted to close out. He nodded at me but continued to video the excitement at the bar. After videotaping the excitement, he goes outside to take to smoke breaks. Really dude! Where is my food? He walks back in and goes directly in the kitchen to get our hot dogs and dropping it on her table. Dude, you didn't and never even washed your hands! Was up with that? After 30 mins of waiting, we finally received our hotdogs-which were TOTALLY not worth the long ass wait. I was better eating a Japadog! The bartender literally places our hot dog plates and chips on the table with no napkins! Dude, was up with your server manners?? So rude! My friend even had to get up and ask for napkins. Shortly after-we receive our bill. So, remember that second drink that I ordered? It never came out! So when the bartender dropped the bill off, I had asked if the Daiquiri was on the bill. His response, "I don't know, check for yourself, is it on there". And walks away!! Umm excuse me?? My friend and I were so disappointed! I believe I was more hurt than even disappointed. To have to give my money to a business establishment that is so unprofessional. Someone really needs to come and do a "Undercover Boss" on this place! I'm telling you, my bartender never washed his hands after coming in and out from outside (smoking a cigarette) as well as being on his phone the entire night!! This place is beautiful on the outside and the inside but the service is shitty! Pass it up, you have been forewarned! read more

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This place is fantastic. I don't live in Vancouver, but I am definitely coming back here next time I visit. The atmosphere is great, and so are the drinks. Best of all, the staff is super friendly. I had to find a place to perch and finish up some work, and the the guys there (Cam and Nate and Dani) were really accomodating and nice about it. Top notch bar! read more

This place looked really promising. The decor was cute and the music the DJ was playing was perfect. We sat down and a server came by within a few minutes to take our drink order. I ordered my usual dirty martini and my friend ordered whiskey. After that it was all downhill. It had a weird after taste and it came with no olives! That is my favorite part of dirty martinis... vodka soaked olives! One of their employees came by to clean up the table next to us and didn't think about trying to aim the spray bottle away from me. Next thing I know I'm being showered with the cleaning solution. So now for the rest of the night I smelled like Clorox! He apologized several times but the damage was done. read more

I was really impressed with this place, especially since it's a Donnelly establishment and those places tend to have a certain....ambience about them. The Clough Club's got great character which shows in how they retained the 110 year old building's heritage features. I love that! There's lots of seating: a front bar area, a table in the back hallway, stools behind the front bar, then down the hallway, yet another bar in the back! I didn't eat anything there, though took a quick peek at the menu and see that it's all reasonably priced (cheap even, for Gastown standards). The real stellar point is the cocktails which are all dark-spirits based. The Apiary is delicious: Bourbon, honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, egg white + Fee brother's walnut bitters. Trust me. That's the drink to get. I'm half afraid to write about this place because I don't want it to get over-run with people but sometimes you just gotta share the good stuff. Go forth and drink! read more

Well, if you can get past the loud music, this place is great. The music was pretty good, and surprisingly, so was the food. The menu seemed to offer quite the variety, and the amount of fresh fish was impressive, but I was a bit cautious about ordering any of that here. I ordered a hearty short rib and sweet potato mashed dinner, and for 11 pm at night, I was pretty impressed. It was definitely enough for two at that hour. We had a nice corner table that gave us a great view of all of the people outside. As others have noted, the drinks were made well, but I stuck with my glass of white. At $8 a glass, it wasn't bad at all. The service was impressive too, considering we had to yell out our orders. I must sound like 100 years old, complaining about the music. I always knew the day would come when that would bother me. Needless to say, I stuck it out with the younger folk, and I'd definitely return. *Note* There were at least 1.5 other small groups who were older than me, so I guess it's still safe to go there. read more

I'll preface this by saying two things. 1. I am not a fan of the pricey cocktail. It's not so much the spending of money as much as it is the fact that every new venue in every converted sliver of a dimly lit warehouse space in town is doing the same thing, and there are no shortage of them in Gastown. Nowadays when I think 'cocktail', I think 'wasted $14', and it's as simple as that. 2. I am not a fan of chain bars and restaurants. Sooo... How the hell did I end up giving Clough Club a (rare for me) Yelp-sized fistful of stars? Well, I've tried the other trendy cocktail bars. I've been to all of the Donnelly Pubs at some point. Clough Club does not fall into any of the stereotypes that I usually am keen to proliferatedly mock and litter Twitter with. They have turned me into a fan of the art of cocktail, and a believer that not all trends are bandwagonesque. But this place is no teenage fanclub. (See what I did there?). It's a truly grown-up cocktail experience and the dim unassuming exterior may even thwart off the stray pre-grad pre-clubber. And more reasons that I can discuss with you over a Shallow Water. The bartenders have class. The drinks have class. There's even a tribute to the late, great friend, Derek V. They treat you like a celebrity, and really know their drinks. If you're not sure, just ask any question, and be prepared to learn something interesting about ingredients, history, who's who, and what have you. In short, these aren't cocktails. They're specifically crafted liquid potions. Each drink has a story. Each sip summoning up a daydream, transporting me to a random episode of Tales of the Gold Monkey. Tiki Donnie and Trevor, I urge you to look that one up. read more

I stumbled upon this little gastown gem this week, and had to write a review!! Hands down, this is the coolest place in gastown.. I'd even stretch it, and say it's the coolest place in vancouver. The decor is very hipster meets haunted house, and it's definately worth a visit. The head bartender Samuel really knows his stuff. This place is definately more of a bourbon/old school type drinking hole, so be prepared to have a lesson in how a proper cocktail is made. I can't remember exactly what drink I had, but I know it had walnut bitters in it, and a chunk of honeycomb. It was as beautiful to look at as it was to drink. The only reason I"m not giving it 5 stars is for a very minor reason, but still a reason. The food portions are extremely small. We ordered the beef empanadas, and they were very tasty, but there were only 4 tiny little pieces. (barely an appetizer for one person) But seeing as this place is brand new, I'm sure they will iron out any minor kinks in the next couple months. Go check this place out before it becomes too popular and trendy!!!! p.s.... go to the back room, and sit by the neon green tunnel... it's amazing!! read more

Honestly couldn't ask for more out of this place. The live music was great, my friend who "hates live music at bars" was even grooving along.hahah yes I brought it to get attention. The daiquiri was amazing very well mixed/balanced. Michelle, the bartender, was a sweetheart to top it off. read more

"It's not like the Other Donnelly Pubs!".... Yeah, that's a damn lie. Their menu may be completely cocktail centric and nothing like the other venues, but they're still pricey as hell, mediocre drinks, and less than mediocre service. We were the only ones in this place, and the waiter came by once every 30 minutes to check on us, and then forgot what we ordered. Twice. read more

First (and last) time here! I definitely loved the decor and atmosphere. For some reason, this dazzled me. I had high hopes. But the rest of my impressions were the exact opposite. 1 - Very slow service for a tiny venue. There were roughly 25 patrons and 3 guys behind the bar. Cocktails took forever. And it took nearly 10 minutes to have a credit card returned. 2 - Water glasses were still noticeably filthy and scary, despite the ultra dim lighting. 3 - Ordering the same drink twice does not mean you will receive the exact same drink. 4 - Asking them to create something "new and exciting" is not their forte. Wound up with a drink already on the menu with the added bonus of a pineapple wedge. 5 - If you like your drinks super sweet, do not bother coming here. Everything is potent and bitter even when you request to have your drink sweetened up a lot. Ugh. I tried. I'll stick to Rogue and Steamworks! read more

Probably the best hand made old fashioned cocktails that you will find in this neighborhood. I was here on a weekday, which made it possible to chat with the bartender and waitress which helped me make some excellent drink selections. Amazing quality drinks and professional service. read more

Clough Club - Lounges Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Located in the heart of Gastown and the hip epicenter of Vancouver, Clough Club is a small, dimly lit cavern specializing in whisky cocktails. The wood features and dark venue provide a spooky, yet intimate atmosphere. My partner and I visited on a Wednesday night so it was relatively quiet. There was live music that evening and the performer was spectacular! Gave me chills and goosebumps with her deep and soulful voice. The bartender on shift was also very cute. However, his good looks couldn't salvage the mediocre drinks that we encountered. My boyfriend did not enjoy his whisky cocktail. He thought it might as well have been straight whisky because it was very boring. I know nothing about whisky but seeing that Clough Club focuses on this spirit, I'm skeptical about their other drinks. Since I can't stand the taste of whisky, I ordered a Mai Tai. Why would I order a fruity drink at a whisky bar? Because I'm a trooper and didn't want to be a party pooper, forcing my boyfriend to drink alone. This Mai Tai was no bueno. It was bitter and difficult to drink. I couldn't taste the rum or the fruity juices, so not sure what I was drinking. Although I wasn't expecting a tropical Mai Tai since I was at a whisky bar. To give the bartender credit, he did say he would try his best to make me something sweet and fruity. Based on the drinks alone, I'd rate Clough Club 2.5 stars but rounding up because of the cool atmosphere and setting (and that performer). read more

Clough Club - Whisky cocktail and Mai Tai - Lounges Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Avoid! Bad service. A friend and I were there very early in the evening on a Friday. There were only about 7 other people in the whole place and yet it took almost ten minutes for someone to even come up to the table. Finally we got some service, picked a bottle of wine. Server comes back and tells us they're out of the wine and offers a different one. We say: whatever. We order a share plate. We wait almost an hour (again, confused what's going on because the restaurant is NOT busy) and finally I ask. The server informs us that he forgot about the order and asks if we still want it. *Yes we still want it we are extremely hungry now because we just drank the entire bottle of wine waiting for our food to come.* We express this and they tell us the dish will be on the house. You shouldn't have to be stern with places for them to acknowledge their mistake and respond accordingly. We order a different dish later on and it's missing two of the key ingreds that were stated on the menu. Talk about getting the run around... OH and as we were prepping to leave a musician started playing the worst acoustic covers of top 40 hits. Too loud and just NO. read more

Four of us came here after the place we were supposed to meet had a one hour wait. How fortuitous! As a retired bartender my quick glance at the bar raised my expectations - it was stocked and designed for someone to mix drinks in, not just pull draft or mix a high-ball. I was not disappointed. I ordered a Sidecar. Just a basic, delicious cocktail (when done right) but an order that has been known to illicit confusion or bewilderment in many other drinking establishments. Not here. My drink was delicious. My partner's Old Fashioned had nice big ice cubes and a generous orange peel finishing it off beautifully. It was a delight to find a skilled and proficient barkeep. Food was basic but very tasty and reasonable. I regret I do not get to downtown Vancouver all that often anymore. I look forward to returning here when I do. read more

A great little venue with a tremendous cocktail list of robustly flavoured drinks (including my personal favourite, Mezcal). Don't be fooled though, this isn't an independent hipster hangout. It's actually part of the Lamplighter, and can be joined via a, usually locked, back door. So yes, take a deep breath, this is a Donnelly Group bar (every time a Donnelly Group bar opens a hipster looses its wings). Props to DG for cleverly hiding its face though. There's clearly an effort here to disguise this bar from any DG association. And it succeeds with it's low lighting, low key, effortless ambiance. A great cocktail hangout. read more

WORST.SERVICE.EVER. Jesus that was one of the worst experiences ever. We asked one of the bartenders/servers for the wifi and the response "why do you need it, talk to each other and get off your phone!" This wasn't in a funny or even remotely cute tone, either. So, um, what in the hell is your problem? Not that it's any of your damn business, but we were from the US visiting and didn't have cell service. We were trying to look at our map on our phone to see where we were going!! JERK! Finally, someone else popped over to give it to us. It was wrong. We asked the DJ who was setting up. He had no idea. We asked our female waitress and she had no clue. So, that was a bust. We decided that we would just order an app and a drink and then move on to the next spot. After asking our server for the wifi password and she told us she didn't know it, she said she'd be back to take our order. 20 minutes later We got up and walked out. She had no problem bussing all of the tables next to us, but for some reason, had no interest in taking our order. We will never, ever return here. Maybe they all just hated us cuz we were Americans? I have no clue, but every other place we went to in Vancouver was absolutely amazing (see other reviews). read more