Full disclosure: I won a contest for a tour and tasting here…read more We sort of didn't know what to expect and had not been to the space save for walking by outside. What a great spot - I can envision sipping cocktails in the summer with the doors open, or inside in winter - very nicely done up by someone with an eye. The tour exceeded our expectations and took us into 2 other spaces not normally accessible including a cask room in the back that can be booked for small to medium sized groups. Our guide was the owner and we are curious science minded people so it was a great match. Jan is an excellent teacher and story-teller. The tasting really educated me but let's not mince words,.. it was also tasty! The final phase of the tour is to show you how to mix gins into cocktails with a little hands on mixology tutorial with batertender Ky. All told several samples, and cocktails were included - all amazing. All of the staff were great. It was just a really enjoyable afternoon and worth of a rare 5 stars! I think this place is a must stop for a day adventure from Vancouver to the Shipyards area. It should also be noted that these guys aren't kidding around: national and international spirit awards across the board with some really quality innovative (but not gimmicky) products here.

Amazing break in the brewery crawl. Beautiful cocktails…read moremade with their locally distilled gin. Samples available for first timers! Special shoutout for having Czech Pilsner on tap !

We went here on a Saturday night and made a reservation on OpenTable. It was a bit strange that…read morewhen we called the restaurant, they claimed they can't accommodate us until 9:30pm, but OpenTable shows availability well before then - starting at 8pm, so it was a strange experience with the inconsistency. We sat indoors with the option to be seated outdoors with heated lamps but we didn't want to smell the smoke from people smoking outside. We ordered the Dark Spell Latte, Albedo Spritz, and Final Word. The Dark Spell Latte is like an espresso martini with chocolate syrup added, which is pretty solid. The Albedo Spritz is a red wine cocktail with hard liquor, and stood out to me as they had 5oz of alcohol so this was fairly strong, but I would imagine most of the ounces came from the wine itself. I liked the gold dusted blackberry. The Final Word is fruity and smoky, which I enjoyed, but not warrant a hefty price tag compared to the other drinks. Service is decent and in line with other restaurant bars. Overall, solid drinks at okay prices that I can see myself recommending this spot. Given the name, it would be great to see more alchemy themed cocktails or decor as what draws me as a frequent bar goer is themed and unique drinks.

We got the diavola pizza and it was amazing. Best crunch to the meat on the pizza which made it…read moreamazing to eat. We also got an old fashion and a whiskey sour and they were also delicious. You can the tell the owner takes great pride in this establishment as he was always making sure we were ok with our order. Beautiful inside and atmosphere was great. Hope to visit again soon. PS... we didn't take a pic of food bc we devoured it fast

The Drinks are AMAZING!! You will not be disappointed in the…read moredrinks here. The food was wonderful too we got the Ouija Board charcuterie, so good. Highly recommended stopping in of you are in the area, make a reservation though, busy place.

Arcana Spirit Lounge is one of the most interesting bars I have been to in Vancouver. It is tucked…read moreaway behind a storefront that looks like a pet psychic, which makes the entrance fun and unassuming. Inside, the atmosphere is spooky and gothic with really striking decor that fits the theme perfectly. I had the warm olives along with The Temperance and The Judgement. Both cocktails were incredible and really well made. The menu is on the pricier side, but the experience and ambience feel worth it. It was pretty crowded when I went, probably because it was close to Halloween, but the service was still good and the staff were attentive. A very memorable spot for anyone who enjoys creative drinks and a dramatic atmosphere.

Came to check out this brewery and absolutely loved everything from this spot…read more We tried 8 different beers, and every single one was great- fresh, and unique flavours like pina colada, cherry cola, and even pico de gallo! We also tried tacos and burritos and they were so good! The Tacos tasted like authentic street tacos from Mexico- highly recommended trying them! The guacamole 100/10!!! I also Loved the white and blue Talavera-style ( Mexican style tiles) through the space- such a beautiful touch. Oh and the staff were super helpful! We'll definitely be back!!

Loved the variety of different beer types they offered. All of them were flavourful and matched the…read moreflavours that they actually were. The cold brew coffee beer was hands down my favorite so I hope they carry it all year round as it's not just a spring/summer beer IMO. The chicken tacos were quite good too - lots of flavour. They had a couple of seats outside where you can keep your dog, but the place is quite small and does get busy on evenings and weekends. This is my new favorite brewery in North Van. Can't wait to come back!

Caught up with a friend recently and we chose Parker Rooftop…read more The oysters were a definite improvement -- 95% shell-free, a huge step up from previous visits. We ordered earlier in the day, and the shucker was clearly alert, taking the extra steps to ensure a clean finish. Truffle fries were indulgent and perfectly crisp, though the garlic aioli was milder than I prefer -- almost like straight mayo without a punch. I skipped the sushi wrap, sticking to my traditionalist ways, but my friend enjoyed it. Brownie bites, complimentary as they were, were a disappointment. Lacking enough fat and possibly stored improperly, they tasted a bit stale -- a shame, because how does a brownie not taste good? Our server was attentive and charming, swooping in at just the right moments for round twos and top-offs, which made the experience that much smoother.

Gosh, we wanted to love this hotels food options so much after discovering the hotel itself…read morerecently. Sadly after visiting the rooftop twice for happy hour and once for dinner with an announced significant birthday number shared, and two breakfast's a three is all we can muster. It should be so much more, but the food lets down the entire experience. Our service was good, with delightful people helping our experience. That said service is slow, with details that should be spot on, not even evident. Water glasses left empty forever, promises made, not even brought up again. When the reservation was made a question was asked of an event for the dinner out. A 60th birthday was mentioned, acknowledged, and when sat by our server and nothing further. To be fair K would rather it all go by unannounced, but when it's all over the paperwork a small recognition should be there. The space itself, is not on a rooftop at all, but it's a beautiful high ceilings restaurant that deserves a far better kitchen. Our price fixe menu for two at $155 or so was definitely not worth the price at all. The steak was uniformly medium when med rare was the ask. There was a tiny bit of medium rare at one end, but the vast majority was medium or more. The torch of the butter on the steak, looked good from afar prior to our serving, but right in front of you looks almost comical. Our breakfasts were average at best, again service was ok, but the food was not where it should be, in fact not even close. We'd ponder staying at the hotel again due to location, but we'd not eat here.

Cool bar in the hotel lobby. Interesting drinks. Live music…read more Hotel was pretty busy and a bit noisy but a cool place.

Located in the lobby of the Rosewood Hotel this bar was the perfect pit stop, before and after…read moreevents. They truffle fries were crispy and delicious, ketchup not needed. The margaritas were consistently good, I have no complaints. The only downfall is the flimsy bar chairs. Although they are beautiful, I was nervous sitting in them and kept praying I didn't fall.

Top notch service once you step into this historical hotel, friendly smiles from all the staffs…read morewhen you are walking through the hallway towards the 1927 Lobby Lounge. Greeted by Natalie the gracious hostess and attended by our Server who made us felt right at home, started off with my B.C.75 cocktail and fully immersed into the lush & relaxing atmosphere of the lounge! Food is impeccably presented and tasted exquisite. Give yourself time and enjoy this Gem in the heart of Vancouver!

Beautiful spot to grab a drink in the hotel lobby. There was live music that night which added to…read morethe vibes. I really loved the Hotel Georgia cocktail and I was impressed with the fries.

This speakeasy is a solid crowd-pleaser. The ambiance is lovely, the drinks are good, and the food…read moremenu features playful Asian-inspired flavours. I'd return for the atmosphere and the drinks alone. Service was okay, but it did take a while to get our bill.

This the speakeasy behind the dumpling house. To get in is very fun when the front person play…read moretheir role. This depends on the person. I had a great experience and an experience that didn't play their role which was disappointing. Well thought out menu. It would have been 5 stars except that the seats are not the most comfortable or luxurious. The seating arrangement doesn't convey the feeling of exclusivity. Also, this is the highest priced bar for what they are serving, and some are very small glasses.

Great food , service and ambiance to enjoy your lunch or dinner in cozy atmosphere or outside patio…read morewith a fire pit.

Love the food and happy hour! Seafood..!acos are,delicious. Service was excellent and.my favorite…read moreplace.to go

We decided to go to Tap &Barrel on a whim after trying to go around the Shipyards Christmas market…read moreand getting caught in an absolute rainstorm. Given this, the restaurant was quite busy but regardless we only had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. Once seated our server was friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, and didn't seem overwhelmed by the volume of tables he had. We both ordered the beef dip, which was warm and comforting for a rainy night. I ordered mine with the Caesar salad, which was nothing special, but went well as a simple side with the sandwich. After dinner, we decided to get the key lime parfait, which looked delicious from the photos on the menu, and our server also noted it was quite popular. Although it was somewhat tasty, we both felt it was quite heavy on the salt for the crumble layer. We would have preferred if this was less. However, it was still a good dish. At one point in the night, a table was sat across from us with two children around 10-13 years old. One of the children had a watch that he was playing a podcast or some kind of show loudly on that was very distracting and annoying. We weren't sure that it was that table though, so we asked our server about it. He very tactfully responded that it was in fact that table, but that if it continued to bother us he would happily move us somewhere quieter. We declined and said we would see how long it continued for, but appreciated his response and the option. All in all, I would come back here to try some of their other drinks or dishes.

The lovely K had the Korean fried chicken bowl today out on the patio and enjoyed and said it was…read morebetter than the one last time, which was pretty darn good. Five stars this time with great service and a beautiful day.