Soo fun here! Went on 2016 night on a Saturday and it was all vibes! Bar was pumping out amazing…read moredrinks super quick and it was so hype but also so safe. We're from the states so we're not used to night spaces feeling safe and fun so we're loved the atmosphere here and don't forget to rsvp for free admission!

Went with some friends to the Fortune sound club, pancake, and booze art show. It sounded like a…read morefun event with DJs and I guess I misunderstood what it was going to be like so while it wasn't my cup of tea, everyone who attended seem to enjoy it. There were lots of local artists, displaying their unique creations. There were paintings and drawings, sculptures, and then on another floor there were jewelry, nail artists, soap maker, etc. They were also giving away free pancakes, although you got one pancake at a time so that was a little disappointing. There was a bar where you could buy drinks.. My friend who is a creative person really enjoyed the event there. I did not end up buying anything although there were some nice products for sure. It looks like an old warehouse and it's not finished so it's really rough and rugged. Definitely a very casual place.

Don't bother. I brought my partner and friends to 1181 and ordered drinks. The bartender…read moreunder-poured the vodka in a measured ounce. Unfortunately, it left a pretty poor impression. I'd skip this place.

Quite possibly the coolest bar on Davie! Incredibly HOT…read morebartenders, all are friendly. Each night has a theme with incredible DJs. In the week they have incredible drag performances then turn the space into a dance club. Def a must return to!

This skuzzy death metal bar used to be a strip club back in the day, and the mounted pedestals with…read moreshower nozzles are still located throughout the room, adding an authentic trashy vibe to the already filthy ambiance. The Cobalt is the lowest common denominator of bars in Vancouver, but it manages to take a certain pride in the dilapidated scenario. Typically full of punkish-goth kids, it serves extremely cheap beer and highballs, has ample seating and room for mosh pits, and comes off as unpretentious, in a "too good for good" sort of way. Many loud bands are given their first opportunity here, and many of the better ones return after achieving success for nostalgia's sake. Things can get out of hand, as conventional wisdom tends to get left behind in coat check, and obnoxious teenage drunks start doing whatever they want. I've even seen a band shoot whiskey filled super soakers out into the audience. This is actually the only place I ever did cocaine, taking it for the only time on one of the musty old cars parked out back. I had always envisioned doing blow with nice clothes, beautiful women, a mirror, and a rolled up hundred dollar bill, but the Cobalt was so exactly opposite that it seemed perfect.

Stopped in for a drink with some friends at the Box Car, the extended bar to The Cobalt, on Friday…read morenight. It was a nice space, long and narrow giving it a cozy and intimate feeling. The long wooden bar dominated the space but was filled with an excellent variety of craft brew from all over Vancouver and BC. I really enjoyed the range of craft beer options, some included: Steel & Oak, Powell St., 33 Acres, Strange Fellows, Four Winds, and many more! There was also a great cocktail list that is keeping pace with craft cocktail explosion, particularly in Gastown/Chinatown. In this instance we got some cocktails "whipped up". Be careful what you wish for, in the best possible way. As the night went on it became a much more social some as people began to gather around the bar and fill up the space giving it a buzzing feeling. The bar staff were awesome! At tentative and accommodating. Will definitely go back. Ps there is a good truck outside so, when you need a snack...

Visited on a Thursday night and there were not that many people here. We were able to get a table…read morefor 5 people near the stage. Unfortunately, the system sounded awful, place smelled like piss, and did not like that the water was availably open vs tended to. The people who worked there were welcoming though. The look of the place is atmospheric by its own name - funky in their own regular bar setting way. Overall, i dont see us coming back here again.

People are amazing and so fun…read more Daniel, DJ Vancouver, is sweet and on his game. His karaoke fun time is all that! He plays awesome songs in between singers and fades them out spectacularly! No cut outs so you can enjoy dancing right into the next performance! Thanks Daniel!!! #danielfromDJVancouverquadrin@gmail.com

The Biltmore Cabaret is a small, intimate space at which we've seen many independent acts. On many…read moreoccasions after the show we were able to chat and take pictures with the performers. It can become crowded and stuffy. It's the basement of the pub meaning there are stairs going into and exiting the venue. At the latest performance I did see a number of people with walkers so I guess they were able to get in just fine. There are some seating around the dancefloor. For shows like stand up comedy the dancefloor is lined with seats. It's not too difficult to find parking nearby.

This is an old standby in Vancouver. What can I say, it's nothing fancy and it definitely very…read moredivey. But if you just want a casual night out with friends, it's good for a no frills time. Staff is nice. Drinks are basic well drinks, high balls and then they have a bunch of beers on tap. Normally has a decent sized dance floor. It's a smaller venue so it's good for performances.

It's been a while since I have ripped it up in a night club and the Fox Cabaret was a very…read moreentertaining surprise. The Fox is located in Mount Pleasant on Main St. near 7th ave, in an old movie theater. The projection room has been transformed into the dance floor! It's a long and narrow building with two levels. Upstairs you will find a balcony with a great view of all the party goers below, a second bar and some cosy spots to get your chill on. Next door is another smaller room called the Cabaret room, and of course the main room downstairs, The Projection room. The Projection room has tables and bench seating which is great, because I often want to sit, drink and people watch, as well as a large bar, and small dance floor. Overall it is a more intimate venue and rather unique! I love that they maintained some of the Cinema decor and made it work as a bar/club. They have weekly events with live bands and performers, such as Wednesday night stand up comedy and Sunday night improve. Of course Thursday, Friday and Saturday's are your nights to shake your booty with different DJs or live bands. We visited for a friends birthday, and although I may have already had my fair share of drinks, I was quite pleased with a few factors with this venue. The first, we did not have to wait in line! It was a Saturday night at about 12:30. Super huge plus because I have little patience for line ups. Next, the cover was $12, which is probably pretty standard these days, but my opinion is there should be a live band or DJ to warrant that fee. The DJ was fantastic!!! Worth every penny. I had one drink and had to hit the floor! I don't know who he/she was but it was epic!! ‍ They have drink specials which are prepared by easygoing bartenders, but.....I am taking a star away for the fact that they only accept cash. There is a bank machine which charges you $3, plus your bank will charge on top of that. It's 2018, time to up your game with portable debit machines!! Honestly, they would only make more money and inconvenience patrons less. Also, the ladies bathroom was a bit on the small side.

The event are super fun! And everybody is so respectful here ! A must go in vancouverread more

Brought cover online so we paid in advance and still ended up waiting 2 hours in line only to be so…read morepissed off we left. Apparently, they outsold their venue for the night and there were 3 events going on. The bouncers didn't have a clue what was going on. Honestly, everyone who went in in front of us left after 10mins inside so we asked the girls, who were in front of us and were leaving, how it was inside and they said it was just a bunch of 40 years olds getting drunk and groping young girls. So even though we were in the front of the line we just left cause it isn't worth it.

It's a very nicely done. I appreciated that all drinks were tax and tip included. Dave was a…read morewonderful host and props to the bouncers whom made me and my friends feel welcome. Especially Cam. The music was OK and I enjoyed the light effects here. I heard there was a pool under the dance floor and am curious if they actually will incorporate that into the club one day. One thing I like is that you wait in line for the club inside the building instead of outside-which helps especially because it rains so much in Vancouver.

Big comfortable bar in the neighborhood. Friendly folks. Midweek crowd built after dinner hour.read more

Dreadful bar/club! Typical attitude bar tenders. Weekends…read morelike a nursing home, no wonder young gays don't come here very often! DJ plays dreadful unrepeatable music! Better off driving to Seattle at least a much wider choice of gay bars and clubs!