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    The Infirmary

    4.7 (61 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    The Standard Old Fashioned
    Sandra L.

    Love this place! Always friendly bartenders greet you immediately when you walk in. I have visited 2 times in the last week that should tell you I really like this place A LOT. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is definitely speakeasy style. Warm wood, huge wall with tons of whiskey choices and big rolled up window seat to enjoy a summer day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can also sit out in the covered courtyard which is shared by Shanahans.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am impressed with their regular menu Standard Old Fashioned for $10! It is delicious and well balanced. Seriously you would easily pay $16 for this drink anywhere else in downtown Vanwa. I also love their HH halibut tacos. You get 2 tacos with fresh fried halibut, slaw and a slightly spicy sauce on a super soft flourish tortillas. Great place and consistently good.

    So good!!
    Robert K.

    One of the best happiest hours in the area!!! Cool bartenders, yummy drinks, great beer and delicious food. This is my favorite go to bar in Vancouver hands down. They have more whiskeys in one place you will ever find. Especially in this area. I highly suggest you go there and check it out. Happy hour is 3pm to 7pm.

    The off limits ladder
    Lyndsay W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute fun, cozy bar![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Excellent drinks & service- Would give 6 stars but they wouldn't let me ride the ladder

    Malika U.

    Such a nice bar but the service was not so great. There were 2 people in line in the bar ahead of us but the service was soooo slow. I'm not sure why it took so long for the bartender to take our order and make the drinks. We love the food here because they share the same kitchen as Shanahan's. We ordered steak bites and margaritas and a Mai tai. Our friend bought a few of the cigars so we sat outside. Cool outdoor vibes, especially for summer.

    Rashi T.

    I sip and see Money or free , If drinking was studying, I would have owned a Phd Too sad we discovered them very late but glad we did discover them . My hubby loved this place and the drinks so much that we came four days straight in a row once we found them .Its kind of like one of our usual spots in rotation . The place doesn't look much from outside but it's a vibe in there . I would categorize its as your friendly neighborhood dive bar but honestly its so much more. A huge back patio filled with neighborhood folks and friendly banter greets you when you walk in . The large outdoor patio is good for watching a game and is also dog and smoke friendly. The bar area is smallish but still has plenty of seating . What is really amazing here are the drinks and the kick ass whiskey selection . From bottom shelf to top shelf the variety is insane. The bartenders know their stuff and make a mean cocktail no matter what you order . I have taken an obsessive liking to Old Fashioned since I had one here and now my benchmark for a good old Fashioned Is this place . Seriously, any drink you order from the menu wouldn't disappoint you . The bar staff is amazing and very knowledgeable on their collection of whiskeys . They also offer cigars which is not something I have tried but seems to be very popular with the customers. Food is average bar food but reasonably priced -plenty of options. The Garlic cheese bread is exceptionally good . Pricing is very reasonable but can get expensive depending on what alcohol you pick .Goes from $8-$100 a shot . Cant recommend them enough . If you are looking for a great time ,go hang out at the Infirmary !

    Eagle Rare 17 YR Old Fashioned
    Branden R.

    This place is a fantastic hidden gem. Especially for Bourbon/Whiskey lovers. My fiancé and I LOVE this place. The owner and bartender Stan showcase exemplary service and are incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to spirits and cocktails. If you're in town and wanna try some great spirits & delicious food in a warm, lively joint then this place is for you.

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    Great selection in Vancouver for whiskey and [[HIGHLIGHT]]cool ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ... support local and right in Vancouver as well

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    Always the best service. Bartenders make the best drinks! My favorite place for a good drink

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    Good ambiance and great old fashion's for a good price. So many choices of whiskey and bourbon!

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    Ask the Community - The Infirmary

    Could I see a picture of your happy hour menu? Also what time does it start?

    Here is a link to our current Happy Hour menu which runs from 3 to 8 every day. http://www.shanahanspubvancouver.com/menu Cheers!

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    Review Highlights - The Infirmary

    My husband and I decided to try out the Infirmary this weekend and planned to sit on Shanahan's patio.

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    Stack 571 Burger & Whisky Bar - Vancouver

    Stack 571 Burger & Whisky Bar - Vancouver

    3.7
    (129 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Friendly staff and family friendly environment. The tempura…read moreoyster mushrooms were phenomenal. Crunchy and tasty and I don't even like mushrooms! Especially with the garlic aïoli. I got a double dipped chicken sandwich and it did not miss. I like calamari, but this one was not the best but if you like Buffalo sauce with a chewy texture, this would be your appetizer. Great selection of whiskey and a few beers. I would come back for the mushrooms!

    Riddle me this, Vancouver! What den of delicious deception sits upon the waterfront, glowing like a…read morebeacon for hungry masterminds and curious wanderers? Where do mortals dare to enter, only to emerge forever changed by flavor, fire, and pure culinary sorcery? The answer slithers through the night like a neon riddle: Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey, the uncontested fortress of taste and triumph. Tell me, clever diners: What invention of meat, cheese, and unfathomable brilliance disappears faster than a clue in Gotham's fog? A Stack 571 burger, of course engineered with such wicked precision that each bite detonates like a flavor bomb. These aren't patties; they're puzzles, stacked high with juiciness, dripping with intent, and crafted so perfectly you'll question whether the chef struck a deal with a mad genius to pull it off. And what liquid wisdom pairs with such edible enigmas? Why, whiskey smoother than a villain's alibi. Every pour glides down with the elegance of a well-planned crime, whispering notes of oak, smoke, and sophistication. One sip, and suddenly the world makes sense as if every unanswered question in life points directly to another glass. But oh, the atmosphere! Riddle me ravishing. The lights shimmer like clues waiting to be cracked, dancing across the room in warm, mischievous glows. The air hums with that rare blend of comfort and mystery the kind that makes you feel like you're exactly where the plot thickens. If you dare stroll the Vancouver Waterfront, there is no other destination worthy of your presence. This place isn't just the best it's the beginning and end of the waterfront equation.

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    Multnomah Whiskey Library

    Multnomah Whiskey Library

    4.2
    (997 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$$

    6/23/26, first visit to Multnomah…read more From start to finish the experience was great. Friendly host to amazing bartender, and an unbelievable whiskey & bourbon selection! Enjoy a pour of Little Book as well as an Old Fashioned cocktail. 5 all they way! Highly recommend

    The atmosphere in this turn-off-the-20th-century style dim-lit whiskey bar with beautiful couches…read moreand fireplace aesthetic perfection and frenetic social club energy is nearly unmatched. The room alone almost made it worth my time. The English pea risotto was very good, and the house fries were good. The French-oaked flight I requested was a sad effort. The bartender never asked what distillers I had as options other than indicating that Makers 46 must be what I'm after when I said French oaked and creamy was my vibe, to which I raised an eyebrow and indicated I was ok if he started with that in my flight as a base for comparison. Otherwise he never asked whether I'd like to spend good money on something special (I would have said yes) and later claimed these were the only French-oaked bottles they even had in stock despite a claimed inventory of over 2,000 whiskeys. What arrived: Penelope Architect--nothing at all on the nose, something like wood paneling on the palate. Angel's Envy Triple Oak--tasted just like the Angel's Envy Rum Cask I can get at the supermarket. Maker's 46--the best of those three, yet still quintessentially basic as a wheated French-staved bargain buy, which, by the way, I never indicated I was there for. When I diplomatically indicated my that my flight was totally blasé and asked for one last pour in hopes of redeeming the experience, he brought me a redundant Maker's Heart Series in which the heart was made of mildly chocolate-inspired disappointment. Staff clearly put effort into educating and serving, and the environment is special enough that I hope to return with friends for that alone, even though I was rushed out due to a scheduled reservation needing my unscheduled seat. Ultimately the pours left me with an extremely unimpressive result and a future 0-for-2 that I'd be willing to risk in hopes of their redemption. Exceptionally impressive venue, if totally unimpressive flight curation.

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    Scotch Lodge

    Scotch Lodge

    4.6
    (320 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    Scotch Lodge recently won Outstanding Bar at 2026 James Beard Awards and it absolutely deserves it…read more The cocktails here are seriously some of the best that I've had in the States. In addition to creative, well-prepared cocktails, the food here is equally spectacular. My wife and I shared their Wagyu tartar and a soft shell crab sando. You'll see these two dishes at virtually every single table if you look around the restaurant during your visit and there's good reason for it: these two dishes are perfectly executed. Every piece of the tartare is evenly cut the be the same size, and there wasn't a single piece that was stringy or chewy. The dish itself was well-seasoned, and the freshly fried kettle chips provided the crunchy texture the dish needed. The soft shell crab sando is served between two toasted slices of rich, decadent, buttered milk bread. The crab has a wonderfully crispy outer shell and atop of the crab is a mountain of crunchy, tangy slaw. They must have done a bunch of R&D and experimentation playing with the ratio of the ingredients because every bite was balanced. If there's one dish you have to order during your visit, make it the crab sando. The two cocktails I tried out were the "loch stock" -- mezcal, smoky scotch, ancho reyes, lapsang souchong sweet vermouth, and mole bitters, and the "up country road" -- bourbon, coconut-inflused sweet vermouth, macadamia nut campari. I cannot articulate how incredible these two drinks tasted. The flavor profile of the drinks are punchy and exactly as described. I am certain there's something on the menu for everyone's palette. I would highly advise you to stay hydrated throughout your visit so you're able to make it to two, or even three round of drinks. The drinks are that good. I cannot recommend Scotch Lodge enough if you're visiting Portland. Definitely make a reservation and be sure to try out the food as well.

    Great staff, super attentive, kind, always checked in, filled our waters constantly, atmosphere was…read morevery intimate, very chic inside. Food was 10/10 even at 10 in the evening. Ordered the waguy, oysters, silken tofu, poached shrimp, every single item was delicious and carefully thought out. Drinks were also great! Would love to come again- make sure to make a reservation though- they're always busy

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    Bespoke ice cube in my cocktail
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