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    The Infirmary

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

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    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Tami S.

    Awesome place with welcoming and knowledgeable service. Dog friendly! I just wanted an excellent old fashioned in a comfortable place with great vibes and my wish was granted. Thanks Joe and JT!

    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.

    Cute fun, cozy bar! 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 !

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

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