This is a great neighborhood bar! We came in and ordered at the bar, the inside of the place is cozy and inviting, and feels like a perfect fit to the neighborhood. The drinks came out fast and were very healthy pours. The nachos were loaded up and filled the both of us up! Great food, great service, great drinks! I am looking forward to my next visit! read more

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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. 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. You can also sit out in the covered courtyard which is shared by Shanahans. 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. read more

The Infirmary - The Standard Old Fashioned - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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

The Infirmary - The off limits ladder - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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. read more

The Infirmary - So good!! - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

My husband and I decided to try out the Infirmary this weekend and planned to sit on Shanahan's patio. We were pleasantly surprised by the low cost of our beverages. My husband had an Old Fashioned and I had a beverage called a Dark and Stormy. Both were good but not great. The two bar tenders were talkative and friendly but moved a bit slowly as a result. We enjoyed our drinks outside and left due to the smoke. We do plan to return! read more

Most excellent Old Fashioned made by the great Bartender Joe, he is very accommodating and makes really good drinks. The food is great and the tater tots are outstanding. Nice ambiance too. read more

I love this spot. It's got a casual and friendly feel, but the drinks are top notch. Both bartenders have a great rapport with the clientele. I brought a friend here and he was so surprised that the bartender was able to recommend him whiskey based off of what he liked. read more

Great selection in Vancouver for whiskey and cool ambiance ... support local and right in Vancouver as well

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. read more

The Infirmary - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

If you love whiskey as I do the Infirmary is for you. With a wide range of choices and very knowledgeable staff you'll definitely get your moneys worth. It's a nice small chill environment perfect for having conversations or just hanging out. read more

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 ! read more

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Definitely my go to whiskey bar when I'm visiting from out of state. The unique food recipes from Shanahans is just plain good and always consistent. JT's knowledge of whiskeys and creating drinks is definitely the distinction at The Infirmary. read more

Incredible whiskey selection at reasonable prices. I saw after I ordered that they'll do .5 oz flights of anything! The cocktail list is small but they do the classics very well and the bartenders were happy to make anything, they said. Their happy hour has decent small plates and goes till 7 which is great, although the food is inconsistent - the fish tacos were fresh with a flavorful salsa, and the chicken quesadilla was decent, but the caprese salad was mainly lettuce without fresh basil and had way too much pepper. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The patio would be nice but it's very smokey which my wife and I don't enjoy, so we sat inside. Overall, this is a great place to try whiskies and a decent bar beyond that read more

The place is very cool, the food is your average bar food, and the bartender we had was full on idiot, repeatedly made every mistake known in, and to, the service industry. read more

We just had drinks. The cocktails were zares the bartender was friendly and fun to talk with. He was very knowledgeable. It was a great place to have a good cocktail and we will try food next time read more

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. read more

The Infirmary - Eagle Rare 17 YR Old Fashioned - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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So glad I found this place on Yelp cuz we really enjoyed our visit here. Our bartender was so dope and would keep coming out of the bar area to check on us, see how we liked our drinks, and recommended stuff that we might like. First round of drinks we picked our own and second round we picked stuff he recommended based on the types of drinks we like and everything he made was so good! We were all very pleased and very impressed. read more

Our favorite bar to get a great cocktail or pour of bourbon. The bartenders are all very knowledgeable and fun, the happy hour is fantastic, can't recommend enough read more

Great cocktails, whiskey selection and friendly staff. Shanihans next store has a nice happy hour. The hummus plate was especially good and excellent value. read more

I already posted under the Shanahan's pub. This place has great service. The bartenders really know their stuff and make good suggestions for those of your party who may want a mixed drink. Many many options on scotches and Bourbons, and many choices of rye whiskey, as well You'd do well to stop in here. The place has an old town atmosphere, and a crazy bar that goes from floor to ceiling 14 feet + one of those sliding library ladders. It's cozy, but not too cozy if you know what I mean. read more

5 stars for the whiskey selection alone. Add on the chill, laid back vibe and Shanahans delicious food menu, and you get an awesome, superly underrated hole in the wall in down town Vancouver. Love this place :) read more

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

If you're interested in a phenomenal whisk(e)y tasting, spend some time with Joe at The Infirmary. Not only are the selections amazing, but Joe's knowledge of the selections is second to none. Whether you bring your own spreadsheet of flight selections, or ask Joe for some recommendations, you won't be disappointed. Go experiment. The way they price their flights allows you to easily compare selections and to expand your whisk(e)y pallet. read more

The Ambiance and service at the Infirmary was Excellent to say the least. I was blown away at the knowledge of the staff. They asked questions so they could recommend the best bottles to try. There selection was like none I've never seen. Prices where from low to extreme, but I would rather pay $200 for a shot than $2,000 and find out I don't like it. Thanks to the staff I had a great experience and will be back read more

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Fun place for a drink. My friend and I both had old fashioneds and I got mine smoked which imparted a nice scent to it. I would definitely return! read more

Super nice staff and great happy hour! Drinks were well crafted and the sight of the amazing wall of whiskey! Music was nice and the ambiance was perfect. We will be back! read more

This continues to be one of my favorite places for whiskey in Vancouver. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and on top of everything. Their cocktails are always made to perfection and the vibe is great. Extra points for having some board games around too! read more

Joe and O are top notch bartenders and hooligans. I'm an old fashioned snob and they make the best one I've ever had. The Infirmary has a great bourbon selection and amazing cocktail program. I ate and drank there 2 nights in a row. Thanks again to The Joe and O show! read more

The Infirmary - Rittenhouse Old Fashioned, cigar, EH Taylor Single Barrel - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This location is now named Shanahan's whiskey lounge. It is a great location to come and enjoy a huge assortment of many different types of whiskey. Probably the largest assortment of whiskeys right across from Portland, in Vancouver! We come in every month for the whiskey tastings, flights. Then we head over to the pub for dinner which is connected to the Whiskey lounge. This is a must try location! read more

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Omg my favorite place when visiting Vancouver Wa amazing selection of bourbons and great outdoor patio and cigar selection. Great staff with lot of knowledge on selections read more

The Infirmary - a man standing at the bar - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Love the whiskey selection as well as the bar tenders who tend to the place. They get the importance of listening to the costumer and getting the drink right. They share a kitchen and a huge patio with a local bar - it's such a great eclectic group of people. Hands down anyone who comes to visit while in Vancouver is going to be brought to this establishment! read more

Wow, great HH on a Friday! Got there early, around 4:30, I recommend this btw. Old fashion, Sazerac, and lions nail. Highly recommend the old fashion and the lions nail! The lions nail was so good! I had the mushroom burger and it was one of the best I've ever had and I've had a lot. 6 high quality drinks and the best burgerand fries for$85 in today's time?? Sign me up! Again get thier early because when I left it was packed! read more

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

Amazing selection of whiskey. Staff is personable and happy to make suggestions. Laid back vibe all while sharing a patio and food menus with Shanahan's. This spot won't disappoint. read more

I was surprised to find out about this spot. It's legit for Vancouver...helping to change Vantucky to the Couve. You might get a bit of "attitude" from the guys here because they are highly knowledgeable about their business. As long as they continue to serve me a nice Manhattan or Old Fashioned without grief, I'll keep hanging there, I like the vibe. It's right next to Shanahan's if you're looking for it. read more

The Infirmary - Cheers! New firends and new business! - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Food was typical pub food, nothing fancy, service was amazing, they were very willing to talk about preferences and recommendations of whiskeys, bourbons and scotches. Ambiance is casual and relaxed. read more

The venue was appealing, lots of whiskey. The service was lacking. We arrived at about 4:45 and there were only 2 other sets of 2 customers. We had to "interrupt" the bartender to get any service. Not quite sure why he was so busy... After we received our flight and drink order, business picked up, so I understand why he was busy then but he never came back to check on us and we had to go stand in line to cash out. Since we had a whiskey flight, one would have thought he would have started the tab already. No suck luck, so again waiting while he had to search for the items we had in order to create our bill. read more

Great ambiance, awesome service. Staff there is friendly & accommodates your drink needs, lol.

If you've been wanting an absolute perfect old fashion the way they are supposed to made and served...this is The Place!!! Great Vibe and all around perfect stopping point to get a bite to eat and enjoy your favorite bar creation. read more

Cool side addition that's connected to Shannahans. Swanky, nice little spot specializing in whiskey !!! Bartender is awesome here . Knowledgeable, very friendly and they make a mean old fashioned;) Tried a few different whiskeys last time , always a great experience. Shannahans also always has great bar food. read more

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