TL;DR: Chaotic, fun, and not for everyone. Go for a show,…read morestay longer than planned. If you're nearby and there's a drag show, it's worth going. It's fun, different, and a welcome disruption to the usual Victoria vibe. Vibe: Wizard of Oz-themed gay bar with zero subtlety. Loud, campy, and a sharp contrast to the rest of Victoria's generally polite energy. Not really a place straight couples need to linger unless there's a show. Drinks: Strong and fast. These are drinks, not cocktails, and that's exactly right for the room. Entertainment: We caught a Taylor Swift-themed drag show. I'm very much not a Swift fan, my girlfriend is, and we both had a good time. The performers carried the night. What could be better: If there's no show, the appeal drops fast unless this is already your scene.

This may be a gay bar by night, but there's nothing queer about the brunch menu here, folks!…read more My wife and I spotted this place the night before, when it was lit up in all manner of multichromatic madness, gleaming and glittering gaily, with pulse-pounding tunes pouring down the adjacent alleyway. The interior décor intrigued me, but as we had our toddler son with us, we couldn't enter during the "adult" hours, but we resolved to return in the morning for their legendary "best brunch in Victoria". Did it live up to its reputation? YAAAS QUEEN, SLAY those taste buds! My wife ordered the Homemade Maple Bacon, drizzled in mezcal cheese and accompanied by similarly glitzed-up scrambled eggs, roti flatbread, and a light salad with vinaigrette. After waffling back and forth over two dishes, I went with the ambiguously named "Tomatoes" which, as expected included tomatoes, of course, resting on a bed of a soft, moist cheese similar to queso fresco, dressed in chili crunch oil with peanuts and topped with spinach. It was wonderful, with my only regret being there wasn't enough of it. I had decided against the Steak and Eggs, as I'd wanted something lighter for breakfast, but in the end, what I'd ordered was a little too light for me. No matter; I helped the wife finish her meal as well, so everything worked out! I will say, though, that menus that lean in a little too far into brevity when it comes to the description of their entrées for the sake of being cute should probably rethink this strategy, and in all honesty, $16 CAD is a little steep for a dish this paltry in size, no matter how good it is. Alright, I've been enough of a basic bitch about nitpicky things, so let's put a bow on this review, slap its backside and send it on it's way! The "Lions, Tigers and Bears" cocktail was a frisky, refreshing take on my favorite, the Old Fashioned, and my pregnant wife's (virgin) Caesar may have been Bloody Mary-red, but it left me green with envy after a couple sips! I would be hard-pressed to choose between the view on our (inevitable) return visit to Victoria which, I hope, will be far sooner than later. For now, we'll be somewhere over the rainbow back home, waiting for a tornado to whisk us up and fling us back over the border. Vancouver may be the true Emerald City, but the yellow brick road leads directly to Friends of Dorothy in Victoria!

WOULDNT NOT RECOMMED Wish I could give 0 stars. We just went tonight, so many creepy men, we got…read moreESCORTED out and it was because my friend was "stumbling" around ( she wasn't ) she had one drink, but her heels hurt. So many creepy men there, yet they weren't doing anything about them. Got rid of people that paid to be in there for no reason, way to ruin a night.

Would not recommend at all. We went tonight and the vibe was off. We had to run away from creepy…read moremen, which made the whole experience uncomfortable. Instead of dealing with that, staff escorted us out because my friend was "stumbling", which she wasn't. She had ONE drink and her heels hurt. Meanwhile, there were way more drunk girls there who were clearly wayyy too crunk, showing obvious signs of being wasted, and nothing was done about them. We paid to be there just to get kicked out for no reason while the actual problems were ignored. Insane work for a supposedly inclusive place. Such a bad experience and a total waste of money. Never again.

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!

First time in Vancouver. I just got off a cruise and had many hours to kill before my flight. So…read moreI bought a day bus pass and took the bus to this neighborhood. Came into this bar and had a beer in the afternoon. It wasn't busy, and the service was fine. I'm sure this bar is much better at night.

Such a fun experience finally checking out both the Seattle and Puerto Vallarta locations of CC's!…read moreIt's been so cool to see how each spot has its own vibe while still bringing that same high-energy, super-fun atmosphere. There's a huge central bar and plenty of seating, plus multiple semi-private rooms that make it perfect for groups. The bartenders are polished and professional - serving just the right amount of cool tsundere realness. I especially love the "balcony," such a great touch paying homage to their original location. It really ties the whole experience together.

CW: SA, PTSD discussion…read more I think it's time I give more specifics on why I stopped patronizing this particular bar. Enough time has passed. From March 2023 to August 2024, I was a regular patron at CC's. It's the closest bar to my apartment. I came regularly to their Gaymer Nights. I never raised an issue or did anything to get kicked out of the bar. But I choose not to go back. On August 17, 2024, I was SA'd at one of their Funderwear Nights by a person I met through SEA-PAH. At the time, I was so shocked and embarrassed that I kept quiet about it for months. After speaking about it afterward with that person, and with others in SEA-PAH, two things were clear to me: one, that he would not take accountability for what he did, and two, that if given an opportunity, he would absolutely do it again. Considering CC's is a bar this person visits regularly, I raised a serious safety concern with the venue's security. My understanding from that conversation was that the bar would not issue a BOLO for this person because the assault happened on the sidewalk rather than literally inside the bar. Which makes zero sense. We were only outside because this person got me high and isolated me from the venue. CC's regularly hosts and profits from events that are cruisey and high-octane, in a dark venue with stiff drinks. I had two before going outside. What I'm trying to say here is that the venue created an environment where I was assaulted, then hid behind a legal technicality in a way that felt like avoiding action or liability. Venues that profit off sex and substance use should not just believe survivors of assault; they should take steps to prevent assault from occurring. Assault is always the fault of the perpetrator, but venues also have a hand in creating a safe environment. I've seen them kick people out before for this, so what was different about this scenario? Especially since a separate venue that used to host my abuser caught wind of what occurred and cancelled his events. Since the event, I've had to rebuild my relationship to kink, find better friends, and take a major step back from nightlife. Ultimately this was for the best, but it wasn't originally my choice when it should have always been my choice. I could not go to CC's afterward without feeling on edge. Especially since the bar, as I noted in my previous review, is infamous for having guys grope and touch you. And it seems that recently they stopped issuing out free water. With stiff drinks, in a hot dark room, during events where people are taking off their clothes...make it make sense. CC's now hosts SEA-PAH socials, and the person who SA'd me claims in a public review that he prefers to go there. Me, on the other hand? I lost trust in a major Seattle institution. I couldn't trust them to handle my sexual safety concerns in a way that made me feel protected as a patron. I cannot recommend this bar to anyone who needs venues to have clear accountability around sexual misconduct.

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 was a neat place in Canada, but it's pretty small and only one bartender working. Not many…read moreoptions to hang out. Not bad if you're drunk and want a drink, but not really a place to just chill.

First time in Vancouver and before entering the club thought the vibes were even better than…read moreBoston. The drinks were good and bartenders were nice, but not many people were dancing and most used the middle of the dance floor as a hallway. That said, a *boy* in a Tommy Hilfiger collared shirt and trague stud piercing grabbed my head and continued to grab at my body/head as I tried to walk away. This occurred a little after midnight and unfortunately security was understaffed and unable to help right away. I hope no one else encountered him or his blacked out friend in a Sevilla t-shirt

A great time!…read more Visited Celebrities while in Vancouver visiting from the US on a Saturday Night. I'm a big EDM fan and Ive been to a LOT of EDM clubs and Celebrities was definitely in my top 5! The club was packed because a famous DJ was in town but yet I found it extremely comfortable. The staff were all super nice upon check in and the drinks are SUPER affordable! Overall I had an amazing night and will definitely be returning! A+++

My friend and I came in for drag bingo night and It was an awesome experience. We enjoyed the…read morefresh made pizza and our drinks of choice. The service was a solid 7.5/10 and the vibe was very welcoming. It was a nice surprise to find a gay bar on this side of the water. Highly recommend you swing by and support this hole in the wall bar.

I don't drink alcohol yet Rita overcharged for a clearly marked non alcoholic slushy. I think…read morethat's her name, she recently had a baby I hope she teaches better morals than hers. Don't go in there if she's working, I can't imagine how much she steals from someone who might have drank alcohol.

Awesome gay bars in Seattle, highly recommended. About 4 stars, close to gay district.read more

A bit on the tries-too-hard hipster side with a nice (is tiny), patio, good drinks, friendly…read moreregulars. Vintage gay porn on the walls, paper mache' penises hanging from the ceiling, and a very queer friendly space where I feel comfortable.

Let's Dance 5/5…read moreStars An awesome night out on Capitol Hill. People here are always dancing. Everything about this place was awesome.

Such colorful and fun vibes! They did a little tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, and him on all the screens…read morewas incredible. My favorite parts were the music being fit for everyone, bubbles and the giant disco ball! Wish I brought ones for the dancers though, they were amazing!!

TL;DR: Yes, it's a tiki bar. That's about as far as it goes…read more Drinks: Coming from someone with a rum shelf and a closet of tiki mugs, this was thin. Very limited rum selection, nothing distinctive. The menu reads like flashcards: Trade Winds, Trader Vic's Grog, Saturn. Correct, competent. Vibe: The ambiance is fun and well done. It checks the boxes, but it doesn't push past them. What could be better: Depth. The rum program feels bare, and there's no sense of curiosity. Bottom line: If you don't know tiki, you'll probably have a good time. If you do, have a daiquiri and move on. My review matches what the locals say - Yup, it's a tiki bar.

Great ambiance, good friendly service, a private karaoke room, and stellar cocktails, what more…read morecould you ask for. If I lived here I would definitely become a regular.