Vancouver Cocktail Week (VCW) returns for its fourth year in 2025, promising an unparalleled toast to the art of cocktails and the vibrant culture of food and drink in this dynamic city. Presented by The Alchemist Magazine, this eight-day extravaganza will celebrate Vancouver’s multi-award-winning bartenders and showcase the creative culinary scene that makes the city a hub for cocktail innovation.
Get ready to immerse yourself in unforgettable experiences with events tailored for industry professionals, consumers, visitors, and media alike. Here is where our Ambassadors will most likely be that week. Watch our IG Stories for recommendations to help you sip, savour, and celebrate in style.
Signature Sunday Cocktail Brunch at ARC Restaurant
March 2, 2025 | 11:30 am to 2 pm
Kick off Vancouver Cocktail Week 2025 with one of its most cherished events, the Signature Sunday Cocktail Brunch at ARC Restaurant, Fairmont Waterfront. This elegant affair starts with a cocktail and small bites reception before transitioning into a gourmet four-course brunch. Chef Adam Middleton will present creative twists on classic brunch dishes paired with inventive cocktails crafted from premium spirits.
Expect a morning filled with mingling, indulgent flavours, and expertly crafted drinks—the perfect way to launch into a week of spirited festivities.
A Seat At Her Table: Cocktail Pop-Up Q&A
March 4, 2025 | The Flamingo Room | 4 pm to 6 pm
Women have often faced challenges in gaining visibility in the bar and restaurant industry. This empowering session brings together trailblazing women in Vancouver’s cocktail scene, including Tara Davies, Winnie Sun, Taylor Gardiner, and Tadia Rae. Listen to their inspiring stories, learn about their creative journeys, and savour feature cocktails designed to reflect their artistry and resilience. Tickets include snacks and a feature cocktail, making it an enlightening and delicious experience.
A Locavore Cocktail Adventure
March 5, 2025 | The Acorn | Multiple Seatings Available
Join The Acorn and Odd Society Spirits for a one-night-only dining experience celebrating the best of local cuisine and spirits. This multi-course dinner will be paired with innovative cocktails crafted by The Acorn’s head bartender Lewis Reid and Odd Society’s Mia Glanz. Do not miss this exceptional opportunity to experience locavore dining and inventive mixology in perfect harmony.
The Dalmore Tasting and Pairing
March 6, 2025 | ELEM Restaurant | 5 pm to 8 pm
Indulge in a luxurious evening featuring The Dalmore’s finest whiskies paired with expertly crafted dishes by Chef Vish Mayekar. Each pairing is designed to elevate the complex flavours of these exceptional drams. Beverage Director Winnie Sun will also create imaginative Dalmore-inspired cocktails, including a creative twist on the classic Old Fashioned. This refined experience is a must for those who appreciate the art of pairing.
Cherry Blossom Tipsy Tea at Notch8 Restaurant & Bar
March 8, 2025 | Two Seatings: 12 pm & 3 pm
Notch8’s traditional afternoon tea gets a spirited makeover with the Cherry Blossom Tipsy Tea. Enjoy a selection of liquor-infused savouries, sweets, and bites paired with Fairmont’s Lot35 teas. Guests can enhance the experience with specialty “teatails”—tea-based cocktails that add a delightful twist to the classic afternoon tea. Tickets include a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and one cocktail, with additional beverages available for purchase.
Neighbourhood Cocktail Crawls
Explore Vancouver’s vibrant cocktail scene with these curated crawls through some of the city’s most iconic neighbourhoods:
- Gastown Cocktail Crawl (Presented by Nikka Whisky)
- Main Street Cocktail Crawl (Presented by Cantera Negra Tequila)
- Yaletown Cocktail Crawl (Presented by Gray Whale Gin)
- Commercial Drive Cocktail Crawl (Presented by Flor de Caña Rum)
Each crawl offers a unique opportunity to discover innovative cocktails crafted by the city’s best bartenders right in the venues that create them.
Black & White Gala
March 8, 2025 | Spanish Ballroom
As the grand finale of Vancouver Cocktail Week, the Black & White Gala is the most glamorous event of the year. Dress in your finest black-and-white cocktail attire and step into the stunning Spanish Ballroom, where top bartenders craft bespoke cocktails just for you.
The evening begins with a VIP hour featuring passed canapés and cocktails, followed by a lavish party filled with cocktail-inspired food, live music, and premium spirits from over two dozen brands. This event supports Mind the Bar, making it both a dazzling and meaningful celebration.
Cheers to Vancouver’s Cocktail Culture
Vancouver Cocktail Week 2025 promises an unforgettable celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community. From indulgent brunches and enlightening panels to sophisticated tastings and glamorous galas, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Raise your glass and join us in celebrating the artistry of cocktails and the vibrant culinary spirit of Vancouver. This is a week you will not want to miss—cheers!
Looking for a Happy Hour? Here you go!
1927 Lobby Lounge
801 West Georgia Street
RosewoodHotels.com/en/Hotel-Georgia-Vancouver/Dining/1927-Lobby-Lounge
Anh and Chi
3388 Main Street
AnhAndChi.com
ARC Restaurant
900 Canada Place
ArcDining.com
Bacaro
1029 West Cordova Street
BacaroVancouver.com
Bayside Lounge
1755 Davie Street
BaysideLounge.ca
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
845 Burrard Street
boulevardvancouver.ca
Brass Fish Kitchen & Tavern
385 Burrard Street
Freehouse.co/LocationsBrass-Fish
Brix & Mortar
1137 Hamilton Street
BrixAndMortar.ca
Carlino
1115 Alberni Street
CarlinoRestaurant.com
Chambar
568 Beatty Street
Chambar.com
Clough Club
212 Abbott Street
Freehouse.co/Locations/Clough-Club
The Flamingo Room
1214 Commercial Drive
FlamingoRoomVan.com
The Georgia Bar
801 West Georgia Street
RosewoodHotels.com/en/Hotel-Georgia-Vancouver/Dining/The-Georgia-Bar
Guilt & Co.
1 Alexander Street, underground
GuiltAndCompany.com
H Tasting Lounge
1601 Bayshore Drive
HTastingLounge.com
Hanoi Old Quarter
3105 West Broadway
Instagram.com/HanoiOldQuarterVancouver
Havana
1212 Commercial Drive
HavanaVancouver.com
Hawksworth
801 West Georgia Street
HawksworthRestaurant.com
Kozak
1 West Cordova Street
KozakEatery.ca
L’Abattoir
217 Carrall Street
LAbattoir.ca
Lila
3941 Main Street
LilaRestaurant.ca
Minami
1118 Mainland Street
MinamiRestaurant.com
Miso Taco
3456 Cambie Street
MisoTaco.ca
Mount Pleasant Vintage
67 West 6th Avenue
MtPleasant.bar
Nightingale
1017 West Hastings Street
HawkNightingale.com
Pourhouse
162 Water Street
PourhouseVancouver.com
The Shameful Tiki Room
4362 Main Street
ShamefulTikiRoom.com
The Stock Room
1144 Homer Street
Freehouse.co/Locations/Stock-Room
The Watson
3080 Main Street
TheWatson.ca
UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar
900 Seymour Street
UvaVancouver.com
Ventura Room
695 Cambie Street
VenturaRoom.com
Wildlight Kitchen + Bar
107-5380 University Boulevard
WildlightRestaurant.ca
Zarak
2102 Main Street
ZarakVancouver.com
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- Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Marketing & Communications Inc and publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine and PORTFOLIOY.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine. She is a prolific content creator, consultant, and marketing and media strategist within the ecoluxury lifestyle niche. Post-pandemic, she has worked with many small to mid-sized plant-based/vegan brands to build their digital foundations and strategize content creation and business development. Helen is the west coast correspondent to Canada’s top-read industry magazine Retail-Insider, holds a vast freelance portfolio, and consults with many of the world’s luxury heritage brands. Always seeking new opportunities and challenges, you can email her at helen@ecoluxluv.com.
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