Prohibition

Vancouver


A sleek subterranean bar with a chic 1920s look and a serious commitment to great cocktails; push through the speakeasy-feel dungeon doors on the Howe St sidewalk and descend into decadent reverie. There's live music from Thursday to Saturday, plus late-night DJ action on Friday and Saturday (arrive before 8:30pm to avoid the cover charge).

Drinks-wise, the premium-priced cocktails cover classics and contemporary libations, while there's also a huge array of top-notch wines and spirits to treat yourself to. This is a place to dress up and pretend that the food menu's truffle fries are your usual approach to snacking.


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