Though firework displays, family fun nights and concerts might be most-likely cancelled in Vancouver… One thing is for certain: there’s not one street in Vancouver that you can’t catch a well-made cocktail.
Rainy-city, No-fun City, whatever you want to call it, the 604 will have you buzzing at these local hangouts. This is the Keefer Street Special.
If you map out your night correctly, Downtown Vancouver is not a very big area (3.7km), so think about it… your Saturday can easily be spend visiting each one of these hot local spots on this list!
Here are 8 places to visit next weekend – on KEEFER STREET, VANCOUVER.

Photo by Bao Bei Vancouver // 8 Places on Keefer Street to have a well-made cocktail in Vancouver // Fueler Canada Magazine
1. The Keefer Bar – 135 Keefer Street
This place has so much going on you literally could sleep a few nights here… maybe? Located under a few exclusive flats (and a secret roof-top pool), the ground floor is really where you want to be. A long dimly lit room, glass jars with unlabelled objects, suberb house beats and a fire-pit outdoor seating area. Remember those strip-tease burlesque nights? Bring those back! This is one Fantasy Island you want to be on. Not to mention they have the best sharable Chinese-inspired snacks. Read more about Bar Manager Amber Bruce in this issue of Fueler Canada Magazine.
Until recently guests were able to hop over next-door to the Keefer Yard for an out-doors (but covered) mini-golf experience. Let’s hope this comes back in time for the Summer!
Come make #margaritas with us!
We’ve got a few #CincodeMayo kits left for you.
Or…if you’ve got your #tequila already, we’ve got full bartending and ingredient kits available.
OR…you can sign up for our Online #CocktailClass at 7pm tomorrow night!#cointreau #casamigos pic.twitter.com/ZY5hDafHx2— The Keefer Bar (@thekeeferbar) May 4, 2020
I’m a bar person now. Please forward my mail to Keefer Street🍸📬 #keeferbar #chinatown #vancouver pic.twitter.com/aXLHZyn51p
— Amanda Lamarche (@LamarcheAmanda) October 29, 2021
2. MILA – 185 Keefer Street
Vegans unite! MILA is a step above casual dining where guests can enjoy dining on three levels. Whether you are there for the drinks or the sushi this neighbourhood restaurant has brought back Juniper patrons no matter their full-vegan menu. Their version of fish and chips really does taste, look and feel like fish.
A plant-based sushi feast at Mila Restaurant in #Vancouver. Out with the fam on a Saturday night. ✨ pic.twitter.com/nQsjvQWauu
— Claudia Travels (@Travelling_Mom) March 14, 2021
Enjoyed the most delicious plant-based meal at Mila Restaurant in #Vancouver’s Chinatown last night. So much delish vegan yumminess! 🌱 #veryvancouver #vegan #mila pic.twitter.com/W2JpQ07UP5
— Claudia Travels (@Travelling_Mom) October 18, 2020
3. Bao Bei – 163 Keefer Street
Chinese Brasserie in Vancouver. Modern approach to Chinese cooking inspired by a Taiwanese and Shanghai menu, elevated but not stuck up. Don’t you go forgetting about this place.
Hello, beautiful.
Open at 530pm for your first official Piña Colada of the summah…
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…not that we haven’t been drinking them all winter but in the category of ‘hits different’, this one wins. #madewithlove in #ChinatownYVR pic.twitter.com/gqWU5GzYZh— Bao Bei (@BaoBei1) June 22, 2022
Before da club.
Fortify yourselves party people, it’s been awhile. 🕺🏻 #Saturday in #ChinatownYVR. pic.twitter.com/myTqg0IbZH— Bao Bei (@BaoBei1) February 20, 2022
4. Oyster Express – 296 Keefer Street
This place hasn’t changed since they opened, and for good reason. Just look at the 90s Honda Accord in the photo below.
Having lunch at Oyster Express Vancouver pic.twitter.com/nZShXcVz
— Ann (@AnnDonald100) January 19, 2013
Oyster Express in Vancouver 😍 Beach Angels are to die for! pic.twitter.com/0Xq5Hl0P7o
— ˙ᵕ˙ (@8282yeah) October 8, 2016
5. The Chickadee Room in Juke – 182 Keefer Street
This would be the guilty pleasure. A sick list of craft cocktails, fried chicken, 80s neon lights and always someone new to meet for a chat. Read our chat with Bar Director Sabrine Dhaliwal here!
Played my pinball & moved on to Chinatown for a proper cocktail (this one called the Jungle Boogie, has Flor de Cana, Campari, pineapple syrup & lime bitters) and some addictive GF corn/chicken/cheese fritters at the Chickadee Room, adjacent to Juke Chicken. Perfect chill vibes. pic.twitter.com/niJCcaBa23
— Hez (@Hez) August 21, 2021
It’s gonna be a # in #Daiquiri weekend at our place thanks to the new cocktail kits from @jukefriedchix and The Chickadee Room in #Vancouver. Spiced tamarind syrup? Yes, please. If you’re planning some fun in the sun, this would be a good place to start. pic.twitter.com/aj362uyLJd
— Joanne Sasvari (@joannesasvari) April 16, 2021
6. Pizzaria Ludica – 189 Keefer Place
No matter what age, this pizzaria-games-room offers a huge wall of classic and new board games! Their pizza is delicious, a selection of classic cocktails and hours of fun for the whole family. Popular place for university hangouts and cheap happy-hour.
Did you know our #vancouver location has #boardgames in Braille?
Braille versions of classics like Coup, Love Letter and The Resistance are available by request. Just ask staff!
— Pizzeria Ludica (@PizzeriaLudica) October 27, 2022
Did you know our #vancouver location has #boardgames in Braille?
Braille versions of classics like Coup, Love Letter and The Resistance are available by request. Just ask staff!
— Pizzeria Ludica (@PizzeriaLudica) October 27, 2022
7. Floata Seafood Restaurant – 180 Keefer Street.
This large restaurant is found inside Chinatown Plaza. The Prime Minister is a fan too.
Seafood lovers, there’s a new menu in town! You can now order #OceanWise dishes at #Floata Seafood Restaurant: https://t.co/e0tzWE1RRD pic.twitter.com/1BDa96XmTf
— Vancouver Aquarium (@vanaqua) October 17, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended a Chinese New Year dinner at Floata Seafood Restaurant in Vancouver’s Chinatown on Sunday. https://t.co/xQMrisKqk9 pic.twitter.com/XHAgpGmXRJ
— Canadian Press Video (@CdnPressVideo) February 11, 2019
8. Gain Wah Restaurant – 218 Keefer Street
The well-loved restaurant had a devastating fire in September but with community support pulled through. Gain Wah has been around since the 80s with cheap but comforting eats.
Please help! Gain Wah is such a crucial flagship restaurant for Chinatown and also provides food for so many low-income people in our ‘hood – please help it out after the tragic fire last week. #vanpoli
Fire Relief Fund for Beloved Chinatown Restaurant
https://t.co/WAh2s3NgjY— Lindsay Brown – @[email protected] (@Lidsville) September 12, 2022
Keefer Rooms at 218 E Keefer in #chinatownyvr. Once home to a Japanese Grocer, it’s been home to Gain Wah restaurant since 1981. Built in 1912, the upper floors served as rooming houses for Japanese tenants prior to WWII. #illustration #keeferrooms #vancouver #heritage pic.twitter.com/SCk0lFkHsG
— Donna Seto (@donnaseto) October 30, 2021