Restaurant

The 515 Bar

Name: The 515 Bar
Address: 521 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1V5, CA
Telephone: (604) 428-8226
Price range: moderate

Bar•Vancouver•moderate

The 515 Bar is one of the best bar restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.

The 515 Bar occupies a Seymour Street address in downtown Vancouver that seems designed to resist casual discovery — and that resistance is part of its appeal.

Editorial review•May 5, 2026

The 515 Bar occupies a Seymour Street address in downtown Vancouver that seems designed to resist casual discovery — and that resistance is part of its appeal. From what the room's reputation consistently suggests, this is a low-lit cocktail space where bohemian clutter and upscale polish coexist without apology: mismatched leather couches, eclectic lamp arrangements, and a signature wash of red light that reportedly gives the whole place a particular quality of enclosure. Crucially, the music is said to stay low enough for real conversation, which is a deliberate choice and a rarer one than it should be. This is a bar built around the idea of two people actually talking — it suits a date or a quiet evening with a close friend far better than it would a large group. The cocktail program is where the 515 has built its reputation. Diners and regulars consistently point to the namesake 515 signature cocktail and the Old Fashioned as the standards to order first — the latter reportedly constructed with the kind of care that separates a bartender from someone who merely pours. The broader list is known to run gin-forward, moving through Aperol, mezcal, and Campari alongside citrus and stone-fruit-oriented builds. At sixteen to seventeen dollars a drink, the pricing reflects the attention the program is said to require. The food — anchored by a charcuterie board designed to sustain a longer session rather than headline the evening — plays a supporting role that regulars describe as well-executed rather than incidental. Service here is widely reported as warm and genuinely knowledgeable, with bartenders who take direction well. Come with a flavour preference rather than a specific order, and let the bar build from there. Reservations are worth checking ahead on weekends.

Sophie Laurent, Food Editor

Methodology•Vancouver guides•Editorial team

Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night moodysmall plateslate night

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Rating (Google) 9.6

359 reviews

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Based on 359 reviews

Best used for

date night and Cocktails and snacks

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Vancouver · 521 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5, Canada

Price

moderate

Google rating

9.6 from 359 reviews

Phone

(604) 428-8226

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What to order

Signature dishes at The 515 Bar

515 signature cocktail

Old Fashioned

Charcuterie board

Why go

What makes The 515 Bar worth the move

The 515 Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. 515 signature cocktail and Old Fashioned also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 359 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.6 from 359 Google reviews

Best used for

date night and Cocktails and snacks

Style

Bar in Vancouver

Spend

moderate

Best for

Cocktails and snacks cocktails date night moody small plates late night

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.6 from 359 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: 515 signature cocktail, Old Fashioned, Charcuterie board

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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Sophie Laurent for The 515 Bar

Google snapshot

9.6 from 359 reviews

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Editorial review by Sophie Laurent

Nero Tondo operates out of a conviction that 18 seats and a single counter is enough room to say something serious.

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Address: 521 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5, Canada
Phone: (604) 428-8226
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.6 (359 reviews)
Cuisine: Bar
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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What cuisine does The 515 Bar serve?

The 515 Bar is a Bar restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. The 515 Bar occupies a Seymour Street address in downtown Vancouver that seems designed to resist casual discovery — and that resistance is part of its appeal.

What is The 515 Bar best for?

The 515 Bar is best for cocktails and snacks, cocktails, date night, moody, small plates, late night. The 515 Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. 515 signature cocktail and Old Fashioned also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 359 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at The 515 Bar?

The 515 Bar is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.6 from 359 reviews

What should I order at The 515 Bar?

Start with 515 signature cocktail, Old Fashioned and Charcuterie board. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is The 515 Bar worth visiting?

The 515 Bar holds a 9.6 Google rating from 359 reviews. The 515 Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. 515 signature cocktail and Old Fashioned also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 359 Google reviews.

Where is The 515 Bar located?

The 515 Bar is located at 521 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does The 515 Bar take reservations?

Yes, The 515 Bar accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

Is The 515 Bar good for a date night?

Yes — The 515 Bar is tagged for date night dining. The 515 Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. 515 signature cocktail and Old Fashioned also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 359 Google reviews.

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