Restaurant

The Keefer Bar

BarChinatownmoderate

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

The Keefer Bar occupies a particular position in Vancouver's cocktail landscape that most bars don't attempt and fewer could sustain: an apothecary-themed room in Chinatown where the drinks are built around Chinese herbs, dried botanical…

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Rating (Google) 9.0
1,845 reviews
Vancouver
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9.0
Rating
Based on 1845 reviews
Best used for
date night and Cocktails and snacks
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Chinatown · 135 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3, Canada
Price
moderate
Google rating
9.0 from 1,845 reviews
Phone
(604) 688-1961
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What to order

Signature dishes at The Keefer Bar

Flowers for George

El Gobernador pisco, vanilla Cointreau, elderflower, spring moon tea, lemon, egg white, matcha powder

Core Memory

Sweetwater apple eau de vie, mezcal, cachaca, parsley, lotus leaf, lime, nooch salt

Xīlì

Condesa gin, meadowsweet vermouth, aloe, cucumber, peppermint cordial, fo-ti root, grape

Lawiswis

Suntory Toki Black Japanese whisky, lemongrass, kalamansi, pandan soda, red cardamom & bonito

Slowburn

Slippery elm bark Remy Martin VSOP cognac, Strega verde, islay whisky, spruce, pine, charred lemon, toasted pine marshmallow

Why go

What makes The Keefer Bar worth the move

The Keefer Bar works for date night in Chinatown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Flowers for George and Core Memory also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,845 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.0 from 1,845 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and Cocktails and snacks
Style
Bar in Chinatown
Spend
moderate

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.0 from 1,845 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Flowers for George, Core Memory, Xīlì
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by James Whitfield for The Keefer Bar

Google snapshot
9.0 from 1,845 reviews
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Editorial review by James Whitfield
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For now, The Keefer Bar holds a 9.0 rating across 1,845 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
135 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3, Canada
Phone
(604) 688-1961
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.0 (1,845 reviews)
Cuisine
Bar
Neighborhood
Chinatown

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does The Keefer Bar serve?

The Keefer Bar is a Bar restaurant located in Chinatown, Vancouver. The Keefer Bar occupies a particular position in Vancouver's cocktail landscape that most bars don't attempt and fewer could sustain: an apothecary-themed room in Chinatown where the drinks are built around Chinese herbs, dried botanical…

What is The Keefer Bar best for?

The Keefer Bar is best for cocktails and snacks, cocktails, date night, moody, small plates, late night. The Keefer Bar works for date night in Chinatown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Flowers for George and Core Memory also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,845 Google reviews.

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

The Keefer Bar is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 1,845 reviews

What should I order at The Keefer Bar?

Start with Flowers for George, Core Memory, Xīlì and Lawiswis. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is The Keefer Bar worth visiting?

The Keefer Bar holds a 9.0 Google rating from 1,845 reviews. The Keefer Bar works for date night in Chinatown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Flowers for George and Core Memory also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,845 Google reviews.

Where is The Keefer Bar located?

The Keefer Bar is located at 135 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does The Keefer Bar take reservations?

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

Is The Keefer Bar good for a date night?

Yes — The Keefer Bar is tagged for date night dining. The Keefer Bar works for date night in Chinatown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Flowers for George and Core Memory also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,845 Google reviews.

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