Looking for some options for a social date? Let me make it easy for you! Here are some suggestions of my favorite bars/ cocktails and an activity to pair it with!
Homer street cafe- They’re ever changing cocktail menu offers a fantastic opportunity to try something new every time you visit! Their negroni options are always my go to here, offering delicious variations on the classic cocktail. You can also go for a classic negroni and choose from a variety of high end gins. Personally I take like to take my negroni with tequila! From there we can walk around the corner to Commodore Lanes for a quick game of bowling or pool! With it’s fun retro vibes, it’s a very relaxed and fun option to get to know each other and show off your pool/ bowling skills!
Botanist- This stunning restaurant is a Vancouver favorite for a reason. Their fine-tuned cocktail offers a great variety of flavor profiles! The What the Flower is my go to for a light refreshing cocktail composed of gin, cherry blossoms, and a wild rose tincture. This drink pairs perfectly with a stroll along the seawall for a bit of bit of boat watching and a moment for some intimate conversation.
1927 Lobby- This bar nestled inside the Hotel Georgia features one of my favorite cocktails in the city named after the hotel. If you enjoy a sour with a frothy egg white, this one includes gin, orange blossom water, and sweetened with a touch of orgeat. Their daily oyster feature is always fresh and a delightful snack before we walk over to the Vancouver Art Gallery. Enjoying art with a kind friend is always a wonderful activity and makes for great conversation starters!
Published on Main- The rotating martini on the menu at published is always a stunner, often including ingredients you’d never expect to see in a martini! Their drink menu is playful and can be a delightful experience! I always prefer sitting at the bar in this place as I love to get the best recommendations for cocktails straight from the experienced bartenders. A martini is the perfect drink for after a stroll at the Bloedel conservatory atop Queen Elisabeth park.
All of these options are available with my multi-hour date packages.