Laowai
7.7Friend Score / 10#7 of 10 Bars & Nightlife in Vancouver
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Known forspeakeasycocktailschinatownhidden bar
A 1920s-Shanghai speakeasy hidden behind a freezer door in a dumpling shop, with a menu of a dozen cocktails built around Chinese flavors like baijiu, lychee and sichuan peppercorn. It's genuinely one of the most beautiful and inventive rooms in the city, and the drink 'book' is a piece of theatre. The caveat: reservations are tough, there can be a wait and a music charge, and at roughly $100 a head it leans exclusive, some find the drinks more concept than balance.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | $$$$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | — |
| Time needed | — |
| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.7/10- Value5.5
- iconic6.0
- excellence9.0
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility6.0
Nearby in Ask Vancouver
- Phnom PenhRestaurant0.06 km · 1 min walk
- The Keefer BarBar0.18 km · 2 min walk
- Bao BeiRestaurant0.22 km · 3 min walk
- ChinatownNeighborhood0.26 km · 3 min walk
- Chinese Canadian MuseumMuseum0.43 km · 5 min walk
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