Vancouver Cocktail Weekis 2025 Lineup
March 2-9 is Vancouver Cocktail Week, get prepared for some seriously good imbibing. Check out these exciting new events for 2025!. From cabaret shows and cocktail-paired dinners to international bartender pop-ups and painting classes, there’s truly something for everyone.
Don’t miss the signature event, the Black and BLACK & WHITE GALA on Saturday, March 8th.
The closing night gala is the biggest, most glamourous event of Vancouver Cocktail Week, and it’s one you don’t want to miss! Don your most stylish black-and-white cocktail fashion and step into the beautiful Spanish Ballroom where top bartenders from near and far craft unique cocktails just for you. It begins with a VIP hour with passed canapés and cocktails, and then the doors open onto the party of the year, with cocktail-inspired food to graze on, a DJ and live music to dance to, and sips from more than two dozen premium spirits brands to savour. This event also supports Mind the Bar.
Owl&Rooster Bar Takeover at Bao Bei — SELLING FAST!
Acclaimed Sapporo, Japan bar, Owl & Rooster, a 50 Best Bars Discovery, returns to Vancouver for a special guest shift at Bao Bei. Following his Vancouver Cocktail Week 2024 appearance, Hisatsugu Saito is back to showcase his exceptional cocktail mastery, with innovative creations featuring Nikka Whisky. Buy tickets »
Cocktails and Cabaret: The Prohibition Edition
Step into the glamour of the Roaring 20s! Welcome to Cocktails and Cabaret at the Ventura Room—a seductive night of burlesque, soulful singing, and a live band. Sip on handcrafted prohibition-style cocktails as you’re dazzled by captivating performances and vintage elegance. Buy tickets »
Festa della Primavera
Experience the beauty of fiori colori and enjoy a four-course dinner at Carlino that blends traditional Italian ingredients with innovative cocktail pairings, celebrating the culinary richness of Italy.Buy tickets »
Painting a Legend: The Esquimalt Paint & Sip Class
Join us for a unique evening of creativity and cocktails! Start by meeting the team at Esquimalt Vermouth and explore their crafted spirits. Then, sit down for a special Paint & Sip class, where you’ll create your very own masterpiece of Esquimalt Vermouth’s mascot Sully!Buy tickets »
Amaro Masterclass with Amaro del Capo
Begin with a welcome cocktail at Carlino showcasing amaro’s versatility, followed by a masterclass that will dive deep into the history and production of amaro followed by a guided tasting. Buy tickets »
A Cocktail Coup by Bar Trench at Meo
Experience the creative mixology of Bar Trench, an acclaimed Asia’s 50 Best Bar from Tokyo, in a bar takeover at MEO. Renowned bartender Rogerio Igarashi Vaz collaborates with the MEO bartending team to present a unique cocktail experience.Buy tickets »
Opposites Attract: The Story of Sip & Guzzle
Join partner and head bartender Ben Yabrow as he talks about NYC’s Sip & Guzzle, an intimate Japanese-style speakeasy that serves bespoke, innovative libations for both cocktail connoisseurs and novices alike.Buy tickets »
