The Opus Bar is a chic lounge at the Opus Hotel in downtown's trendy Yaletown district. The sophisticated decor features iridescent lights that shimmer throughout the space like falling rain drops. Opus has a menu of distinctive cocktails, including the Opus 97 made with Belvedere Pomarancza vodka, Alize Gold and juice from passionfruit and blood oranges. The techno-chic restrooms alone are worth the trip.
Opus Bar
350 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5Z6
604-642-0557
opusbar.ca
Ginger 62 is a swanky, sexy lounge in the Granville area that attracts an upscale crowd. The decor is seductive, with low, twinkling lights, plush red and gold sofas, brocade fabrics and animal-print lounge chairs. Its signature cocktail is the Ginger Rogers, a heady mix of vodka, ginger and lichee liqueur. An eclectic tapas and small plates menu is available, which features a selection of Pan-Asian snacks.
1219 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
604-688-5494
ginger62.com
Adjacent to the Moda Hotel in downtown, Uva Wine Bar is gem of a wine bar that exudes chic, West Coast style. A long bar dominates the space, which is surrounded by stylish white leather banquettes and tiny private nooks. Uva has won the hearts and palates of Vancouver's foodies, thanks to an excellent and carefully-selected wine list that showcases the best vintages from B.C.'s finest cellars. A local favorite is the Greenwich Sour, a zippy blend of bourbon, red wine, sugar cane and lemon juice.
Uva Wine Bar
900 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
604-632-9560
uvawinebar.ca
