Vancouver Cocktail Week 2024
Vancouver Cocktail Week returns for another year celebrating and showcasing the city’s vibrant cocktail culture.
Once again, Freehouse Collective bars will celebrate our 20 years as a leader and guardian of Vancouver’s craft spirit culture with a full calendar of events spanning Cinq à Sept socials, spirited education and celebration sessions, and neighbourhood bar crawls.
Three bars will offer unmissable Cinq à Septs that will take our already notorious cocktail happy hours to the next level with “Agave Afternoon” tequila features and expanded menus from 3-6pm daily. With Gastown’s Clough Club, Yaletown’s Stock Room, and the Financial District’s Brass Fish Tavern participating, there’s an unmissable Freehouse Collective Cinq à Sept close by in downtown Vancouver.
Cocktail lovers looking to dive a little deeper into the world of spirits can be part of Old School Cool Vol. 3 at Brass Fish Tavern and Whiskey Den 2024 at Clough Club which will offer education and exploration as they showcase iconic spirits with international experts. And, of course, delicious cocktails.
On Tuesday, March 5th, Old School Cool with Fords Gin will dive deeper into the botanicals and aromatics of gin at the curated demonstration table and a menu of gin cocktails and variations on Gin & Tonics and modern Gin Martinis. Tickets include two cocktails and the opportunity to learn more about what has made Fords Gin an essential part of every bar.
For those whose tastes and interests land on the darker side of the spirits world, renowned Canadian Whisky Ambassador Dave Mitten will host Whiskey Den on Wednesday March 6th’ at Clough Club. The evening will feature Canadian whisky tastings, a hands-on blending session, and feature cocktails combined with a paired dinner menu hosted by. Tickets are limited and are available here.
Learn more about Vancouver Cocktail Week and its full range of dinners, seminars, and special events at vancocktailweek.com.
Brass Fish: Old School Cool Vol. 3 with Fords Gin
March 5th at 7pm
A celebration of the iconic gin classics is about as cool as cocktails get.
Join us at Brass Fish as we welcome Fords Gin for a night of gin cocktails, Gin & Tonics, and, of course, gin Martinis. Explore the botanicals of gin through an aromatic demonstration table, experiment with flavours with a DIY G&T menu, and enjoy a selection of classic and modern gin Martini variations.
Tickets include two cocktails (one Gin & Tonic and one Martini). Full kitchen menu is available as well as a feature oyster menu.
Clough Club: Whiskey Den with Dave Mitton
March 6th at 7pm
The Whisky Den is back!
Join us at Clough Club for a night of whisky exploration, education, and, of course, cocktails. We will be tasting a selection of Canadian whisky expressions, with a paired menu, canapés and feature cocktails, all hosted by a Canadian whisky expert every step of the way.
Tickets include welcome canapés, a three-course set menu, cocktail pairings, and tasting.
Cinq à Sept Happy Hours
Multiple locations from March 5th-11th
Once the workday is done, head straight to one of these elevated happy hours based on the French concept of the “cinq à sept”—5 to 7 pm, the playful hours between work and family life.
Three cocktail-forward locations–Brass Fish Tavern in the Financial District, Yaletown’s Stock Room Cocktail Bar, and Clough Club in Gastown–will offer Cinq à Sept social hours with feature pricing on cocktails and spirits. The offerings range from Tromba Tequila creations at Stock Room to amazing selections of classics at Clough Club and Brass FIsh. They’re a perfect way to unwind after the 9-to-5 and wind up for the evening ahead.
Note that these events are not ticketed; however, some establishments may recommend reservations, so call ahead to secure a seat. Check the venues’ availability below.
