Bar in Vancouver, Canada
Botanist Bar
975Pearl PointsHotel bar, done right

About Botanist Bar
Botanist Bar is the Vancouver pick for a polished, cocktail-first evening when ambiance and awards pedigree matter. Its recognition includes Canada's 100 Best Bars #23 in 2026 and North America's Best Bars #19 in 2023, so treat it as a planned stop rather than a casual fallback.
Botanist Bar is a Vancouver bar with verified daily hours and a documented awards record. It is open Monday to Friday from 06:30 to 22:00 and Saturday to Sunday from 07:00 to 22:00, with a smart-casual dress code.
The main confirmed reason to prioritize it is recognition from bar rankings, including Top 500 Bars Best Bars #317 (2025), Canada's 100 Best Bars #23 (2026), World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars #19 (2023), and North America's 50 Best Bars 2026. Beyond those facts, verified details are not available here for menu format, pricing, seating, service style, or specific drinks.
A polished Vancouver bar choice for a planned visit
Readers should treat Botanist Bar as a planned Vancouver stop rather than relying on unverified assumptions about the room, menu, or booking difficulty. Its confirmed hours make it usable across much of the day and evening, with closing time at 22:00 daily.
If the evening calls for comparison, consider Botanist Bar alongside Bar Hydra, Prohibition, or Prophecy. For a more food-led Vancouver plan, Five Sails Restaurant and Miku Vancouver may be better anchors, with Botanist Bar considered separately as a bar stop.
Use it when verified recognition matters
Botanist Bar is easiest to recommend when awards recognition is part of the decision. The verified record is strong enough to make it a serious Vancouver bar candidate, while the confirmed smart-casual dress code suggests planning the visit with a more polished outing in mind.
For broader planning, use Our full Vancouver bars guide alongside Our full Vancouver restaurants guide and Our full Vancouver hotels guide. For trip-building beyond this bar, compare with other Vancouver dining and nightlife options generically rather than relying on unverified details about Botanist Bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Botanist Bar?
The verified hours are Monday to Friday from 06:30 to 22:00 and Saturday to Sunday from 07:00 to 22:00. Choose a time that fits your Vancouver plans, noting that Botanist Bar closes at 22:00 daily.
Is Botanist Bar open late?
Botanist Bar closes at 22:00 daily, so it is not a very late-night option. It can still work for an evening stop in Vancouver if that closing time fits your plan.
What is Botanist Bar known for?
Botanist Bar has verified recognition from several bar rankings, including Top 500 Bars Best Bars #317 (2025), Canada's 100 Best Bars #23 (2026), World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars #19 (2023), and North America's 50 Best Bars 2026.
Location
1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
Vancouver, Canada
Compare Botanist Bar
| Venue | Awards |
|---|---|
| Botanist Bar | Top 500 Bars Best Bars #317 (2025); Canada's 100 Best Bars #23 (2026); World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars #19 (2023); North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 |
| Five Sails Restaurant | |
| Miku Vancouver | |
| Bar Hydra | |
| Prohibition | |
| Prophecy |
A quick look at how Botanist Bar compares on price and recognition.
Also Consider
- Five Sails Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Miku Vancouver, Notable alternative
- Bar Hydra, Notable alternative
- Prohibition, Notable alternative
- Prophecy, Notable alternative
How it compares in Vancouver
Five Sails Restaurant and Miku Vancouver are stronger choices when dinner is the anchor and drinks are supporting detail. Botanist Bar is the better call when the cocktail itself is the point and the room needs to feel polished from the start.
Bar Hydra is the more flexible cross-shop if the group wants less formality or an easier pivot. Botanist Bar asks for more planning, but it gives back a more composed hotel-bar experience, especially for two-person evenings and post-dinner drinks.
Prohibition and Prophecy are useful alternatives if availability is the deciding factor. Choose Botanist Bar when recognized cocktail credentials and a controlled room matter more than ease; choose the others when the night needs a lower-friction backup.
Hours
Mo-Fr 06:30-22:00; Sa-Su 07:00-22:00
Recognized By
Explore Vancouver
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