Vancouver bars and restaurants for warming cocktails

Nothing warms you up on a cold winter’s night quite like a boozy mixed drink. From mulled wine to hot toddies to Irish coffees, these Vancouver restaurants serve up hot cocktails that’ll have you feeling toasty in no time. [Photo courtesy of Yellow Pages]

Vancouver bars and restaurants for warming cocktails
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West Restaurant + Bar

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2881 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J4

Seek refuge from the bone-chilling winter winds and grab a spot at the bar at this elegant South Granville restaurant. A classic hot toddy – made with your choice of scotch, rum or brandy paired with allspice, fresh lemon and hot water – is sure to help take the edge off. Known for its magnificent mixology and delicious pre-theatre menu, West delivers an upscale ambiance without feeling overly stuffy or pretentious. The staff here are incredibly courteous and attentive, whether you’re just stopping in for a quick drink or splurging on a three-course meal. Ideal for a wintertime date night.

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Pourhouse Restaurant

2
162 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2

Glögg might sound like a piece of Ikea furniture, but it’s actually a delicious seasonal specialty on The Pourhouse’s cocktail menu. Served hot, the Scandinavian-style mulled wine features an intoxicating melange of red wine, liqueurs and flavourful spices. With hints of clove, orange peel and cinnamon, this fragrant drink is a great choice during the festive season (or on any dark and rainy night really). Pop in for a quick drink or go ahead and make a night of it; this popular Gastown haunt has a Prohibition-era speakeasy vibe and a notorious burger that definitely lives up to the hype.

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Burgoo Bistro Lonsdale Ltd

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3 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E4

Burgoo Bistro’s North Van location might be the perfect spot to hit for a little après-ski fun after a day on the slopes at Grouse Mountain. The menu features an array of comfort foods (chicken pot pie, smokehouse chilli, beef bourguignon) and a heart-warming selection of spiked bevvies. Choose from five different boozy coffee options topped up with Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Jameson, Baileys, Frangelico or peppermint schnapps. If coffee isn’t your thing, there’s also blueberry tea with Amaretto and Grand Marnier. Visit on Just For Fun Fridays for $1 off all liquored-up coffees.

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Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar

4
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6

This luxurious restaurant and oyster bar at the Sutton Place Hotel takes hotel dining to new heights. The interior design is comfortably posh with tufted seating and polished brass details throughout, while the food menu showcases a dedication to sustainable, locally sourced fare. When it comes to cocktails, Boulevard is known for its signature drinks made with local spirits and house-made syrups. Their classic hot toddy makes a nice nightcap and is sure to help soothe a sore throat with its comforting blend of whisky, local honey, allspice, clove and lemon.

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Jessica is a writer, editor and recovering Torontonian living in Vancouver. She works in PR for SMC Communications, and prior to that, she was the Vancouver City Editor for Yellow Pages. On the weekends she enjoys sweating it out at Tight Club in East Van, shopping for home decor treasures along South Granville and nibbling on cheese plates while knocking back craft cocktails in Gastown.
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