6 places to grab a Pride-themed cocktail in Vancouver

Show your Pride! Until August 6th, order a delicious Pride-themed cocktail from participating Vancouver bars and restaurants; partial proceeds from each themed drink will be donated to the Dr. Peter Centre, which provides compassionate HIV care for British Columbians. Here are a few of our picks of participating places to find a delightful Pride-themed cocktail. [Photo courtesy of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar]

By Sharon Miki

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar

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845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6

• Phone Number
  • 604-642-2900Primary
• Directions

Situated in the heart of the downtown core on Burrard by the Sutton Place Hotel, Boulevard is an incredibly stylish fusion of contemporary glamour and classic European bistro. Serving culinary delights with an eye on playful touches, Boulevard offers a dining room, oyster bar, cocktail and champagne bar, lounge and outdoor patio. Until August 6th, sip on all the colours of the rainbow with their vibrant ROYGBIV Pride-themed cocktail.

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Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar

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900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 0A8

• Phone Number
  • 604-632-9560Primary
• Directions
• Menu

A cornerstone of the city’s exciting F&B scene, Uva at the Moda Hotel provides delicious options from morning to night, with European-influenced espresso offerings during the day and an incredible Italian menu in the evening. Visit Uva’s award-winning bar for a taste of their Pride-themed cocktail, The Proud Seaman, a refreshing low-proof, fruit-forward cocktail.

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Papi's Seafood and Oyster Bar

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1193 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2N1

• Phone Number
  • 604-685-7337Primary
• Directions

Boasting breathtaking oceanfront views of English Bay from Denman Street, Beach Bay Café offers fresh, coastal cuisine and a distinctly bright, West Coast vibe from their light-filled dining room and cozy heated patio. Try Beach Bay’s Pride Collins, a tasty Pride-themed twist on a classic, showcasing a playful cucumber garnish.

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The Cascade Room

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2616 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6

• Phone Number
  • 604-709-8650Primary
• Directions
• Menu

Reinterpreting the classic UK pub with an eclectic Vancouver twist, The Cascade Room on Main Street in ultra-hip Mount Pleasant features a cozy atmosphere, soft lighting and premium, old-school drinks inspired by the golden age of cocktails. For Pride, The Cascade Room is offering a Purple Rain cocktail, starring gin, passion fruit and egg whites.

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Sharon is a freelance writer, editor and semi-professional contest enterer based in Vancouver. Currently studying creative fiction at Simon Fraser University, she loves reading and writing about bad relationships and good travel. If she’s not writing, Sharon can usually be found running trails, searching the city for the best salmon sashimi or parenting her dog.

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