Bartender Guest Shifts and Pop-Ups

One of the most exciting aspects of Vancouver Cocktail Week is the chance to meet bartenders from other cities, to see—and taste!— what they are shaking up. These guest shifts and pop-ups, many featuring World’s 50 Best Bars, let you do just that.

Laowai x Cat Bite Club

Presented by Beam Suntory

Laowai
251 East Georgia Street
Sunday, March 3 • 6-9 pm

Featuring Jesse Vida, formerly of NYC’s The Dead Rabbit, head bartender at Atlas in Singapore and now partner in the agave-forward speakeasy Cat Bite Club. Ticket includes four cocktails and a round of dumplings. Also see the Cat Bite Club Seminar.

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Laowai x Hope & Sesame

Presented by Sinocan

Laowai
251 East Georgia Street
Monday, March 4 • 6-9 pm

Guest shift features Bastien Ciocca from Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou, China, No. 74 on the World’s 50 Best Bars. Ticket includes four Hope & Sesame cocktails and a round of dumplings. Also see the Hope & Sesame seminar.

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Laowai x Salmon Guru

Presented by PMA/Brown Forman

Laowai
251 East Georgia Street
Wednesday, March 6 • 6-9 pm

Guest shift features Diego Cabrera from Salmon Guru in Madrid, currently No. 14 on the World’s 50 Best Bars. Ticket includes four Salmon Guru cocktails and a round of dumplings. Also see the Salmon Guru seminar.

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Laowai x Florería Atlántico

Laowai
251 East Georgia Street
Thursday, March 7 • 6-9 pm

Guest shift features World’s 50 Best Bars Industry Icon Award winner Renato (Tato) Giovonnani of Florería Atlántico, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, currently No. 30 on the list. Ticket includes four Florería Atlántico cocktails and a round of dumplings. Also see the Florería Atlántico seminar.

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The North Well Series | Pourhouse welcomes OWL&ROOSTER

Pourhouse
162 Water Street
Friday, March 8 • 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm

Immerse yourself in the world of OWL&ROOSTER and join Pourhouse in welcoming Hisatsugu Saito from Sapporo, Japan. Hisatsugu, a Vancouver alumni who once graced our local bar scene back in 2013 returns to bring his unparalleled expertise to Pourhouse. Hisatsugu’s return promises to create a unique atmosphere, delivering an evening of sophistication, creativity, and unrivaled taste.

Joining the experience, we’re delighted to have Naoki Tomoyoshi and Nozomi Odaohara from Nikka Whisky. They will share their insights into Nikka’s Japanese whisky-making philosophy.

The VIP tickets include three cocktails and snacks at the best seats in the house, at the bar, by Pourhouse North well allowing guests to interact with and be served by Hisatsugu. Drop-ins are welcome for regular seating and guests will have access to the specialty Nikka cocktail menu developed by OWL&ROOSTER, available for this night only. Ticketed guests will enjoy the flexibility to order additional drinks and extend their stay beyond the 2-hour seating window. Don’t miss this opportunity to savour exceptional cocktails and experience the unique blend of Japanese craftsmanship and local creativity.

Bartender Pop-Ups

The Eight x Vancouver Island

The Eight (in Laowai)
251 East Georgia Street
Daily, March 4-8

Details to come. This event is not ticketed. Presented by Perrier.

Jeff Savage x L’Abattoir

L’Abattoir
217 Carrall Street
Tuesday, March 5 • 5-7 pm

Enjoy cocktails served up by the local cocktail legend, Jeff Savage. This event is not ticketed.

Who Run the World at the Jungle Room

Jungle Room
961 Denman Street
Thursday, March 7 • 9 pm

Most Imaginative Bartender finalists will create unique Bacardi portfolio cocktails expressing each of their creative styles and centred around the celebration of International Women’s Day. $100 Jungle Room gift card raffle, music by DJ Nero, immaculate vibes. This event is not ticketed.