The Diamond

Cocktail bar · Downtown

The Diamond

Cocktail bar · Downtown

6 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E9, Canada

Highlights

Step into this vibrant craft cocktail lounge with vintage vibes overlooking Maple Tree Square, where inventive drinks and friendly service create a must-visit experience.

6 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E9, Canada Get directions

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CA$20–30 · Menu

@afar

"Vancouver's Gem of a Bar A clandestine spot to imbibe in Gastown, the Diamond is the speakeasy when you're in Vancouver . Bar none, one of the best bars I have been to on recommendation from Nathan at Judas Goat. They will make you anything here, like a tasty pisco sour. Plus, they give you these really cute glasses with flowers on them. We didn’t try the menu, but if it’s anything like the drinks, I’ll be returning for a meal."

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@cntraveler

"Since it opened in 2009, The Diamond has been one of Gastown’s go-to cocktail lounges. The second-floor bar and restaurant is small, dark, and full of character. Most drinks are in-house creations, although in keeping with the turn-of-last-century vibe, a few cocktails are ripped directly from the history books; take the Chrysanthemum and the Royal Smile, circa 1916 and 1948, respectively. The list is divided into categories: “Boozy,” “Delicate,” “Refreshing,” and “Overlooked.”" - Guy Saddy

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@bonappetit

"GO HERE: for a comprehensive cocktail list in The Diamond’s dapper second-story brick space. Lit by a chandelier and surrounded by trees, the atmosphere makes it feel like you’re drinking inside the world’s most elegant treehouse. ORDER THE: whatever appeals to you from the cocktail list that’s broken down by sections: Boozy, Delicate, Refreshing, and Overlooked, with the date and place of origin provided for every drink. As for the food, the menu is designed for sharing, so get a couple of the Serrano ham, truffled crispy fingerling potatoes with fresh ricotta, and the marinated artichoke and salsa verde. THE VIBE IS: late-night cool with artfully composed cocktails and stylish people to match. Later into the night, head over to the Elk Room (a curious little bar within this bar) for post-cocktail cocktails. PRACTICAL STUFF: Open every day: Monday to Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday to Saturday, from 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.; and Sunday, from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Reservations available. —Lindsay Anderson" - Condé Nast

The Diamond | Bon Appétit

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Christopher Chan

Google

Great craft drinks in a unique space. Good vibe/ambience, especially as the sun sets and the DJ started spinning. Service was fast and friendly. Feature drinks are stellar. Not a lot of food options, but that charcuterie hit the spot. Note there is a flight of stairs you need to climb at the entrance.

Alejandro Hernandez

Google

Love the cocktails! They have so many and they all taste very good! Place is nice and love the atmosphere (A bit noisy for my taste tho) Music, in my perspective, do not fit the vibe of the bar I WILL COME AGAIN

Catherine Byrdy (Byrd)

Google

We love gastown so we absolutely had to check this place out. We made a reservation prior which we’d recommend because this bar was packed. You can make a reservation by making a local donation, well worth it. We had so many cocktails we completely forgot what we ordered because each one was so good (see pics 😹). And even though our server was literally levitating, because he was so busy, it didn’t seem to faze him. My only disappointment was the menu. It’s basically meat, cheese, olives and bread. But our server made excellent recommendations when he saw my face and he even apologized. So sweet. And I thoroughly enjoyed my pound of butter with my 🍞 . I absolutely loved my window view and would probably come back just to sit and stare, as the bar and building is truly a sight to see.

simone chiang

Google

My partner and I were visiting from Toronto and The Diamond came highly recommended. We sat at the bar and were treated to great, unique cocktails and equally as great service! I could really tell that the bartenders cared about the creative process and attention to detail for each drink. Was fun to hear how they seem to specially develop their cocktail menu in house on pretty much a monthly basis! Will definitely be back and recommend to everyone :)

Ethan McDonald

Google

This place makes the best Old Fashioned you'll ever try. It's been a while since I visited, September 2022, to be exact. But I figured I should leave a review since I've spoken highly of this place to friends, since. On a summer evening, this is the place to be. It was very relaxing to sit by an open window on a second floor bar and watch the busy Gastown street below. Really interesting little bar, knowledgeable bartenders, and high quality drinks. Next time I'm in Vancouver I will be in a hurry to come back to this place. I've tried many cocktail bars in my days and this one is certainly one of the best in Western Canada.

Amos

Google

Best cocktail bar I visited in Vancouver. Drinks tasted phenomenal, especially when I asked for a new twists to my drinks and my bartender mixed some awesome drinks. Sat at the bar watching the bartenders and barback go to work. It was a real pleasure to watch them mix drinks and chat with customers. Service was impeccable throughout. The price wasn't ridiculous either. Really happy with my experience here.

Audrey T

Google

Always a great time at the diamond. I love their cocktails and the delicious little snacks that pair so wonderfully. They were out of the vegan board, so I opted for the belgian black truffle pâté ($18). Ir was very flavourful and the pickles added a perfect crunch. Definitely go during happy hour ($4 off certain drinks from 6:00-7:30pm).

Lucy Kung

Google

Ws went to the Diamond twice in search of the Elk Room for the speakeasy bar. On Tuesday, the room was not open so we just had cocktails in the main restaurant. We did ask the server if we could view it as we were not from Vancouver but was denied due to some furniture arrangements but in general the server was nice about it. For both times the service was great, cocktails were awesome and the music got you movin'. It was much busier when we went back on Thursday with the Elk Room open. The server and bar tender was super nice and made awesome cocktails. Will definitely go back if we were in town.