🍸 100 Bars in 25 Years: Vancouver Edition - The Watson 🥂
Meet The Watson—the cool younger sibling of Yaletown's Bartholomew, opened in 2023 on Main Street. After three visits, I'm obsessed with their craft cocktails, Asian-inspired bites, and vibey industrial-chic decor. 🍽️ Food & Drinks: ✔️ Dinner/Late-night menu = more variety than Bartholomew! ✔️ Asian flavors shine: roasted carrot chicken, pork belly—no misses here 🐔🍖 ✔️ Happy Hour (4-6pm): $15 cocktails & snacks—rare for Vancouver! 🕓💸 🍹 Cocktail Magic: • "Conception" series = classic with a twist • "Deception" series = playful surprises (must-try: The Long Sleep next time!) 😴✨ 🖼️ Vibe Check: ✔️ High ceilings + oversized mirrors/plants = Instagram gold 📸 ✔️ Industrial-modern but welcoming (no pretentiousness!) ✔️ Cozy upstairs lounge with sofas—perfect for groups! 👯♀️ ✔️ Fun fact: Designed by owner's sister—talent runs in the family! 👩🎨 📍 The Watson 3080 Main St, Vancouver Perfect for: 💑 Date nights | 🍻 Happy hour | 📸 Content creators | 🎉 Group hangs #CocktailCulture #MainStVibes #VancouverNights #BarHopping #MixologyMagic #HiddenGems #HappyHourFinds