Friendlies, 12th And Main
11 people recommendvia r/askvan12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend Friendlies, and a couple praise its drinks, with one calling the cocktails amazing. A few describe it as small or intimate, and a couple list it among divey bars. One patron at the 12th and Main spot says bar seats can be hard to get in the small room. Another calls it great but notes few solo drinkers.
Address
Friendlies Bar, 208 E 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G2, Canada
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails, Small room
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Givemepancake in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Suggests it as a divier bar with good drinks.
- Recommendsu/boringredditnamejk in r/askvan · Oct 2026service
Enjoyed a pleasant visit while waiting for a friend.
- Recommendsu/Lowerlameland in r/askvan · Jul 2024
Included in a list of bars that stay open late and usually have seats.
- Recommendsu/DiscoDaddyDanger in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Says they like Friendlies.
- Recommendsu/Hnjuk in r/askvan · May 2026
Calls Friendlies good, though seats at the bar are hard to get because the room is small.
- Recommendsu/spuss in r/askvan · Oct 2024
Suggests it with a short, enthusiastic reply.
- Mixedu/surejan94 in r/askvan · Oct 2026ambience
Calls it great but an intimate cocktail bar with few solo drinkers, a caveat for solo visits.
- Recommendsu/st978 in r/askvan · Jul 2024
Listed as a possible dive-style option.
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- Recommendsu/h_mmmmmmm in r/askvan · Oct 2024
Recommends it for small groups of four or fewer.
- Recommendsu/One-Ingenuity-7115 in r/askvan · Sep 2024taste
Praises the small bar's cocktails, calling them excellent.
- Recommendsu/wakemeuptmr in r/askvan · Sep 2024
Calls it their new favourite.
- Recommendsu/ahbook in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Lists Friendlies as a pick.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.