Funky Winker Beans, 37 West Hastings
27 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 22 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Funky Winker Beans, and many call it a dive bar. A few praise the crowd, it is suggested for karaoke, and a couple call it cheap. Commenters say it has changed or declined since earlier years.
Address
Funky Winker Beans, 37 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G4, Canada
At a glance
- Known for
- Dive bar
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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/peakedinthirdgrade in r/askvan · Mar 2025
Names it as a dive bar answer.
- Recommendsu/MyHeadIsFullOfFuck in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Named as one of several suggested bars for the request.
- Recommendsu/dr_van_nostren in r/askvan · Mar 2025value
Calls it a shitty bar but super cheap with a good crowd and vibe.
- Recommendsu/Use-Less-Millennial in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Named as a possible end stop on the commenter's usual crawl.
- Recommendsu/doogie1993 in r/vancouver · Apr 2026
Says it was snubbed and that the list's top pick isn't the best.
- Mixedu/hairycookies in r/askvan · Dec 2024
Suggests it as a possible fit for the visitors.
- Recommendsu/CRAYbird in r/askvan · Dec 2025
Rates it among the top dive bars in town.
- Recommendsu/Salixiola in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Enthusiastically recommends it in reply to the question.
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- Caveatu/smoothac in r/askvan · Jan 2026
Says the bar was very different back then and that era is over.
- Recommendsu/Kooriki in r/askvan · Aug 2025ambience
Named on the commenter's list of genuine dive bars.
- Recommendsu/astrospook in r/askvan · Dec 2024
Lists it among places worth watching for alternative and post-punk events.
- Recommendsu/Iwanabarockstar in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Approves of the parent's list; agreement only.
- Recommendsu/lulumalkovich in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Simply agrees the parent's list is excellent; counted via the parent.
- Recommendsu/woody_wagon in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Listed among the suggested bars for the request.
- Recommendsu/Western_Effort_3648 in r/askvan · Oct 2024
Enthusiastically suggests this place for meeting locals.
- Recommendsu/aaadmiral in r/askvan · Jul 2024
Suggests it as a bar option, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/st978 in r/askvan · Jul 2024
Listed as a possible dive-style option.
- Recommendsu/Glad-Quit-8971 in r/askvan · Aug 2026price
Cited as one of the rare cheap, cheerful exceptions to Vancouver's pricey bar scene.
- Recommendsu/Illustrious_Exam1728 in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Simply agrees with the parent's suggestion of this bar.
- Recommendsu/hemaruka in r/askvan · Jan 2026
Suggests it as a dive bar option to finish the night.
- Recommendsu/sickbird-illeagle in r/askvan · Mar 2025ambience
Recalls great post-concert experiences there.
- Caveatu/matzhue in r/askvan · Dec 2024service
Says it has changed since earlier years.
- Mixedu/SlashDotTrashes in r/askvan · Dec 2024
Says they've visited several times and likes its name and music.
- Caveatu/No_Nebula_7027 in r/askvan · Dec 2024
Feels it has declined and is no longer as good as before.
- Recommendsu/snarkymarmalade in r/askvan · Apr 2024ambience
Good pick for karaoke fans; says the crowd is friendly.
- Recommendsu/warsawsauce in r/vancouver · Nov 2023
Recommends it as one of several picks.
- Recommendsu/404PUNK in r/askvan · Dec 2025
Recommends it, saying they had good times there in the past.
- Recommendsu/Awkward-Recover-3952 in r/askvan · Oct 2024
Enthusiastically calls it the top spot, offering no further detail.
- Recommendsu/TowboatTumor in r/askvan · Sep 2024ambience
Recommends it as a welcoming place to meet people, though the entrance can feel intimidating.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Contribution9672 in r/askvan · Apr 2024
Agrees it fits, says they have been there many times and want more like it.
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