Guilt & Co, Gastown
16 people recommendvia r/vancouver, r/askvan18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Guilt & Co, a basement bar in Gastown, and several point to its live music. A few describe the atmosphere as pleasant or vibey, and a couple mention the cocktails. A couple say it fills up, and a couple found the food weak.
Address
Guilt & Co, 1 Alexander Street, Underground, 3 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2, Canada
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Known for
- Live music, Cocktails
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Guilt & Co, Gastown, as the crow flies.
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/TomKeddie in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Relays that someone suggested it and says it sounds like a fun option.
- Recommendsu/theneem in r/vancouver · Nov 2023
Lists it among suggested picks.
- Recommendsu/Jadzeey in r/askvan · Apr 2026ambience
Listed among notable bars, recommended for its live music.
- Recommendsu/frumbledown in r/askvan · May 2025
Suggests it may match what they are looking for.
- Recommendsu/justdothedamnthang in r/vancouver · Jan 2024ambience
Describes it as very crowded, but says the commenter loves the place.
- Mixedu/loudmouth6511 in r/askvan · May 2025variety
Says the atmosphere is good but the food selection is poor, as with other speakeasies.
- Recommendsu/VanDude88 in r/askvan · May 2025
Suggests it as one of two options for that age group.
- Recommendsu/tai_chilly in r/askvan · Jan 2025
Included in the Chinatown section as a spot for drinks and live music.
Show all 18 cited comments
- Recommendsu/rasras9 in r/vancouver · Nov 2023
Suggests it as a bar worth trying.
- Recommendsu/ToughLingonberry1434 in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/pnutbutteryum in r/askvan · May 2025
Lists it among bars they go to for dancing, with a mid-20s-and-older crowd.
- Recommendsu/Holiday-Comedian-552 in r/askvan · Jan 2026
Suggests this nearby Gastown bar and says it fills up on weekends.
- Recommendsu/mobro-4000 in r/vancouver · Nov 2023
Lists it among basement-style equivalents to the Black Dog.
- Recommendsu/jollyjoyful in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Offers it as another solid pick.
- Recommendsu/Hoplite76 in r/askvan · Jun 2026ambience
Says it isn't jazz but is fairly vibey with live music.
- Recommendsu/brahdz in r/askvan · May 2026ambience
Calls Guilt and Co a pleasant basement space serving cocktails after dark.
- Recommendsu/RevolutionaryMeal464 in r/askvan · Jan 2026
Recommends this bar for its live music.
- Mixedu/Ebiseanimono in r/vancouver · Jan 2024taste
Likes the cocktails but found the ceviche weak; suggests arriving early and picking a music night.
More maps in Vancouver, Canada
Did this page answer your question?
Freshness
Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.