Mum's the Word, Commercial Drive
16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Mum's the Word is a bar on Commercial Drive that many commenters recommend, and a few point to it for cocktails. A couple describe it as laid-back or chill, and one calls it very cozy with a nice atmosphere. One commenter is less impressed and calls it not great.
Address
Mum's The Word, 1301 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X5, Canada
At a glance
- Known for
- Cocktails, Laid back atmosphere
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Mum's the Word, Commercial Drive, 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/BCRobyn in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Named among the Commercial Drive-area spots the commenter says to focus on.
- Recommendsu/hardk7 in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Names it as a favourite in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/TheVonlog in r/askvan · Jun 2026ambience
Has heard this bar is fairly laid-back.
- Recommendsu/dgarreaud in r/askvan · Oct 2026ambience
Calls it very cozy, with a nice atmosphere and a few lower-priced cocktails.
- Recommendsu/Revolutionary-Fox814 in r/askvan · Nov 2026
Suggested as a spot to try on Commercial Drive.
- Recommendsu/b1jan in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Agrees with the list that names this bar.
- Recommendsu/Treemere in r/askvan · Feb 2025
Lists it as another good option alongside the places praised above.
- Recommendsu/Fabulous-Accident331 in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Suggests it as a cocktail stop a few blocks from Glitch.
Show all 17 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Kooriki in r/askvan · Oct 2025
Lists this Commercial Drive spot among its strong picks.
- Recommendsu/srzncl in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/avg-bro in r/vancouver · Mar 2024ambience
Calls it a good alternative with usually chill vibes on weeknights.
- Recommendsu/Glad-Quit-8971 in r/askvan · Aug 2026
Named as a fun bar in the Commercial Drive area, suited to visitors who like alternative scenes.
- Recommendsu/HighOnCaps86 in r/askvan · Aug 2025ambience
Calls it a cocktail spot with nice decor and a patio good for people-watching.
- Recommendsu/Laylaiss in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Says they love the place, agreeing with the parent's recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Longjumping_Rip_294 in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Simply agrees with the parent's suggestion of this bar.
- Caveatu/oddible in r/askvan · Nov 2024service
Says it is not great.
- Recommendsu/Beneficial-Pea7497 in r/askvan · Sep 2024
Listed among their personal favourites on Commercial Drive.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.