The 515 Bar
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters with a clear view recommend The 515 Bar, and commenters praise its cocktails. One commenter finds it cozy, another says it is underrated, and one lists it among distinctive spots with character. One commenter would firmly avoid it, and another says it is okay but has grown a little worn.
Address
The 515 Bar, 521 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5, Canada
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails
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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/BananaCamPhoto in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Says it's underrated.
- Recommendsu/tishpickle in r/askvan · Aug 2025ambience
Listed among five distinctive spots with character the commenter can name.
- Recommendsu/Ltrs-n-nmbrs in r/askvan · Feb 2025ambience
Calls it cozy.
- Recommendsu/Chililights in r/askvan · Feb 2025taste
Praises its cocktails.
- Recommendsu/Life_with_Charliebug in r/askvan · Nov 2025
Names it as their top pick for cocktails in the city.
- Recommendsu/HappySheepherder24 in r/askvan · Sep 2024ambience
Describes it as relaxed with good cocktails, and the first bar they thought of.
- Mixedu/oddible in r/askvan · Oct 2026ambience
Says it's okay but has become a bit run down.
- Recommendsu/usernameusernamex2 in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Calls it a great place.
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- Caveatu/itsneversunnyinvan in r/askvan · Oct 2024
Says they would firmly avoid it.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.