When is Back and Forth Bar open?
Mon closed; Tue–Wed 6 PM–1 AM; Thu 6 PM–2 AM; Fri–Sat 6 PM–3 AM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Back and Forth Bar
- 4.2541 reviews
- $
- Closed now
A 19+ Gastown bar with six rentable ping-pong tables, arcade games, board games and craft beer; outside food is welcome.
Quick answers
Back and Forth Bar in short
When is the best time to visit Back and Forth Bar?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Back and Forth Bar indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Back and Forth Bar good for kids?
No: it's for ages 19 and up.
How much does Back and Forth Bar cost?
It costs money ($).
Do you need to book Back and Forth Bar?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Back and Forth Bar?
About 2 hours.
Where is Back and Forth Bar?
303 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2R7.
Is Back and Forth Bar wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens Tue 12 am.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 6 PM–1 AM
- wednesday
- 6 PM–1 AM
- thursday
- 6 PM–2 AM
- friday
- 6 PM–3 AM
- saturday
- 6 PM–3 AM
- sundayToday
- Closed
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Back and Forth Bar
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Good to know
- Ages 19+
- Indoors
- Price $
- Book ahead
- Happy hour 5–6 pm on operating days (Tue–Sat)
- Allow about 2 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
- Usually no wait
- Good for small groups
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.2from 541 reviews
Known for
- Ping-pong
- Board games
- Craft beer
- Outside food welcome
- Late night
- Group dining
- Great cocktails
- Happy hour
The feel
- Trendy
- Lively
- Groups
- Couples
What people say
- People like:
- Friendly staff, fun games and atmosphere, and affordable drinks.
Cool place to hang out, drink or no drink, ping pong and board games. Enjoyed chatting with the boss behind the bar
Probably the coolest place in Gastown. The staff here take great care of you. And it's such a fun room playing dope hip hop and fun games. Not to mention the only affordable place to drink in Vancouver. Don't let the outside fool you.…
Around Downtown Eastside
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowSkewers Souvlaki Pita BarGreek · 2 min walk
Good nowBirds & The BeetsCafé · 2 min walk
Good nowDi Beppe RestaurantItalian · 2 min walk
Good nowBrioche Ristorante & Wine BarItalian · 3 min walk
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For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.