When is Laowai open?
Mon–Thu 5 PM–1 AM; Fri–Sat 5 PM–2 AM; Sun 5 PM–12 AM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Cocktail barChinatown
Laowai
- 3.8409 reviews
- $$
- Closed now
Chinatown speakeasy behind a dumpling shop, with Shanghai-inspired interiors, creative cocktails and an extensive baijiu selection.
Quick answers
Laowai in short
When is the best time to visit Laowai?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Laowai indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Laowai good for kids?
No: it's for ages 19 and up.
How much does Laowai cost?
It costs money ($$).
Do you need to book Laowai?
No, you can walk in. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Laowai?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Laowai?
251 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J7.
Is Laowai wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, 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
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Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 5 pm.
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- tuesday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- wednesday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- thursday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- friday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- saturday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- sundayToday
- 5 PM–12 AM
How busy it gets today
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Laowai
- 2 The Ramen Butcher (Chinatown) · 1 min
- 3 Fat Mao Noodles (Thai Soup Noodles)-Chinatown · 1 min
- 4 Los Sapos Tacos · 2 min
- 5 RedBeef Noodle Kitchen (Chinatown) · 2 min
Good to know
- Ages 19+
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Book online
- Allow about 1.5 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
3.8from 409 reviews
Known for
- Baijiu
- Creative cocktails
- Hidden entrance
- Shanghai-inspired interiors
- Late night
- Group dining
- Date night
- Great cocktails
The feel
- Trendy
- Lively
- Cozy
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
What people say
- People like:
- Creative drinks, knowledgeable bartenders and an atmospheric speakeasy interior.
- Worth knowing:
- Wait times and a live-music fee.
First time here and it was such a great experience! Vanessa was our server and she was incredible—super knowledgeable and guided us through both the food and drinks. Her recommendations were spot-on, and she even created a custom drink…
Ok so they did one thing that was wrong but I can’t give it a lower rating than 4 stars because it is a good place. I got a juice and they charged me a mocktail even tho I specified I don’t want a mocktail. The reason was my date was…
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowThe Ramen Butcher (Chinatown)Ramen · 1 min walk
Good nowFat Mao Noodles (Thai Soup Noodles)-ChinatownThai noodle · 1 min walk
Good nowLos Sapos TacosTaco · 2 min walk
Good nowRedBeef Noodle Kitchen (Chinatown)Taiwanese · 2 min walk
On nearby
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.