When is Absinthe Bistro open?
Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 5:30 PM–9 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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FrenchLittle Italy
Absinthe Bistro
- 4.7584 reviews
- Closed now
French bistro on Commercial Drive serving a changing prix fixe menu, house-made desserts and a tableside absinthe ritual.
Quick answers
Absinthe Bistro in short
When is the best time to visit Absinthe Bistro?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Absinthe Bistro indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Absinthe Bistro good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Absinthe Bistro cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Absinthe Bistro?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Absinthe Bistro?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Absinthe Bistro?
952 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W7.
Is Absinthe Bistro wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible seating, 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 today 6 pm.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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- Feels
- 8°
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- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
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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
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesday
- 5:30 PM–9 PM
- thursday
- 5:30 PM–9 PM
- friday
- 5:30 PM–9 PM
- saturday
- 5:30 PM–9 PM
- sundayToday
- 5:30 PM–9 PM
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Absinthe Bistro
- 2 Downlow Chicken Shack · 1 min
- 3 Mogu Fried Chicken · 1 min
- 4 Bombay Kitchen + Bar · 1 min
- 5 The Lunch Lady · 2 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 584 reviews
Known for
- Prix fixe menu
- Absinthe ritual
- Lava cake
- Duck leg confit
What people say
- People like:
- Review topics highlight lava cake, scallops, sablefish and the prix fixe menu.
Around Little Italy
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowDownlow Chicken ShackChicken · 1 min walk
Good nowMogu Fried ChickenJapanese · 1 min walk
Good nowBombay Kitchen + BarIndian · 1 min walk
Good nowThe Lunch LadyVietnamese · 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.