The best bet is to stick with the animated cocktail list. Favourites seem to be from the “sweet” category, focusing on mixing gins, tequila, rum or vodka with raspberries, pink grapefruit and peach juice and similar such substances. They all clock in at $8.50 each and are a great start to a night out on the town. - L.H.
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1181
1181 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC
604-687-3991
West End
Venue:
Restaurant, Lounge
Hours:
Daily: 11:00am – 1:00am Sun.: Brunch: 11:30am – 4:30pm
Price Range:
$$ (affordable)
Payment:
Master Card, Visa, American Express
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12 Reader Reviews | I have recently only started to come to this place after a good friend of mine Carl took me there over 2 months ago. I can now say that I do enjoy going there several times a week. TRUE the staff there are very good looking. My hats off to Ryan, Clay, the HOT bouncer boy Trey who has an awesome smile, and some what shyness about him. I do know other staff that work there by face, but I am bad with names, so ALL staff there are good, and only after 3 times there the staff know my drink... run, and coke (DOUBLE of course)
Place has a great atmosphere, but at times such as Friday nights it can get VERY busy with too many people hanging around the bar area making it difficult to get your drink. Even after saying "excuse me " as you are trying to move through the crowd, only some people move for you. The rest are ignorant, and bitch if you spill .
1. Cam Smith's Review :: July 20, 2008 Cam Smith's Rating: 3 Stars |
Love this place usually but can't believe they want $50 for new years eve. CRAZY. since they offer nothing, and is normally free to get into this place. Save your $50 and go to a nightclub.. its cheaper. Odyssey is $20 and Celebrities is $40. Hotter guys and dance floor to boot.
2. Anonymous's Review :: December 17, 2007 |
Love this place usually but can't believe they want $50 for new years eve. CRAZY. since they offer nothing, and is normally free to get into this place. Save your $50 and go to a nightclub.. its cheaper. Odyssey is $20 and Celebrities is $40. Hotter guys and dance floor to boot.
3. Jon's Review :: December 16, 2007 Jon's Rating: 3 Stars |
Hola a todo el equipo,
Gracias por su amabilidad, su ambiante genial y la musica, fue vacaciones muy emocionante por muchas razones pero me voy con dulce recuerdos.....mucha vida al 1181.
Esperando volver pronto, un beso lindo y uno especial a L.
Un saludo cariñoso....
4. Anonymous's Review :: July 15, 2007 |
Hola a todo el equipo,
Gracias por su amabilidad, su ambiante genial y la musica, fue vacaciones muy emocionante por muchas razones pero me voy con dulce recuerdos.....mucha vida al 1181.
Esperando volver pronto, un beso lindo y uno especial a L.
Un saludo cariñoso....
Narcisse
5. Narcisse's Review :: July 14, 2007 Narcisse's Rating: 3 Stars |
Loved the music and the atmosphere. The ambience is casual-chic, and the seating is comfortable and conducive to mingling. And while the bartenders are indeed quite nice to look at, they aren't really very good at being bartenders! I've been subjected to truly undrinkable Martini's on more than one occasion. C'mon guys, how hard can it be??
6. Anonymous's Review :: June 07, 2007 |
Loved the music and the atmosphere. The ambience is casual-chic, and the seating is comfortable and conducive to mingling. And while the bartenders are indeed quite nice to look at, they aren't really very good at being bartenders! I've been subjected to truly undrinkable Martini's on more than one occasion. C'mon guys, how hard can it be??
7. Derek's Review :: June 07, 2007 Derek's Rating: 2 Stars |
This is THE ONLY non-resto uber kewl and sophisticated lounge (and that is really what it is as the bar is too well-designed to be simply...a bar) on Davie's strip, if you don't count Moxies (which is not bad in its own right but lacks the atmosphere of 1181). And yes, Ryan and Jeff, the bartenders are total eye candy, such that if the drinks were terrible, you'd still have a great experience. Ask for the berry mojito (not really on the menu but the guys will customise on request....within reason) as it's the best in the city.
Depending on the night you go, a cool mix of tunes will be sonically eminating from the specially customised sound system (though if only a bit loud?). This is the place to see and be seen. There's nothing sleazy about this place at all, too. It's high-style design that any architect and designer would highly approve of. After all, two of Vancouver's top architects, Battersby and Mowat, were commissioned to execute the concept's design.
Don't take my word for it, 1181 is worthy of a visit even though no longer a secret. You're guaranteed to destress at this trendy hangout.
8. Anonymous's Review :: March 09, 2007 |
This is THE ONLY non-resto uber kewl and sophisticated lounge (and that is really what it is as the bar is too well-designed to be simply...a bar) on Davie's strip, if you don't count Moxies (which is not bad in its own right but lacks the atmosphere of 1181). And yes, Ryan and Jeff, the bartenders are total eye candy, such that if the drinks were terrible, you'd still have a great experience. Ask for the berry mojito (not really on the menu but the guys will customise on request....within reason) as it's the best in the city.
Depending on the night you go, a cool mix of tunes will be sonically eminating from the specially customised sound system (though if only a bit loud?). This is the place to see and be seen. There's nothing sleazy about this place at all, too. It's high-style design that any architect and designer would highly approve of. After all, two of Vancouver's top architects, Battersby and Mowat, were commissioned to execute the concept's design.
Don't take my word for it, 1181 is worthy of a visit even though no longer a secret. You're guaranteed to destress at this trendy hangout.
9. Ivan's Review :: March 08, 2007 Ivan's Rating: 3 Stars |
This is the hottest and best place in Vancouver! I love the atmosphere, the bartenders are HOT, the drinks are the BEST I've had at any bar! This place is a must for everyone! I am from Bellingham, WA, and this is my new favorite watering hole when I go to Van. I'm willing to go up for a night just to hang out at this awesome place!
10. Ryan's Review :: October 11, 2006 Ryan's Rating: 4 Stars |
love it....its like new york on davie...Vanhattan
11. Bar Patron #1's Review :: September 01, 2006 Bar Patron #1's Rating: 4 Stars |
Great Place! Tasteful, elegant, comfortable and not sleazy at all. Finally, we need more places like this. Love the minimalist decor and the projected movies. That being said, the music was really too loud. Mixing up the type of music might go a long way in making this place truly different. Seating was sometimes a problem. A place to dance would be nice too, but I don't think that that is what 1181 is about. Just some suggestions to make a great place better.
12. Sean's Review :: August 11, 2006 Sean's Rating: 4 Stars |
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