UnderBar

I was very nervous when we walked in party of 4 and there was no seating but we got settled in and it was an awesome show. Any place with banana bread will always get 5 stars from me! The comedy show was awesome!

A Must-Visit for an Unforgettable Night Out! As a traveler passing through Vancouver, Washington, my partner and I were thrilled to discover the Under Bar, Vancouver's only LGBT gay bar. From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with warmth and a vibrant atmosphere that instantly made us feel welcome. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. The drinks were delicious and reasonably priced, and the bar itself had a cozy and inviting ambiance. What truly sets the Under Bar apart is its commitment to providing top-notch entertainment. The shows and events were absolutely fantastic! We were blown away by the talent and energy of the performers. It was clear that the bar puts a lot of effort into curating high-quality entertainment that caters to the LGBT community. Whether you're a local or just visiting Vancouver, the Under Bar is an absolute must-visit. It's a place where you can feel comfortable being yourself, enjoy great drinks, and experience some of the best entertainment the city has to offer. We can't wait to go back on our next trip through!

This bar was awesome! My coworkers and I had a great time hanging out there. The free drag show was amazing, with tons of talented performers who really knew how to entertain. After that, we jumped into some karaoke, which was a blast. The drinks were tasty, and the vibe was just right. I’d totally recommend checking it out. The only hiccup was that Google Maps struggled to pinpoint the entrance, but I just asked someone nearby for directions, and that did the trick.

Had a great first experience at this bar. My lovely date picked up the tab so I am estimating the cost of our tab. Service was exceptional even after the bar became busier. This venue is very cozy and I'd love to come back. I was unable to order food but it appeared to be standard bar fare with some highlights that other patrons really enjoyed.

I love this place. Only found it in August but I've been coming at least once a month since. They have hilarious and awesome live shows, but I'm especially fond of their karaoke. Sabrina is an awesome host, she'll work with you to try to find the version of a song you want to sing, and if you happen to be out of the bar when she calls your name, she'll work with you to fit you back into the rotation. The bartenders are all very friendly as well, and the food and drinks are great!

This place is super cool!! As the name reveals: It is downstairs in the under part of the building. It is LGBQT focused So There are a lot of rainbows, and they have lots of events and Drag shows that are held there. They had card games and different things.You could play with several couches that made it super comfy. Disco lights and even a Mannequin that will fool you. Thinking there is a person sitting there the whole time LOL. Staff was wonderful and the drinks and french fries were delicious. Was definitely a cool and fun place. Would recommend to others & definitely stop back by if we are in the area.

Funky little joint. Great service and food isn't bad either. Not many places I can get a deviled egg appetizer and I always order them when I see them on the menu. They also have comics come in and perform but unfortunately I didn't stick around for the show. The fries were awesome also. But they have a pretty good menu. They were busy and I was patient after seeing what was happening. I'll definitely return.

Curt was very friendly and attentive. Great beer selection, decent wine and really interesting cocktail list. Haven't tried the food yet, but looking forward to coming back for a future happy hour. Interested location. Can't wait to see how this place develops over time.

Great Fun Camp Drag with great friends and food and cocktails. If you are a fan of classic gay theme show's tv movie broadway you'll definitely appreciate this! Delightful little off the beaten path and under ground bar in Vancouver, Washington. I drove from Beaverton and it only took 25 minutes! That's right! 25 minutes! So do it! The campy drag brunch is a fun place for a group of friends wanna have a very reasonably priced bar food, and breakfast. I had the sausage biscuits and gravy. I was not expecting 2 jumbo size biscuits,"Yes, the jumbo biscuits were baked all the way through" covered in country sausage gravy. Drink specials and the food is quick. The staff makes you feel comfortable.

Great place for some fun entertainment on a Sunday evening with friends! The ceiling in this bar is something else. I love all the art work on the walls and they have it decorated for Halloween!

Went to check this place out with a friend. It's a cute little joint right in the middle of downtown. It's under ground and nice and cool for the warm weather. They have happy hour from 4-7 everyday which is awesome. We tried their mai tai ($13), and mother of spring ($12) for drinks. We also go the fancy deviled eggs ($7) on happy hour and the bruschetta ($9) I will admit the food was a bit pricey for what you received but we went mainly for the atmosphere and drinks. Overall the vibe is amazing, it's LGBT friendly. Wonderful events that happen all the time. I'll be back to check out their drag brunches soon.

I love going to the UnderBar! I like how they have events every single day like karaoke or comedy! I perform during the open mics and I always have an amazing time over here!

Here for the haunted under bar reveal hosted by Jeff Davis. The TAPS member Big River Paranormal group performed the ghost research and investigation. The warm cookies and food were a welcome bonus. The service was absolutely great I especially loved the hot pretzel- a favorite treat of mine. The drink menu was impressive we stuck to diet pop for this occasion We had blt and under bar burger both with fries First thing I gotta say is kudos on fries as they are paired with perfect crunchy outside delicious potato inside The blt had fresh left and tomatoes above in taste bacon was a little thinner than I prefer but still had solid flavor The burger was ample in size with generous portions and very filling a solid option This tiny place packs a big punch offering many events monthly for fun please see their Google listing for more specifics This is a full service bar with many fun features including drag brunch, sexy bingo, karaoke nights and much more

Super sweet basement bar with a super cool staff. By far my favorite place to catch stand up comedy, drag shows and sing karaoke in downtown Vancouver.

Came for the comedy show. Drinks were good, but bartender took a while to get to me and was a little condescending. Not sure if it was due to my complexion or because of our differing lifestyles, but it sure felt like it was one of those two things that could have been an issue. Didn't try any of the food, kitchen was closed by the time I wanted something after the show.

I'm a local drag artist and I've performed at several shows at UnderBar and the owners and the staff have been AMAZING always friendly and welcoming. They bar staff is quick and friendly. I've been to several local bars and UnderBar is by far my favorite. I highly recommend you stop by for a drag show or the comedy night with local comedians!

Cute little LGBT bar with an amazing staff! There is lots of fun live entertainment here too! If you are around Vancouver, you can't go wrong with stopping by Underbar for some good food and drinks!

Underbar is a good time every time. I love their comedy, drinks and karaoke! Couldn't recommend it more

I'd read several outstanding reviews of the Underbar prior to deciding to check it out and must say that those reviews are WELL deserved. This gem in Vancouver's nightlife scene has apparently been flying under the radar for quite some time and I don't know how...everything you could hope for is here; EXCELLENT friendly service. That alone would be enough to justify a visit. The drinks were of GREAT quality. We had the Basil Gimlet and it was apparent from the first sip that they take pride in using quality ingredients and put care into their drinks. The atmosphere was VERY comfortable... Sort of a cross between a neighborhood bar and an urban nightclub...very cozy and comfortable and yet a very cool urban atmosphere. The food is DEFINITELY better than your typical bar fare and deserves a try. We had the Underburger and fries and they did not disappoint. We can't wait to go back and try some of the other menu items. If I sound enthusiastic it's because I am...we just got home from our first visit but we hope to visit again soon!

Drinks were good, area was cute and had fun art, bartender was nice and had helpful suggestions.

Would give it a ZERO if I could. Bartender/management was rude. Come here if you want ATTITUDE . Never heard of such poor customer service! Their only concern is $$$$. I recommend AVOIDING this place. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DO NOT EAT HERE.Owner & Staff are TERRIBLE. Everyone who works there acts like they would rather be SOMEWHERE ELSE instead. It shows in both the service and the food. You will never see me eat here AGAIN I should have known since this place had no wait and every other place had a two hour wait. DONT COME HERE if you like your personal space... currently sitting at a table with my friend with two other couples about 6 inches from us on both sides... never again will I come here. I'd skip this place FOR SURE.

One word: Spectacular. If you haven't been here before, you are missing out. This is by far one of Vancouvers best kept secrets. The drinks? Fabulous--try the Old Fashion, it's freakishly perfect. The food? Fabulous-- I am told the The Classic Grilled Cheese is to die for but also the Capone (roasted ham, salami, mozzarella, tomato, peppers, and pesto aioli) , which was suggested by our beautiful, awesome bartender, is also to die for so you'll have to try it and decide for yourself. I had a shared happy hour meat & cheese board (it disappeared before I could snap a pic) as well as a hummus plate. I thought both were great but I did wish there was a pate or something to accompany the meats & cheeses. The hummus is good, I only wish there were tomatoes with it. That's it. No further complaints at all, whatsoever. Our bartender was super attentive, checked in on our group often, made sure we were good on drinks and that we were enjoying our food. At one point during the evening in this gorgeous little setting, a lovely human approached our table and thanked us for coming in. They said they loved that we were laughing and having a good time, that it raised the energy in the place, and they loved us being there. We generously thanked this sweet soul for having us and assured them that we were pleased with everything, especially the happy vibe of the Underbar. This person walked to each table and, I assume, thanked all the patrons for coming in. I suspect this was one of the new owners ;) Go check them out. Go to bingo, go to open mic night, go have a drink or grab a bite to eat in this spectacular place just go, thank me later.

I think Underbar has the best team working there. The minute you walk down those stairs, staff makes you feel welcomed. They make excellent cocktails and seemingly always coming up with creative recipes. The bar is small with a speakeasy theme which can make for a comfortable experience on my evenings. Although, event days and times, it can feel a bit crowded but stick around. Special events are fun and the crowds are typically easy going.

Awesome ambience, nice and quaint with a wonderful bar and bartender (Sydney). The chicken pesto pizza was fantastico! And last but not least, the drinks were suberb !!

Love this place, hidden gem in Vancouver. I've only been here for happy hour and the Reuben sandwich was excellent.

This is a great place to hang out. Wonderful events. Great staff. Very welcoming. Definitely recommend checking this place out! Plus they say it's haunted!

Amazing food, and the drinks are so yummy. Try the Burgers and fries you won't regret it. Bartenders are amazing and go out of there way to make you feel wanted and are always up for a challenge to make special cocktails. Adult Bingo is fun and so are the Drag shows. If you haven't already stopped by, do yourself the favor and go check it out.

Pssst ... hey buddy ... can you keep a secret? ... I don't want more people to find out about my new favorite underground (literal) bar in Vancouver. I'm glad Underbar isn't more popular because Tommy (the bartender) and the Chef (in the kitchen) are awesome. The cocktails are strong! The pub grub is comfort! Mix in open mic, live band, trivia, or comedy nights and, geezus, how can I not be a fan? Oh, and the prices are reasonable. I went home tipsy (or more), but didn't feel any pain in the wallet or anywhere because of the buzz. Check this out: * Negroni ($10 - 5 stars) Clear your palate & prepare for the night with Tommy's strong, but smooth blend of Gin, Campari, & Sweet Vermouth. * Mule-igan Irish Mule ($10 - 5 stars) It's like any other mule except better with Jameson Irish Whiskey plus classic Ginger Beer & Lime Juice. Top o' the evenin' to ya, Tommy boy! * Old Fashioned ($10 - 4.5 stars) Drink like you're in a old-school bar ... because you are ... with Bourbon, Bitters, Pure Maple Syrup, Orange Rind, and a Bada Bing Cherry for fun. * Hazy IPA (4 stars) It's genuinely hazy to me which brewery this refreshing IPA was from, but I enjoyed it as part of the $10 Burger & Beer deal on the night I drank it. * Under Tai ($10 - 4 stars) Tommy made it sound good thanks to Captain Morgan Rum, Malibu Rum, Cruzan 151 Rum, and Meyers Rum plus Grenadine, Orange Juice, and Pineapple Juice. Maybe it'd be better with more rum and less juice? Clearly Tommy was terrific. As for the Chef, he was cooler than cool. The food wasn't all stellar. It wasn't terrible either. * Fancy Deviled Eggs ($6 - 4.5 stars) Loved the toppings of Pickled Red Onion, Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbles, and Warm Bacon. I really should've ordered this more than once! * Build-your-own Grilled Cheese ($8 - 4 stars) This is a thing at Underbar. Go with it ... get what you want. I did ... and was happy with home-style Provolone & Mozzarella ($1 extra) plus Sliced Tomatoes. * Cheese Plate ($8 - 3.5 stars) Sounds fancy, but it's more comfort with standard supermarket Cheeses, Stone Ground Mustard, Dried Cranberries, and basic Baguette Slices. * The Underburger ($10 - 4 stars) It was part of the nightly special, so besides being satisfying, the burger (& brew) was a good deal. It's a Brioche Bun loaded with a Beef Patty, Melted Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Tomato, Lettuce, and Thousand Island Dressing. The crowd was super casual and totally local. This is an actual neighborhood bar that the neighborhood seems to like. The vibe and atmosphere all helped raise this review to 5 stars although the biggest reasons were the strong cocktails and comfort food from Tommy and the Chef. PS: Don't forget, pal, to keep this just our little secret, ok!

Like the speak east decor. Bartenders are attentive but the drinks were overpriced and not very tasty last .

I was visiting from out of town and looking for a fun place to hang out that was gay friendly. This place was definitely it. Wednesday was open mic night and the talent was amazing. They had musicians, poets, and a comic. Seriously, the place will become "known" soon and will be packed on these nights. (It was pretty busy as it was!) I didn't try the food, but what I saw looked good. They have speciality cocktails, though I stuck to beer. And the bill was extremely reasonable! Friendly folks and I'll be back on my next visit

I attended a comedy show at this bar last night that was off the hook funny... but sadly, the male bartender and the food sucked. Which means I will probably never return to this place again. When people give you money, don't assume your tip is included unless they say so. I paid for my bill and expected change and my change was never given back to me. I would've tipped him way more than that $1.98, but because he did this asshole move, he got nothing from me.

It's a small place and it's very friendly. Just get the feeling you're part of the neighborhood. The service was great. I didn't have a mixed drink, just a glass of wine, but for a house wine it was good.

This is always a great place to spend time and enjoy company. Loving and open people work here and make it a great place to rest and relax. Romantic atmosphere · Great food · Fun atmosphere · Friendly bartenders · Great value

Friendly staff, good drinks, and tasty food. The atmosphere is eclectic but that is what makes it unique. It is a great place to hang with your friends and meet locals. Lots to do here, sit back and enjoy!

Delicious food and cocktails. I highly recommend the baked Brie as an appetizer. The marionberry Moscow mule is very good as well. The restaurant is pretty small and gets busy until late at night (at least on Friday when we visited) but it's a warm and cozy atmosphere. It's very much a speakeasy vibe.

Location - that's about it I visited this establishment on a Wednesday night for happy hour on a warm spring day. I found the place by walking by and seeing a sandwich board advertising Happy Hour. Upon entering by way of steps down into a basement area I immediately didn't care for the smell which reminded me of wet mold. We sat at the bar for at least 5 minutes without being acknowledged while the bartender visited with friends or regulars. He finally came over asking what we would like to drink. My husband pointed to the happy hour sign behind the bar and said do you have menus for HH. The bartender said no we don't. He then explained how the person responsible for them no longer works there so the current menu is screwed up.... I didn't know what that meant and didn't care. We asked about the sandwich board advertising? He shrugged his shoulders we almost left but I am an optimist. We ordered a cocktail off their regular menu which was callee Bees Knees $10 bucks for 1/2 glass. My husband ordered a shot of Blanton's and a beer back $15... can't screw ever up. For eats we ordered a Chicago Dog $8 which I tried to enjoy but the smell of the place kept wafting up into my mouth. It also didn't come with a poppyseed bun they must have ran out? The rest of the ingredients were just okay. We also ordered a Brie and Bacon grilled cheese. It was also just okay and I think we got a tiny piece of bacon but mainly it was Brie. So we spent around 40 bucks before tax for a pretty crappy experience and meal.

Great service! Very friendly staff. Wide variety of Moscow mules made with specialty vodka. I love Moscow mules ! It's a small intimate setting. Great for conversation and tasty snacks too! Honestly though was wishing the bacon in my sandwich were a bit crispier and I wasn't crazy about the whole grain bread. The soup though, was very good. I would give it another try!

It's not handicap accessible which is really unfortunate, we had plans to go to their comedy night and bingo night but got their and I had no way of getting into the actual bar being as I'm on a knee scooter. Kinda sucks.

My partner and I love coming to this bar. Wonderful cocktails and great entertainment and very friendly staff. The only thing is that food menu needs to be improved. The chicken strips are something less to be desired. A friend said the burger was great though! The new owners are pouring their heart and soul into this place and it is just what Vancouver needs!

I love this bar! The food is yummy, drinks are delicious, and the people are super nice and welcoming! I wish I lived here so I could be a regular! Also fond of the decor and speakeasy charm!!!

This bar is literally under (in a basement). Got a speakeasy feel. The bartenders were super friendly. Had a few really tasty drinks here. Ordered the cheese plate and didn't expect much but was pleasantly surprised. Extremely tasty and generous portions. Will return!

I LOVE YOU LIZ!!! such a kind sweet bartender with good jokes and great vibes. her and alexandrea made my afternoon experience so good and were so much fun to be around at the bar! loved the first karaoke night

great place with wonderful food and drinks. it is always a good time there!

Found this gem on a Tuesday walk and boy was I pleasantly surprised. They have a great cozy set up good prices on food and drinks, and even had a trivia game night that we got to play. Add a helpful staff and this place is solid gold!

Good food, good drinks, and great people. We have had nice quiet date night drinks at the bar, and raucous drag show experiences. We love this little slice of Vancouver!

Elizabeth is the best bar tender I've ever had. She makes special drinks if you request and makes you leave with a smile on your face! Absolutely worth checking out. Tell all your friends!

I've been looking for amazing cocktail places in Vancouver, and boy has it been hard. Got a recommendation to visit this place and I've already been back three times. Their cocktails are amazing and their food is delicious (highly recommend the deviled eggs and the bacon & brie grilled cheese). The staff is really nice and I like the loungier vibe. They also have games in the back which is great when out with a group!

I'll start by saying I do not understand all the positive reviews whatsoever. This place initially looked really cool. Both of the cocktails I had were very off tasting, neither of them good. Both weak and tasted almost like cleaning supplies. We also ordered another drink and realized later that it was incorrect. There are so many better options downtown... could've just been a bad server but man was it a disappointment.

Loved this place! Great vibe. Decent bar food. Knowledgeable and helpful bartender (tried Basil Hayden Dark Rye fir the first time and loved it!). Sorry that they're closing down due to COVID-19 and hope they survive. We're looking to move to Vancouver in the next few years and we'll definitely be clients and fans then!

So we have been planning ong going to Underbar for a little while now. Heard about them just a few weeks before the Corona madness but couldn't get over there. Well I started following them on Facebook and noticed their lockdown special and decided to give it a try. Well I am glad I did, the people I spoke with on the phone were great, very personable when i went to pick up. We got an under burger which was great with a kind of smokey thousand island sauce carmelized onions...just over all good flavor. We also had a gorgonzola bacon burger with bacon jam that paired perfectly with the funk of the gorgonzola. Do yourself, and the owners/workers at underbar a favor and get some takeout. P.S. for the growler we chose the Avid dragon fruit cider and it is now one of our favorites.

This is my go to place to hang out in Vancouver. Very chill, great people. Awesome drinks and food! The perfect neighborhood hang out spots. Lots of games and cribbage night. Ask about their Beta Club.

Really cool place. If you're looking for a quieter, yet comfortable place to chat with someone this is it. Good drinks, good food, good service. My girlfriend and I have developed a taste for meat and cheese plates, hummus plates, all of the stuff where you order and then share random cool stuff. After a long hot day a simple light meal like this is perfect. THIS is the place. The room is a little surprising. There's very little outside signage and it could be easy to miss. A simple door between a salon and closed business looks like it could go nowhere. Open the door, go down a couple flights of stairs and.... now you know why it's called UNDERbar. Tell bartender Zach hi!

This is me and my fiancé's fav place to go for a quick date night. The staff know us well and are super friendly. I enjoy the food a lot as well. They have adult bingo once a month and we also go and have a great time. It can get very loud and crowded in the tiny bar so be prepared! And during bingo make sure you call ahead and register for a table otherwise you won't have a place to sit! The only rip I would give the owners is that maybe each table needs a number or some sort of numbering system cause when it's packed the staff seem a little frazzled. :)

Honestly, drinks were amazing and food was pretty good but our server was just rude! I was so excited to come here but I was super let down by the service. When we asked about the status of our food after we had been waiting about 30 minutes for just chicken strips and she told us that the food would not be out for a while, which is fine! But don't make the customers feel bad! It's all in the tone. We ended up ordering a pizza later that took about 45 minutes to come out and they had to bring us a free pizza because of the lack of service. I appreciate the server/bartender that took over for us because she saved the night! I would recommend the drinks completely but I would find a different place if you want actual service and food.

Great place, food is a little over priced but the atmosphere and staff are out of this world. Drinks come decently strong so be ready for that. Our waitresses name was Sydney, and she took incredible care of us. Genuinely, give her a raise she's one of the best waitresses I've ever had at any bar/restaurant.

Excellent drink and love this surprise basement space but I wish they would dim and/or turn off the some of the lights. I feel like there's an abrasive (bright white floodlight style bulb?) recessed light about every few feet overhead. This takes away from what would be a relaxing atmosphere and doesn't mesh with the "speakeasy" feel of the space. Lots of games and some fun vintage furniture groupings. Will be back! :)

It's an ok place. My friend and I came in on a Monday night after the original place we stopped by was closed. It wasn't busy when we arrived and we were able to grab a couch. Being busy moms we very rarely get a night out and we were excited to catch up over drinks. Shortly after we arrived a comedy show started. As we were chatting the host of the comedy show came up to us and told us our conversation was distracting and we needed to stop. We would have left right away but it took about 30 minutes for our cheese plate to arrive so when we finally got it we ate and closed our tab. I would suggest advertising if there is to be a comedy show and maybe selling tickets so that patrons coming in are there for the actual show. We were listening to the comedians while also catching up and it didn't seem right to make us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome for having a conversation in a bar.

WAY over-priced. Spent $84 on just 4 10-ounce drinks - which we barely felt (skimping on the alcohol) - and a shared order of chicken strips which was smaller than anyone else's out there. The decor theme is a bit confused - one could say it's "eclectic," but it really doesn't work. It's like a teenager's bedroom in a vintage speakeasy. There was nothing about it that would prompt a return. The place was packed, however.