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Bagheera
Vancouver, Canada · Victorian India-inspired speakeasy cocktail bar · North America
Bagheera is a hidden Vancouver cocktail bar styled after the opulence of Victorian India and its railway journeys. The intimate room pairs theatrical design with cocktails and food.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
518 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2T9, CanadaChinatown
- Style
- Victorian India-inspired speakeasy cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Monday and Sunday 17:00–00:00; Tuesday–Thursday 17:00–01:00; Friday–Saturday 17:00–02:00. Last admittance is 45 minutes before close.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Booking
- Reservations are available for parties of up to six through the official page.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
35.7 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 51.7
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 84.2
- Serious press
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 57.4
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
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Social Vibes
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Sentiment score
82/ 100
Score context
Vancouver Chinatown speakeasy behind a betting shop facade delivers Kipling-inspired immersive theming, creative martinis and crustas, and Indian small plates. Guests praise the train-car design, story-driven menu and hospitality; some note waits and premium pricing.
Guest score details
What guests like
- immersive Victorian India / Jungle Book theming and train-car room
- creative story-linked cocktails and martini program
- tasty Indian pakoras and curries
- friendly knowledgeable service
What to know
- waits or one-hour limits on busy nights
- premium cocktail prices
- occasional menu presentation complaints
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Crowd signal
Google 4.1★ across 474 reviews.
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Awards
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Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.
Canada's 50 Best Bars
North America's 50 Best Bars
Reviews & press
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