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Lift - Beginning on Canada’s west coast, Vancouver’s Lift is a top spot, if only for its stunning views of the harbour.

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The Shameful Tiki Room - Also in British Columbia is The Shameful Tiki Room, which offers live entertainment and delicious cocktails. They also have a location in Toronto, if you happen to find yourself in Ontario’s capital.

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The Narrow Lounge - The Narrow Lounge is tucked away down an alley on Vancouver’s Main Street. Easy to miss, but certainly worth the trip once you find it.

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The Fringe Cafe - If you’re looking for a laid-back space to kick it in Vancouver, The Fringe Cafe is certainly the bar to check out. Listen to some poetry and have a beer amidst Vancouver’s more creative types.

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XY - XY is one of Vancouver’s best gay bars, and also doubles as a nightclub. You are guaranteed a night full of dancing and high-energy beats.

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El Cortez - Moving into Alberta, El Cortez is an awesome bar worth checking out. If you’re hungry, they serve some mean Mexican dishes such as enchiladas, tacos, ceviche, and quesadillas. Is your mouth watering yet?

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Woodwork - Woodwork in downtown Edmonton won Vue Magazine Reader's Choice Golden Fork Award for Best Cocktails in Edmonton and Best Bartending in Edmonton in 2016. Safe to say this is one place worth stopping by!

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Knotted Thistle Pub - For a genuine Celtic ambiance, visit the Knotted Thistle Pub in Regina, Saskatchewan.

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Bartari Videogame Restaurant and Bar - Farther north in Saskatoon you’ll find Bartari Videogame Restaurant and Bar, which is just how you’d imagine it would be—video games and consoles everywhere!

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The Roost Social House - For a delectable local craft cocktail, The Roost Social House in Winnipeg, Manitoba is the establishment to stop by. The bartenders from this bar constantly compete in cocktail beverage competitions.

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Blind Tiger Coffee Co. - The cool speakeasy Blind Tiger Coffee Co. in Winnipeg, Manitoba is a prohibition era-inspired locale, hidden behind a door in the storefront coffee shop.

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Union Local 613 - Our country’s capital also has its own speakeasy tucked away behind a bookshelf at Union Local 613 in Ottawa, Ontario.

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The Manx - There is also the popular Manx, where Ottawa’s art scene gathers to share a few beers.

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Chill Ice House - Perhaps the coolest (literally) bar on this list is Toronto’s Chill Ice House. It's Canada’s largest ice lounge, and where they serve you booze in glasses made out of ice. Brrr!

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Wayne Gretzky’s Toronto - What better bar to catch the hockey game at than Wayne Gretzky’s Toronto? Named after the famous former NHL player, this place also houses Gretzky’s personal collection of memorabilia.

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The Football Factory - From one sport to the next, Toronto’s best place to catch a soccer game is The Football Factory on Bathurst Street.

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The Only Cafe - Don’t be fooled by the name. Toronto’s The Only Cafe is also a prime spot for downing a tasty draft microbrew.

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Hair of the Dog - Hair of the Dog on Church Street in Toronto has been voted the best place for a quiet drink and the best place for a first date.

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Boutique Bar - Boutique Bar in Toronto has a great patio and is the perfect place to people watch on Church Street.

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Crews & Tangos - Right next to the simplicity of Boutique Bar is the colourful Crews & Tangos. This drag bar won’t be too hard to find.

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Pegasus - Also located in Toronto’s gay Village is Pegasus. Filled with dart boards, videogames, pool tables, and pinball machines, this bar is ideal for a relaxed and fun-filled evening with friends.

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O’Grady’s - Also featuring a fantastic patio for people watching during the summer, Toronto’s O’Grady’s is a popular bar in the wintertime as well due to their cozy indoors.

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Bovine Sex Club - It’s not what you think. Bovine Sex Club in Toronto is actually a retro bar featuring live music and savoury drinks.

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El Convento Rico - A popular spot for bachelorette and bachelor parties, El Convento Rico in Toronto is a fun spot for some all-night Latin dancing!

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The Drake Hotel - The Drake Hotel serves some flavourful craft cocktails. Not one to be missed.

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Famous Last Words - Named after a Timothy Findley novel, this cocktail bar is every bibliophile’s dream. Famous Last Words in Toronto is filled with books and has a lovely fireplace, perfect for curling up next to with your favourite novel—and a drink too, of course!

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The Loose Moose - Another great sports bar in the city is The Loose Moose on Front Street.

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El Caballito - For a terrific tequila shot, step into El Caballito on King Street West.

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Amsterdam Brewhouse - Amsterdam Brewhouse on Toronto’s Harbourfront offers a great selection of craft beer.

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Food and Liquor - Food and Liquor in Toronto offers exactly that: fabulous food and exceptional liquor! What better way to wind down on a Friday night?

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The Ballroom Bowl - The Ballroom Bowl in Toronto is a sports bar, bowling alley, and more!

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Serve Ping Pong - Beer pong anyone? You can literally play and drink in downtown Hamilton’s Serve Ping Pong.

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The Mansion House - The Mansion House in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario is one of Canada’s oldest historic pubs and the country’s longest licensed running bar.

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The Merchant Ale House - Also in St. Catharines is one of Niagara’s longest running craft beer breweries, The Merchant Ale House.

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Olde Angel Inn - Moving along through the beautiful Niagara region, you will also come across the Olde Angel Inn in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It's an old hotel but also a homey, casual place to grab a pint if you happen to be passing through the historical town.

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Niagara Brewing Company - Right at the bottom of the famous Clifton Hill is the Niagara Brewing Company. It opened in 2015 and represents the best of Canadian brewing heritage.

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Agrikol - Montreal isn’t short of its share of excellent bars either. Agrikol was voted by Business Insider as the eighth most beautiful bar in the world in 2017. It's owned by Canadian indie band Arcade Fire.

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Ti Agrikol - Agrikol's sister bar Ti Agrikol is also worth visiting.

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Le Red Tiger - Montreal’s only Vietnamese pub, Le Red Tiger, can be found in the city's gay Village.

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Big in Japan - Another cool speakeasy to visit is Montreal’s Big in Japan bar. But consider yourself warned that there is no sign outside so it may be hard to find. Hint: look for the grey door with two Japanese symbols on the window.

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Helm Microbrasserie - Montreal’s Helm Microbrasserie's name is an acronym: hops, eau (water), levure (yeast), and malt. They stick to the basics!

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Le Chaval Blanc - Le Chaval Blanc in Montreal sells an impressive selection of pale ales and house beers.

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Yïsst - Yïsst, also in Montreal, is a sleek bar offering homemade beers, Canadian wines, and North American spirits.

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Le Saint Sulpice - Le Saint Sulpice in Montreal has a beautiful large and lively outdoor patio, perfect for day drinking.

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Le Mal Nécessaire - Drink out of hollowed coconuts and pineapples at Montreal's Le Mal Nécessaire in Chinatown.

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Christian's Bar - Kiss the frozen cod in Newfoundland’s Christian's Bar.

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The Lounge at Fogo Island Inn - Try the The Rockin' Fogo cocktail at this remote bar at the divine and secluded Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland.

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O'Reilly's Irish Pub - O'Reilly's Irish Pub in St. John's, Newfoundland is an iconic pub house with spectacular drinks and good music.

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The Duke of Duckworth - In Newfoundland's capital you’re sure to hear mention of The Duke of Duckworth, which is rumoured to be haunted!

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The Gahan House - In Prince Edward Island, top pick for some marvelous handcrafted ales is The Gahan House in Charlottetown.

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Marc’s Studio - Marc’s Studio, also found in Charlottetown, is a great, comfy bar for the art-lover.

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Holy Whale Brewery - In the small village of Alma, New Brunswick, you will discover Holy Whale Brewery. This pub used to be an old church (obvious from its church-like exterior). Along with their beer, be sure to try their pickled eggs too!

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The Port Pub - Another spot known for its fantastic views is Nova Scotia’s The Port Pub in Annapolis Valley.

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Noble - Halifax is home to the secret, underground bar Noble. But it is a little exclusive. Unless you know the password, don’t even bother trying to get in!

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Sam's Monkey Tree Pub - As for the Northwest Territories, popular amongst the young university crowd is Sam's Monkey Tree Pub in Yellowknife.

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Woodyard Brewhouse and Eatery - This award-winning brewery is just as famous for its food. Stop into Woodyard Brewhouse and Eatery in Yellowknife and eat like a true local.

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Storehouse Bar and Grill - Even in Iqaluit you’ll find a bar! Storehouse Bar and Grill is the place to gather for a few cold brewskis in Nunavut.

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The Ridge Pub Grill - This countrywide pub crawl finishes in the Yukon. For some greasy pub food and beer in Whitehorse, The Ridge Pub Grill and Offsales is a satisfying local spot.

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