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Vancouver’s only underground bar! Check out our events and our daily happy hour🌈✨

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Farewell, Vancouver: A Love Letter from UnderBar

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we announce the closing of UnderBar. After nearly a decade of memories—including five years as Vancouver’s only LGBTQ+ bar—our doors have officially closed.

Nearly five years ago, we set out with a simple but vital mission: to build a safe, vibrant space for our LGBTQ+ family and allies. We wanted UnderBar to be so much more than just a place to grab a drink. We wanted a home where absolutely everyone was welcomed with open arms.

A Decade of Magic, Laughs, and Family

Together, we built something truly legendary. Looking back, we are incredibly proud of the space we shared:

The Entertainment: From dazzling drag shows and hilarious comedy nights to our weekly Monday Open Mics, brain-busting trivia, and spooky Paranormal Pub Sundays.
The Legends: Our Drag Bingo and Adult Bingo nights quickly became local staples, alongside some of the absolute best karaoke sessions in town.
The Milestones: UnderBar was a place where regulars truly became family. We had the absolute honor of hosting your birthdays, graduation parties, retirement celebrations, first dates, and yes, even your divorce parties.
Being trusted with these moments has been the privilege of a lifetime. We don’t take a single memory for granted.

The Harsh Reality of the Service Industry

This decision was not made lightly, nor is it a reflection of the extraordinary team who poured their souls into this space. The simple, painful truth is that the operating environment for independent bars and restaurants has become brutal.

Like many businesses in both uptown and downtown Vancouver, we have watched our neighborhood shift over the past few years:

Declining Foot Traffic: Fewer people are walking our streets, which translates directly to fewer smiling faces coming through our doors.
Changing Habits: We are seeing a broader cultural shift. People everywhere are simply going out less and drinking less than they used to.
Skyrocketing Overhead: The rising costs of goods, rent, maintenance, and insurance have squeezed our margins far past the breaking point.
Across the region, beloved local spots with fiercely loyal follo by @underbarvancouver

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The very first drag show at UnderBar! Thanks Chris Hart for the memories. ❤️ by @underbarvancouver

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12 days ago

One of these beautiful people is our Trivia host. Can you guess who? ⭐️ by @underbarvancouver

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17 days ago

The bar itself may be full, however there are still seats at tables and at the sofas! Come join us for Karaoke! Open till midnight! by @underbarvancouver

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17 days ago

Wednesday Karaoke starts EARLY tonight at 8 PM! ✨
Join us at The UnderBar for a legendary night hosted by the charming ❤️KJ Lucas!❤ 🎤

--->🏆 BIG NEWS: Thanks to your amazing nominations, we’ve officially made it to the Top 5 in the Karaoke category! Thank you all so much! 🥂

Not a singer? No problem! Come grab a drink 🍹, try some delicious food 🥟, and enjoy the best local talent in our cozy, unique underground space. (We also have a fantastic lineup of ❤️non-alcoholic beverages❤️!)

⏱️ Tonight's Schedule & Deals:

4:00 PM – Midnight: Open hours
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: HAPPY HOUR 🍻
$5.00 Well Drinks
$5.00 Wine & Draft Beers
$2.00 OFF All Appetizers

8:00 PM: Karaoke Kickoff with Lucas!
🚗 The Perks:

FREE PARKING after 6:00 PM!
NO construction or detours on Broadway—smooth sailing all the way here.
Come see why we're rapidly becoming Vancouver’s favorite spot! 🎶 #karaokenight #karaoke #LiveSingers #celebrationtime #lgbtq #karaokeparty by @underbarvancouver

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17 days ago

Tuesday Karaoke Starts at 9PM.

Be sure to stop in tonight, sign-up for Karaoke, and belt out some tunes! Tonight's guest host is KJ Wasabi!

Not a singer? NP, come in and order and drink 🍹and/or some delicious food🥟, and listen to some of the best singers in town in our warm, cozy, unique, underground space. Be sure to ask about our ❤️non-alcoholic beverages❤️ as well.

Be here by 7 PM to enjoy our latest Happy Hour Specials, including ALL Well Drinks, Drafts, and House Wines - ONLY $5.00!‍ ‍Plus, $2.00 Off on ALL Appetizers!

The UnderBar is rapidly gaining popularity in Vancouver. Our distinctive setting and stunning ceiling tiles offer some of the finest sound quality in the city, and attracts some of the best Karaoke singers in town!

FREE PARKING AFTER 6PM!
NO ROAD CONSTRUCTION OR DETOURS ON BROADWAY

The UnderBar’s Tuesday hours are 4PM till midnight, with Happy Hour from 4-7PM. by @underbarvancouver

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19 days ago

Comedy underground! Monday, July 6th, starting st 8PM: Open Mic Comedy is back at the UnderBar! Start off your July with laughter, great food snd drinks, all in the ONLY Underground bar in town! UnderBar’s Monday hours are 4PM- Midnight, featuring $5.00 Happy Hour till 7PM! Signups for newcomers start at 8PM.#freeparking #comedy #openmic #firsttimecomics by @underbarvancouver

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20 days ago

Sunday 🎤Karaoke starts at 9PM. Featuring Ms. Gender spinning the tunes!

Behind the bar tonight is the incredibly talented Pip Kennedy! Come let Pip whip up one of his delicious cocktails🍹, or order your favorite beer🍺 or cider, a glass of wine🍷, or try one of our new, delicious ❤️non-alcoholic beverages❤️. Be sure to try one of our many delicious food🥟 items!

UnderBar’s Sunday Hours - 4PM till Midnight, and featuring our famous $5.00 Hour Happy from 4PM till 7PM.

NEW Happy Hour Specials include ALL Well Drinks only $5.00, ALL Draft Beer $5.00 per glass, all Wine $5.00 per glass, PLUS $2.00 Off on ALL Appetizers! Plus, $2.00 OFF All Appetizers!

The UnderBar is quickly becoming one of the top spots in Vancouver. for Karaoke. Our unique space and beautifully tiled ceiling provides with some of the best acoustics in town, and featuring some of the BEST Karaoke singers in town!

FREE PARKING ALL DAY ON THE WEEKENDS
NO ROAD CONSTRUCTION OR DETOURS ON BROADWAY. #underground #vancouverwa #freeparking #varietyshows #karaoke #KaraokeTime by @underbarvancouver

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20 days ago

TONIGHT, July 5th from 7 to 9 PM: The Campers are back at the UnderBar! NO COVER! We hear the Campers have something extra special for you tonight! Get your FREE Tickets at www.eventbrite.com - Search: Campers Drag Show. Free seats also at the door starting at 6:30. Show at 7PM. Stick around for Karaoke starting at 9PM! by @underbarvancouver

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20 days ago

YES! The UnderBar is open Today on the 4th, regular hours from 4PM-1AM. Tonight we're kicking off the holiday with Karaoke starting at 8PM, featuring your favorite guest Karaoke Host - KJ Wasabi! Come sing your heart out with Wasabi tonight, or sit back with a refreshing beverage and a snack, and enjoy our unique, underground space. #karaoke #LiveSingers #freeparking #vancouverwa by @underbarvancouver

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21 days ago

Sunday, July 5th, from 7 to 9 PM, the famous Campers have returned to the UnderBar! No COVER! Originating in LA in the late 70s, and still the only drag show of its kind anywhere, the Campers bring a whole new level to ‘Camp’ Drag. You’ll only find The Campers at the UnderBar, and only once a month! Reserve your FREE Seats at: www.eventbrite.com - search: Campers Drag Show. Show promptly at 7PM.#dragshows #lgbtq🏳️‍🌈 #livesinging #nocovercharge #comedy by @underbarvancouver

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