1181 Davie Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-687-3991

Web: www.tightlounge.com

Advice: Usually very busy after 9pm, go early if you want to talk with friends. No cover charge and everyone is welcome.

Located in the heart of Davie Village, this bar/lounge has a great vibe late into the night. Serving up inventive cocktails with great music, live dj’s spinning, theme nights equals a whole lot of fun.

LuLu Melon

Mojito

Pippi Longstocking

Some of the more popular cocktails include the LuLu Melon ($9.50) made with Skyy vodka (2 oz), muddled watermelon, passionfruit, fresh lime and cranberry; Mojito ($10.50) made with Appleton v/x rum (2 oz), fresh mint, raw sugar, fresh lime and soda; and the Pippi Longstocking ($9.50) made with Absolut Vodka (2 oz), St. Germain Elderflower liquer, elderflower syrup, muddled orange zest and fresh ginger. The huge cocktail list features fresh, fruity, floral, tart, savoury and classic drinks. The wine list boasts reds, whites and bubbles. The beer list includes a Dead Frog pale ale and lager on tap along with local and global beers. Ciders and Coolers round out the beverage offerings. One of the popular Bartenders is Ryan Steele who mixed up these cocktails shown here.

The interior is stylish, movies and tv shows are projected on the back wall, the seating on the couches is comfy, seating at the bar provides a great place to see and be seen.

Review by: Richard Wolak