The Four Seasons Hotel is located at the corner of Georgia and Howe, making it the perfect place to meet for after-work drinks, post-shopping cocktails (Pacific Centre Mall has adjoining doors to the hotel) or pre-theatre or art gallery gathering place. It’s also very attractive, busy and – this is rare for most hotel lounges – host to a surprising lot of locals.

The Drink(s) |Barman Justin Taylor has recently rolled out a 100 mile cocktail list. We suggest The Vancouver Millionaires (Victoria Gin, Bremners Cranberry and Blueberry Juices, Venturi Balsamic, Honey Bee Center Honey, and Phillips Blue Buck Pale Ale | $14. The deep maroon colour of the cocktail is a tribute to Vancouver’s first professional hockey team, The Vancouver Millionaires, who were Stanley Cup winners in 1915. Also fantastic: Bella Dama, a twist on the classic Margarita made from Anejo Tequila, St. Germain Elderflower, Bittered Sling “Denman” Bitters, Muddled Ginger and Cilantro, Fresh Squeezed lemon Juice and vanilla-infused simple syrup (the green fella above) | $13.

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