13 places to get amazing Caesars in Vancouver (PHOTOS)

May 14 2019, 3:50 am

The Caesar is unofficially (or not-so-unofficially) Canada’s national cocktail.

Created in 1969 in Calgary, these signature drinks can be made extra spicy, extra dirty, extra meaty, and just plain over the top.

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Here are some awesome places to get Caesars in and around Vancouver.

Liberty Distillery

 

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Offering vodka, gin, and whiskey, Liberty Distillery makes one of the best Caesars in the city and it can be enjoyed in its quaint and charming old-school tasting room. A great place to pick up a bottle to go or sit and stay awhile and soak up the sight and sounds of Granville Island.

Address: 1494 Old Bridge Street, Vancouver
Phone:  604-558-1998

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The Victor

 

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The Victor is known as a classic steak and seafood experience, and it also offers a stellar build-you-own-Caesar bar during weekend brunch.

Address: 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Phone: 778-370-3600

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Local Public Eatery

 

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Served in a novelty glass boot, Local’s El Caesar (comprised of Smirnoff Vodka, Mott’s Clamato Juice, special Mexican hot sauce, other spices, and a pepperoni stick) is best described as the Wild West in a glass. It’s also perfect for a photo opp during brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Address: 2210 Cornwall Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-734-3589

Address: 3 Alexander Street, Vancouver
Phone: 778-737-4277

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Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar

National Caesar day

El Padrone Caesar

Boulevard’s El Padrone Caesar combines Casamigos tequila blanco with a Clamato-inspired housemade tomatillo juice comprising fresh tomatillo, cilantro, habanero and serrano chilis, cucumber, clam nectar, agave, and fish sauce for a green-hued Caesar accented with a fresh prawn-olive-pepperoncini garnish.

Address: 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-642-2900

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Edible Canada

 

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Edible Canada’s Maple Bacon Caesar is a sweet twist on the Canadian classic. This late-morning libation features Iceberg Vodka, Clamato, Worcestershire sauce, candied bacon, and an Amola Caesar salt rim.

Address: 1596 Johnston Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-682-6681

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Score on Davie

 

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Home of legendary over-the-top Caesars, the $60 Checkmate Caesar is Score’s most-talked-about novelty item, aside from the new Caesar Grande complete with two corn dogs, two fried mac and cheese balls, a large slice of peanut butter pie too.

Address: 1262 Davie Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-632-1646

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Juke Fried Chicken

National Caesar day

Juke Caesar

Juke’s Chinatown outpost serves up a Caesar made with house mix, vodka, lemon juice, Clamato, and a couple of dashes of hot sauce and is topped with a lime, Thai basil and a chicharron for a spicy-sweet Caesar.

Address: 182 Keefer Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-336-5853

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Fanny Bay Oyster Bar

 

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Cool and briny like the ocean, Fanny Bay tops their house Caesar with, what else, a freshly shucked oyster. You can expect a classic Caesar with a lemon salted rim here.

Address: 762 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Phone: 778-379-1590

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Hook Seabar

 

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This English Bay spot makes a delicious Caesar you’ll want to try. This rendition is made with a Cajun-spiced rim and comes with garnishes of pickle, olives, and a nice juicy prawn.

Address: 1210 Denman Street, Vancouver
Phone:
  604-620-6228

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Tacofino

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El Caesar at Tacofino is a perfect blend of citrus and spice you love in the drink. This version of the drink is comprised of habanero infused El Jimador Blanco tequila, house-made clamato, cilantro salt rim and topped with smoked olives. Five of Tacofino’s outposts offers this take on the classic drink.

Address: 15 West Cordova Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-899-7907

Address: 1025 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 778-379-8226

Address: 2327 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-253-8226

Address: 8 E 5th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-709-0015

Address: 122-1050 W Pender, Vancouver
Phone: 604-428 8453

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Chewies

 

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This restaurant might be known for their oysters but there’s none in this rendition of your favourite drink. Chewies Caesar is comprised of New Amsterdam vodka, fresh horseradish, Clamato, and their super secret blend of spices. The drink is topped with a cajun prawn and Kevin’s bacon. You can try it with Bulleit bourbon, Tanqueray gin, or Olmeca Altos tequila instead.

Address: 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-620-7634

Address: 2201 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-558-4448

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Tuc Craft Kitchen

National Caesar day

Mezcal Caesar

This Gastown haunt’s Caesar is a combo of Montelobos mezcal, El Espolòn reposado tequila, Classic spice Walter Craft Caesar mix and a housemade tomato shrub (tomatoes, fire-roasted jalapeños, cilantro, coriander seed, apple cider vinegar, salt and brown sugar) with dashes of Tabasco and Addition Thai Green Chili bitters for an extra kick of spice.

Address: 60 West Cordova Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-559-8999

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Donnelley Bars

National Caesar day

Donnelly Group Signature-Caesar

The Donnelley Group’s updated signature Caesar features Walter Caesar Mix, Absolut vodka, Tabasco, Lea & Perrins, and it always served as a double. Garnishes include cucumber spear, a Castelvetrano olive, a cocktail onion, and a lime wedge.

Address: Multiple locations

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