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Laowai & Blnd Tger

A transportive speakeasy hidden behind a dumpling shop.

Status Opens at 5 PM
Rating ★ 3.8 · 395
Area Vancouver
Cuisine Chinese
★ 3.8 · 395 reviews Vancouver Chinese
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Highlights

Known For
Hidden Freezer DoorLargest Baijiu Collection1920s Shanghai GlamourArt Deco Speakeasy
  • Access this transportive speakeasy by stepping into the Blnd Tger dumpling shop and asking for 'Number 7' at the freezer door.

  • The interior evokes the opulent glamour of 1920s Shanghai, complete with velvet booths and emerald tiles.

  • Boasting Canada’s largest collection of Baijiu, the bar crafts innovative cocktails inspired by historical Chinese figures.

  • The menu features refined regional Chinese small plates, from hand-folded dumplings to modern takes on classic street food.

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About

A transportive hidden gem where Prohibition-era Shanghai meets modern mixology. Hidden behind an unassuming Chinatown dumpling shop, Laowai offers narrative-driven cocktails, Canada's largest Baijiu selection, and authentic Blnd Tger dumplings in a noir-inspired room of velvet and gold.

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Ambiance

“Opulent, seductive, and sophisticated speakeasy that captures the glamorous mystery of 1920s Shanghai.”

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Noise Level Moderate
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Amenities & Options

🌿 Vegetarian Options
📅 Reservations
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Popular Items

🍽️

Single Malt Xiao Long Bao

$9

🍽️

Bison Momos

$10

🍽️

Cumin Lamb Dumplings

$9.50

🍽️

Pork Belly Bourbon Char Siu

$18

🍽️

Smoking Tofu Biang Biang Noodles

$16

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Location

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Getting Here

🚇 Transit

Located in Chinatown near Main St and Georgia St. Short walk from Main Street-Science World Station.

🚗 Parking

Metered street parking on Georgia St; secure underground lot at 180 Keefer St.

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