Arcana Spirit Lounge
Vancouver's Hidden Occult Cocktail Bar & Speakeasy in Gastown
In Vancouver's historic Gastown, a peculiar “Pet Psychic” storefront conceals an otherworldly speakeasy. Step past the facade into a candlelit sanctuary where European fusion cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails pay tribute to the Major Arcana of the Tarot.
Antique chandeliers cast dancing shadows across restored heritage interiors. Zoltar dispenses cryptic fortunes. Ouija boards beckon you to commune with the beyond. Every cocktail is a ritual — hand-crafted with house-made syrups, tinctures, and theatrical presentation.
238 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2K8
Tue–Thu & Sun: 6 PM–1 AM · Fri–Sat: 5 PM–2 AM · Mon: Closed
Reserve a Table · 604-336-4006 · info@arcanabar.com
Signature Cocktails
Wheel of Fortune · Moon · Lovers · Empress · Chariot · Hermit · Devil · Cthulhu · Death · Sun · Magician · High Priestess · Hanged Man · Temperance · Star · Fool · Hierophant · Strength · Judgement · Emperor
Plus 22 classic cocktails, mocktails, amaro, absinthe & coffee.
Food Menu
Peppercorn Steak · Ouija Board Charcuterie · Barbecue Skewers · Beef Carpaccio · Ling Cod · Braised Cabbage · Bone Marrow · Latke · Seasonal Sorbet · Italian Doughnut
Plates and desserts all evening. Barbecue skewers served until 10 PM.
Happy Hour — The Witching Hour
Tue–Thu & Sun only, until 7 PM & after midnight: Cocktails $14, beer $6, plus discounted bites.
Reservations & Private Events
Walk-ins welcome. Reservations via Tock. Groups of 13+: reservations@arcanabar.com. Private events (20+): events@arcanabar.com.
Nearest transit: Waterfront SkyTrain (5-minute walk). Metered street parking.
Press
“Vancouver's most occult cocktail bar” — Daily Hive · “Different, novel, and utterly enchanting” — Noms Magazine · “Some of the best cocktails in Gastown” — Vancouver Magazine
★ 4.6 · 583 reviews