There's nothing really underground about Yaletown anymore, except perhaps a few lesser-known eateries and the entrance of now-infamous Pierre's Champagne Lounge that's become a celebrity nightlife staple of the city. Located through a discreet entrance behind Chinois restaurant along Hamilton Street, members and select guests enter a Francophilic champagne and wine bar with a moody décor that mixes gothic Victorian details with equal nods to Schnabel and Bella Cullen. Lacking the micro-brew fixation of other nearby drinking scene, Pierre's infuses a good dose of glamour into a late-night spirits experience that well worth the effort to find �" and then get through the door.
Tips
Underground champagne and wine bar dress-up Vancouver nightlife more accustomed to tequila chasers than Cuvée Privé.
Last Word
With an unlisted phone number and no obvious website, lean heavily on your favorite concierge at the Opus or Loden to get you through the door. Saturdays tend to be the toughest night of the week to get in, even for a handy concierge.
