The Buildout Podcast: The Keefer Bar
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Opened in 2009, The Keefer Bar quickly became one of Vancouver’s essential cocktail destinations. But what happens when a beloved local institution suddenly finds itself on the national — and international — stage? In 2026, Keefer was named Best Bar in Canada, and a new wave of attention followed.
On this episode of “The Buildout,” we tell the story of The Keefer Bar: how it helped shape Canada’s cocktail culture and how it is now navigating what comes next after reaching the top.
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