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Address: 1181 Davie St, Vancouver BC (Downtown)

Davie Street has indeed maintained its status as seriously hot grazing grounds, with new joints constantly sprouting here and there, and the latest addition - simply named 1181 - seals the deal. Lucky for us, the latest implementation of the already irritating trend of address-based monikers doesnt translate 1181 into an equally boring venture. Taking over the old Book Warehouse on Davie, transcends its gay bar stereotype into its own place among the surrounding hyperactive venues. Brought to you by the local architecture duo of David Battersby and Heather Howat, the design is all but boring. Low-key, comfy and very intimate, its defined by clear lines and sleek furniture. The room exudes a genuine cleverness to the already clever Davie Street area and has embraced the understated modern coolness found more in Yaletown and Kits. Initially, the name of the bar was Tight, a wickedly cool name. However, the B.C. Liquor Control Board turned down the name, as it had connotations of getting a little tight, meaning drunk. Alas, the team went the numbered route, with 1181. The focus is on fu..

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