Episode
The Keefer Bar
- Podcast
- The Buildout
- Published
- Jun 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2962
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Summary
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 Vancouver’s cocktail culture, influenced Canada’s bar scene at large, and is now navigating what comes next after reaching the top. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/buildoutpodcast The Keefer Bar: https://www.instagram.com/thekeeferbar Keenan Hood: https://www.instagram.com/keenanhood Amber Bruce: https://www.instagram.com/amberbruce VinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepair Hosted by VinePair Co-Founder: https://www.instagram.com/adamteeter Produced and edited by: https://www.instagram.com/dolldoctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.