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The Cobalt Cabaret

Google (286) 4.3
Tripadvisor (2) 3.5
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Visitors praise The Cobalt Cabaret for its intimate atmosphere, friendly staff, and good sound quality, making it a favorite spot for live music. However, some find the decor dated and the beer prices surprisingly expensive for the area.

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917 Main St, Vancouver
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Phone
+1 604-398-4010

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About this place The Cobalt Cabaret

The Cobalt is a long‑standing bar and live‑music spot on Main Street that leans queer without branding itself a gay bar. Located at 917 Main Street, the venue occupies the Cobalt Hotel building just steps from the Main Street‑Science World SkyTrain station. Its calendar flips between gritty punk and alt shows and a steady stream of queer, drag and dance nights. The crowd is mostly East Van‑based, a group that often skips the Davie Street scene. The neighbourhood can feel rough after dark, so if you’re alone it’s smarter to grab a cab or hop on the SkyTrain rather than walk. Line‑ups shift nightly; a quick glance at the Cobalt’s Instagram or Facebook will tell you what’s on for the week.

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Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ Cabaret Shows Live music Casual Safe space Community space Bar (alcohol) Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Cabaret / Show bar Themed parties No dress code Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Live music

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4.3
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286 reviews

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V M
V M May 2026
★★★★★
blvck death
blvck death Apr 2026
★★★★★
Alison McIntyre
Alison McIntyre Apr 2026
★★★★★

Awesome live music venue! The last time I was here I saw Daniel Myer play and it was incredible! Can't wait to be back soon!

Nasir ALI HADI Associates
Nasir ALI HADI Associates Apr 2026
★★★★★

Good service

Liam Cook
Liam Cook Mar 2026
★★★★★

A really nice venue where the staff treat everyone fairly and actively care about you. So much that I have felt genuinely comfortable coming here for music since I first started seeing concerts in Vancouver. They have a very safe and inclusive environment that make sure people can enjoy the music without any problems. I have gotten the pleasure of making so many great friends here through shared music interests and getting to know some of the staff who work here. I am always excited when a show I want to see is here, and I always look forward to my next visit.

Braedon Smith
Braedon Smith Mar 2026
★★★★★

Terrible venue. Hired bouncers are a joke. Shouldn't be allowed music shows.

Kurt Mang
Kurt Mang Feb 2026
★★★★★

Great punk / metal bar. Not too loud even! Beer surprisingly expensive unfortunately, $9 + tip for a 355ml Fat Tug is downtown prices! Otherwise cool place friendly staff awesome crowd \m/

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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