Vancouver’s Prophecy Named #32
by North America’s 50 Best Bars
50 Best returned to Vancouver this week to announce its exclusive list of North America’s Best Bars for 2026, with Vancouver’s very own Prophecy ranking number 32.
Following an incredibly successful second year in business, Prophecy climbed from #53 in 2025 to lock in the 32nd spot, making it one of only 8 other Canadian bars in the top 50. Prophecy continues to be recognized for its excellence in the craft of cocktails and the experience it provides for its patrons, shown by its ever-growing collection of accolades.
Prophecy has established itself as a new era of cocktail excellence in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Located in the storied space beneath the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Prophecy will captivate patrons with its fuse of timeless sophistication and innovative flair.
The creative visionaries behind Prophecy are the At Home Hospitality team, spearheaded by a dynamic trio of operating partners—Justin Mensah-Coker, Teddy Wilkie, and Mike Rose. Drawing from their wealth of experience, which has fuelled the success of renowned establishments like Banter Room and The Living Room at Hotel Belmont, they are dedicated to setting a new standard for hospitality and exceptional experiences in Vancouver.
Prophecy’s cocktail program goes beyond merely mixing drinks: it’s an intricate narrative journey crafted by award-winning Beverage Director Jeff Savage (Botanist Bar) and Bar Manager Nicole Cote (AnnaLena, Published on Main). From spirited stories to refreshing anecdotes, each section of the Prophecy cocktail menu is curated to transport patrons through old fashioned tales and modern legends, drawing inspiration from writers, poets, musicians, and artists. To guide guests on their cocktail odyssey, a flavour legend is included in Prophecy’s stunning Cocktail Book, directing them towards creations that align with their palate preferences: Spiritous, Refreshing, Herbaceous, or Lush.
Elevated “Short Story” selections – “small serves to be consumed quickly” – include options like Ponyboy, a nod to S.E. Hinton’s famous novel The Outsiders, which is a quick dose of Tio Pepe Fino Sherry, Christian Drouin Calvados, and nutmeg. Also featured in this short-serve section is a rotating “Community Cheers” option, which will double as a monthly fundraiser for a local charitable organization. A full section of the menu is also devoted to “Free Spirits” – beautiful beverages made without alcohol.
To complement the cocktails, Prophecy’s food menu offers elevated, shareable options tailored to diverse tastes. From familiar favorites such as truffle fries and marinated warm olives to indulgent seafood selections like garlic prawns, salmon aburi, and fresh oysters, there’s something for every palate. Nevertheless, the true pièce de résistance lies in the A5 Wagyu Katsu Sando—a decadent creation meant for sharing. Crafted with premium Wagyu beef nestled between butter brioche, adorned with katsu sauce and kewpie mayo, this dish is a true showstopper.
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ABOUT PROPHECY | Prophecy is Vancouver’s newest cocktail destination, nestled beneath the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Led by At Home Hospitality, Prophecy fuses vintage charm and cutting-edge mixology in a captivating space with a rich history. Featuring cocktails by acclaimed Beverage Director Jeff Savage and a menu of carefully curated bites, Prophecy gives guests the chance to escape into the past while embracing the future. Here, every sip tells a story and every moment sparks an adventure. | prophecybar.com | Instagram: @prophecybar
801 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC | 778-233-2953 | Open daily, 4:00 PM – Late
North America’s 50 Best Bars
North America’s 50 Best Bars was launched in 2022 as a new annual list to celebrate the best of the region’s drinks industry and shine a much-deserved spotlight on North America as a first-class cocktail destination.
The annual ranking reflects the best bar experiences in the region based on the votes of an Academy made up of 270 gender-balanced anonymous bar industry experts, including bartenders, bar owners, drinks media and well-travelled cocktail connoisseurs from the USA, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
The list reflects the diversity of the drinking scene in North America. Drawing its strengths from the eclectic tastes of its panel of experts, who possess an undeniable intuition for detecting new trends and talents, North America’s 50 Best Bars is the most authorative and prestigious survey of cocktail tastes in the continent.