Vault 31 Bar
316 SE 123rd Ave D4, Vancouver
(360) 828-8980
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If you’re planning a fun night out, do yourself a favor and avoid this place.
I’ve never seen staff treat people so rudely. Our group came in after a wedding to play some games and have a couple drinks, but the staff immediately told us to leave and made it clear we weren’t welcome. They even kicked out two of our friends who were already there playing — simply for being associated with us. We weren’t intoxicated, rowdy, or causing any problems.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
My sister got married this past Saturday, August 23, 2025. After the wedding, our group of 16 (siblings, friends, and the newlyweds) stopped in for a couple of drinks and some video games. We knew we wouldn’t all sit together and were fine splitting up; we just wanted to relax.
Instead, we were told we weren’t welcome the moment we walked in and needed to leave. Even when we explained we didn’t expect special treatment, the bartender and a gentleman on staff insisted we go. To make things worse, three of our friends who were already there playing games were told to leave, too, simply because they were with us.
The bar was nearly empty, so this wasn’t about capacity or being busy. Staff chose to turn away paying customers and lost out on what would have been hundreds of dollars in business. We happily took our money elsewhere and had a great night. If you come here with more than a few people, don’t expect to be treated respectfully.
After reading other negative reviews, the owner often gets nasty in their replies. So let’s see what they have to say to this one. 🤔
Service: 1
I wish I could give this establishment a negative review.
My husband and I got married this Saturday August 23, 2025. Our sibilings, best friends, and ourselves (who are all major nerds and were super excited for a chill experience after a long day) had been planning to come here after the wedding to play some video games and have a couple drinks before bed. To be fair we walked in with 16 people but we were well aware all of us would not be seated together prior to even coming in. We also again went in with the full intention to play a few games and have a couple drinks. As we entered the building we were very rudely ~and immediately~ approached by a gentleman who told us he was not willing to accommodate us and we needed to leave. He made it very clear we were not welcome. We had barely got in the building! We tried to explain to the gentleman and the woman behind the bar that we just wanted to chill and were happy to split tables and didn't expect immediate service with our big party. Both the rude female bartender and the rude gentleman who approached us just continued to tell us we needed to leave. Three of our friends were already there playing games at a couple of computers - a few people walked over to let them know we were leaving and our whole party wasn't welcome. One of our friends was okay to stay and play games? But the other 2 people at the computers were told that if they were in our party they had to leave.
Additionally there were maybe 7-8 other people total in the bar - this place was dead. I don't understand why they weren't willing to accommodate us. Again we were just looking to wind down before bed and walked from our hotel to chill down here.
Nevertheless the bartenders on staff missed out on an isane amount of money (hundreds of dollars that we all got out just to have a nice night here after all the great reviews we saw before). Our friends at the computers let us know they were having a nice time until the bartenders became totally rude to them as well - they lost all tips from them too for their sudden crappy attitudes.
Luckily we spent all our money somewhere else and had a great time before bed!!
If you don't walk in with a tiny group on a dead Saturday night apparently don't bother coming here. Unless you want to be talked to with complete disrespect and get immediately kicked out of course :)
I’ve been going here a while now and I can certainly say this is my favorite bar, ever. The geek atmosphere is perfect, if you play games AT ALL you’ll be right at home. Pizza is perfect, my favorite drink to get here is the Squirtle. In the picture is the bot diff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is sick, the aesthetic is awesome and the service is superb
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super accommodating folks here. Amazing burgers and very quick with the service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A few recent reviews about this fantastic place were negative, specifically calling them out for being ableist. As a disabled person who uses a power chair, was there when this happened, and has been going there for years, this was a simple misunderstanding. They require ID’s from everyone, and a member of the group didn’t have one. It had NOTHING to do with disability. This is the most welcoming place I’ve ever been. I hope this group comes back. I’d be happy to welcome you and introduce you to the amazing staff and patrons.
You can see the owners responses. The saddest part is he or she will read this and justify anything negative as they clearly feel morally superior.
They kicked out a mentally disabled adult in a wheelchair who wasn’t drinking because he “didn’t have an id” no other bar in the state has ever done this. (I’m sure the owner will say something along the lines of “sorry we are the only ones who follow the rules”) It was clear they wanted their board game table.
Hangout for like minded people who want a feedback loop. Not a place to go for adults.
-edit: look at the owner “attempt to make us feel bad” you should feel bad. Your professionalism is overwhelming and no one said you were discriminatory but blindly following this policy with no regard for the situation makes you an apathetic person.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Came here with my brothers to enjoy games, was immediately made to feel unwelcome by the bartender and we all left. Don’t come here.
Edit: The bartender asked for id from my brother that wasn’t drinking. Bartender claimed that the law required everyone needed id to be there despite that factually being incorrect. He was rude and we left. We went down to a place that was welcoming to the disabled. Don’t come here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rude staff. I guess I came during board game night or something and the guy at the bar made it clear that he didn’t want me to be there. Extremely weird. The vibe is kinda off. Somehow feels dark and dingy despite being full of flashing lights. I really wanted to like this place and was looking forward to trying it. You can skip this one though.
Edit- please notice in the online reviews that there is a consistent pattern of people complaining about rude staff and the owner then replying to blame the reviewer.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Great hangout with fun people and rad cocktails.
The food options are decent and obviously great once the alcohol has your stomach rumbling for bar food goodness, but I definitely think it can have more going for it. I'd also look forward to seeing new cocktails get introduced to the roster ☆
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Fantastic gaming bar with impressive setups, great beverage selection, and amazingly good food. You could plan to spend an hour or two here and before you know it, they're closing. Just too much fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not my jive but it appears to be a gamers paradise. Good for a group
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
I didn't have a chance to try the food, but everything else was awesome! Definitely a geek haven, and very tasty and creatively named drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Love this place, and will continue to keep coming back. The drinks are super fun (fog of war is my favorite), and the food we got there was pretty good as well. The people that work there are also super friendly and kind, and cant recommend them enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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