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Cocktail Bar with Tapas style bites - Born to Shake, Kelowna, BC

Born to Shake

5.0
5
52 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Hot spot
Experience beautiful, carefully-crafted cocktails when you visit Born to Shake. Pull up a stool at our bar to enjoy great vibes and an energetic night out, or hide away in our cozy mezzanine for a perfectly intimate date night. Enjoy cocktails made with the very products we craft in-house, and stay for the tapas style food menu featuring local makers & growers from the Okanagan Valley.

Contact us for private cocktail classes, parties, and events.

19+ only after 5pm.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 878-4002
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrations, corporate events, client appreciation, or product launches - we’ve got the space and the service to suit your needs! Whether you’re feelin’ fancy or keeping it casual, your private experience at Born to Shake will be nothing but elevated.
  • Neighborhood
    Kelowna
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Ethel Street and Vaughan Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • In-Person Cocktail Class (8-14 Guests)

    CA$115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Round up the gang and learn how to make killer cocktails like a pro! Everyone will receive a welcome cocktail upon arrival with a chance to mingle before the learning begins. Our Chief Shaker will guide you through two cocktails with ample time to enjoy each. Your group will then have the space to enjoy their beverages and one another's company. Everyone will go home with two instructional recipe cards and the cocktail products to recreate their masterpieces at home. This experience runs for approximately 1.5 hours total. This experience is for 8-14 guests. If you are looking for more or fewer guests, please email info@borntoshake.ca or visit our website https://www.borntoshake.ca/pages/cocktail-classes-1 for more details.
    In-Person Cocktail Class (8-14 Guests) Photo

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Born to Shake offers an exceptional cocktail experience with "outstanding cocktails" and "fantastic staff." Guests praise the "warm hospitality" and creative small plates. The atmosphere is lively with live entertainment, and handcrafted ingredients are available for purchase. It's a "hidden gem" with a rotating drink menu. A must-visit in Kelowna!

52 Reviews
  1. Deidre

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous staff - great concept … we collected all the cocktail recipe cards! We had a wonderful Valentines evening! The food was not quite what we expected but we enjoyed the cocktails very much!

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  2. Leida

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Would go back again. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

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  3. Deeanna

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best place we visited in Kelowna! My boyfriend and I ended up here from a recommendation and we came back 2 days later with our friends as we had such a great experience the first time. We tried so many drinks and they were all outstanding! Samir is very outgoing and was a big reason we returned, his creativity and knowledge is an amazing asset. We took a take home cocktail kit back to Calgary for our memories and it didn’t last long

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  4. Jane

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an all round great time. Cocktails were outstanding, as was the service. Really enjoyed the staff. Kelowna is lucky to have Born to Shake!
    Born to ShakeResponded on February 5, 2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely review, Jane! We're so glad you enjoyed our cocktails and our amazing team members. Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Gordon

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best cocktails in town. Fantastic staff. Good humans own and run this place.
    Born to ShakeResponded on February 5, 2025
    Gordon, thank you so much for the kind review. We truly appreciate it, and we're so lucky to have guests like you that are also good humans!!

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  6. Courtney

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favourite place for cocktails. Nicole and Shayne have created a very wonderful space and team. Delicious small plates, creative cocktails, warm hospitality, and you can even purchase their handcrafted ingredients for take home to create your own drinks with.

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  7. Colin James

    Saskatoon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great Sunday! Staff is amazing, cocktails are wonderful, live entertainment was perfect!
    Born to ShakeResponded on December 18, 2024
    Colin, thank you so much for the five stars and the lovely words! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Erika

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Born to Shake was excellent. The ambiance was lovely, the food was great, the cocktails were delicious and the service was top notch. I will say the drinks were a bit pricey but this seems to be more the norm these days. I will definitely be back for another evening of cocktails and small bites.
    Born to ShakeResponded on November 21, 2024
    Erika, thank you so much for the kind words and the five stars. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, and we're so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Regarding the pricing of our cocktails, lots of love and work goes into them, from the citrus and fruit juices we squeeze in-house to the high-quality spirits and liqueurs we use in our well - we hope this brings you value for your dollar knowing you're enjoying a very high quality, hand-crafted cocktail! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. MandyL

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A hidden gem. The drinks and food are great. It seems there is a different drink menu each night. The tapas is exquisite. Staff are attentive. Music was a little loud if you are there with friends and hoping for a chinwag.
    Born to ShakeResponded on September 25, 2024
    Mandy, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We're so glad you enjoyed the tapas and cocktails, and you're correct - we do have a different cocktail menu on Thursdays alongside our live music for Tropical Thursdays! We look forward to your next visit!

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  10. Kimberly

    Liverpool

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing cocktails, service and food! Will definitely go back!
    Born to ShakeResponded on September 25, 2024
    Thank you for the five stars and the kind words, Kimberly! We look forward to seeing you soon!

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FAQs

Born to Shake is rated 5 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Born to Shake

889 Vaughan Ave #110, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0H8

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On the corner of Ethel Street and Vaughan Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Kelowna
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (250) 878-4002
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrations, corporate events, client appreciation, or product launches - we’ve got the space and the service to suit your needs! Whether you’re feelin’ fancy or keeping it casual, your private experience at Born to Shake will be nothing but elevated.
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