Whistler Nightlife
Four nightclubs, dozens of après bars, and the only ski village in Canada that turns into a dance floor after dark
Whistler Village goes from ski lifts to dance floors in a single afternoon. The four main nightclubs all sit within a five minute walk of each other in the Village core, each with a different sound, crowd, and reputation. Add the legendary après ski bars, late night lounges, and the Après Pass that unlocks 20% off across every Gibbons venue, and a night out here is unlike anywhere else in the country. This is our concierge team's guide to the best of it.
19+ · Photo ID Required
British Columbia's legal drinking age is 19. Bring a passport or a Canadian government photo ID. Foreign driver's licences are not always accepted at the door.
Cover Charges
Expect $10 to $20 cover after 10pm on weekends and holidays. Free or reduced entry earlier in the night. Tap to pay accepted at every door.
Last Call · 2:00 AM
Bars stop pouring at 2am across BC. Most clubs close their doors by 2:30am. Plan your ride home before the rush.
The Big Room
Garfinkel's
The largest nightclub in the village and the one most likely to host a name DJ on any given weekend. Two bars, a raised stage, and a sound system built for the room. If you want a big production night with lasers and bass, Garf's is it.
Village Icon
Moe Joe's
Small room, huge energy. Moe's is the Whistler club locals send first timers to. Hip hop, throwbacks, and a rotation of theme nights that turn the place into a costume party. Tuesday and Sunday nights are the legendary ones.
Classic Whistler
Buffalo Bills
Across from the Whistler Hotel and straight out of a 90s ski film. Live cover bands, pool tables, cheap drinks, and an après crowd that often stays right through to last call. Best if you want a night that starts with a beer and ends on the dance floor.
Newest Room
Après Après
Gibbons' newest concept and the most design-forward room in the village. Modern lighting, intimate floor, and weekly residencies that pull DJs from Vancouver and beyond. The closest Whistler gets to a Toronto or Montreal club night.
Slow It Down
Brandy's
The grown-up choice. Brandy's sits above The Keg in the heart of the village, with a full late-night kitchen, classic cocktails, and a fireplace lounge that fills up after dinner. The right room for a quieter night or a pre-club drink before walking next door.
The Après Pass
One pass gets you 20% off at every Gibbons venue: all four nightclubs plus Longhorn Saloon, Black's Pub, Tapley's, and the rest of the family. Use our referral code at checkout for an additional 10% off the pass itself.
Dress Code
Casual is fine, ski clothes are not. Most clubs draw the line at toques and snow pants. Closed-toe shoes required at all four nightclubs.
Getting Home
Resort Cabs (604-938-1515) and Whistler Taxi (604-932-3333) run all night. Book ahead on busy weekends, the post-2am rush books out fast.
Skip the Line
Arrive before 10pm to skip the cover and the queue. Most clubs are quiet until then anyway, the dance floor fills in around 11.
Holiday Weekends
Christmas, New Year's, and Family Day weekend hit capacity early. Buy the Après Pass before you arrive for guaranteed entry on the biggest nights.
Buffalo Bills, Garfinkel's, Moe Joe's, and Après Après, all within five minutes on foot.