Notch8, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver‘s refurbished restaurant and bar, is a stately nod to the property’s storied past. Named after a train’s top speed, Notch8 is inspired by the bygone days of luxury rail travel. Part of a $12-million renovation that will also see changes made to the Panorama Roof, the new Notch8 includes a 40-seat private dining room, lounge, front desk, and breezeway. From the brass detailing and Art Deco light fixtures to the zebra-print chairs and rich leather trunks, new-meets-old has never looked better; a great spot to enjoy a classic cocktail and some nosh.
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Notch8 is a nod to the hotel’s place in history. Its name—a train’s top speed—is a throwback to days of rail travel.
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The restaurant is part of a $12-million renovation of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
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The interior design is inspired by the hotel’s history and ties to rail travel.
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Barkeep Alana Bertrand mixes up a classic cocktail.
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Hemingway’s Sour. The scribe’s favourite afternoon delight gets a silky finish.
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The room’s warm wood, brass detailing, and mercury glass mirrors complement the 40-seat private dining area.
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To eat: organic baby beets salad with ricotta and quinoa granola.
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The iconic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, now home to the city’s newest addition to the bar and culinary scene.
