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With a luxurious and contemporary design inspired by the romance of travel in the 1930’s, Notch8 Restaurant & Bar brings a new era of glamour to the lobby of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Named after a train’s top speed, achieved only by the most skilled conductors, Notch8 Restaurant & Bar pays homage to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s storied history and legacy as a luxury hotel along the Canadian Pacific Railway. Featuring regional fare that includes new favourites and prized dishes, cocktails made popular during pre and post-prohibition times, as well as an extensive wine list. Open for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner, lounge, weekend brunch, and afternoon tea.
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Notch8 has been chosen as one of the Top 50 Hotel Restaurants in Canada for 2025, based on OpenTable diner reviews and metrics.
Afternoon Tea
Join us for a refined tribute to the beauty and elegance of cherry blossom season with our SAKURA Afternoon Tea. Enjoy delectable savoury fare, scones, and sweets made by our in-house pastry shop as you take in the immersive, blossom-themed decor in Notch8’s private dining room. Inspired by the soft colours and delicate flavours of sakura, the experience blends classic afternoon tea tradition with subtle Japanese influences.
Available for dine-in or take out, our Sakura Afternoon Tea experience runs February 27 – May 18, 2026.
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