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Artemis Whiskey Bar

4.3 (18 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Elise R.

Loved it here and think it deserves a great review! This was my first time visiting Victoria and wanted a fun cocktail bar to visit... artemis delivered! Only downside was that it was a little difficult to find, but I thought it was apart of the adventure to find this speakeasy!! Pro tip: don't use maps walking directions to find it as it will guide you to a very wrong location. Instead we mapped to the restaurant next door called cafe Mexico. Drinks were delicious and fun. Like other reviews we had them craft us a personalized cocktail based on our likes/preferences. Also ordered drinks off their menu which were yummy. Unfortunately we went on a weekday night so we were about the only people in the bar but definitely would be a fun spot on weekends when maybe it's a little more lively with people.

Artemis bar - fabulous whiskey selection.
Emily H.

Fabulous bartender and drinks - extremely strange experience. Entrance is next to the Mexican restaurant (not where maps would lead you to believe). Entrance is speak-easy esque, but with zero instructions... spoiler alert: go down the stairs, pull the book that says Artemis back AND push the door... hard. Then enter... into a club? lounge? with cocktail bar prices, and rave lights, it is slightly entertaining, but odd. One drink requires a QR code to understand, another Greek (literally).

Space shuttle themed drink lit up fluorescent! It was out of this work and super yummy!

We found this hidden gem and highly recommend to anyone wanting a truly unique, out of this world drink experience! The owners are two brothers who share a love of space and engineering so they're creative craft

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Great cocktails. Lovely place Great ambiance They take care of every detail. If you pull the right book out , that is!!

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The owner served us, and made the entire experience extraordinary. Funky place with a great selection of whiskey and scotch.

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So fun! Nice selection of whiskey and bourbon at reasonable prices, server was kind, recommend

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Great service and excellent drinks! A must see if you are visiting Victoria and are looking for a unique experience.

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The In Between - Trio of House Made Dips 3/5

The In Between

4.4(87 reviews)
57.2 km

My husband and I really enjoyed our Saturday night visit to The In Between in Port Townsend. While…read moreit's billed as a speakeasy, there is no gimmicky password or secret door, which is honestly a relief. To get to The In Between, you simply go through the main entrance to the Sirens Pub building, but instead of heading into the pub go up one flight of stairs. We checked in at the bar and seated ourselves, and then were quickly greeted with menus and water. We very much got the sense that while the folks here take cocktails very seriously, they don't take themselves overly seriously. There's no unnecessary pretense, and no need to be an expert to enjoy your time here. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, which made us feel so at ease. That plus the comfortable space, dim lighting, and perfect noise level (not eerily quiet, but no so loud that you couldn't have a conversation with the person in front of you) made for a lovely experience. We each nursed a delicious drink -- a mezcal cocktail for me and a straight up spirit for him (we enjoyed that they feature local producers!) -- while enjoying each other's company and the excellent atmosphere here. What more could you ask for?

The pistachio gelato, cream of coconut, pineapple tiki drink here is incredible. My tastebuds all…read morelit up at that nutty savory sweet flavor. And the copper straw for that drink suited it perfectly, really brought out the ice cream coldness in each sip. Alas this wasn't my drink, but my wife's. I had the sotol cocktail and that was smoky and interesting too. Vibes were immaculate here for the weekend night I went. The gold and art deco furnishing with the varied lighting and green-gold wallpaper, along with the unexpectedly detailed wood carvings under the bar were great. Plus the relaxed but bassy music selection added to the lounge experience. Very happy, hope I can return and order the pistachio drink for myself. Fast service, no complaints.

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The In Between - Downstairs from Sirens

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The In Between - VoldeMalort and the liquor wall. They've got some amazing stuff up on those shelves..

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Cenote Restaurant and Lounge

Cenote Restaurant and Lounge

3.9(30 reviews)
0.5 km
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I can't believe I never knew that this spot existed. With a great location downtown, Cenote is a…read morevery convenient spot to get to but hidden away from the majority of the public, due to its underground location. When a group of friends and myself came down here, based on a recommendation from one of our members, we had a reservation for 4 and got to sit on two INSANELY comfortable leather loveseats that are pretty close to the entrance, but still had their own private feel. There was also a little description on the wall of what a Cenote was, which helped to further establish the fantastic ambiance that there was down there. With fantastic art all over the venue, cheeky little figurines stood about here and there, and the splendid home-away-from-home feel, I was entirely in love with this spot. I tried the Spanish Peatnut to drink, since it sounded extremely interesting and good, and I was relatively pleased with it. It had a very smooth, buttery, peanut-y taste to it which I really enjoyed but the saltiness of the cocktail overcame everything else by the time I was about half finished the drink. No fault of the bartender though, this is just the nature of the drink. Additionally, I had the Cenote dog as a cool dinner item and thought it was quite interesting that they ask if you want one dog or two when you order them. It was really delicious, the tortilla crumbs and spicy cheese inside were really satisfying, and the fact that it comes in a hollowed-out bun with one open side was fantastic. To be completely honest, I LOVE hot dogs, love fun cocktails, and really enjoyed my time here. I have found myself a new spot for dates, hangouts, and general downtown excursions!

This place is the worst The drinks are Uber expensive and the food is 2nd rate at best.read more

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Cenote Restaurant and Lounge - Hard at work

Hard at work

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Riblets - fall off the bone delicious

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Galloway's Cocktail Bar

Galloway's Cocktail Bar

4.5(72 reviews)
71.5 km
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Connor is a genius! I told him I wanted a couple of n/a cocktails and that he could pick for me…read more(I'd like anything) or experiment on me. He chose the latter. OMG! Each used n/a spirits (n/a mezcal in the latter) and a symphony of sophisticated ingredients, which wish I tell you what. Each had a speared dried citrus slice and a luscious ginger bite (or something!) a top. The first had included honey, but it wasn't sweet--just complexified with a little snap to it that the honey smoothed; the second was a little sweeter in tone, including a bit of huckleberry along with the mezcal. (Connor might recall them by my play name for them. Inspired by a book in my hand on collecting meteorites, I nicknamed the first the "Extraterrestrial Visitor" and the second the "Heavenly Visitor.") They were so delicious I suggested he put them on the menu. If he does or doesn't, no matter. Just ask him if he has time to get creative for you. He'll ask you flavor tone preferences, or you can just go for whatever he wants to make, like I did. Again, he is excellent. I enjoyed my lovely drinks with a Caesar salad (another OMG!) which included crispy bacon bits and loads of tiny shreds of a delicious white cheese along with a creamy dressing. It was scrumptious as was the very lovely charcuterie plate. Pistachios, green apple slices, fat outstanding Castelvetrano olives (caution: with pits), a luscious pepper jelly that went beautifully dipped into with their choice of excellent crackers, delicately flavored salami and a prosciutto so elegantly-flavored it could make you weep. And it was lovely enjoying it all on their "porch" on a sunny day.

During a recent stay at the Fairhaven Village Inn (adjoining) we were excited about visiting…read moreGalloway's - based on the website's photos and posted menu. The place has potential but honestly disappointed. See photo below of the Hummus Platter. Really? Next came the "Baked Brie with Figs & Cherries" - which sounded delicious. No figs in sight - yes, a ramekin of baked brie with a bit of cherry in it, but... uninspired. We also ordered the Stuffed Potobello - and left most of it on the plate. Pros? It was close to our hotel, and has charming half-moon booths. Summary? Uninspired with potential.

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Galloway's Cocktail Bar
Galloway's Cocktail Bar
Galloway's Cocktail Bar

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