So good! Delicious beer and smash pizza. If you don't know what smash pizza is, look it up- very…read moreinventive. Sat outside with our puppers at our feet. It was great!

Stopped in for a few pints on the way home from Victoria and sat at the bar. Tried the pilsner,…read moregolden honey ale, black and tan and the lager. All the beers were great. Menu looked good, but didn't try anything. Will definitely be back.

Was looking for a brewery on the island and Fern and Cedar in Qualicum Beach came up & was close to…read morewhere we were... perfect! We put our name in and the wait was only 15 mins so not too bad considering how packed the place was our server was out going & that always makes for a nice time the 2 piece fish and chips were really enjoyable I especially liked the very thin crispy batter and also the chutney that came with it really different in a good way my wife had the Seafood Chowder with Bannock to start and loved it also the Avocado bowl with Salmon for her main and she said it was just what she needed lots of good nutritious food and the Salmon was cooked to perfection I also had a couple of their great dark ales, would definitely have those again The meals were a good serving enough that we passed on dessert As for price point a little more than other places but not out of line considering the quality of the ingredients and the serving size I wouldn't hesitate to return for another very enjoyable meal thx to all at Fern and Cedar

After 4 years since I've first reviewed Fern and Cedar, they still got that 5 stars! I always love…read morevisiting a spot second time after a few years to see it is still thriving! Since we're from Van we don't get to go here as often as we'd like but wow what a knockout brewery! The interior has gotten even better since the first time we went! The ferns from the hanging baskets above are beautiful, the plants throughout the space give it such an earthy BC forest vibe it's gorgeous. The patio too! What a great spot to post up and enjoy a delicious lunch and some beers. This time I got a non alcoholic Cesar to drink and I loved the garnish of jerky, bean and pickle. My husband got a beer which he loved. For eats we ordered the chowder of course with the side bannock (a must) and the shrimp and lobster lettuce wrap and the broccolini - everything was delish. Service was excellent as always and we will of course be back in a few years I hope if not sooner!

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat and were so happy we did. The fries are out of this world…read more OMG, so delicious. To counterbalance the delicious fries, we had the halomi quinoa salad - delicious. Our friends were also very happy with their choices. We sat out side. Service was great. Really enjoyed our stop here.

Zack's Lounge is known as a cozy favourite spot for many…read morelocals who stop to enjoy a bite to eat, a chin wag & a fine bevy (or two). The atmosphere is welcoming, the food is good & staff are friendly & efficient. Their location in the of Ladysmith is ideal & the patio is a nice alternate space for customers to sit & enjoy their time @ Zack's. Cheers" Lisa B

Great little brewery with really good beer. A must stop when visiting Orcas…read more Follow the signs to the parking lot and head down the staircase.

Absolutely adorable brewery. Adorable isn't a word I use often to describe a brewery bit this place…read morejust that. Plenty of parking and signs leading you to an adorable brewery playing awesome reggae music. Two outdoor seating areas. Yummy brews. I had a blackberry ale, I think. They do flights. Either 4 choice or ALL of them. I laughed, really? I had one and it was enough. If I had a ride I would love to hang out and drink more. Super comfortable place with board games too. Doggy friendly patio out front. Signage explaining rules for the kiddos if you bring them. For a person who goes to brewery sans children, I appreciate that. They don't serve food here but I think you can bring food. Drink good beer and enjoy your life. SYOY!

Beer was Mid and lacked flavor. The ambiance of the place was warm and inviting, the fire place was…read morebeautiful

Cute little brewery that serves both beer and full coffee bar. There's a good menu too!…read more6-7 kinds of beer on tap and an equal array of coffees. The beers are solid. But very average. An average selection of bar foods as well. But the best one yet was the eggnog latte with rum! Must try!!

Wow! I'm in awe of the place! The food is excellent! The seafood chowder has actual fresh piece of…read morescallop, smoked salmon, two piece of fish, clams and mussels with grilled garlic bread! Too good to be true! And brisket burnt ends r so amazing top! They also have amazing beer! Glad we found the place!

Excellent food value, wonderful service, beautiful patio, and the back section with grass and…read morepicnic tables is perfect for kids and pets The beer is really good, and I think this is a must stop when traveling on the island. Absolutely worth the trip from Nanaimo or Parksville, one of the best places I've been to in the area.

We had lunch here while waiting for the ferry and really enjoyed the nice little patio and good…read morefood. Service was prompt and friendly and they had gf designations on their menu which made my life easy. I had the house salad and the apricots on top were delish. The husband of mine had a pizza which he said was the indulgence he was craving. Our friend had the curry soup of the day, fried cheese curds and a cider tasting. Everything was good. They had some cute stuff in their shop inside and I secured myself a perfect fox hat. Next time we come back to San Juan we'll definitely stop in again.

It was ok. It wasn't…read moreparticularly busy but the service was really lacking. Our server was not real friendly and took a lot of time in between offering drink refills. The real disappointment was the clam choweder. It was pretty gross. It was thin and had an odd taste to it. There were hardly any clams. Their prices are pretty high for their portion sizes as well. The place has a cool open concept and has a good vibe but they need some work. I think I would pass next time.

On a recent trip to British Columbia we created our own brewery crawl on a Saturday on Vancouver…read moreIsland. This was one of our favorites on the crawl. It was a perfect way to spend a few hours. It was a pleasant Spring afternoon and it was busy. There is seating indoors and outdoors. We chose seats at the window indoors. Once a big crowd left, it was a lot more pleasant for us -- we like a bit of space and quiet brewery whenever possible. It seems timing, depending on what you prefer is the key to success when visiting here. The beers were delicious. I went with a dark beer, high abv. It was the Doppelback. My husband had a saison Brett for ironic reasons. They were both delicious. It was so lovely just hanging out and enjoying the brewery. Staff were friendly and seemed like they loved every bit of their job. The washrooms were clean. There was a Mac and Cheese pop up stand/truck. Families ordered from it while we were there and the kids sure seemed to enjoy it. Parking can be tricky when it's busy. We ended up parking on the side of the road. Who cares, though. The beers were worth it! See website for more details.

On a recent family vacation to BC, I tried about six breweries. This was my favorite. We had two…read moreflights, totaling 8 beers. They were all good, but the sour on tap that day was my favorite. The bar tender was friendly, but not overwhelmingly so. I'd be back I lived closer.