TL;DR: Yes, it's a tiki bar. That's about as far as it goes…read more Drinks: Coming from someone with a rum shelf and a closet of tiki mugs, this was thin. Very limited rum selection, nothing distinctive. The menu reads like flashcards: Trade Winds, Trader Vic's Grog, Saturn. Correct, competent. Vibe: The ambiance is fun and well done. It checks the boxes, but it doesn't push past them. What could be better: Depth. The rum program feels bare, and there's no sense of curiosity. Bottom line: If you don't know tiki, you'll probably have a good time. If you do, have a daiquiri and move on. My review matches what the locals say - Yup, it's a tiki bar.

Great ambiance, good friendly service, a private karaoke room, and stellar cocktails, what more…read morecould you ask for. If I lived here I would definitely become a regular.

I am giving the overall bar a 5! It's a super fun bar located right off the major street in…read moreVictoria. I was visiting for only 4 short hours. We wanted to grab a beer and head back to the boat. The atmosphere is super fun. We were greeted right away and I was overwhelmed with the beer list. The server let me try a few. I don't think she heard me because it was a little loud. I ended up getting a beer I wasn't a fan of. I'm not one to send things back so I drank what I had. 1 star for the beer I had. This place has MANY drinks to try from. I didn't see a food menu. They might have one. I also didn't see a physical menu, it was scanned from the bar. Still recommend going here!

Our group decided they wanted to try a local pub while we were in Victoria for our last night of…read morethe cruise. After a quick search on Yelp we settled on The Churchill so they could try several different local beers. I opted for the featured cocktail of the month Into The Wild with blackberry gin, blueberry liqueur, honey, lemon & orange bitters. I thought it was really good, smooth but potent. When visiting Canada, I thought it was mandatory to get the Poutine - Beer battered fries, squeaky cheese curds, homemade beef gravy. Very filling and did not disappoint. The rest of the family liked their choices (Nashville Hot Grilled Chicken Burgers, Pulled Jackfruit Bun) as well. We sat in a large booth instead of at the bar like most of the regulars and locals. Service was a little slow but would not keep me from coming back.

We visited Artemis last weekend (8/16) and loved the whole vibe. There was plenty of comfortable…read moreseating, they had an awesome whiskey selection and the pricing was legit. The service was outstanding, the owners were really cool and we will definitely go back the next time we are in Victoria!

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

Drove down from courtenay to meet with a friend to go to the…read moreCity & Colour show and she suggested the Block as she had been before. Ambiance was great - super warm and welcoming which was magnified by the host. Super lovely. Then the wait staff. Whoever is hiring/training is doing a great job! Not drinking right now but the cocktail menu was super tempting. Every menu item sounded great. We got some help on ordering from our servers and Tanya picked ones she had enjoyed before. We also sat right beside the pick up window so it was fun seeing food come out! The food was fantastic. See pictures for what we ordered. Not sure if I can remember the names of everything but it was a perfect combo!!

So straight up this place went and took us to places we hadn't been prior to eating at the Block…read more Overall a very enjoyable experience for sure, but you cannot pigeonhole this place, which is a very good thing! We are big fans of traditional fare, but the Block is a place we are so glad we experienced and will certainly return utilizing the knowledge we garnered during our first experience. A big thank you to for helping us through picking one price fixe January exploration of your local restaurants and filling it with other ala carte additions. As we often do we ordered far too much food, wanting to explore everything off a menu that is far reaching. Not sure if our additions worked with the price fixe menu, but we sure enjoyed checking everything out. The interior is interesting with the addition of structural steel in the space to keep this heritage building (I think) standing tall for a few generations. We sure hope it's still here for a long while and will most likely come again the next time we are in Victoria. That is saying a lot as there are a wide range of restaurants in the neighbourhood, but you do want to check the Block out!

Efficient service. Eclectic tasty menu . Casual sports bar vibe without being too loud for…read moreconversation.

A truly comfortable place to unwind, but still has a fun mood at dinner time. The rotisserie…read morechicken corn chowder was fantastic! It would have been a great meal by itself. The burger and fries were solid (fresh toppings and a soft brioche bun). The hostess appeared quickly and was very kind. The server (Jenny) was outstanding... I'll say this again - outstanding. Greeted us as soon as she walked by, had my normally shy child beaming from the start by asking about his toys with sincere enthusiasm, and brought the beverages and hot soup out within minutes to get us going. The food came out soon after, was the perfect temperature, and she checked on us twice. Seeing my 4-year old so relaxed and us both willing to finish the whole plate is a true endorsement. We would absolutely come back. Thank you, Jenny!

Love brew pub! They sponsor my friend's cricket team, so he likes to shop here when he can…read more We stopped by to pick up a bottle of whiskey they brew. The place wasn't too busy and the bartender poured us a sample of four different whiskeys. The #11 was my fave. A nice rye. Not too spicy. I also purchased a bottle of dark cherry infused whiskey and a 4 pack of Irish Red Ale, which was nice. They had a DJ with trivia on a Thursday night.

Moon Under Water was a brewery we got to try on a recent trip to Victoria, British Columbia…read more(Canada) and we liked their beer quite a bit! We only got one beer and it was a beer type we don't often get, a Dunkel style beer with a funny name called Creepy Uncle. The logo is fun on the bottle and it will be a name for a beer I won't soon forget. With the beer in the flavor profile you can expect to find maltiness witha hint of vanilla and nuttiness with an appropriate amount of sweetness. The beer is smooth and light bodied. It's a good one to sit down to and relax when you have that desire to unwind.

A good Canadian-American friend of mine who is a big time pinball enthusiast heard I would be…read morevisiting Victoria, BC this weekend and HIGHLY recommended that I go to Pinhalla. My wife and I popped in to play a few games right after enjoying a multi-course dinner elsewhere. But I must honestly admit, I was tempted to order something there as the food (especially the pizza!) looked and smelled delicious. We were immediately impressed by the pinball and video game selection, every great team member we met, and the overall cool, welcoming vibe of the establishment. We are in town for two more days and are excited to go back. I have been to a lot of serious pinball spots, barcades, etc. all over the U.S., and Pinhalla truly stands out. It is a local treasure.

Pinhalla is where the valiant go to dine on pizza and play vintage pinball. Our pizza was…read moreexcellent, the dough and toppings exceeding my expectations. While my father and husband drank Canadian beer my nine year old son was going out of his mind playing the "Rampage II" video game which must have been forty years old. Pinhalla was decorated in garish 1980s style with New Wave music wafting in the background. At one point after exhausting his video game tokens, my son asked to play Mario Cart at the bar with some twenty year old guys. The bartender informed my son that he could play but was NOT allowed to sit at the bar which he reluctantly agreed to. One of the twenty-something year old lads told my son that he had played Mario Cart his whole life and would not go easy on my son. My son responded that he had also played Mario Cart his whole life and told him to start the game.

We decided to eat here during out stay at the hotel. The location was clean and well laid out will…read moregood seating options. For those that enjoy their sports, they quite a few TVs with various sports broadcasts. The service we got was very prompt and friendly. We ordered fish & chips and poutine. All of our food came together after a brief wait. I really like the fish. The coating had a good flavor and the fish was well cooked, tender and flakey. I really liked the coleslaw, the dressing was creamy, sweet and tangy. I wasnt a big fan of the tartar sauce or the ranch dressing. The Poutine was really good but maybe too salty for some. It came with generous bacon gravy and cheese curds. Overall, good location, sevrvice and food. Recommended.

I will give props for pure convenience. we stayed at the comfort and were able to have a quick…read moredinner without driving around town. The staff is very nice, they checked on us often. The food was about what you would from a bar. it was pretty bland. again, it is right there!

A great find. Don't be afraid of the sign. Drinks are fantastic and tasty. Staff are friendly…read more Cool vibe inside

This is the place to go if you enjoy fine cocktails! It's difficult not to be charmed by the warmth…read moreand cosiness of this vintage-style thanks to the well crafted decor. The Citrus & Cane experience is a perfect place for amazing cocktails, positive energy, and relaxed music. The drinks we had were exquisite.The cocktails were brilliantly crafted in every manner. Service from the mixologists and staff was excellent. They obviously know what they're doing. We will undoubtedly return. Highly advised. Thank you to Citrus & Cane's entire staff!

The food and the bartender kendall is amazing She does a…read moregreat job Great personality and talented too!!!

TL;DR: This is a heads up, not a critique. If you're not…read morepart of the scene, it's probably not for you. (i'm just copying others score here - were not qualified to give this a rating) Vibe: Very clearly a lesbian bar. Security wands you at the door, and while no one was rude in the slightest, it was immediately obvious that as a straight couple we weren't the intended audience. The energy felt off for us, not hostile, just mismatched. Drinks: Strong and straightforward. What could be better: Nothing, if you're the right crowd. For everyone else, it's simply not your room. Bottom line: If you're not in this scene and not a local regular, skip it. This place knows who it's for, and that's a good thing.