Good Ovening

A beautiful stop with history in Victoria. We had gorgeous weather during our spring visit and got…read moreto enjoy the patio alongside several tourists, locals, and cute pups. My mom is a big fan of the restaurants namesake and had easily the most fun. We enjoyed win, excellent food, and some great conversation with our waitress. I visit Victoria often and this is one spot I'll definitely be a repeat customer at.

This was are first bar we went to when we first got to Canada everyone was so welcoming…read more Like we were regulars and they knew us. We got a few of their local beers , cider , and their local drink was some shot. Had some of that too a few apps. Two cups of chowder Honestly, I left a bit tipsy great service. The vibe was chill. It was a great way to start the day. It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

Pulling IPA Craft Beer

Love the old school decor

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Tablorone Hot Chocolate

The Churchill

4.2(73 reviews)

Great happy hour. Had the lager on tap- turned out to be Phillips Tilt and it was great. It was…read morequiet inside and nice and cool and it made a great rest stop during our very busy day sightseeing. Service was great and we loved the music.

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.

Booth area

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Bartholomews Pub

4.0(165 reviews)

0.3 km

Bartholomew's was a great little find at the DoubleTree!…read more Hubs and I enjoyed the quaint outdoor patio, complete with some very vocal local seagulls providing the soundtrack. We split the house salad and the Ultimate Burger with fries--plenty of tasty food for two. Hubs also enjoyed a perfectly poured nitro Guinness, which earned bonus points. Our server, Katelyn, was friendly and attentive, and the relaxed patio ambiance made for an easy, enjoyable meal. Would I come back? Yup!

We didn't know this pub was right next to our hotel. The ambience was pretty good. It's suitable…read morefor hangouts, game night or Happy Hour. Room service is also provided for guests at Marriott. We ordered the following : 2 of 6 oz red wine ($14), Crispy Dry Ribs ( Happy Hour price $11), Chicken Wings ($18), Chicken Quesadillas ( Happy Hour price $11) and Guacamole for $4. Ribs were tender and crispy. Honey garlic wings were pretty tasty. Although there were few of chicken pieces, Quesadillas were tasty too. There was Blue Jays vs Dodgers match happening last night. Majority of patrons were having fun watching the game. Trivia nights are also happening from October 20th through December 6th! I'd definitely return to this pub on my next visit!

Nice ambience, and great service.

Restaurant and bar

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Irish Times Pub

4.1(550 reviews)

We ate here while coming through on a cruise. Seven of us found quick seating. Make sure you ask…read morefor outside versus indoor as the inside was a bit stuffy. Food was good. I enjoyed my cod and chips. The mac and cheese was enjoyed by my kids. Be warned - a cheese pizza is just cheese on crust so its really heavy. Ambience wise it has an old atmosphere feel and the staff was great.

The Irish Times is such a fantastic find in a lovely part of town. We spent a great evening sitting…read moreout on the sidewalk, but the interior is just as impressive--a beautiful and historic building dating back to 1894 with very lively music playing inside. I was honestly shocked by how good the food was. I had initially assumed it might be a spot primarily for tourists, but a dear friend of mine who is a local mentioned that people in Victoria actually love coming here. She even noted that some friends from her children's school were there just the night before for an alumni weekend. The menu absolutely exceeded my expectations. I was blown away by the fish and chips; the fish was moist with a light batter and wasn't oily at all. The burgers, Irish stew, and shepherd's pie were all delectable as well. The real standout, however, was the sockeye salmon in a pesto preserved lemon broth--it was so addictive that I wish I could replicate the recipe at home. It is very easy to see why this spot has received so many accolades, and I would love to return the next time we are back in Victoria!

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Guinness, Harp, and lemonade

Block Kitchen + Bar

4.7(79 reviews)

0.6 km

Locally owned & operated

Vegetarian friendly

Fabulous meal and cocktails.the tuna, Korean chicken and gyoza were incredible. The service was…read moreexcellent and the decor really nice

The service was exceptional, and every bite and sip felt like a little piece of heaven. After…read morenearly every dish, we found ourselves looking at each other saying, "Wow... oh my God, that's amazing." The pork belly bao is generously sized and easily shareable. The bun was incredibly fresh, light, and pillowy, while the pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth tender with the perfect balance of richness and tang from the kimchi. The pickled vegetables added a bright crunch that tasted incredibly fresh. We started with the salmon tartare, and it was phenomenal! Rich, buttery, bursting with flavor, and so good we were literally fighting over the last bite. And the scallop? Order one for each person. Seriously. It's far too delicious to share. It had just the right amount of heat, leaving the perfect lingering warmth that immediately made us want another. Do yourself a favor and give yourself enough time to work your way through the menu, because every dish we tried was outstanding. Each plate was thoughtfully curated, beautifully executed, and cooked to perfection. I like to call it the C³ trifecta: curated, created, and cooked. Without question, this is some of the best food we've had in a very long time. We can't wait to come back (when visiting) and continue eating our way through the rest of the menu.

From local craft beers to exotic cocktails, we have a drink for you and that special someone.

Duck Spring Rolls with Nam Jim sauce.

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Admiral Sho Cauliflower with marinated and fried cauliflower bites, General Tso sauce, sesame, chili thread.

Moon Under Water Brewpub

3.5(74 reviews)

1.5 km

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.

Chicken Dynamites and This is Hefeweizen

Butter Chicken and Creepy Uncle Dunkel Dark Munich Lager

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Shrimp Dynamites and Lightside of the Moon Session Lager

Big Bad John's

4.1(74 reviews)

0.2 km

•$

What to say about this fabulous place...The bartender was so wonderful. Both of them. This was my…read morefirst and last stop of the night. Holy brazier! My friend from Chicago told me this was the place to stop. He's my dive bar guru. What a win! I didn't eat there and I don't know that they have food but they have braziers! And amazing bartenders, and live music, and it's frikkin awesome! GO!

A very cool bar to check out while in Victoria. They have cider, beer, and full bar for cocktails…read more The aesthetics inside were nice and ladies if you feel compelled you can leave your bar behind! Overall a cool dive bar spot

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A Shaft

Phillips Brewing

4.5(84 reviews)

1.0 km

•$

This place is a rare Gem!!! Amazing food, phenomenal…read morebeverages and outrageously awesome staff! Griffin spent time recommending food, drinks and local "must dos".

I'll start off with the positive... good beer! Had the flight and enjoyed them all. The person I…read morewas with had one of their slushy drinks from the machine and it was undrinkable. Tasted like they forgot to add any flavoring or something... just off. The posted hours on their website didn't match their actual hours, according to the server, so we had to rush out just after we were served. Not a place I'd return to.

Awesome place

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Great energy

Garrick's Head Pub

4.0(123 reviews)

Great poutine. Very poor service. Decent beer. Went out of my way to go to this pub for a proper…read morepint. That was a mistake. Won't return. Sad about that.

Friendly service. Popped in for a quick refill. Had me an…read moreIrish Slammer. And was back on the trail

Bar

Twin sails raspberry wheat ale, sommersby, VIB west coast IPA and driftwood white bark witbier

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Kevin K.

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3 years ago

This restaurant is amazing and so delicious. I had never tasted oven chicken before this restaurant, but it was really good. It was crispy and juicy like fried chicken, and the texture was so good. read more

Jason E.

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3 years ago

An absolute hidden gem of Victoria. Food was top notch, the service was the best I've had in a long time. I'll be coming back time and time again. kudos to the chefs and service department! read more

Sb K.

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3 years ago

Here has amazing hotdogs and beers. I will go here every day during lunch time. Everything is perfect, but one thing that's unfortunate is that hot dogs are only available until 3 o'clock. read more

Momoko S.

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3 years ago

They have amazing oven roasted chicken!! I had cheese snowy flavor and It was literally the best chicken I've ever had. Also, their service was awesome. I'll definitely come back here. read more

Junwoo S.

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3 years ago

the best chicken in town. Good mood, cold beer, various appetizers. I definitely recommend this restaurant for sure

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