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.

Great beer. They don't sell food, but they do have a food cart available! Service is great and…read moretheir patio is really nice

We stopped by San Juan Brewery while on the Friday Harbor Island. It was a Sunday, we were seated…read moreright away and were approached by a server promptly. We ordered our beers first then our food. Dogs were allowed outside on the patio, they even had a grass area right next to the tables for pet convenience. Children were present, so family friendly. Inside the noise level with typical brewery with tvs. They had beers fridges for to go beers. We enjoyed our beer, food, and our time.

Our waitress was super great, very friendly and gave us good recommendations on beers based on our…read morepreferences. I got their Yachter's Daughter and it was light and fresh. For food, we got their Dinner Island Proscuitto and it was loaded with prosciutto. I would have liked more fresh basil (maybe even fresh ones) on top. Their Cesar salad was well dressed and had loads of cheese. It was kind of busy, but they had plenty of seats and service was quick.

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!

I think I have to bump up the stars since my last beer experience here…read more On our latest trip to our northern neighbor we had another beer from Driftwood that we immensely enjoyed. That beer was the Spiff Corn Lager. It was such a refreshing beverage to have as we were ready to get out of the hot mugginess of summer. Flavor features with this delightful beer are a natural sweetness along with crispness and a clean finish. The beer is very light bodied and extremely persuasive in having you get another one.

Honestly, this brewery is great! Not only do they have awesome beer and a vegan-friendly menu but…read morethey also host events for the community to enjoy. We absolutely loved how friendly the place is. Hands down the friendliest brewery we have been to, they give your pups treats, and they even have beds for them to be comfy. The staff is wonderful, especially Amber who makes your feel welcome and definitely brings a great vibe to the place. We visited twice during our stay and look forward to visiting again someday when we are back in Victoria.

Great location for drinks on a nice summer day visiting the city. Glad to stop by after having dim…read moresum in the nearby Chinatown. Better to sit outside for our three flights than sit inside. The Ube Bae Bae Bay was the winner for the drafts. Had a pretty distinct taste while my family enjoyed their IPAs, lagers and porters. They offer cans to go and games to entertain the little ones while the adults relax a little. Service was quick with her pouring the drinks just as they opened at noon. Even their NA drinks were good too. Will be a while since I'll return so have an extra drink for me in the meantime! Cheers!

Whistle Buoy was my favorite beer from our recent trip to British Columbia. Their selection and…read morevariety were outstanding and fun, and the bartender was extremely personable. I loved their outdoor beer garden, which made for a perfect night cap under the fairy lights. I really enjoyed the coffee stout. Location is ideal, walking distance from pretty much anything you'd want to see and do in Downtown Victoria, which makes it a great spot for visitors.

One of the best Craft Breweries on Vancouver Island by far. From when you first walk in, and are…read moreoffered their new feature beer, to how they treat my pooch as we arrive, with a water bowl (and most times a treat!).. Great vibes all around and some of the tastiest beers on the Island. A must stop for anyone travelling through Duncan on their way to or from Victoria/Nanaimo.

A great find! Tucked away behind Stillhead distillery, this little gem will make you smile. A great…read morevariety of their own brews on tap, flights, glass, or growler. The service is friendly and welcoming. Great food available, several varieties of in-house ramen plus other appetizers served fresh and quick. Dog-friendly, table or bar seating, outdoor patio - what are you waiting for?

We love this place for its games, fun ambiance, excellent service, and wide menu of delicious…read morebeers. This visit included our favorite Russian imperial stout by Fort George: Matryoshka variant with vanilla and pistachio. Delicious. This is a fun, must stop but easy to miss stop in lovely Friday Harbor.

I don't know why this place doesn't have a higher star rating. We loved coming here so much on our…read morerecent trip that we visited two days in a row! They have a great selection of beers and ciders and the view is one of the best you can find without spending a ton of money! The service was friendly and they happily allow dogs inside, as well as outside. Definitely stop here if you're looking to get a drink in Friday Harbor!

Just had the best dessert ever at Category12 Bistro and Brewery…read more Crunch and Much is an amazing brownie dessert with vanilla ice cream, white bark chocolate chunks and caramel sauce made with their own Coconut Porter beer. Chef Ali, you have turned me into a dessert lover!

The restaurant ambiance and service was great. I felt the food was overpriced for what we received…read moreand wasn't exceptionally great. In comparison to other things, I don't think I would go back for food. Maybe for beer it's a better place, but as a restaurant i think they could grow and provide better food offerings.

Great local brewery with a good assortment of beers on tap, including sours, stout, blonde and IPA…read more They also sell paninis, and chips. Highly recommend the chicken pesto panini!!!

My partner and I rode our bicycles right up to the outdoor seating and walked in to get some of the…read moretastiest and freshest beer we've had in a long time. We downed tiny samplers of flavorful, but not overly bitter IPAs while lazily watching planes takeoff and land (rather quietly), with the looming mountains in the distance. The outdoor seating is plentiful and dog friendly. The inside is sparse, but clean. We didn't get a chance to sample any food, so we'll have to come back on the next rotation of the tap!

Decided to try new Roast menu and was very impressed. Loved the new selection and was really happy…read morewith wraps and burgers. Also want to shout out for their bathrooms after a big reno. Outstanding!

It wouldn't be a proper trip to Victoria if we didn't partake in some of the local craft beer scene…read morewhile visiting. Phillips was long on my list of breweries to try and despite Canada being very close to where we are located trips there remain highly infrequent. So finally getting to try some more breweries from the north was an extra perk to our trip! The beer that Steve and I had from this brewery was the TILT Lager and it proved itself to be a good one also! With a nice breadiness and a natural sweetness to it. There is a clean and crisp finish to this beer which we always enjoy experiencing with beers. This beer is light bodied and is easy to have more than one of but we behaved ourselves and shared this refreshing lager.