The Stanwood is as classic and historic as a dive bar can get, and you feel it in your bones here…read more You can almost see them, the echos of farmers, fishermen, lumberjacks and merchants from long ago bellying up to the worn, woody bar, playing cards at the tables, listening to music and local gossip as they smoked, spit and drank by the fireplace on dank northwest evenings of old. My memories here only stretch back a few decades, as a struggling musician playing the occasional show here back in the 90's and early Aughts, when they had local music nights. Stanwood seemed an exotic northern cowtown to this Seattle punk in those days. But the woody, ghosts-and-grit vibe enchanted me even then. Now it's a local hang. So cool. It's the only place in town with a pool table, and it's an uneven, wonderfully funky relic with mysterious, erm, attributes (mind the beam). There's an electronic dart board too, and a "beer garden" (read: outdoor area where you can smoke and drink) in warmer months, for those who haven't yet figured out that smoking is unhealthy and makes you stink. But: there it is. Adults only. Put your phone away. Talk to people. Eat and drink things that you probably shouldn't, and soak it in. The food is decent, no frills bar food, and your bartender (if you're lucky, Amy - she does a fine job) is usually also your cook, so have patience. The drinks are reasonably priced, and I recommend sticking with traditional mid-shelf cocktails and beer, and avoiding the foo-foo frozé stuff and sugary "specials". Those are just headaches in a glass, friend... For lovers of old, haunted places and classic dives, The Stanwood Hotel and Tavern is your huckleberry! Stop by, and see if you don't leave a little of your soul behind here too. You might see me and my gal shooting pool, and laughing about how the cue ball seems to wander off in its own sometimes, especially around that one old reddish stain...

It was exactly as expected, nice girl running the bar, cold beer, and a huge basket of fries topped…read morewith some chicken strips, I enjoyed my visit and would happily return.

The drinks are amazing! The aura of the bar is perfect, and music is a perfect level and the…read morebartender was a doll! Definitely coming back for the late night happy hour more often

Super excited to bring my friends to such a wonderful place but was extremely disappointed on the…read morelack of hospitality no greeting from anyone felt ignored, a couple who walked in after us was greeted and severed water before us. After waiting around we ended up leaving. It was a Friday night but definitely not super busy. Drinks are always delicious

I literally am so excited to have a fun place, with amazing staff. Jessie is amazing!! I got hair…read moreand brows done and I'm beyond impressed It's not just a salon... AMAZING

I've held off on doing a review. It's still really an issue for me. Conflicted bc as a person,…read moreJesse is awesome. As a stylist, not so much. I was a regular, love the bartenders and the vibe. I needed my hair bleached. My hair is basically a military cut with shave sides. It was already bleached but not lifted enough. Made appt, which he was an hour late for. He put bleach in, left it on for so long I still have literal holed scarring on scalp. Then toner. No cut or wash. The process took almost 6 hours. There was drinking, on my end. His too. Weed on his end. At the end of appt he gave me a printed debit slip to sign. It was 504 dollars. I said to him "you'll understand why I don't tip you right", bc he is owner and seemed absolutely outrageous. He said no problem. Left the tip section empty, signed & left. When I got my bank statement, i was charged 605 dollars. Still pissed, but avoided going there bc I am furious. It's been 8 months, I just had to shave most of my head due to the bleach frying my hair so bad it practically falls out when I brush it. So, thanks Jesse. It sucks bc I can't even go visit bar anymore. Lessonprobably don't drink & smoke while doing hair and lesson for me: don't get your hair done at a bar.

Hosted a business social gathering for ~20 people at the DeLille Restaurant and would absolutely do…read moreit again. Lovely venue, setup, staff, food, wine (of course), AND cocktails! The flatbreads were so tasty and were a hit but the tomato salad was the secret superhero - not sure where they source those small juicy flavor bombs but they were excellent on the palate!

4.5 stars for ambience, 3 stars for food. Came here for a friend's birthday and was seated on the…read morepatio (this is a great place for big groups). It was a lovely sunny day so it was nice being outside - they do have large umbrellas but it doesn't cover the whole group so it can get a bit hot in direct sun. We didn't realize it, but we accidentally came during restaurant week (although we were supposed to have brunch). Since they only had 3 things on their brunch menu, we opted for the restaurant week menu. We tried the shishito peppers, poutine, tomato soup, burger, spaghetti, lemon tart, and a pate choux. A 3 course was $35 which is reasonable (portions were pretty small so easy to finish). The highlight were the tempura shishito peppers; the aioli that came with the peppers was delicious and the peppers themselves were hot and crispy. The poutine appetizers was unfortunately disappointing (very meaty, actually no curds at all and large soggy potatoes). The entrees took awhile to come out which wasn't a problem since we were just socializing. The burger was decent; it came with a goat cheese and the soup was good. Unfortunately, I would not recommend the pasta; portion was very small and it was very very salty (and had capers on top which did not help). We ended up getting our desserts to go since our group was heading to the wineries and tried them later. We did enjoy the dessert. The lemon tart portion was very small but tasty and the pate choux was also good too, so I would recommend the desserts here. I think this place is great for large groups and had a pleasant experience overall, but the rating is for the food alone which I was unfortunately pretty disappointed in.

Just went to the bar for some drinks and listen to some live music. Had 3 different whiskey drinks…read more Bartender, wish I remembered his name, nice dude, recommended the Winters Calling. Love it. Then had a Whiskey Sour and finally The Grand Desire. Nothing came close to that Winters Calling though. Very unique drink. Also got to sit and listen to some of the most angelic voices I've heard in a long time. It was a nice, chill place where I could escape for a bit. Definite highlight on my trip from Seattle.

The Pacific Lounge is a great place to meet friends and coworkers near the heart of Victoria. The…read morelounge is replete with tons of cozy loungers and is illuminated as such that u may carry on discrete conversations while enjoying a beer or single malt. Despite the convenience of this being primarily a hotel bar, I would recommend this for locals seeking a waypoint as they make their way to the abundant local culture - be it the parliament building, bay, or BC museum.

Stopped in before the Soul Asylum show. Live music was awesome. Lounge layout has something to be…read moredesired. Not much room to order a drink and with only two staff and no floor service, less of a lounge and unfortunately more of a bar feel. Great selection off the menue... just have to locate one. Bartenders were nice but over taxed. Comfortable chairs and nice place to relax.

They have more than just whiskey! Popped over for a drink or two solo at the bar top and was…read moregreeted right away. I was looking for champagne, which they had an unfamiliar brand but it was really light, more on the dry side, and crisp - exactly what I was looking for! The bartender was informative and kept busy during my time there. The ambiance is warm and loungey with lots of different seating options. Some facing the hotel lobby for people watching, a couple of intimate booths, group seating around the fireplace, and bar top seats. A group came in for whiskey, and played board games that were available in the seating area. The holiday decorations made it cozy and the perfect spot to read a book while sipping on a good champs!

First time here to see a comedian (Andrew Rivers-pretty funny). We don't typically go to bars, so…read moreweren't sure what to expect. Super nice and friendly folks. Bar in the front, set up chairs on what is apparently a dance floor. Performers were on a small stage in the back. Interesting setup where you can get food from the place next door--kind of like a starbucks/barnes & noble setup. This seemed fine until folks started to come in for drinks, at which point it got hard to hear the performers. I hear the place has new owners. TBH, it could use some sprucing up. The plaster is quite literally falling off the ceiling in a couple spots. None of us used the restrooms, so not sure what shape they are in. All in all, I'm glad it's available as an option, and hopefully the new folks will see fit to spruce it up a bit.

We went on a Wednesday night after seeing a bingo sign posted outside, and are so glad we did!…read moreEveryone was super friendly, and there was a great selection of drinks. There was a lot to do aside from the bingo, including darts, beer pong, and free pool. It was connected to the little bakery next door which stayed open late to allow people to order food from there, which was nice! Overall, a great place to chill!

This is a unique pizza pub with roll-up garage doors that make it a great option in the summer. All…read moreyear long they have great pizza, sandwiches, salads, and plenty of great beers on tap. With several tv's and a small, separate game room, it's a fun, lively atmosphere. Their staff are always efficient, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I've never had anything but a great experience here.

This is probably the coolest looking pizza place iv ever been too. The setup is awesome here…read more Customer service was great, all employees we talk to were very friendly. The food was good. We loved the pizza crust. It was so good. The pizza could have a little extra cheese but it was still really good. They were on top of service checked on us multiple times. Pizza came out really quick. We were in and out in 30 min or so during lunch. Defiantly come and grab a pizza from this place.

I'm really torn about this place…read more When we first walked in, we were warmly greeted, which made a great first impression. The cigar shop inside the venue was excellent -- the staff member was kind, knowledgeable, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. The bartender was also friendly, and the drinks were very good. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended for me. As someone who's fairly new to the cigar world, I expected some smoke, but the air quality was extremely rough. Even the seasoned cigar smokers I was with commented on how hard it was to breathe. We asked if they could turn up the HVAC system, which they did, and it helped somewhat, but it still wasn't enough to make the space comfortable. My biggest issue, however, is the lack of compassion shown toward customers -- especially in how negative reviews are handled. The responses to criticism are surprisingly aggressive and defensive. Instead of acknowledging feedback or trying to improve, reviewers are often insulted, berated, and even told not to return. That kind of response is shocking and unprofessional. Most people are simply offering honest opinions as customers, not attacking the business. Whether it's the owners or whoever manages their social media, this approach needs serious reconsideration. Telling customers not to come back because of constructive criticism is not a sustainable or respectful business model.

Still the best cigar spot north of Seattle. Great employees, everyone is laid back and friendly,…read moreand awesome selection of cigars.

You want to eat something? They let you deliver. You want a draft beer? I think they got 3. But…read morethey have a case with like 50 other beers and d

Tons of pinball machines! PNW draft beers, coolers full of seltzers, beer, cider and non alcoholic…read moredrinks options. Outside food allowed, tournaments on Mondays, beer discounts for tall boy Tuesdays and thirsty Thursdays. Such. Good time!