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    The Local

    3.7 (174 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE LOCAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Fish and chips
    Gina K.

    During our visit to Victoria, we stumbled on The Local. The patio was packed every time we walked by so we decided to stop in for lunch one day. The food was very good for bar food but the atmosphere was a bit much for the lunch vibe we were seeking. They had TVs with the latest sports on but then there seemed to be a party on the second floor and the bar area was so packed you had to push your way through to get to the bathroom. Highly recommend riding the poutine (thought it was slightly salty) and the fish and chips.

    Cool lights and signs.
    Shik P.

    Today's visit to Victoria, B.C. we stopped at The Local and tried their Maui Love (flatbread), House Smoked Texas Pulled Pork Sandwich, Pound of Wings, Stanley Cup Poutine, Pacific Halibut and Chips (upgraded to Poutine) with a pint of Acres of Darkness stout. We are so glad we ate here. Excellent customer service from beginning to end. We were seated as soon as we arrived (party of 5). Our food was served within 10 to 15 minutes of ordering. Our food was hot, fresh and most of all delicious. Maul Love flatbread had a hint of sweet flavor yet with a spicy kick. Just enough red peppers to bring out the flavor and balances the taste of pineapple. This is a must try. Smoked Texas Pulled Pork was tender and barbecue sauce was perfect. Portion size is the pulled pork inside the bun was plenty. Poutine was yummy with the right amount of gravy. It went well with the pint of Acres of Darkness Stout. Our server was awesome. She was great from beginning to end along with her food recommendations. Will tell all our family and friends to try out The Local on their up coming visit to Victoria. We also enjoyed the ambiance. We were seated up in the closed balcony by the huge windows.

    Me and my 80 yr old Auntie
    Tracey H.

    Highly recommend, beautiful patio with most amazing hanging baskets, friendly efficient service, tasty food, the owner Roger runs a great establishment will be back next visit, had 2 meals, halibut tacos, fish chips, fantastic, love the Sangria

    Nachos
    Jackie B.

    We had just gotten off the ferry and were starving. Walked up and got a table right away. Our servers were lovely, and brought drinks and took our order. We enjoyed the food, the nachos really are huge- almost too big, need 4 ppl to order it. Chicken tenders and fries are the typical. And the poutine was good, the bacon especially nice. Strange to me on the menu for the poutine it says fries, but doesn't say gravy, but it comes with gravy.... We ate inside, it wasn't took loud and lots of tvs to watch the Olympics.

    Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap and Fries

    Chicken Caesar wrap was slammin'. Good chicken to salad ratio. One of the best i've had tbh

    Beverage menu
    Melissa B.

    Great location! Bastion Square, view of the harbor and street for people watching, flowers galore! Beautiful outside seating and plenty inside if you're feeling the need for AC. Food was great, service prompt and super friendly. They even offer dog bowls of water for your furry family.

    Fish and Chips
    Courtney D.

    This place was a great find. We sat outside and had a nice time! The food was delicious! I had the fish and chips and upgraded my fries to the garlic fries. My friend had the blackberry Moscow mule and the steak tacos. The fish and chips were so delicious. The spicy mayo was so good! My friend loved the tacos as well. She said they were very flavorful!

    Hey, did you happen to see the Northern lights last night???
    Jerry H.

    Great place for a quick pint! We came in on a cruise with very limited time and they were very accommodating. We asked the host if we were gonna see the Northern lights that night and he laughed at us, and said, who told you that? We got the last laugh, epic light show that night when we got back to the ship.

    Went on Friday night and was great so we had to go back to before catching the ferry home.

    Cheesesteak Sandwich

    The service is top-notch, the nightlife is rock'n, unfortunately I wish I could say the same for the food.... Ordered the $24 cheesesteak sandwich and I wish I hadn't... It was more bun than anything else, and the bun was dry and not roasted, it lacked flavour and condiments (mayo, mustard or anything would have been nice). I love the patio in the summer, I think I'll still to that with bevies and bypass the food going forward.

    Menu
    Ksyusha K.

    Liked the atmosphere , nice and friendly wait stuff , combined tiger prawn tacos with non-alcohol blackberry mojito. Perfect for summer dine out . Highly recommend that dish , my friend ordered meat tacos , definitely my order is a winner healthy and tasted spectacular!

    Smoked turkey sandwich (no bacon)

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    The flowers are beautiful, the menu attractive, but we could not get any service after 21 minutes so we walked out‼

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    Get the beet hummus!!!! Also cocktails are fantastic and ambiance is so fun! Definitely recommend, service was great too!

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