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    The Sticky Wicket

    3.0 (204 reviews)
    Tue 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Wed 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE STICKY WICKET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    The Smoked Sirloin
    Dalisa G.

    Came here for dinner on a week night around 7. The restaurant was fairly empty but also very quiet. While the restaurant is clean and large, the vibe was very somber. The staff was attentive and somewhat friendly but not very lively. I ordered a steak and while it was well seasoned, the cook on the steak was under. I asked for medium well and it was very pink. The food was hot temperature wise. I'm not one to send food back so I ate it. I got the apple crumble for dessert and the apples were not tender. Probably wouldn't go back.

    A Paloma and a Cosmo
    Rubio L.

    We stopped into the sports bar after walking around the downtown area. Every screen had a Stanley Cup playoff game on (understandable) but I wanted to watch part of an NBA playoff game so I sheepishly asked for it. The young bartender behind the counter was very gracious and within minutes I was watching my team lose yet another game. We had cocktails that were well crafted. The young man who served us was friendly and had a great sense of humor. The decor was very nice as well. A great place to hang out and chill!

    Sports collage
    Kristi L.

    We stumbled into this restaurant our first night in Victoria. The menu had something for everybody. Atmosphere was pub-like. Service was friendly and helpful. One of the things that entertained me was the collage/mural on the wall. I spent a long time trying to decipher how many sports are represented in it.

    Hot coco
    Laura T.

    Interesting pub split up over various levels. Started at this location for a late afternoon visit with friends. I grabbed a hot coco, my friends a beer & a margarita. We ended up visiting so long that we decided to order supper. I tried their fish tacos (2 for an appie) & ordered sweet potato fries. My friends had ordered fish & chips, wings & onion rings. Food itself was decent helpings. We all enjoyed our food & both my friends took their leftovers home as it was that enjoyable. I was a bit confused about the 3 sauces I was given (different cup sizes & all the same sauce), as my fish tacos already arrived with the same sauce on it & there was no way that amount would be used for the modest amount of sweet potato fries. I tried pawning it off on my friends as I didn't want it to all just be waste but that still barely made a dent in the amount served. Shortly after our supper was ordered, the lower area (where we were sitting as it didn't involve a bunch of stairs like there is to reach the other sections) started filling up for supper. We were already struggling to hear each other over the increase of volume for the games playing & increased noise in the higher up areas associated with the games. However, when the TV was turned up for football (above our heads) for the massive group seated behind & beside us, it was very difficult to hear anything over the all the noise in the place. The level of noise got so bad, that I almost didn't want my forgotten sweet potato fries nor my friend's onion rings to arrive. They did find our table eventually, which honestly we both enjoyed. However, by the time we paid our bills & left, my head was aching like I had listened to a band all night. Actually, I think it would of hurt less. I do expect some level of noise in pubs, especially if one is there later at night or special events, but for it being only a regular Saturday supper time (from a late afternoon to early evening) it was definitely the loudest I've experienced in a long time. We did appreciate both waitresses taking good care of our table (there was a shift change while we were there) & rectifying the missing ordered food issues. There was a pricing error between till charge & menu but the waitress kindly that straightened out too. There is some paid street parking but I didn't see any options for handicap. There's a library nearby, so I would assume one could also park in that area too if needed. Granted, if the first area within the Sticky Wicket is full, it would be a challenge for anyone using a walker or wheelchair to be seated for drinks or a meal. As this is a old building, the bathrooms are down a huge flight of stairs or you can access by an elevator. but warning, the waitress mentioned that there's still stairs to contend with in order to reach the bathroom. Or you go up about 8 steps & through another large area of a pub (stairs are very challenging for me, even with a cane). I found it hilarious there's a handicap bathroom (of course, it was locked up) beside the mens & womens washrooms. Bathrooms needed attendance but honestly, they were still in better state than I expected. Thankfully the entrance as a ramp down to the hostess desk. So no stairs to enter/exit the main doors. I do have to wonder if a wheel chair or walker would fit through the doorways (it's an old building). Overall, the food & drinks were good, with decent food proportions. Definitely keep an eye on the menu prices vs what is printed on the bill. I also wouldn't recommend staying a long time at this pub if you have any mobility challenges. As the bathrooms are difficult to reach & only the first seating area (from what we could tell, is the smaller of seating areas) would be possible for accessible seating. Service itself was good & I would try to go back maybe on a week day that hopefully doesn't have several games playing (so I can actually hear the conversation when visiting with friends).

    David L.

    Everything about this place was solid. We stayed at the Strathcona hotel during a weekend stay in Victoria and subsequently had a $5 off coupon here (which we forgot to use). The hostess and wait staff were friendly, accommodating, and kind overall. We came for happy hour and did not have to wait to get a table. We ordered one of everything on the menu except for the perogies. Overall, the food was just ok. For $8 each we had: - Individual nachos. Solid, nothing spectacular - but good stuff. - Dry Ribs. These were good - savoury and salty. Worth getting. - Sweet Chili Cauliflower Wings. The portion was a little small but these were tasty. - Chicken Quesadillas. Pretty below average and forgettable. I'd pass. We also tired the pizza and fries on the kids menu (my youngest loved it, but I thought it look pretty average), and a pint of the Granville Island Raspberry Ale (which my non-beer drinking wife tried and liked). Good spot - not sure we would be back but there is a strong local vibe and I'm sure there are a ton of regulars.

    Looking forward to your sticky wicket
    Jefg B.

    The name is what drew me in. I thought I enjoy a sticky wicket let me enjoy the ones here. This place was great. Great atmosphere, many young gentlemen hanging, watch sports on many of the TV's, washing down their evenings pleasure with $4 pints. Don't miss this place while in Victoria. It will make you feel glamorous.

    Menu May 2023
    Sonia S.

    Seemed to be plenty of seating in this place. We were seated in the sports bar area. They had several different sporting events on various monitors. We ordered one of each flavor chicken wing, the chicken thai wraps, and the seafood pesto pasta. The wing flavors werent that great, nor were the wings "jumbo" as stated on the menu, but they were nicely crisped. The pasta was a little bland and could have used a little bit more seafood. The cocktails were reasonably priced. My friend enjoyed their mimosas. The Pineapple Upside Down Cake shot was tasty. Our waitress was friendly, a little slow at times. Overall decent experience.

    Donnel P.

    Had an early dinner at this place on our first night in Victoria while checked in Strathcona Hotel and our experienced was very good. The pub is a bit busy but we got seated right away and the staff was friendly and always asked for our needs. The place was old but very nice and with pool tables and a projector screen. The food was very good and I loved my Paloma drink and burger tastes very good. The beef patty was thick and juicy and enjoying every bite of it. We also had the Cauliflower Wings and they're so so good. This place is a must try while in Victoria and you get $5 off coupon when you checked in at Strathcona Hotel.

    Poutine and Shepherds pie with ground turkey
    MaryLinda W.

    We had literally just arrived in Victoria on the bus from the Schwartz Bay ferry terminal right across the street from The Sticky Wicket! We had been up and traveling for almost 18 hours and here was a place where we could have supper before we crashed into bed at our hotel nearby. The interior is beautiful with a lot of polished wood and comfortable seating with enough room to stash our suitcases beside our table. A Somersby cider was on tap and Hubby chose the root beer. There were several food items we thought sounded tasty, but Hubby chose the fish and chips and I went with the shepherds pie and a side of poutine, which I had never eaten before. All of the food was delicious and fortifying after a long day of traveling. I even had some leftover shepherds pie to take with us, but we just HAD to top it off with a white chocolate brownie which was fabulous!

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    Watched game 7 of the jays game here. Great atmosphere and the food and service are top notch!

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    U would not want to be thirsty , waited at least 10 minutes to get a beer , staff friendly but slow & the pub was busy at all .

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    Beautifully decorated bar, great, happy hour food and drinks . Beef riblets were my favorite with some stout. Can't wait to come back again.

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