There are many great pubs in Victoria, but few who can offer great atmosphere, a patio on Victoria’s Inner Harbour, and great handcrafted beers all in one place.
Well, Canoe Brewpub, Marina & Restaurant does just that. (more…)
July 10, 2014 | ilovevictoria
If you’re looking for a great patio in downtown Victoria where you can be in the middle of all the action, and at the same time have a view of the inner harbour, Darcy’s Pub is where you want to be.
It’s perfectly located at the base of Bastion Square and on the very happening Wharf Street where tourists abound during the summer. (more…)
July 9, 2014 | ilovevictoria
“Laughter is brightest where food is best.” This Irish Proverb, written on their website, definitely sums up what it’s like to visit Irish Times Pub in Victoria BC.
From it’s traditional Irish food and drink to it’s incredible fun and lively atmosphere, this pub oozes everything Irish, including authentic live Irish music, 7 nights a week. (more…)
July 8, 2014 | ilovevictoria
If you’re downtown Victoria, looking for an excellent lounge that offers not only a huge selection of drinks, but also amazing tapas, you have to come to Veneto Tapa Lounge! (more…)
July 8, 2014 | ilovevictoria
With it’s amazing atmosphere, very professional service and great food, I have no reservations in saying that Clive’s Classic Lounge is one of the best lounges in all of Victoria.
Situated on the main floor of Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, this lounge, named after hotel owner Clive Piercy, is one of our regular stops on our famous Victoria “lounge crawl”. (more…)
July 8, 2014 | ilovevictoria
If you are a fan of scotch, whiskey, beer, wine, martinis, or pretty much any drink, you have come to the right place.
With a drink menu so big it needs it’s own menu, you won’t have any trouble finding your drink of choice at the The Bard and Banker Scottish Pub. (more…)
July 7, 2014 | ilovevictoria
It’s hard not to like a seafood restaurant that combines fresh quality seafood, with beautiful views of the sea where it came from.
From their fantastic steaks and seafood entrees to their floor to ceiling windows which create an unsurpassed view of the Inner Harbour, Blue Crab & Grill delivers a great overall dining experience.
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July 5, 2014 | ilovevictoria
With such an extensive and good quality beer list, the term “we’re here for the beer”, usually applies when we visit Spinnakers Pub (Gastro Brewpub).
As Canada’s oldest brewpub, beer is perhaps this pub’s strongest selling point but it also offers up some outstanding Inner Harbour views and some pretty good food as well.
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July 5, 2014 | ilovevictoria
If you like great pub food and a fun, beach atmosphere, you have to come up to the roof of the Sticky Wicket Pub (Strathcona Hotel) and check out the Rooftop Surfclub.
When you can’t make it to the beach, this fantastic patio that hosts the world’s only rooftop beach volleyball courts, brings the beach to you.
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July 3, 2014 | ilovevictoria
Oh Glo, how you make me smile!
It had been a while since my last visit to Glo Restaurant and Europub and there have been a few chef and menu changes since then.
After this last visit I’m happy to report that Glo is still serving quality food at very affordable prices and my ability to eat, drink and lounge here for many hours at a time has not been impeded by any of their changes.
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July 2, 2014 | ilovevictoria