Craft Breweries near Nanoose Bay

“I've had a couple of solid experiences with Rusted Rake. Their brewpub focuses on locally sourced ingredients which is great and skews towards a smaller more curated menu. Couple of minor complaints leaves it short of 5 stars mainly - lack of reservations makes it difficult to get in some times (it's good it is busy!), only having two bathroom stalls can lead to lineups and while the beer is reasonably priced and quite good, the food skews pricey. The chowder is great with a big portion while the gluten free vegan options were better now than they were last year (hummus is a good add). The main dining room is loud and buzzy but can be difficult for those who have trouble hearing. All in all a great add to the area!Vegetarian options: One main veg / vegan / gf main - the falafel - which is a solid option. Other smaller apps as well.“

“Just had an amazing meal at Mount Arrowsmith Brewery! Had to try the Smokehouse Feast to get a good sampling. I can’t decide if the brisket or the ribs was my favorite, but it was all tasty and plentiful! I’ve been to BBQ and Smokehouse places where one or two things were good, but this is the first where everything I had was absolutely delicious! And the beers get better every batch. Love the Ridgeline and Sprut.“