17 Best Bars in Victoria

1 Phillips Tasting Room

4.8 Superb 118 Reviews

2010 Government Street, Victoria

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• Drive-Through

“Phillips is a brewery in Victoria. It's easy to get to and this part of town has parking available in plenty of spots. It's pretty big and has a few dozen tables inside plus an outdoor seating area. They have plenty of beers on tap plus canned ones as well, on top of a merch shop in the front. They have windows so you can view the actual brewery which is cool. The staff here are awesome, very friendly and fun to chat with. This is a solid spot to grab a beer with friends or even some food, which they have a decent sized menu with good portions for a solid price.”

2 Hecklers Bar & Grill

4.5 Superb 273 Reviews

123 Gorge Road East, Victoria

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“Best bar on the island, staff are fantastic! Well priced and the comedy shows are lit! Excellent date night event or outing with friends.”

3 Leopold's Tavern - Victoria

4.4 Superb 373 Reviews

570 Yates Street, Victoria

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“Great service will be back cheers from Ontario”

4 Superflux {Cabana}

4.4 Superb 287 Reviews

804 Broughton Street, Victoria

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“I’ve gotta say, definitely one of the best places I’ve been to here in Victoria. Food was absolutely fantastic. I had the best smash burger ever and the cabana fries are to die for. Highly recommend paying a visit. I will definitely be going back.”

5 Artemis Whiskey Bar

4.5 Superb 128 Reviews

560 Johnson Street Suite 27, Victoria

“If a bar were to feel like coming home, this would be it.”

6 TORO Japanese Sushi

4.7 Superb 416 Reviews

708 View Street, Victoria

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“Oh my goodness. Next level. Top shelf. The other one. You know the one. It’s very good. Toro is better. The intentionality, the attention to detail. The decor to the dishes. The service is exceptional. The ambiance is on point. They even play great music. And that’s all before talking about the main event. The food!! Are you kidding me. Freshness,flavour and presentation. The wasabi! Have to come just to try the Wasabi. Seriously. You actually haven’t been for Sushi until you have tried Toro. Pro tip. Perfect venue for birthday party, work party, Christmas party. Combination of big booths and then sections of more intimate seating.”

7 Refuge Tap Room

4.5 Superb 118 Reviews

832 Fort Street, Victoria

“This review is maybe a little odd than the classic review. I have to send a huge shout out to Refuge! My husband has Chrones and we had to make a sudden stop last night we happened to be in front of Refuge so we ducked in. Chrones is invisible to those around you but can cause great distress for those with it. My husband rushed passed the bartender as she was speaking to him. As you can imagine people often mistake this as him being rude and in other situations this has escalated things for us. This didn’t phase the bartender though she just turned to me and with a smile and no judgement spoke with me instead. I explained why he ran past her and she was only kindness. Refuge lives up to its name -A refuge is a safe place or shelter that protects you from danger, trouble, or distress. Thank you so much. It can be really hard for us to go out because his Chrones and as we don’t know how people react. Refuge showed there is still community and understanding. On top of this they have incredible drinks! Oh and of course next level award winning in my option service. And what a beautiful and funky atmosphere. Everyone should go here all the time!!!”

8 The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Saanich

4.2 Good 450 Reviews

3940 Quadra St, Victoria

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“The managers and staff members always carry great hospitality which makes for an incredible atmosphere and the cooks always turn out great food. Love this place!! Lifetime subscriber!”

9 Pacific Fleet Club

4.7 Superb 10 Reviews

40 Naden bldg, Victoria

“Great staff and atmosphere ! The best view in greater Victoria also !”

10 Perro Negro Taperia

4.5 Superb 496 Reviews

536 A Yates St, Victoria

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“Good food and service. Enjoyed oysters and fresh sardines.”

11 Big Bad Johns

4.1 Good 200 Reviews

919 Douglas St, Victoria

“I didn't eat or drink here, but my travel companion brought me here as a must-see bar in Victoria. There's definitely a specific energy in this place. They give you free peanuts and you just huck the shells onto the floor. There are bras on the walls and ceiling, lots of stickers and graffiti on the wall. It feels like the kind of place that took years to cultivate that specific grunge look. Definitely a must-see, but not for everyone.”

12 Montana’s BBQ & Bar

4.4 Superb 1,023 Reviews

315 Burnside Road West, Victoria

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“Just a shout out to Anna who was an amazing server! Thank you for a great experience as always!”

13 The Clubhouse

3.9 Good 50 Reviews

919 Douglas Street, Victoria

“Limited English beers and English food for a “British style” pub. I would have expected more options like a cottage pie, bangers and mash, etc. plus I only really saw one Guinness option, rather than perhaps a couple other choices (Kilkenny, Smithwicks etc). That was the only mildly disappointing part, the food and beers we had were great and the staff were great, just felt less authentic than what I remember from the last visit which was some time ago.”

14 The Duke Saloon

3.9 Good 86 Reviews

502 Discovery Street, Victoria

“live music....come on...so good.”

15 The Fernwood Inn

4.0 Good 358 Reviews

1302 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria

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“We stopped here for dinner mostly because they had a kids menu and we wanted somewhere kid friendly. The service was great, lots of food options for everyone, many NA drink options, I got the NA Aperol Spritz which was delicious. We sat outside which was shaded, very pleasant experience! Would recommend for those with children who want something nicer but still casual.”

16 Machi Sushi

4.4 Superb 128 Reviews

2583 Cadboro Bay Road, Victoria

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“Andrew is amazing, so hospitable and the sushi is made beautifully with the freshest seafood. His Cadboro Bay roll is the absolute BEST!! It is a must have for sure.”

17 Hank's *A Restaurant

4.3 Superb 196 Reviews

1001 Douglas Street Unit G3, Victoria

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“First of all, the second you walk in, the music sets the perfect atmosphere. Moments later, the staff welcome you like you’re family. The drinks arrive quickly, and then the food… THE FOOD. My God. They absolutely know what they’re doing. I’ve tasted combinations I never would have imagined could work, and every single one was incredible. Tonight, alongside the thoughtfully crafted food menu, I was given a menu that highlighted where their fresh, local ingredients come from. That attention to detail made the experience even more impressive. I’m beyond impressed and will absolutely be back 1000000x.”