Big Bad Johns
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Great atmosphere. Good beer good prices. They do take cards now (not cash only)
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.
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.
If you want to get black out drunk, spend $200 on drinks, and leave your phone in the uber on the ride home, this is the place for you! Johns not big but he is bad! Wild night indeed lol.
Hours
| Monday | 12PM - 2AM |
| Tuesday | 12PM - 2AM |
| Wednesday | 12PM - 2AM |
| Thursday | 12PM - 2AM |
| Friday | 12PM - 2AM |
| Saturday | 12PM - 2AM |
| Sunday | 12PM - 2AM |
Big Bad Johns is a lively and welcoming local bar that offers a unique and enjoyable experience. The staff are friendly and provide kind service, contributing to a great atmosphere where both locals and tourists enjoy the lively vibe. The bar is reasonably priced, accepting cash and card payments, and while it may look different from the pictures, it is clean and inviting. Customers can have great fun chatting at the bar and even play music from their phones for a price. The bar is known for its collection of bras on the walls and ceiling, and many women proudly wear the free T-shirts. The walls are covered with paper money, stickers, graffiti, and messages, adding to the quirky decor. Free salted peanuts in the shell are available in small plastic buckets at each table, and shells are meant to be thrown on the floor, sometimes surprising newcomers. Built into the Strathcona hotel, it can be easy to miss from the street, but it is a must-see historic bar in Victoria and a great spot for beer and peanuts. Visitors appreciate the old mine/woodshed ambiance and the gritty, biker bar-like atmosphere, making it a fun, memorable place for a night out, though it is not for everyone.