10 Best Craft Breweries in Victoria

“Great experience. Top notch local distillery. Their whiskies cover a wide variety and depths with something for everyone. For those not whiskey drinkers they also have an excellent selection of local draft beers. Enjoy indoors or on their newly opened large patio.“

“Beer, oysters, and atmosphere“

“Best interior design in the city, hands down. They're locked into the 70s den vibe and pulling it off effortlessly. There are a lot of really good beers on the menu... personal favorites are jam session, and dry January.

The food is off of the Craft menu, which I will say has had some major improvements since the last time I ate at Craft. Came in for happy hour, prices and quality did not disappoint.

Patio leaves a bit to be desired, but we take what we can get (especially when we have a dog)! Highly recommend Swift as a must stop destination.“

“I'm surprised at some of the comments in the low reviews. You should disregard those.

I've always found all the staff to be very pleasant.

This brewery does focus on sours, so if you don't like that type of beer, perhaps move on.. or give it a try anyway, they have so many different styles and flavours.

This has been one of my favourite breweries on the island for some time now. All their beers are masterfully crafted, and very well balanced. Some unique flavours that you might not find elsewhere.

Definitely give this place a try, you will have a hard time finding a much better sour anywhere in BC.“

“A HUGE thank you to Herald Street for welcoming our group tonight! The service was wonderful, the beer was excellent, and great times were had.“

“Welcome to the Mecca of the Phillips beer world! You can just walk up to the bar and pay for your beer right there and then drink it at any of the lovely tables you want. It’s a breath of fresh air! (There’s a patio too!)“

“Fat Tug is one my all time favourite beers across Canada! I was eager to get to Driftwood Brewery Home base and I was impressed. Better experience than I could imagine. The ceiling… incredible, the staff… outstanding, the food… WOW (you must get the brussel sprouts) and the beer… delicious, and new flavours on tap! Sitting with friends I wish this could be my local spot.“

“Hoyne is by far the class act of the BC craft beer scene. The “Dark Matter” is a revelation. The greatest beer ever made. I’ve travelled the globe and nothing tastes of this high quality. I also love their other beers, specifically the “Pub Lunch”. Fabulous. In the world of the competitive beer market, Hoyne is a world class outfit.“

“Great food and exceptional customer service. My partner and I went for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and were not disappointed. A lot of great local beers on tap with an amazing menu. I'd recommend trying the Scotch Egg and definitely an order of wings.“

“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.“