Penny Farthing Public House

Solid local pub!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Didn't like the food thought it was bland and greasy. The atmosphere was cool I thought they did a good job of decorating it. They didn't let me sit up front because of arbitrary rules which was totally lame.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Sadly a bit of a disappointing experience. We did the Dine Around menu for $45/person and got the smallest French onion soup (half the size of the appetizer order), a Buddha bowl (which was extremely simple/bland and came with no protein other than the chickpeas), and the smallest and most bitter piece of sticky toffee pudding without any ice cream/whipped cream. The food was edible for sure but the price of everything on the menu including the drinks was truly exorbitant! $17 for an order of onion rings?! Over $20 for macaroni and cheese?! I just don’t understand how this is acceptable. The redeeming quality was the service and the cozy atmosphere. I used to love this place and am sad it has become so overly priced for what it is.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Great atmosphere and service. It is a great place to enjoy some cheers with friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Burger, parsnip soup, and bacon and eggs were fine.
Comfy British-style decor.
Disappointing service. A server left to get information and never returned. Impossible to catch a server's eye. Waited and waited, with jacket and toque on, but no bill. Had to ask 3x to pay.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Great pub. Authentic British atmosphere. True Victoria pub experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Disgusting display of nepotism. Our group arrived at 2pm to secure a good table to watch the truck parade. After drinking all afternoon, we are told at 4:50 that our table had a rezy for 5pm and were asked to move. At no time all afternoon were we told this and in our refusal to move, were told by the bar manager that the same group books the table a year in advance. Would you believe that BS? Clearly someone was more important than we were. Having been born and raised in Oak Bay, it was highly disappointing. Better run establishments would let you know about your table status well before it is being saved for someone else. Bellevilles puts signs on their tables to let you know how long you have. Penny's could take a lesson out their book.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 5

The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff are lovely. The food gets one star as there is only ONE vegan/plant based option on the menu (Buddha Bowl) which lacked depth of flavour and creativity. When a garden salad is offered as an option with this or that removed it may seem helpful, however vegans want more substance. There are many other pubs and restaurants that are making an effort to diversify their menus and I am hopeful that Penny Farthing will do the same.

Dietary restrictions: Only one vegan menu option

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

We had fish and chips. More fries than chips. The batter was thick and hard and burnt. The fries were also hard. Tasted like frozen products. The worst fish and chips ever had

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

I haven’t eaten here in a loooong time - but brought my 90 year old brother in law for a Sunday evening treat - driven in some part the proximity to his home and the on line daily special being roast beef dinner, something he would like.
We were that at 6 pm and told all the roast beef was gone. I was informed they do one roast that is about 20 servings and that’s it. I thought this a little odd and disappointing but on we go. My brother Inlaw ordered a cup of the daily soup and the meatloaf , I had lamb burger and a salad.

Our server was attentive, and we had just excellent customer service. The food was less than inspiring or even tasty- the greens in my salad were limp and warm, lamb burger - I ate about 1/3 - less than tasty or appetizing - the soup and the meatloaf dinner were brought together - one would think the appetizer soup would be served first. All in all nice place, good staff but I go to a restaurant for the food and this was well below my expectations and I will choose another pub

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Penny Farthing is a staple in the Oak Bay neighborhood and is not to missed, it's a beautiful classic pub with good service and great pub food with a twist. We have been there many times, and will continue to grab a pint, chat it up with the locals, and enjoy great food!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Very busy Sunday night. Pub atmosphere. Waiters were busy but tried to make sure we had what we needed. Food was ok

Vegetarian options: I ate the Buddha bowl with chickpeas

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Same old menu and just average food.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

A pub with only 2 screens, no loud blaring music, just people. Good food options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Burger

Great staff, very friendly!! Lovely environment and the food is pretty good too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup