Guidebook for Victoria

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Guidebook for Victoria

Food Scene

Hands down best restraurant in town. Same block as the condo. Local tip - they don't take reservations so put your name on the list around 5:30/6pm, then go for a walk or a drink and come back when your table is ready.
119 locals recommend
Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government St
119 locals recommend
Hands down best restraurant in town. Same block as the condo. Local tip - they don't take reservations so put your name on the list around 5:30/6pm, then go for a walk or a drink and come back when your table is ready.
Great pastas - old town courtyard dining. A Victoria classic.
244 locals recommend
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson St
244 locals recommend
Great pastas - old town courtyard dining. A Victoria classic.
A Victoria classic. A cozy but lively Italian restaurant. Arguably the best bread in town. The "Hemingway Short Story" is a local favorite. During lunch it less busy and they offer delicious bottomless soup and focaccia bread.
126 locals recommend
Pagliacci's
1011 Broad St
126 locals recommend
A Victoria classic. A cozy but lively Italian restaurant. Arguably the best bread in town. The "Hemingway Short Story" is a local favorite. During lunch it less busy and they offer delicious bottomless soup and focaccia bread.
Reasonably priced and delicious Vietnamese food.
15 locals recommend
Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro
1684 Douglas St
15 locals recommend
Reasonably priced and delicious Vietnamese food.
Specializing in breakfast. Always a line up but worth it. One of the top brunch spots in Victoria.
201 locals recommend
Jam Cafe
542 Herald St
201 locals recommend
Specializing in breakfast. Always a line up but worth it. One of the top brunch spots in Victoria.
Gourmet sandwiches.
The Salt & Pepper Fox
1812 Government St
Gourmet sandwiches.
Small coffee shop were many working locals frequent. Outstanding salads, soups, and sandwiches.
8 locals recommend
Picnic
506 Fort St
8 locals recommend
Small coffee shop were many working locals frequent. Outstanding salads, soups, and sandwiches.
Asian fusion at its best.
17 locals recommend
Bao
626 Fisgard St
17 locals recommend
Asian fusion at its best.
Great for seafood. Upstairs has specialty oyster bar.
92 locals recommend
Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates St
92 locals recommend
Great for seafood. Upstairs has specialty oyster bar.
Healthy, creative, vegetarian dishes. In response to local demand they came out with an outstanding cookbook featuring their most popular dishes. Try the "Monks Curry." Many great dessert options and smoothies.
55 locals recommend
Rebar
50 Bastion Square
55 locals recommend
Healthy, creative, vegetarian dishes. In response to local demand they came out with an outstanding cookbook featuring their most popular dishes. Try the "Monks Curry." Many great dessert options and smoothies.
Local farm to table food.
66 locals recommend
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney St
66 locals recommend
Local farm to table food.
Simple, stylish, great wine list.
58 locals recommend
OLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard St
58 locals recommend
Simple, stylish, great wine list.
Our favorite pizza place. Wood fire thin crust pizzas with seasonal ingredients. Great specials.
145 locals recommend
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook St
145 locals recommend
Our favorite pizza place. Wood fire thin crust pizzas with seasonal ingredients. Great specials.
Locals favorite sushi.Make sure to make a reservation because it is a popular.
28 locals recommend
Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd
604 Broughton St
28 locals recommend
Locals favorite sushi.Make sure to make a reservation because it is a popular.
Started as a food truck in Tofino, Vancouver Island. Delicious and HUGE burritos.
78 locals recommend
Tacofino
760 Pandora Ave
78 locals recommend
Started as a food truck in Tofino, Vancouver Island. Delicious and HUGE burritos.
Delicious Japanese food - the chefs cook your meal right in front of you. Go for lunch.
15 locals recommend
The Japanese Village Restaurant
734 Broughton St
15 locals recommend
Delicious Japanese food - the chefs cook your meal right in front of you. Go for lunch.
Great lunch, sushi and tapas.
65 locals recommend
Nubo Japanese Tapas
739 Pandora Ave
65 locals recommend
Great lunch, sushi and tapas.
French-style bakery. Artisanal breads and baked goods.
154 locals recommend
Fol Epi
398 Harbour Rd
154 locals recommend
French-style bakery. Artisanal breads and baked goods.
Diverse menu of Spanish inspired tapas - get the sangria!
87 locals recommend
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce Alley
87 locals recommend
Diverse menu of Spanish inspired tapas - get the sangria!
Fantastic patio and good food menu - great view of the harbour.
51 locals recommend
THE LOCAL
1205 Wharf St
51 locals recommend
Fantastic patio and good food menu - great view of the harbour.
Relaxed coffee shop, rustic setting and patio
42 locals recommend
Union Pacific Coffee Shop
537 Herald St
42 locals recommend
Relaxed coffee shop, rustic setting and patio
Delicious coffee, cool location next to Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown
63 locals recommend
Bean Around The World
533 Fisgard St
63 locals recommend
Delicious coffee, cool location next to Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown
Roaster and coffee shop
104 locals recommend
Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies St
104 locals recommend
Roaster and coffee shop
Snug coffee bar and pastries
56 locals recommend
Hey Happy
560 Johnson St
56 locals recommend
Snug coffee bar and pastries
Local artisans, farmers, butchers, bakers, cheese-makers, preservers, brewers, vintners, florists and restauranteurs. (Note: The Market is indoors)
71 locals recommend
Victoria Public Market at the Hudson
1701 Douglas St
71 locals recommend
Local artisans, farmers, butchers, bakers, cheese-makers, preservers, brewers, vintners, florists and restauranteurs. (Note: The Market is indoors)
A quintessentially Victorian experience. Delicious tea served with scones, pastries, clotted cream, preserves, and sandwiches (with no crusts, of course). Fun and unique. Reservations recommended.
23 locals recommend
Tea at The Empress
721 Government St
23 locals recommend
A quintessentially Victorian experience. Delicious tea served with scones, pastries, clotted cream, preserves, and sandwiches (with no crusts, of course). Fun and unique. Reservations recommended.

Drinks & Nightlife

Rooftop dining. Charcoal grill restaurant, great atmosphere and cocktails.
15 locals recommend
The Livet
804 Broughton St
15 locals recommend
Rooftop dining. Charcoal grill restaurant, great atmosphere and cocktails.
Our favourite brewery in Victoria! The Dark Matter stout will change your life.
40 locals recommend
Hoyne Brewing Company
2740 Bridge Street
40 locals recommend
Our favourite brewery in Victoria! The Dark Matter stout will change your life.
Closest brewery to the condo. Great tasting room. Victoria staple.
14 locals recommend
Phillips Tasting Room
2000 Government St
14 locals recommend
Closest brewery to the condo. Great tasting room. Victoria staple.
Great beer. Next door to Hoyne Brewery.
31 locals recommend
Driftwood Brewery
836 Viewfield Road
31 locals recommend
Great beer. Next door to Hoyne Brewery.
Pub food and good beer.
44 locals recommend
Moon Under Water Brewpub
350 Bay St
44 locals recommend
Pub food and good beer.
Classic and creative cocktails, comfort food.
48 locals recommend
Clive's Classic Lounge
740 Burdett Ave
48 locals recommend
Classic and creative cocktails, comfort food.
Wicked cocktail list, cozy urban speakeasy.
95 locals recommend
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort St
95 locals recommend
Wicked cocktail list, cozy urban speakeasy.
Best beer list in town - without question.
119 locals recommend
The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora Ave
119 locals recommend
Best beer list in town - without question.
Cozy venue, live music every night, good food
108 locals recommend
Irish Times Pub
1200 Government St
108 locals recommend
Cozy venue, live music every night, good food
Largest pub in Victoria (Scottish themed - think kilts), extensive beer list. Live music most nights.
119 locals recommend
Bard & Banker
1022 Government St
119 locals recommend
Largest pub in Victoria (Scottish themed - think kilts), extensive beer list. Live music most nights.
Best patio in town, right on the water, brewpub
157 locals recommend
Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift St
157 locals recommend
Best patio in town, right on the water, brewpub
13 locals recommend
Swans Wine & Beer Shop
514 Pandora Ave
13 locals recommend
Great food menu and good drinks. Pub trivia every Wednesday starting around 8:30pm - reservations strongly recommended!
20 locals recommend
Northern Quarter
1724 Douglas St
20 locals recommend
Great food menu and good drinks. Pub trivia every Wednesday starting around 8:30pm - reservations strongly recommended!
Delicious wines, a beautiful tasting room, and amazing views from the patio. $5 per tasting, usually waived with purchase of wine or spirits. Open Thursdays to Sundays from September to May, closed in January.
24 locals recommend
Devine Distillery & Winery
6181B Old West Saanich Rd
24 locals recommend
Delicious wines, a beautiful tasting room, and amazing views from the patio. $5 per tasting, usually waived with purchase of wine or spirits. Open Thursdays to Sundays from September to May, closed in January.
A wonderful small winery along an old farm road in Victoria. There is a self-serve picnic station where you can select local cheese, charcuterie and bread to accompany a glass or bottle of wine to enjoy in their picnic area outside. Check website for hours.
15 locals recommend
Symphony Vineyard
6409 Oldfield Rd
15 locals recommend
A wonderful small winery along an old farm road in Victoria. There is a self-serve picnic station where you can select local cheese, charcuterie and bread to accompany a glass or bottle of wine to enjoy in their picnic area outside. Check website for hours.

Essentials

185 locals recommend
Market On Yates
903 Yates St
185 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3587 Blanshard St
27 locals recommend
74 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods
172 Wilson St
74 locals recommend
Small convenience store with household essentials
Quonley's Gifts & Grocery
1628 Government St
Small convenience store with household essentials
52 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
1212 Douglas St
52 locals recommend

Shopping

Vintage Spirits Liquor Store
653 Pandora Ave
Local used and new bookstore. Local favourite.
28 locals recommend
Russell Books
747 Fort St
28 locals recommend
Local used and new bookstore. Local favourite.
Public Market from May 1 to September 30, Thursdays to Sundays from 11am to 4pm
21 locals recommend
Bastion Square
60 Bastion Square
21 locals recommend
Public Market from May 1 to September 30, Thursdays to Sundays from 11am to 4pm

Entertainment & Activities

Massive selection of board games and friendly staff who can explain the rules
33 locals recommend
Interactivity Board Game Cafe
723 Yates St
33 locals recommend
Massive selection of board games and friendly staff who can explain the rules
Unique experience trying to use clues to solve the puzzle and escape within 1 hour
Escape Warriors
1111 Blanshard St
Unique experience trying to use clues to solve the puzzle and escape within 1 hour

Parks & Nature

Massive park right in the city and children's petting zoo - kids love the goat runs!
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook St
503 locals recommend
Massive park right in the city and children's petting zoo - kids love the goat runs!
Insects, arachnids, and other live tropical bugs from around the world. All the animals are alive and in tanks.
80 locals recommend
Victoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney St
80 locals recommend
Insects, arachnids, and other live tropical bugs from around the world. All the animals are alive and in tanks.

Sightseeing

Amazing collection of flowers and plants across 5 gardens and enormous grounds, a National Historic Site of Canada. A must for garden enthusiasts. During the summer, there are fireworks Saturday evenings, and during the winter holidays it features the 12 days of Christmas and an ice rink. Check the website for dates, times and prices.
254 locals recommend
Butchart Gardens
254 locals recommend
Amazing collection of flowers and plants across 5 gardens and enormous grounds, a National Historic Site of Canada. A must for garden enthusiasts. During the summer, there are fireworks Saturday evenings, and during the winter holidays it features the 12 days of Christmas and an ice rink. Check the website for dates, times and prices.
Opulent parliament buildings with tours
218 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville St
218 locals recommend
Opulent parliament buildings with tours