Guidebook for Victoria

Matt
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 raden deze aan
Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government St
119 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson St
244 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Pagliacci's
1011 Broad St
126 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro
1684 Douglas St
15 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Jam Cafe
542 Herald St
201 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Picnic
506 Fort St
8 locals raden deze aan
Small coffee shop were many working locals frequent. Outstanding salads, soups, and sandwiches.
Asian fusion at its best.
17 locals raden deze aan
Bao
626 Fisgard St
17 locals raden deze aan
Asian fusion at its best.
Great for seafood. Upstairs has specialty oyster bar.
92 locals raden deze aan
Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates St
92 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Rebar
50 Bastion Square
55 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney St
66 locals raden deze aan
Local farm to table food.
Simple, stylish, great wine list.
58 locals raden deze aan
OLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard St
58 locals raden deze aan
Simple, stylish, great wine list.
Our favorite pizza place. Wood fire thin crust pizzas with seasonal ingredients. Great specials.
145 locals raden deze aan
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook St
145 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd
604 Broughton St
28 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Tacofino
760 Pandora Ave
78 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
The Japanese Village Restaurant
734 Broughton St
15 locals raden deze aan
Delicious Japanese food - the chefs cook your meal right in front of you. Go for lunch.
Great lunch, sushi and tapas.
65 locals raden deze aan
Nubo Japanese Tapas
739 Pandora Ave
65 locals raden deze aan
Great lunch, sushi and tapas.
French-style bakery. Artisanal breads and baked goods.
154 locals raden deze aan
Fol Epi
398 Harbour Rd
154 locals raden deze aan
French-style bakery. Artisanal breads and baked goods.
Diverse menu of Spanish inspired tapas - get the sangria!
87 locals raden deze aan
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce Alley
87 locals raden deze aan
Diverse menu of Spanish inspired tapas - get the sangria!
Fantastic patio and good food menu - great view of the harbour.
51 locals raden deze aan
THE LOCAL
1205 Wharf St
51 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic patio and good food menu - great view of the harbour.
Relaxed coffee shop, rustic setting and patio
42 locals raden deze aan
Union Pacific Coffee Shop
537 Herald St
42 locals raden deze aan
Relaxed coffee shop, rustic setting and patio
Delicious coffee, cool location next to Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown
63 locals raden deze aan
Bean Around The World
533 Fisgard St
63 locals raden deze aan
Delicious coffee, cool location next to Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown
Roaster and coffee shop
104 locals raden deze aan
Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies St
104 locals raden deze aan
Roaster and coffee shop
Snug coffee bar and pastries
56 locals raden deze aan
Hey Happy
560 Johnson St
56 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Victoria Public Market bij de Hudson
1701 Douglas St
71 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Tea at The Empress
721 Government St
23 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
The Livet
804 Broughton St
15 locals raden deze aan
Rooftop dining. Charcoal grill restaurant, great atmosphere and cocktails.
Our favourite brewery in Victoria! The Dark Matter stout will change your life.
40 locals raden deze aan
Hoyne Brewing Company
2740 Bridge Street
40 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Phillips Tasting Room
2000 Government St
14 locals raden deze aan
Closest brewery to the condo. Great tasting room. Victoria staple.
Great beer. Next door to Hoyne Brewery.
31 locals raden deze aan
Driftwood Brewery
836 Viewfield Road
31 locals raden deze aan
Great beer. Next door to Hoyne Brewery.
Pub food and good beer.
44 locals raden deze aan
Moon Under Water Brewpub
350 Bay St
44 locals raden deze aan
Pub food and good beer.
Classic and creative cocktails, comfort food.
48 locals raden deze aan
Clive's Classic Lounge
740 Burdett Ave
48 locals raden deze aan
Classic and creative cocktails, comfort food.
Wicked cocktail list, cozy urban speakeasy.
95 locals raden deze aan
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort St
95 locals raden deze aan
Wicked cocktail list, cozy urban speakeasy.
Best beer list in town - without question.
119 locals raden deze aan
The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora Ave
119 locals raden deze aan
Best beer list in town - without question.
Cozy venue, live music every night, good food
108 locals raden deze aan
Irish Times Pub
1200 Government St
108 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Bard & Banker
1022 Government St
119 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift St
157 locals raden deze aan
Best patio in town, right on the water, brewpub
13 locals raden deze aan
Swans Wine & Beer Shop
514 Pandora Ave
13 locals raden deze aan
Great food menu and good drinks. Pub trivia every Wednesday starting around 8:30pm - reservations strongly recommended!
20 locals raden deze aan
Northern Quarter
1724 Douglas St
20 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Devine Distillery & Winery
6181B Old West Saanich Rd
24 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Symphony Vineyard
6409 Oldfield Rd
15 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Market On Yates
903 Yates St
185 locals raden deze aan
27 locals raden deze aan
Whole Foods Market
3587 Blanshard St
27 locals raden deze aan
74 locals raden deze aan
Save-On-Foods
172 Wilson St
74 locals raden deze aan
Small convenience store with household essentials
Quonley's Gifts & Grocery
1628 Government St
Small convenience store with household essentials
52 locals raden deze aan
Shoppers Drug Mart
1212 Douglas St
52 locals raden deze aan

Shopping

Vintage Spirits Liquor Store
653 Pandora Ave
Local used and new bookstore. Local favourite.
28 locals raden deze aan
Russell Books
747 Fort St
28 locals raden deze aan
Local used and new bookstore. Local favourite.
Public Market from May 1 to September 30, Thursdays to Sundays from 11am to 4pm
21 locals raden deze aan
Bastion Square
60 Bastion Square
21 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Interactivity Board Game Cafe
723 Yates St
33 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook St
503 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Victoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney St
80 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Butchart Gardens
254 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Wetgevende Vergadering van Brits-Columbia
501 Belleville St
218 locals raden deze aan
Opulent parliament buildings with tours