Victoria Pubs & Sports Bars
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Pubs & Sports Bars in Victoria, British Columbia.
Looking for a place to wet your whistle? Drop in for a cold one at a local Victoria pub or sports bar. Saddle up to the bar or pull up a chair and nosh on nibblies while watching the game. Pubs and sports bars usually feature a full menu and TVs for watching major sports events. Be sure to read all about Victoria's pubs and sports bars in the descriptions below along with maps and reviews.
A Victoria classic since 1975, Bartholomew's features live music five nights a week, a rockin’ dance floor, delicious pub fare and all the favourite local beers on tap. Drop in for Appy-Hour, offering a featured appetizer for free at 5pm daily. The world-renowned Seafood Caesar is a favourite among patrons.
Located in the Howard Johnson Hotel City Centre Victoria, the Goose & Trestle Restaurant & Pub offers traditional pub fare, as well as Canadian and international favourites. The pub often features live music.
Located in the Ramada Victoria, Heckler's Sports Bar & Grill offers good food, great prices and some of the best TV viewing in town for sports entertainment. The pub menu offers traditional pub fare with a great selection of appetizers, sandwiches, steak, ribs and chicken. Play a game of pool with friends or savour locally brewed beers while watching all of the latest sports events on the many large screen televisions.
Located in the Quality Inn Victoria Downtown, Smith's Pub is an English-style pub that offers a menu filled with traditional favourites like fish and chips, steak sandwich, Lizzie's chips and curry sauce and quesadillas. Plenty of beverages are also available including imported draft and bottled beer, spirits and wines.
Quality Inn Downtown Victoria
A full-service hotel located 2 blocks from the Inner Harbour and main attractions!
The JBI Pub at the James Bay Inn features 85 seats with catering available.
Live entertainment is featured on Friday nights and a music jam is held on Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm.
Podium Sports Grill
Podium is a classic sports bar with the walls generously adorned with TVs showing various sporting events. The atmosphere is relaxed and lively with a large capacity that fills up quickly during big events. They offer the regular pub grub, including burgers, nachos, hot wings and the like.
Roadhouse Bar & Grill
Located on West Saanich Road, this restaurant is situated a short drive out of Victoria in Saanich. The Roadhouse has a variety of typical pub fare, from nachos to burgers. One dish that stands out is their prime rib burger.
Christie's Pub
Located in an authentic heritage house, Christie's Pub is an old English-style pub. Patrons can enjoy pub fare while relaxing in the comfortable and inviting old Victorian atmosphere.
Sopranos Karaoke & Sports Bar
Customers can belt out tunes every evening to this bar's extensive selection of karaoke tunes or watch sports games on on of the 25 TV screens at Sopranos.
Shark Club Bar & Grill
Located next to the Sandman Hotel and steps away from the Shark Club Cold Beer & Wine, The Shark Club Bar & Grill offers good food, great prices, and the best in sports entertainment.
Beagle Pub
A pub and sports bar, the Beagle provides an intimate environment to watch sports on a big screen. They are located in Cook Street Village and offer pub favourites like yam fries, dry ribs and nachos. There's a good selection of what's on tap.
The Bent Mast
The Bent Mast is a Victoria landmark and is famous for purportedly being one of the most haunted buildings in the area--a claim that is palpable upon entering this sailing-themed house-cum-pub. It features a relaxed atmosphere and a small bar with room for only a few patrons to saddle up to. The rest of the space is technically a restaurant and food must be ordered with drinks. It is located in James Bay.
Big Bad John's
Visit the popular hill-bully bar of Victoria. Located in the Strathcona Hotel. Complete with tree stump tables and burlap seats where patrons can enjoy a cold draft and peanuts. Customers are welcome to read or write goodwill messages on the stumps.
Sticky Wicket Pub and Restaurant
An English pub offering a full menu and a large selection of micro-brewed and imported beers. Rooftop beach volleyball pool tables, darts, and a patio are available. Located in the Strathcona Hotel.
Four Mile House Restaurant & Pub
This restaurant, pub and liquor store offers the opportunity to dine in a 150 year old tudor-style building. The restaurant has a large wine and scotch menu and can also accommodate catered events.
Monkey Tree Pub
The Monkey Tree Pub is one of Victoria's neighborhood pubs. On a weekly basis there are a variety of events held at the pub. In addition, there are weekly meal and drink specials.
Swans Brewpub
This Pub offers in-house brews, pub fare featuring fresh seafood, chicken and pasta dishes. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Upper Deck Sports Lounge
Located within the Travelodge on Gorge Road, Upper Deck is a sports lounge that always shows the game. Special events and entertainment occurs regularly, from Country Night to dinner buffets with musical entertainment. A full pub menu is available for lunch and dinner.
McRae's Bistro
West-coast style pub fare, a cozy dining atmosphere and hearty and innovative breakfast choices are hallmarks of this eatery and bar.
The George and Dragon
Unique English Style pub featuring burgers, sandwiches, wraps and more. Live Jazz and Blues music is featured Wednesday to Saturday nights. Hours are 10 am to midnight, Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday open until 11 pm.
Canoe Brewpub & Restaurant Victoria
Situated within an heritage building dating back to 1864, Canoe is renowned for their award-winning beers and engaging atmosphere. Canoe also offers a diverse menu that features wild seafood, locally farmed meats and seasonal organics. Canoe is available for hire for private parties and functions.
The Bird of Paradise Pub
Decorated in the American Southwest style, The Bird of Paradise's menu categories include pastas, burgers, Tex-mex and pizzas. Open 11am - 12pm (kitchen closes at 11pm).
Vacation Inn Hotel & Conference Center Pub & Sports Lounge
Located in the Vacation Inn Hotel & Conference Center, the Pub & Sports Lounge is open daily for lunch and dinner. Highlights of this pub include off-track racing and live comedy on Saturday nights.
The Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant
Located in the Strathcona Hotel, this full-service pub and restaurant features lunch, dinner and late-night menus and offers banquet and catering solutions to meet any need. Seven separate dining rooms, filled with historical and sports memorabilia, are hallmarks.
Maude Hunter's Pub
For a good old fashioned pub experience, try Maude Hunter's. Offering good food, value and comfort.
Garrick's Head Pub
Situated in Bastion Square at The Bedford Regency Hotel, this is an Old English pub serving pub fare and featuring an extensive amount of micro-brewed and import beers.
Diego's
Diego's is the spot to view Pay-Per-View events on one of the many big screen televisions in this bar. This bar is open from 12-10pm daily.
Sliders Cedar Hill
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sliders serves up cafe classics and then some, each with a sport-themed twist. For breakfast, try an omelette called The Canucks, for lunch and dinner, try the Namath burger or the Lombardi pizza. As their name suggests, sliders (mini burgers) are a specialty.
Bard & Banker
This Irish pub is located in the building that housed British Columbia's first bank. It offers traditional pub food in a large open drinking and dining environment.
The Marina Pub
With scenic views, The Marina Pub overlooks the marina at the Brentwood Bay Lodge. The venue features huge windows, a fireplace and a heated outdoor patio. The cafe is open for lunch and dinner and serves classic pub fare.
Darcy's Pub
Traditional and seasonal fare is offered at this pub, along with a hearty selection of ales and spirits to warm patrons up on a cold night, or cool them down on warm one. Darcy's is a good place to catch a live band with acts almost every night.
City Center Poolside Bar & Grill
Located in the Travelers Inn City Centre, City Poolside Bar & Grill is Victoria's only licensed poolside deck. Each night features a different drink and food special. Nachos, burgers, fish and chips, wings, and 50 types of quesadillas are just a few selections found on the menu.
Six Mile Pub and Catering
Come and visit the oldest heritage pub in B.C. built in 1855 and still a favorite for the locals. The pub was recently renovated and the menu completely updated. Their catering department offers outstanding value, and fantastic food.
West Coast Tap House
Located just off the Trans Canada highway in Langford, the West Coast Tap House features west coast regional cuisine. It is situated within the Four Points Sheraton and has an upscale atmosphere. From a raspberry vodka chipotle bbq combo to cashew crusted pesto halibut, menu offerings are sophisticated. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Waterwheel Pub
Located in Langford, just outside Victoria, the Waterwheel Pub is easily recognizable with an actual waterwheel out front. They serve a variety of pub food favourites, from potato skins to burgers.
The V-Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Known formerly as Diego's, this entertainment complex features dining, live music and sports viewing and transforms into a full-service nightclub venue on weekends. Karaoke, open-mic nights and a menu of pub favorites are added highlights.
The Penny Farthing Olde English Pub
Located in Victoria's Oak Bay Village, The Penny Farthing Olde English Pub is an authentic English-style pub. The venue features dark wood, Victorian etched windows and four fireplaces.
Felicita's Campus Pub
Located on the University of Victoria campus, this is the campus pub situated in the Student Union building. Popular among students and visitors alike, Felicita's hosts many weekly events, as well as some well known annual ones. Whether its for game night, a meeting place, or just to catch up with friends, Felicita's is a great place to experience the younger side of Victoria.
My Bar and Grill
Located in the Howard Johnson Hotel, My Bar & Grill offers a warm and relaxed atmosphere, fantastic food and live entertainment every night!
Moon Under Water Brewpub
Moon Under Water is a local brewpub situated on Bay Street just before the bridge leading into Vic West. Try a variety of their beers, take part in a quiz night or enjoy a Sunday roast. All food is made in-house. Popular with ex-pats, the pub features an English atmosphere with service at the bar. There is also a separate game and TV room.
Hugo's Grill and Brewhouse
This brewpub, lounge and restaurant is popular with the lunch crowd and offers in-house brews.
The Snug
Victoria's original English pub, The Snug offers hearty pub fare, local and international brews and great atmosphere.
Becklens Restaurant
Located in Cordova Bay, this is neighbourhood restaurant offers a warm and casual atmosphere with a varied menu that ranges from burgers to prime rib with yorkshire pudding. The last Saturday of each month features live music (except on long weekends).
Ross Bay Pub
Situated across from the Ross Bay Cemetery in the Fairfield neighbourhood, the Ross Bay Pub occupies an historic colonial cottage dating back to 1865. Along with Canadian and British pub classics (everything from perogies and nachos to fish and chips and Montreal smoked meat sandwich) guests can watch pay per view Canuck games. Keno and Buzztime trivia can also be played here and Music Bingo is featured every Saturday night from 7:30.
Irish Times Pub
Irish Times Pub opens onto Bastion Square and Government Street. It can seat 190 patrons within the two floor venue and outdoor patio. The nightly live Irish music and Irish-style pub fare makes this pub feel traditionally Irish.
Jack's Place Victoria
Jack's is a casual pub that is located in The Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa. After a day filled with meetings, adventuring or golfing, Jack's is an ideal place to unwind with light fare and a chilled beverage.
Gorge Pointe Pub
A traditional style pub featuring tropical style architecture, the Gorge Pointe Pub serves authentic pub cuisine.
The Tudor House Pub
Over a hundred years old, this historical pub is run like a tight ship. Frequently by locals and the Navy, it is located in Esquimalt, a short distance from the Naval base. The pub menu features standard bar meals, from taco salad and nachos to burger and wraps. Beer is available by the bottle or on tap. There is a good-sized dance floor to go along with live music that is featured on Saturday nights.
Brown's Social House Victoria
Located downtown, this restaurant attracts a steady crowd all times of the day. An upscale casual decor the atmosphere is lively and energetic. Important focus has been paid to their menu as well. Regularly updated, it may feature items like Tahitian albacore tuna and fire roasted tomato linguine. Burgers, pastas and salads are also served. They are open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm.
