THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in Victoria
From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges — explore the best bars and nightlife in Victoria with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Victoria
- The Bengal Lounge — A colonial-India-themed lounge in the Fairmont Empress with curry buffets, leather chairs, and a fireplace, serving classic cocktails.
- Clive’s Classic Lounge — A sophisticated cocktail lounge in the Chateau Victoria Hotel with leather seating, a fireplace, and a menu of inventive craft cocktails.
- Herald Street Cafe — A bohemian cafe-bar in Old Town with a leafy patio, serving coffee by day and cocktails by night alongside a Mediterranean-inspired menu.
- Canoe Brewpub — A brewpub in a 1894 heritage building on the Inner Harbour, brewing craft beer on-site with a rooftop patio overlooking the harbour.
- Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub — Canada’s oldest licensed brewpub, across the bridge in Esquimalt, with harbour views, cask ales, and a gastropub menu using local ingredients.