Best Bars in Victoria
This list covers bars, pubs, and breweries in Victoria, based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 2026. The majority of places are in the Downtown area, with others in Burnside, Fairfield, Hillside/Quadra, and other parts of Victoria. Most have a moderate price level, with a few inexpensive options. The top-rated places, like Citrus & Cane and Phillips Tasting Room, have 4.8 stars from several hundred reviews.
For example, Irish Times Pub has a 4.5 rating from 5,423 reviews, and Bard & Banker has a 4.4 from 5,552 reviews. Places like Four Mile Brew Pub and 5th St. Bar & Grill also have thousands of reviews supporting their scores. This guide includes a range of experiences from cocktail bars to traditional pubs. All places listed have at least 150 reviews and current opening hours, ensuring they are well-established and open for business.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citrus & Cane | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 447 | $$ |
| 2 | Phillips Tasting Room | Burnside | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 413 | $$ |
| 3 | BANGERS | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 296 | $ |
| 4 | Irish Times Pub | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 5,423 | $$ |
| 5 | Leopold's Tavern - Victoria | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,662 | $$ |
| 6 | Swans Pub | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,189 | $$ |
| 7 | Swift Brewing & Good Time Tasting Room | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 166 | |
| 8 | Superflux {Cabana} | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 595 | $$ |
| 9 | Refuge Tap Room | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 273 | $$ |
| 10 | Bard & Banker | Downtown | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 5,552 | $$ |
| 11 | Hecklers Bar & Grill | Burnside | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 1,690 | $$ |
| 12 | Beagle Pub | Fairfield | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 1,672 | $$ |
| 13 | Artemis Whiskey Bar | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 200 | $ |
| 14 | Big Bad Johns | Downtown | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 537 | $$ |
| 15 | 5th St. Bar & Grill | Hillside/Quadra | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 2,514 | $$ |
| 16 | Four Mile Brew Pub | Victoria | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 2,253 | $$ |
| 17 | Darcy's Pub Downtown | Downtown | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 1,938 | $$ |
| 18 | Garrick's Head Pub | Downtown | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 1,859 | $$ |
| 19 | Bartholomew's Public House | Downtown | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 1,582 | $$ |
| 20 | Penny Farthing Public House | Victoria | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 1,566 | $$ |
Citrus & Cane
This Downtown cocktail bar has a 4.8 rating from 447 reviews and a moderate price. It opens at 5 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday. Reviewers often mention tropical and tiki cocktails, especially the pina colada, rum selection, and a flaming drink.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-23:00
- Wed 17:00-23:00
- Thu 17:00-23:00
- Fri 17:00-23:00
- Sat 17:00-23:00
Phillips Tasting Room
Phillips Tasting Room in Burnside is a bar with a 4.8 rating from 413 reviews and moderate prices. It opens daily at 11 a.m., closing at 9 or 10 p.m. Reviewers often talk about the brewery, its craft and sour beers, pretzels, and patio.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
BANGERS
BANGERS is an inexpensive pub in Victoria with a 4.8 rating from 296 reviews. It serves lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday but closes mid-afternoon. Reviewers often mention its smash burgers, spicy burger, and beef tallow fries.
Opening hours
- Tue 12:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00
- Wed 12:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00
- Thu 12:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00
- Fri 12:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00
- Sat 12:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00
Irish Times Pub
It opens daily from 10 or 11 a.m. until 1 a.m. Reviewers often mention live music, poutine, outdoor seating, and items like kilts and oysters.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-01:00
- Mon 11:00-01:00
- Tue 11:00-01:00
- Wed 11:00-01:00
- Thu 11:00-01:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
Leopold's Tavern - Victoria
Leopold's Tavern in Downtown has a 4.5 rating from 1,662 reviews and moderate prices. It is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Reviewers often mention poutine, vegan options, burgers, mac and cheese, and happy hour.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-02:00
- Mon 11:00-02:00
- Tue 11:00-02:00
- Wed 11:00-02:00
- Thu 11:00-02:00
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 11:00-02:00
Swans Pub
Swans Pub in Downtown has a 4.5 rating from 1,189 reviews and moderate prices. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. or midnight. Reviewers often talk about happy hour, the brew pub, and items like corn dogs and bruschetta.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-23:00
- Mon 11:30-23:00
- Tue 11:30-23:00
- Wed 11:30-23:00
- Thu 11:30-23:00
- Fri 11:30-00:00
- Sat 11:30-00:00
Swift Brewing & Good Time Tasting Room
This Downtown brewery has a 4.8 rating from 166 reviews. It opens at noon most days, closing at 10 p.m. or midnight. Reviewers often mention unique brews, cocktails, and the calm 'rumpus room' with snacks like Jiffy Pop.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Tue 14:30-22:00
- Wed 14:30-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-00:00
- Sat 12:00-00:00
Superflux {Cabana}
Superflux {Cabana} is a Downtown bar with a 4.5 rating from 595 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at noon on weekends and 4 p.m. on weekdays. Reviewers often mention beer, IPAs, the patio, happy hour, and curly fries.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-21:00
- Tue 16:00-22:00
- Wed 16:00-22:00
- Thu 16:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
Refuge Tap Room
Refuge Tap Room in Downtown has a 4.6 rating from 273 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at 2 or 4 p.m. daily, closing at midnight. Reviewers often mention a cozy atmosphere and the beer, cider, and spirit selection.
Opening hours
- Sun 14:00-00:00
- Mon 16:00-00:00
- Tue 16:00-00:00
- Wed 16:00-00:00
- Thu 16:00-00:00
- Fri 14:00-00:00
- Sat 14:00-00:00
Bard & Banker
It is open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily. Reviewers often mention live music, the patio, happy hour, oysters, and the historic building.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-01:00
- Mon 11:00-01:00
- Tue 11:00-01:00
- Wed 11:00-01:00
- Thu 11:00-01:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
Hecklers Bar & Grill
Hecklers Bar & Grill in Burnside has a 4.4 rating from 1,690 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at noon on Sunday and 3 p.m. on weekdays. Reviewers often mention wings, wing night, trivia, comedy, and the flavour selection.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-23:00
- Mon 15:00-22:00
- Tue 15:00-22:00
- Wed 15:00-01:00
- Thu 15:00-01:00
- Fri 15:00-01:00
- Sat 15:00-01:00
Beagle Pub
The Beagle Pub in Fairfield has a 4.4 rating from 1,672 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at 11 a.m. daily, closing at 11 p.m. or midnight. Reviewers often mention the patio, wings, poutine, and the neighbourhood pub feel.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Artemis Whiskey Bar
Artemis Whiskey Bar is an inexpensive Downtown spot with a 4.6 rating from 200 reviews. It opens at 4 or 5:30 p.m., closed Mondays. Reviewers often mention cocktails, a large whiskey selection, a knowledgeable bartender, and a secret entrance.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-20:00
- Tue 17:30-23:00
- Wed 17:30-23:00
- Thu 17:30-23:00
- Fri 16:00-01:00
- Sat 16:00-01:00
Big Bad Johns
Big Bad Johns in Downtown has a 4.4 rating from 537 reviews and moderate prices. It is open from noon to 2 a.m. daily. Reviewers often mention its dive bar style, country music, free peanuts, and peculiar decorations like bras on the ceiling.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-02:00
- Mon 12:00-02:00
- Tue 12:00-02:00
- Wed 12:00-02:00
- Thu 12:00-02:00
- Fri 12:00-02:00
- Sat 12:00-02:00
5th St. Bar & Grill
5th St. Bar & Grill in Hillside/Quadra has a 4.3 rating from 2,514 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at 11:30 a.m. daily. Reviewers often mention the patio, happy hour, and items like chicken strips, rotisserie chicken, and the buffalo burger.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-23:00
- Mon 11:30-23:00
- Tue 11:30-23:00
- Wed 11:30-23:00
- Thu 11:30-23:45
- Fri 11:30-23:45
- Sat 11:30-23:45
Four Mile Brew Pub
Four Mile Brew Pub in Victoria has a 4.3 rating from 2,253 reviews and moderate prices. It is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Reviewers often mention wings, happy hour, the patio, sliders, and items like yorkies and beef dip.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 11:00-23:00
Darcy's Pub Downtown
Darcy's Pub Downtown has a 4.3 rating from 1,938 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily. Reviewers often mention live music, the patio, happy hour, the harbour view, smash burgers, and poutine.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-01:00
- Mon 11:00-01:00
- Tue 11:00-01:00
- Wed 11:00-01:00
- Thu 11:00-01:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
Garrick's Head Pub
Garrick's Head Pub in Downtown has a 4.3 rating from 1,859 reviews and moderate prices. Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight or 1 a.m. Reviewers often mention poutine, the fireplace, patio, local beers, and deep fried pickles.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-01:00
- Tue 11:00-01:00
- Wed 11:00-01:00
- Thu 11:00-01:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
Bartholomew's Public House
Bartholomew's Public House in Downtown has a 4.3 rating from 1,582 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at 11:30 a.m. daily. Reviewers often mention happy hour, the patio, music bingo, live music, and the gin selection.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-23:00
- Mon 11:30-23:00
- Tue 11:30-23:00
- Wed 11:30-23:00
- Thu 11:30-23:00
- Fri 11:30-00:00
- Sat 11:30-00:00
Penny Farthing Public House
Penny Farthing Public House in Victoria has a 4.3 rating from 1,566 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at 8 a.m. daily, closing at 11 p.m. or midnight. Reviewers often mention the patio, shepherd's pie, french onion soup, chowder, and happy hour.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-23:00
- Mon 08:00-23:00
- Tue 08:00-23:00
- Wed 08:00-23:00
- Thu 08:00-00:00
- Fri 08:00-00:00
- Sat 08:00-00:00
Tips before you go
- Most Downtown pubs like Irish Times and Bard & Banker are open until 1 a.m., while many breweries close by 10 or 11 p.m.
- For afternoon visits, note that some spots like BANGERS and Artemis Whiskey Bar do not open until late afternoon or evening.
- Moderate price levels are most common, but BANGERS and Artemis Whiskey Bar are listed as inexpensive options.
- Many places offer takeout, as indicated in their features, including Phillips Tasting Room, BANGERS, and most pubs.
- Patios are frequently mentioned; look for 'has_seating_outdoors' in the features for places like Superflux {Cabana} and 5th St. Bar & Grill.
- Check individual hours, as some places like Swift Brewing are closed on Mondays, and others have mid-day breaks.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating calculation was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank above those with many. Only establishments with at least 150 Google reviews were considered. The list also includes only places that are currently open, based on their listed hours. This method ensures the recommendations reflect both popularity and recent activity.
Questions about bars in Victoria
Which bars have the highest ratings?
Citrus & Cane, Phillips Tasting Room, BANGERS, and Swift Brewing all have a 4.8 star rating. Citrus & Cane has this rating from 447 reviews, and Phillips Tasting Room from 413. BANGERS has 296 reviews at 4.8 stars, and Swift Brewing has 166 reviews at the same high rating.
Are there any bars good for live music?
Yes. Reviewers often mention live music at Irish Times Pub, Bard & Banker, Darcy's Pub Downtown, and Bartholomew's Public House. Big Bad Johns and Hecklers Bar & Grill also list live music or performances in their features. Several of these pubs have this as a key part of their atmosphere.
Where can I find a patio?
Many bars have patios. The features list 'has_seating_outdoors' for places like Phillips Tasting Room, Superflux {Cabana}, Refuge Tap Room, and 5th St. Bar & Grill. Reviewers also specifically mention patios at Bard & Banker, Darcy's Pub, and Garrick's Head Pub. Checking the features or reviewer topics will confirm outdoor seating options.
What are the price levels like?
Most bars and pubs on this list have a moderate price level. Two exceptions are BANGERS and Artemis Whiskey Bar, which are listed as inexpensive. There are no premium price level bars included in these facts. The majority of options, from cocktail bars to breweries, fall into the moderate category.
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