Guidebook for Victoria
Drinks & Nightlife
From Bingo Tuesdays to one of the most eclectic live music venues and a surprisingly good brunch/dinner menu Logan's Tavern Of The Damned is the unofficial living room of the neighborhood locals.
27 locals recommend
Logan's Public House
1821 Cook StFrom Bingo Tuesdays to one of the most eclectic live music venues and a surprisingly good brunch/dinner menu Logan's Tavern Of The Damned is the unofficial living room of the neighborhood locals.
If you like old hillbilly bars with the ceilings adorned with bras, a floor covered in peanut shells and drinking in close quarters with strangers while singing along with Hank Williams - it's a must.
24 locals recommend
Big Bad Johns
919 Douglas StIf you like old hillbilly bars with the ceilings adorned with bras, a floor covered in peanut shells and drinking in close quarters with strangers while singing along with Hank Williams - it's a must.
Essentials
Wellburn's Market
1058 Pandora AveStandard, reasonably priced. It's great because it's so close.
Food Scene
Little Thai Place
1839 Cook StGreat take-out Tai food. Good prices, good food.
Great pulled pork, brisket and more. An eclectic and always changing specials menu, great for the unrepentant carnivour on the go.
9 locals recommend
Pig BBQ Joint
1325 Blanshard StGreat pulled pork, brisket and more. An eclectic and always changing specials menu, great for the unrepentant carnivour on the go.
Great coffee, cool decor and it doesn't have wi-fi so you can usually find a table that doesn't have some dude on his laptop hording it for hours on end! Rare!
63 locals recommend
Bean Around The World
533 Fisgard StGreat coffee, cool decor and it doesn't have wi-fi so you can usually find a table that doesn't have some dude on his laptop hording it for hours on end! Rare!
BEST... BAKERY... EVER. The front end manager would make me sleep on the couch if I said anything negative about it, but it actaully is that good.
Cascadia Bakery
1812 Government StBEST... BAKERY... EVER. The front end manager would make me sleep on the couch if I said anything negative about it, but it actaully is that good.
Cornerstone Cafe
1301 Gladstone AveFree Wifi, good coffee, friendly people.
Zambri's
820 Yates StBest Italian food in the city.
High end eating in a relaxed atmosphere. Great for those who are feeling peckish. No pun intended.
7 locals recommend
The Clay Pigeon
1002 Blanshard StHigh end eating in a relaxed atmosphere. Great for those who are feeling peckish. No pun intended.
High end food even late at night. Amazing wine and beer list and very relaxed, trendy atmosphere.
47 locals recommend
The Mint Restaurant
1414 Douglas StHigh end food even late at night. Amazing wine and beer list and very relaxed, trendy atmosphere.
Little June
1301 Gladstone AveGreat Coffee and snacks, very convenient location.
This restaurant's reputation for best breakfast in the city has stood the test of time. Friendly staff, booth seating and quirky atmosphere.
70 locals recommend
J.J. Morgan Restaurant
1520 McKenzie AveThis restaurant's reputation for best breakfast in the city has stood the test of time. Friendly staff, booth seating and quirky atmosphere.
I've been told repeatedly that this is the best breakfast joint in town. I have yet to take a day off work to stand in line to find out.
201 locals recommend
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StI've been told repeatedly that this is the best breakfast joint in town. I have yet to take a day off work to stand in line to find out.
Shopping
One of my favorite used bookstores in the city. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and the prices are reasonable. If you like to read this hidden spot is worth hunting down.
Bastion Books - Rare and Second Hand Books in Victoria
14 Bastion SquareOne of my favorite used bookstores in the city. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and the prices are reasonable. If you like to read this hidden spot is worth hunting down.
Best and most insanely concocted ice-cream around. All organic and delicious. Right next to the coffee shop for when the brain freeze kicks in.
51 locals recommend
Can Canteen (Cold Comfort Ice Cream)
1115 N Park StBest and most insanely concocted ice-cream around. All organic and delicious. Right next to the coffee shop for when the brain freeze kicks in.
Everything Else
Vic High School is the oldest public high school west of Winnipeg & north of San Francisco. If you crave a bit of fitness during your stay, there is a running track, tennis court & basketball court
Victoria High School
923 Topaz AvenueVic High School is the oldest public high school west of Winnipeg & north of San Francisco. If you crave a bit of fitness during your stay, there is a running track, tennis court & basketball court
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Gourmet Burgers, great wine wine list and nice atmosphere.
Rich with history the museum boasts a small scale version of the city at the turn of the 20th century as well as immersive collections of aboriginal arts as well as a giant Mammoth - for some reason.
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StRich with history the museum boasts a small scale version of the city at the turn of the 20th century as well as immersive collections of aboriginal arts as well as a giant Mammoth - for some reason.
Sightseeing
For cyclists, the Galloping Goose is a great way to explore both nature and neighborhoods spanning all the way from the Tsawwassen ferry terminal to Sooke.
Galloping Goose
For cyclists, the Galloping Goose is a great way to explore both nature and neighborhoods spanning all the way from the Tsawwassen ferry terminal to Sooke.
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StGardens, parks, petting zoo and more.