Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
The Clay Pigeon
1002 Blanshard StGreat for brunch and much shorter wait times than The Blue Fox.
The Pink Bicycle
1008 Blanshard StFantastic burgers and truffle fries and great local craft beer.
La Taquisa
176 Wilson StGreat Mexican food that makes for an easy quick bite.
The best cocktail lounge in Victoria. A great starting point for a night out.
95 locals recommend
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StThe best cocktail lounge in Victoria. A great starting point for a night out.
The best pizza in Victoria. Authentic wood-fired pizza. Great for a casual but intimate dinner over a glass of wine.
145 locals recommend
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StThe best pizza in Victoria. Authentic wood-fired pizza. Great for a casual but intimate dinner over a glass of wine.
Pho Nay
1012 Blanshard StExcellent soups, noodles, and rice dishes. Great for takeout.
A great coffee shop overlooking the beautiful St. Ann's Academy. A small patio, excellent coffee, and local craft beer on tap. Good for working or just taking a breather.
33 locals recommend
Tre Fantastico
810 Humboldt StA great coffee shop overlooking the beautiful St. Ann's Academy. A small patio, excellent coffee, and local craft beer on tap. Good for working or just taking a breather.
A nice sunny coffee shop that roasts some of the best beans in Victoria. Portland inspired wood beam construction will leave even the most discerning of hipsters satisfied.
99 locals recommend
Habit Coffee
808 Yates StA nice sunny coffee shop that roasts some of the best beans in Victoria. Portland inspired wood beam construction will leave even the most discerning of hipsters satisfied.
Actually three restaurants in one, all of which are delicious. The Oyster bar is our favourite, but the casual dining downstairs and the tapas bar in the back are also very well regarded.
92 locals recommend
Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates StActually three restaurants in one, all of which are delicious. The Oyster bar is our favourite, but the casual dining downstairs and the tapas bar in the back are also very well regarded.
Definitely the best sushi in town, but more on the pricey side of the local Japanese scene.
11 locals recommend
Ebizo Sushi
604 Broughton StreetDefinitely the best sushi in town, but more on the pricey side of the local Japanese scene.
Rebar
50 Bastion SquareExcellent vegan food that even omnivores (like ourselves) can enjoy.
Be Love
1019 Blanshard StGood raw/vegan/gluten free food, and excellent juices and smoothies.
Foo Asian Street Food
769 Yates StMakes for a great quick and cheap lunch. A Victoria staple.
Foo Ramen Bar
762 Broughton StFoo's second location. Friendly staff serving up delicious and hearty ramen.
Everything Else
A great little cafe around the corner where you can get a good cup of coffee. Lots of food options from treats to full meals.
30 locals recommend
Bubby Rose's Bakery & Cafe
1022 Cook StA great little cafe around the corner where you can get a good cup of coffee. Lots of food options from treats to full meals.
A massive (200 acre) park with ponds, lots of wildlife (including free-roaming peacocks), a petting zoo, and lots of great spaces to explore.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StA massive (200 acre) park with ponds, lots of wildlife (including free-roaming peacocks), a petting zoo, and lots of great spaces to explore.
Delicious gourmet burgers and fries with home-made dipping sauces and great desserts.
144 locals recommend
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Delicious gourmet burgers and fries with home-made dipping sauces and great desserts.
Drinks & Nightlife
An English pub just a few minutes away from the apartment. It can be a bit loud and busy on a Friday or Saturday night, but there's also a more low-key whiskey bar upstairs called Argyle Attic.
14 locals recommend
Smiths Bar & Restaurant
777 Courtney StAn English pub just a few minutes away from the apartment. It can be a bit loud and busy on a Friday or Saturday night, but there's also a more low-key whiskey bar upstairs called Argyle Attic.
Arts & Culture
Best yoga in the city! Drop in on one of their many classes or treat yourself to an acupuncture session. All pricing is on a sliding scale.
11 locals recommend
Hemma: the home of yoga and acupuncture
1508 May StBest yoga in the city! Drop in on one of their many classes or treat yourself to an acupuncture session. All pricing is on a sliding scale.