Bar & Pub in Vancouver Island
64 places we have something real to say about that match — where it is, what it costs, what people make of it. The 98 best-rated are below; the map has the rest.
Brewery & Winery
Victoria Cider Co.
Sidney$
4.9(110)
64 places we have something real to say about that match — where it is, what it costs, what people make of it. The 98 best-rated are below; the map has the rest.
Brewery & Winery
Sidney$
4.9(110)A cider farm on West Saanich Road in North Saanich where English and French cider apples grow around an original 1912 farmhouse…
Brewery & Winery
Nanaimo$
4.9(83)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 83 reviewsA cider orchard on Nanaimo Lakes Road growing more than 25 cider-specific apple varieties from France, England and North America.
Brewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island$$
4.9(41)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 41 reviewsA Pender Island distillery on Corbett Road working with farm-harvested botanicals, honey and apples: blackberry and blossom gins…
Brewery & Winery
Victoria
4.8(508)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 508 reviewsA single malt whisky distillery on Enterprise Crescent in Victoria, working Canadian barley on hand-hammered Forsyth's copper pot…
Brewery & Winery
Parksville$$
4.7(1,036)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1036 reviewsA farm brewery on Northwest Bay Road in Nanoose Bay that grows its own brewing barley alongside beehives, berries, garlic…
Brewery & Winery
Tofino
4.7(839)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 839 reviewsOpened in April 2011, the brewery pours its current lineup in a tap room on Industrial Way and sells cans to go. Fresh-baked…
Brewery & Winery
Victoria
4.7(314)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 314 reviewsA Victoria brewery on Bridge Street given over to wild and sour beer. The tasting room opens Wednesday afternoon and from noon…
Brewery & Winery
Nanaimo
4.7(59)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 59 reviewsA Nanaimo distillery on Boxwood Road working from BC-grown malted barley, rye and grapes: single malt and rye whisky, brandy, gins…
Wellness & Spa
Victoria
4.6(2,247)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2247 reviewsAn oceanfront hotel on Beach Drive in Oak Bay, above the Salish Sea. Four places to eat and drink share the building — FARO for…
Brewery & Winery
Sidney$$
4.6(956)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 956 reviewsAn organic cider orchard on Mt St Michael Road in Saanichton, with a tasting room and kitchen looking over the trees to the Salish…
Brewery & Winery
Comox Valley
4.6(481)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 481 reviewsA brewery and taproom on Guthrie Road in Comox, pouring since December 2018. Doors open at noon and close at 9pm Sunday through…
Brewery & Winery
Duncan
4.6(331)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 331 reviewsA brewery on Chaster Road in Duncan, pouring since 2015, with twelve taps plus seasonals, cocktails and non-alcoholic options.
Brewery & Winery
Sidney
4.6(102)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 102 reviewsA taproom on Third Street in Sidney pouring Ladder Truck Lager, Capacitor Cold IPA, Disconnect Dark Mild and Power Surge Pale Ale…
Brewery & Winery
Nanaimo$$
4.4(491)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 491 reviewsA brewery on Comox Road in downtown Nanaimo, across from Maffeo Sutton Park, pouring since 2015. The taproom serves a locally…
Hotel & Accommodation
Port Hardy
4.4(758)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 758 reviewsA hotel in Port Hardy owned by the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw People, with four room types from Standard Guest up to Executive King.
Hotel & Accommodation
Nanaimo
4.2(599)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 599 reviewsRooms and cabins on Berry Point Road at the north end of Gabriola Island, eight minutes from the ferry dock and a twenty-minute…
Hotel & Accommodation
Parksville
4.2(1,252)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1252 reviewsA resort on a bluff above the beach at Parksville, on Dogwood Street, with ocean views from the front rooms. The Oceanfront…
Hotel & Accommodation
Victoria
4.2(2,514)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 2514 reviewsA brewpub on Catherine Street in Victoria that has been brewing since 1984, with guesthouse rooms alongside. Brunch runs 10am to…
Hotel & Accommodation
Nanaimo
4.0(576)Rated 4 out of 5 from 576 reviewsA 70-room hotel on Rutherford Road in north Nanaimo, with six room types and townhouse apartments for longer stays. The bar keeps…
Brewery & Winery
Victoria$$
4.0(2,001)Rated 4 out of 5 from 2001 reviewsA sports bar and grill at Uptown in Victoria doing burgers, wings and poutines with screens through the room. Outside there is a…
Restaurant
Nanaimo
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleWine and charcuterie bar in Nanaimo serving local wines and artisan cheese.
Restaurant
Sooke
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleIndian restaurant and bar serving butter chicken, biryani and craft cocktails.
Restaurant
Duncan
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleWeekend brunch served with a craft beer and wine selection.
Bar & Pub
Port Alberni$$
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleGerman restaurant serving schnitzels and bratwurst with craft beer.
Bar & Pub
Sidney
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GooglePub and restaurant serving local wines and craft beers.
Restaurant
Salt Spring Island
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleCafe and bar on Salt Spring Island with local cuisine, craft beer, cocktails and live music.
Restaurant
Nanaimo$$
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleWings come in hot, lemon pepper or Korean styles, served with Prosecco and blue cheese dip. Salt-cured pork rinds come with sherry…
Restaurant
Campbell River
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleVietnamese kitchen serving pho and cocktails.
Bar & Pub
Campbell River
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleRestaurant and pub serving seafood with a craft beer selection.
Restaurant
Victoria$$
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleGlobal cuisine and craft cocktails.
Bar & Pub
Victoria$$$
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleSpanish tapas bar with wine and craft beer.
Bar & Pub
Nanaimo$$
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleEnglish-style pub serving British dishes and craft beer.
Brewery & Winery
Comox Valley$$
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleCraft brewery serving IPAs and stouts alongside pub fare.
Bar & Pub
Nanaimo
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleKorean restaurant and bar with BBQ, small plates and craft cocktails.
Restaurant
Sooke$$
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleSooke restaurant and bar with signature cocktails.
Restaurant
Duncan$$
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleWine and cocktails in a former firehouse in Duncan.
Bar & Pub
Sooke$$
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleCraft beer and local ingredients in Sooke, with live music.
Bar & Pub
Comox Valley$$
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleBar and restaurant in Comox pouring craft beer and cocktails.
Restaurant
Nanaimo$$
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleMediterranean restaurant in Nanaimo serving seafood, pasta and craft cocktails.
Bar & Pub
Comox Valley$$
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleCraft beer, seafood and pub fare at a Comox pub.
Restaurant
Port Alberni
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleRestaurant and bar serving artisanal cheese and craft beer.
Bar & Pub
Campbell River$$
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GooglePub fare and craft beer with live music and community events.
Bar & Pub
Victoria$$
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleBistro serving brunch and dinner with craft beer, local wines, and live music.
Restaurant
Victoria
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleSeafood and cocktails in Victoria, with vegan options.
Bar & Pub
Tofino
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleCraft cocktails and local wines in Tofino.
Bar & Pub
Port Alberni$$
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleBar and grill with burgers, seafood, and live events.
Restaurant
Nanaimo$$
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleTurner Rd brew pub in Nanaimo with restaurant, rated 4.4 in the $$ range.
Bar & Pub
Sidney$$
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleHistoric North Saanich pub with craft beer and outdoor patio.
Bar & Pub
Parksville$$
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleEnglish pub in a heritage building with patio seating and live music.
Bar & Pub
Nanaimo$$
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleCraft beer, live music and trivia nights at a Nanaimo pub with a patio.
Restaurant
Duncan$$
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleCasual dining with seafood, comfort food, live music and craft beer.
Bar & Pub
Duncan$$
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleGenoa Bay Road restaurant and pub with live music.
Restaurant
Campbell River$$
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleCampbell River restaurant and bar with craft beer and live music.
Bar & Pub
Qualicum Beach$$
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleBurgers, seafood, craft beer and patio dining at this Qualicum Beach bar and grill.
Bar & Pub
Nanaimo$$
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleSushi, seafood, and cocktails in a historic firehouse with live music and a patio.
Bar & Pub
Parksville$$
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GooglePub with nautical decor serving craft beer and seafood.
Restaurant
Parksville
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleSeafood restaurant on the water with BC wine and craft cocktails.
Bar & Pub
Sidney$$
4.1on GoogleRated 4.1 out of 5 on GoogleEnglish pub with craft beer, trivia nights and live music.
Restaurant
Campbell River$$
4.1on GoogleRated 4.1 out of 5 on GoogleBritish pub with craft beer and live music in Campbell River.
Restaurant
Nanaimo$$
4.1on GoogleRated 4.1 out of 5 on GoogleRestaurant and bar in Nanaimo with seafood and farm-to-table dishes, cocktails and wine.
Bar & Pub
Campbell River$$
4.1on GoogleRated 4.1 out of 5 on GoogleCraft beer, cocktails and outdoor patio at 1360 Island Highway.
Bar & Pub
Qualicum Beach$$
4.1on GoogleRated 4.1 out of 5 on GooglePatio dining with ocean views and craft beer selection, rated 4.1.
Restaurant
Parksville
4.0on GoogleRated 4 out of 5 on GoogleA stone oven and seasonal menu drive preparations from rustic appetizers to contemporary entrees. The kitchen serves cedar-plank…
Bar & Pub
Salt Spring Island$$
3.9on GoogleRated 3.9 out of 5 on GoogleSeafood bar serving oysters, craft cocktails and artisanal wines.
Brewery & Winery
Victoria
4.9(101)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 101 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Sooke$$
5.0(27)Rated 5 out of 5 from 27 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Parksville$
4.9(42)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 42 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Chemainus
4.8(626)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 626 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria
4.8(167)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 167 reviewsHotel & Accommodation
Victoria
4.7(884)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 884 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria$$
4.6(273)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 273 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island$
4.6(135)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 135 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
4.6(93)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 93 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Chemainus$$
4.5(42)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 42 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Comox Valley
4.5(99)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 99 reviewsWellness & Spa
Tofino
4.5(2,342)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2342 reviewsHotel & Accommodation
Victoria
4.5(4,414)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4414 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria$$
4.3(2,239)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2239 reviewsHotel & Accommodation
Victoria
4.1(773)Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 773 reviewsHotel & Accommodation
Port Alberni
3.7(135)Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 135 reviewsHotel & Accommodation
Victoria
3.8(1,490)Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 1490 reviewsHotel & Accommodation
Tofino
2.6(151)Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 151 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
5.0(9)Rated 5 out of 5 from 9 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Comox Valley
Brewery and taproom on Mansfield Drive in Courtenay.
Brewery & Winery
Parksville
Taphouse at Fairwinds in Nanoose Bay.
Bar & Pub
Victoria
Brewpub and hotel in a heritage warehouse on Store Street.
Bar & Pub
Victoria
Neighbourhood pub and restaurant in Fernwood Square.
Restaurant
Victoria
Restaurant and late-night venue on Douglas Street downtown.
Bar & Pub
Nanaimo
Old City Quarter pub in Nanaimo with a regular calendar of live music and community nights.
Bar & Pub
Nanaimo
Long-standing Nanaimo pub and live-music room in the Old City Quarter.
Bar & Pub
Nanaimo
Victoria Crescent venue in downtown Nanaimo known for live bands and touring shows.
Restaurant
Qualicum Beach
Waterfront restaurant and pub on the Island Highway west of Qualicum Beach.
Bar & Pub
Comox Valley
Historic hotel and live-music pub on Dunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland.