The Bard and Banker

Victoria's newest premier landmark pub, located on the corner of Fort St and Government St downtown Victoria, BC. With 30 different beers on tap, one of the most impressive selections of spirits under one roof and live music, the Bard & Banker defines the ultimate pub experience.

9 / 10
261
ratings
  • Phone

    (250) 953-9993

  • Website

    bardandbanker.com

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  • Type

    Pub

Address

1022 Government St (at Fort St.) Victoria BC V8W 1X7 Canada

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 75


Keywords:

pork bites live music healthy food good for singles bar high ceilings casual trendy great value cider good for a quick meal outdoor seating costumes desserts books restaurants gin meats pies pubs
Steve McDaniel

Live music . Good food. Rear beer selections and friendly staff . All done up in a fancy bank building that's quite comfortable and appropriate.

Jeff Anderson

Potato-chip-crusted fish and chips , good local beer selection , awesome interior, high ceilings , many leather-bound books , smells of rich mahogany

Roxana D.

Being at the bar was the best experience, the bartender was awesome, lovely and always with a big smile. I felt in love with the place.

Suzanne Alberga

The service was excellent, the ambiance was wonderful, the food was delicious, went with a group of people and we were well taken care.

Alec Remington

Beer selection is great, whiskey selection as well . Didn't try the entrees but the sides (wings and oysters ) were great.

Rye Guy Xii

Great food and staff . LOVE the male staff all in kilts.. Made me always wanting to. Drop my fork on the floor. :)

John Ware

Bring a friend or five and order the Tower of Mimosa . if you love shakshuka , skip it here.

Julia Parker

Service is excellent & helpful for planning activities in Victoria; portions are large & they split our entry for us

Asmaa M.

If you love red wine like I do, you should try "Portfolio" Laughin Stocks! You will love the taste of the wine layers in this complex mix!

alexandra k

They do a cheap early breakfast , $9 before 9am, but that's the one thing they do well .

Katya N

Their veggie options have gotten a lot better! Great vibe, too.

Steph Milner

Amazing service, great food, lovely atmosphere. A must do in Victoria.

H K

Beautiful pub . Chicken wings were good. Great service.

Alec Remington

Oysters are phenomenal here! Live music on Saturday nights.

Ishka Bibble

Happy hour 4-6 and Phillips Robert Service Scottish Ale ...enough said.

Ruslan Sharipov

beer , wine , whiskey samples (flights)

Sairy Dust

Good food, friendly staff . Happy hour 3-6 ($6 pint/wine)

Jennifer Gabor

The Warmed Farmer's Goat Cheese was incredible. We ordered two!

Anna

great food and atmosphere

Kat Llamas

Oysters are awesome! And the pulled pork bites are a must try! :)

Bijan Young

Beers . Slow service for food. Historic and worth a visit if nothing else to do for lunch .

Connie Balentine

Great costumes and music tonight. The best though was Skeletor with the voice activated lighted suit.

Mark Wilson

Amazing meals and friendly staff .

David Torres

Every dish was great! Esp. Muscles in curry sauce and crab cakes .

Opp

Live music @9 and lots of beer on tap .

Jillian B

Just got Magners cider on tap - give it a whirl you won't be disappointed

ScottinVictoria

Specify the type of Gin you want - try Victoria's Gin - yummy and unique.

Stew McLeod

Order the shepard's pie and you WILL not be disappointed!

Chairman Ting

Veggie rice

Lewin Higgins-Green

Great historic decor

Dave Crisp

Great ale selection

Olatoye Osunsanya

Good drinks!

Byron Fruit

Try one of the beer flights

Dave Webb

Awesome food. Love the pizza

Brook Shelley

Whiskies and fish and chips

Cassidy S.

Easily the best pub in Victoria

Jamie Buckley

The cider flight was yummy!

Cici Tavares

In the spirit try Moustache sleigh ride, great for desert !

John Roberts

Love the Wednesday night Pizza and a pint for $9.99

ILM

This is one of three pubs owned by the Victoria Pub Company.

Adrian Romero Castrejon

Food and drinks ????????

Paul Filek

Best place in town ! Live music 7 days a week! Amazing staff and unreal food!

Ida Bear

Winter Ale ROCKS

Pat Patton

Nice atmosphere

Nandini

Great selection of local brews

Ken McInnes

No bad seats and great service!

Manu Veth

Very busy and feels a lot like a gastro pub

sheiel

Lunch with cousin Veron.

adriana castro

Nice pub , tasteless food

Mechi Wonka

Drinks & bartenders :)

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