One of the best Craft Breweries on Vancouver Island by far. From when you first walk in, and are…read moreoffered their new feature beer, to how they treat my pooch as we arrive, with a water bowl (and most times a treat!).. Great vibes all around and some of the tastiest beers on the Island. A must stop for anyone travelling through Duncan on their way to or from Victoria/Nanaimo.

A great find! Tucked away behind Stillhead distillery, this little gem will make you smile. A great…read morevariety of their own brews on tap, flights, glass, or growler. The service is friendly and welcoming. Great food available, several varieties of in-house ramen plus other appetizers served fresh and quick. Dog-friendly, table or bar seating, outdoor patio - what are you waiting for?

So good! Delicious beer and smash pizza. If you don't know what smash pizza is, look it up- very…read moreinventive. Sat outside with our puppers at our feet. It was great!

Stopped in for a few pints on the way home from Victoria and sat at the bar. Tried the pilsner,…read moregolden honey ale, black and tan and the lager. All the beers were great. Menu looked good, but didn't try anything. Will definitely be back.

Was looking for a brewery on the island and Fern and Cedar in Qualicum Beach came up & was close to…read morewhere we were... perfect! We put our name in and the wait was only 15 mins so not too bad considering how packed the place was our server was out going & that always makes for a nice time the 2 piece fish and chips were really enjoyable I especially liked the very thin crispy batter and also the chutney that came with it really different in a good way my wife had the Seafood Chowder with Bannock to start and loved it also the Avocado bowl with Salmon for her main and she said it was just what she needed lots of good nutritious food and the Salmon was cooked to perfection I also had a couple of their great dark ales, would definitely have those again The meals were a good serving enough that we passed on dessert As for price point a little more than other places but not out of line considering the quality of the ingredients and the serving size I wouldn't hesitate to return for another very enjoyable meal thx to all at Fern and Cedar

This is our second time returning to fern + cedar after our last trip to Parksville. The brewery…read morehas a very generous selection of rotating taps. The food is fresh and good quality cook - not overly done and they consider plant based options with a side menu for. I am not a vegetarian but feeling really full and good after the citrus avocado bowl with grilled tofu. There's indoor, indoor with covering and a nice patio space for seating. Service was good - the server somehow knew I don't eat spicy and provided a small portion of non-spicy veggies for me. We came later at night and there's ample free street parking. Definitely recommended.

Zack's Lounge is known as a cozy favourite spot for many…read morelocals who stop to enjoy a bite to eat, a chin wag & a fine bevy (or two). The atmosphere is welcoming, the food is good & staff are friendly & efficient. Their location in the of Ladysmith is ideal & the patio is a nice alternate space for customers to sit & enjoy their time @ Zack's. Cheers" Lisa B

Food 10/10 service the same. Always stops on he way through to Vic from Ukee…read more Sprouts chicken n tostadas. Caesars are banging

Stopped in around 3 p.m. and had a really positive experience. Island Hoppin' had a very low-key,…read morefriendly, and relaxed atmosphere, exactly what I was looking for on Orcas Island. The Japanese-style lager on tap was excellent, and I enjoyed some pretzels and peanuts with it. The outdoor patio was very clean, with comfortable cushioned seating. A great place to unwind with a good beer. I would definitely return.

Great little brewery with really good beer. A must stop when visiting Orcas…read more Follow the signs to the parking lot and head down the staircase.

Cute little brewery that serves both beer and full coffee bar. There's a good menu too!…read more6-7 kinds of beer on tap and an equal array of coffees. The beers are solid. But very average. An average selection of bar foods as well. But the best one yet was the eggnog latte with rum! Must try!!

Waited 10 mins behind 3 people to order a beer; no sorry about the delay. Pretty terrible service…read more Beer is fine, room is plain and uninspired. Nice location; guess better than waiting in ferry line?

Wow! I'm in awe of the place! The food is excellent! The seafood chowder has actual fresh piece of…read morescallop, smoked salmon, two piece of fish, clams and mussels with grilled garlic bread! Too good to be true! And brisket burnt ends r so amazing top! They also have amazing beer! Glad we found the place!

Excellent food value, wonderful service, beautiful patio, and the back section with grass and…read morepicnic tables is perfect for kids and pets The beer is really good, and I think this is a must stop when traveling on the island. Absolutely worth the trip from Nanaimo or Parksville, one of the best places I've been to in the area.

I swear on my mother's life they have the best chicken wings on planet earth. Not a drop of sauce…read moreneeded. Crunch is out of this world and juicier than you can possibly imagine

We had lunch here while waiting for the ferry and really enjoyed the nice little patio and good…read morefood. Service was prompt and friendly and they had gf designations on their menu which made my life easy. I had the house salad and the apricots on top were delish. The husband of mine had a pizza which he said was the indulgence he was craving. Our friend had the curry soup of the day, fried cheese curds and a cider tasting. Everything was good. They had some cute stuff in their shop inside and I secured myself a perfect fox hat. Next time we come back to San Juan we'll definitely stop in again.

On a recent trip to British Columbia we created our own brewery crawl on a Saturday on Vancouver…read moreIsland. This was one of our favorites on the crawl. It was a perfect way to spend a few hours. It was a pleasant Spring afternoon and it was busy. There is seating indoors and outdoors. We chose seats at the window indoors. Once a big crowd left, it was a lot more pleasant for us -- we like a bit of space and quiet brewery whenever possible. It seems timing, depending on what you prefer is the key to success when visiting here. The beers were delicious. I went with a dark beer, high abv. It was the Doppelback. My husband had a saison Brett for ironic reasons. They were both delicious. It was so lovely just hanging out and enjoying the brewery. Staff were friendly and seemed like they loved every bit of their job. The washrooms were clean. There was a Mac and Cheese pop up stand/truck. Families ordered from it while we were there and the kids sure seemed to enjoy it. Parking can be tricky when it's busy. We ended up parking on the side of the road. Who cares, though. The beers were worth it! See website for more details.

On a recent family vacation to BC, I tried about six breweries. This was my favorite. We had two…read moreflights, totaling 8 beers. They were all good, but the sour on tap that day was my favorite. The bar tender was friendly, but not overwhelmingly so. I'd be back I lived closer.

We had lunch at The Lower Tavern right after getting off the ferry. We liked the atmosphere and…read morethe service. We got Buffalo chicken burger w/ coleslaw and Salmon burger w/ mushroom soup. We liked both our burgers, every ingredient was fresh and well made. The buffalo chicken was the standout item for me. Highly recommend.

Food was great. We ordered a burger and the swiss burger dip. Yum. We had looked at the other very…read morebusy restaurants in the area and decided to find a place without the hour wait! We did that and more. The place is clean, the staff happy and fun and the food filling and good tasting! After hiking all day , it was a perfect ending!