Visiting from SoCA, the hubs and I were looking for a nosh that had patio dining- you know, a low…read morekey kinda place. It was after lunch and way before dinner. 1550s certainly filled the bill! Our server Sarah was friendly and helpful. The suggested Half order of nachos were more than enough and came with tasty salsa and sour cream. we added a side of guacamole. Adding a protein is an option, too. Would we come back? Yup! They have decent Sammie's and salads, too. Try 'em

I came to this restaurant today for the first time desperately wanting chicken wings, and left…read morehaving a new favourite restaurant. The staff here are AMAZING, the wings were AMAZING!! To the sweet manager there who gave me a free piece of cake for wanting to leave you a 5 star review, you made my day, thank you so much! Please come to this restaurant, I highly recommend:)

Chicken Wings, Staff Service and Friendliness! Great Room…read moreat the Back to reserve for events up to 40-50 Great place for Watch Parties, like Canada playing this Thursday in World Cup! 12:00 against Qatar or any game! Give it a try, it's great! Local Ownership! Cheers , see you there , Gerry Lister

Terrible experience marked by racism and xenophobia from the staff. First, I tried to enter the pub…read morewith my girlfriend, but the hostess refused to let us in, claiming we needed two forms of identification each. We showed her our IDs and a credit card each, but according to her, one of the cards wasn't acceptable as verification, even though the name and surname were clearly legible. She admitted it was readable but still raised her voice and didn't allow us to respond, insisting the name had to be "perfect" and that a slightly worn card wasn't enough. What made this even more frustrating was that the hostess was not asking Canadian citizens for two forms of identification, only foreigners like us, who are Latinos. We also noticed that she refused entry to an Indian couple for the same reason, yet Canadians were not subjected to such scrutiny. Aggressively, the bartender approached us after I explained the situation, and he sided with the hostess, telling us we had to leave. We went back to our home to get an additional ID and returned. The hostess then told us we would have to wait 30 minutes for a table. When I asked if we could sit at the bar, she said yes, but she didn't offer that option initially. At the bar, her friend, the bartender, kept staring at us with hatred. He would come near us, slam the counter, or shout into the air as if trying to bother us. We stayed at the bar for about two hours. At one point, I went to the restroom, and when I returned, the bartender sarcastically handed us the bill with a cheerful "How's it going, guys?" We thought it was standard, despite having just ordered another beer. We paid (without leaving a tip), but then a woman claiming to be the manager approached us and told us we had to leave. When I asked why, she said I had pushed the hostess when I went to the restroom, which never happened. She claimed the bartender, who had just handed us the bill politely moments earlier (clearly angling for a tip), had seen it happen. I confronted him, saying that was impossible, and he went crazy, shouting while the "manager" just stood there watching. My girlfriend called him a racist, and he almost proudly replied, "And what about it?" We left after another customer recommended we avoid trouble with those people. Now I understand why. If you're a foreigner or not racist, don't come to this place. Canadians are known for being inclusive, but this establishment does not represent that spirit at all.

Efficient service. Eclectic tasty menu . Casual sports bar vibe without being too loud for…read moreconversation.

A truly comfortable place to unwind, but still has a fun mood at dinner time. The rotisserie…read morechicken corn chowder was fantastic! It would have been a great meal by itself. The burger and fries were solid (fresh toppings and a soft brioche bun). The hostess appeared quickly and was very kind. The server (Jenny) was outstanding... I'll say this again - outstanding. Greeted us as soon as she walked by, had my normally shy child beaming from the start by asking about his toys with sincere enthusiasm, and brought the beverages and hot soup out within minutes to get us going. The food came out soon after, was the perfect temperature, and she checked on us twice. Seeing my 4-year old so relaxed and us both willing to finish the whole plate is a true endorsement. We would absolutely come back. Thank you, Jenny!

Nice little pub in Oak Bay - we had a filling lunch here on our recent holiday in BC…read more We were on the hop-on hop-off bus tour of Victoria and stopped by the quaint village of Oak Bay because it was lunch time and we needed a bite to eat. Wandering down Main Street, we spotted Penny Farthing and its sister restaurant Vis à Vis (they share a kitchen and have the same owner). Half of us wanted English pub food, the rest wanted sophisticated French cuisine, so we compromised; we sat outdoors on the common patio and ordered from both menus! Standout dishes: - Brie tart: warm and delicious, from the Vis à Vis menu. - Buffalo Chicken Wrap: flavorful and zingy, one of my favorite dishes on the trip. - The Farthing Burger: juicy and filling. Service was friendly and relaxed, and prices were reasonable. Happy to return.

Staff are always very polite and friendly. Problem is they didn't check on us very often as we were…read moreseated upstairs to get away from the noise. The Sunday roast was just a thick piece of roast beef . It did not seem fresh like it was carved from a roast. It did not melt in my mouth. The potatoes were good-food was not hot - there was no au jus no gravy it was still expensive at $33. Also I asked for a gin and tonic with a craft gin and they added another $5 on the bill which at previous visits they didn't. This resteraunt gets away with a lot because they are a favourite of the people who live in Oak Bay. Like I said the staff for the most part are very friendly but the food could be improved especially since they supposedly share the kitchen with Vis à Vis next door which is a pricier place that does have great food. I think they just need to pay more attention to the food quality and temperature and either hire more serving staff for the busy nights or just make sure they are present to check on people. And I would not order the roast again unless I knew it was freshly carved.

Came here an hour or so before closing. I had an appetizer of shrimp and some friends had drinks…read more The dish was ok but it was a little bland, slightly oily and needed more lime. The drinks were great though. Service was awesome and the environment was the best for what you can find in the area. They have some tables on the balcony- a nice setting with a wonderful Victoria breeze.

Nut allergy friendly…read more The food was mediocre, but the atmosphere was homey and friendly! The appetizers we ordered were chicken tenders (2/5, very few) and the calamari (4/5, pretty good) and perogies (4.5/5, very good). I had the salmon with Pasta as a main course (2/5) and found the salmon perfect but the pasta overly buttery and it left a bad taste in my mouth. I shared chowder with a friend and thought it was a little flavorless.

Partner and I go here lots and are never disappointed. Food is always great, it's not fancy by any…read moremeans but that is perfect for us! Menu has something for anyone. Service is always great! Restaurants have a nice darker theme and are always clean, no complaints.

Today had a two piece fish and chips. The cod was from Iceland, the fish size was meagre. Somebody…read moreshould tell them that here in victoria we are surrounded by cod. And of course the price at $27 was stupid. But the service was good.

Great food and service. This was my favorite out of all places we tried during our Victoria tripread more

I liked their halibut with beans and chorizo, but the fish was either way overcooked, or previously…read moresalted and then soaked. The texture was way off, but the flavors of the dish were good and the atmosphere is so beautiful on the patio facing the water. The staff were really nice too and they made an awesome margarita.

Arrived in town and this was the closest place to get food. What a great experience. Solid pub…read morefood (burgers, sandwiches, french dip, and some more dinner entrees. I had the french dip with a side of potato bacon soup. Sandwich was tender and soup was excellent. Excellent beer selection. VERY friendly and helpful staff in a nice historic building. Good prices. I'd defiinitely eat there again.

Wow what a great place. We heard about this place when we decided to come stay in East Sooke. It's…read moreperfect. All dark wood, dimly lit, decorated with vintage items yet modern enough to have big screen TV's. We ordered two17 Mile burgers and mine was excellent. I also got Poutine and of course it was great. I noticed a jab at the Maple Leafs on the menu and since I'm a Leafs fan I found it very funny but painfully true. They served me anyway. Our server was very nice and had a good sense of humor. She was pretty too. If we find our way back to Sooke we will definitely stop in for more Maple Leafs abuse.