If you're coming to Lucky it's for one of two reasons: 90's night or a concert. I've never really…read morebeen here for any other occasion really. 90's night. One of Victoria's favourite nights out dancing the night away to Spice Girls, TLC and Backstreet Boys. Beware the long lines though. Make sure to get you and your pals on guest list to avoid the lines. The staff at Lucky are awesome and I've seen them put up with a lot. As most bar staff usually do when dealing with hundreds of intoxicated guests. The bartenders are all super friendly and efficient. Make sure to ask them to do a shot out of the shot-ski. The bar itself is fairly small. There's one large bar and the dance floor fills up fairly quickly. Hence why there are such long lines. I found that whenever I went to Lucky's I ran into tons of people I knew. Maybe that's just the university scene though. I haven't been to a 90's night in forever and I kind of miss it. Maybe on my next trip to Victoria?

The bar is a great place. I was visiting from Los Angeles, CA and came to Victoria for the first…read moretime. I was shocked by how friendly the staff and people were. I was talking to the bartenders, patrons, and bouncers and they were all very friendly. I was just gonna stay in my hotel room and I was glad to have such a welcoming experience. HOWEVER, please watch out for two people that said their names are Dominique and Joey. I was trying to be friendly with them and as a common courtesy, got the first round. The bartender even made a local Victorian drink (which tasted like chocolate milk). However, when the bar closed, we went next door to get more drinks. I figured, common courtesy, someone else will get the next round, but we got separate tabs. When the bill came, the two ran out. The local that introduced me to them paid for their bill, but I gave a $20 USD and hope that was enough to cover their share. The bar is a great place and I would definitely go back. As a person who comes from the pretentious city of LA (and is always cautious of being hustled), I have never had such a genuine introduction to Canadians. However, please watch out for those two. I loved how the bar even had a pay it forward drink chalk board. You can prepay for drinks for future patrons. Had I stayed longer, I was going to buy drinks for the people I met there (and would have been a great Thank you for the locals since I was only there for one night). However, do watch out for these two scammers. I would never want what had happen to me happened to other visitors. Despite this, continue to support Lucky Bar as the staff is fantastic.

Last night's concert given by Attila Fias and 5 other extraordinary musicians was THE BEST ever…read more Truly transporting us into the world of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and John McGloughlin! Two staff members deserve special mention--Angie the waitperson and Megan the barkeep. They work so hard and always greet us with a smile to make us feel welcome and happy to be there. We hope Hermann's appreciates how valuable they are to the whole experience. May Hermann's continue to live and thrive.

I love Hermann's Jazz Club, and catch at least a couple of shows per month. The place is looking…read moregreat, and the staff (Manager/bartendress Meaghan is particularly awesome; waitress Angie is another fav), the food is better than ever, the community vibe is terrific, and the music lifts the heart and washes away the dust of the day.

The 2026 visit to the best on Wharf St, just a brew stop today…read more Good service and vibes as usual. A must when visiting Victoria.

Went here on a rainy Monday night and this pub did not disappoint. Liz was my server and she was…read moreamazing. She helped me pick the perfect beer! There was no band playing and I can only imagine it's a whole other level when it is.

We ate here while coming through on a cruise. Seven of us found quick seating. Make sure you ask…read morefor outside versus indoor as the inside was a bit stuffy. Food was good. I enjoyed my cod and chips. The mac and cheese was enjoyed by my kids. Be warned - a cheese pizza is just cheese on crust so its really heavy. Ambience wise it has an old atmosphere feel and the staff was great.

The Irish Times is such a fantastic find in a lovely part of town. We spent a great evening sitting…read moreout on the sidewalk, but the interior is just as impressive--a beautiful and historic building dating back to 1894 with very lively music playing inside. I was honestly shocked by how good the food was. I had initially assumed it might be a spot primarily for tourists, but a dear friend of mine who is a local mentioned that people in Victoria actually love coming here. She even noted that some friends from her children's school were there just the night before for an alumni weekend. The menu absolutely exceeded my expectations. I was blown away by the fish and chips; the fish was moist with a light batter and wasn't oily at all. The burgers, Irish stew, and shepherd's pie were all delectable as well. The real standout, however, was the sockeye salmon in a pesto preserved lemon broth--it was so addictive that I wish I could replicate the recipe at home. It is very easy to see why this spot has received so many accolades, and I would love to return the next time we are back in Victoria!

I liked the lights in the entrance. But the ambience inside was lacking. I may be a bit of a hater,…read moreI can't write a decent review. Don't follow @commandsisters

"This is the clubbiest club I have ever clubbed in" - said my friend - and indeed, get ready for a…read moresplit-level dance floor, white leather booths, table service, staff in black t-shirts with the club name, and over 15 atmospheric tv screens wrapping the walls. Staff? Indifferent. (Except for the gal handling will call tickets, she's nice). Drinks? Eh, get some beer in a bottle. The club is in a basement. Why book touring acts here? We got a cramped early bird set and then they transformed into the night club boomp boomp. At least it has a good sound system. So, if your night out drinking needs to involve high heels and that mistakes-were-made EDM feel, these douches are ready. I think there was a roof deck. At least no sharks in the dance floor.

"Noooooooo .... Dude! Don't do it. You go into the vortex and you never get out. That place is…read moreHELL!!!!" That's what a young prophet on the streets of Victoria told me when I mentioned that I was going to see Dinosaur Jr. play at Sugar later that night. Naturally, I thought the kid was on drugs or perhaps a schizophrenic. It turns out that he is a modern day Nostradamus. The only thing sweet about Sugar is its alluring name. Its like candy in a pedophile's hand and whatever you do, I beg you, don't get in that van. You're in for a rough ride. As another reviewer mentioned, the sight lines suck. The stage is buried in a hole in what can only be described as an extremely narrow and confining space. Not only had we heard that the sound system is awful, but it was pretty clear that due to the low, cascading ceiling that the acoustics were going to suck as well. In an awful venue, your only hope is to get close to the stage, so we figured out best bet was to make our way to the front. After all, Dinosaur Jr. brought several stacks of Marshall amps. All our problems were theoretically solved. With only minutes to go before Dinosaur was set to take the stage, we were ready to bask in the waves of crunching guitar. Unfortunately, to add to their claustrophobia-inducing layout, the venue has absolutely no circulation and it was so unbearably hot that each step closer to the stage was one step closer to the heart of hell. The band hadn't even started and I was growing faint. Having never fainted before, I tried to fight it, but alas, it was a battle I was destined to lose. I blacked out before the show even started. Now I know what it was like to be a 14 year old girl at a Beatles concert. I was back on my feet in no time and my friend got me to the hallway that leads to the street and in a few minutes, I was seemingly fine. Unfortunately, each time we tried to make our way back into the crowd (i.e. the Vortex), I was overwhelmed by the heat and had to retreat. We eventually gave up and went back to our hotel without having heard a single note. Thanks Sugar for the good times. Not only have I gotten a glimpse of hell, but I've also seen a preview of what it's like to die. In the scheme of life, this isn't exactly unwelcome knowledge to have ... but I really would have just liked to have seen Dinosaur Jr.

As a venue, Sugar seems A-Ok! Not the best but not the worst place i've been to either! The staff…read morewere nice, the venue was clean, and i liked how it had a bit of character without having the dull look places get when an interior designer meticulously planned every detail of it. The venue got bonus points for having the back of the main floor raised up from the area about 30 feet in front of the stage in front of stage. Shorties like me have a hard time seeing otherwise when they're in the back of the audience! The drinks were decent and average price, and at least they poured well since i got pretty tanked! I always bring a jacket to music venues since i find them to be a bit chilly before the crowd gets bigger and i get more liquor in my system, but i could check my jacket immediately upon entering Sugar! It was a good thing for me, but the boys i was with were sweltering! I'm not sure if it's always like that, but just in case be sure to dress light if you come here. I've heard the sound in this place is hit or miss, and my boyfriend said the guitars should have been louder, but honestly, unless it sounds like a band is singing through a tin can, i don't really notice. If you're the kind of person who does pay attention to these kind of details, i suggest doing what my boyfriend did: three shots of Jager in under 30 minutes. He didn't seem to mind after that!

We went on a Wednesday night after seeing a bingo sign posted outside, and are so glad we did!…read moreEveryone was super friendly, and there was a great selection of drinks. There was a lot to do aside from the bingo, including darts, beer pong, and free pool. It was connected to the little bakery next door which stayed open late to allow people to order food from there, which was nice! Overall, a great place to chill!

First time here to see a comedian (Andrew Rivers-pretty funny). We don't typically go to bars, so…read moreweren't sure what to expect. Super nice and friendly folks. Bar in the front, set up chairs on what is apparently a dance floor. Performers were on a small stage in the back. Interesting setup where you can get food from the place next door--kind of like a starbucks/barnes & noble setup. This seemed fine until folks started to come in for drinks, at which point it got hard to hear the performers. I hear the place has new owners. TBH, it could use some sprucing up. The plaster is quite literally falling off the ceiling in a couple spots. None of us used the restrooms, so not sure what shape they are in. All in all, I'm glad it's available as an option, and hopefully the new folks will see fit to spruce it up a bit.

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Absolutely horrible bar that stole my belongings and wouldn't let me get them back, rude owner and…read morerude staff and ESPECIALLY THE RUDE BOUNCER

Stopped in for a drink, atmosphere was on point, service was friendly. I'm a sucker for a good…read moreChristmas village. Couldn't stay for the concert, but I'll be back.

Congratulations to the Conway Muse re-opening! We had a lovely evening with two venues available…read moreto sit and enjoy love music, downstairs a vocalist and upstairs a band. Our single ticket got us in to both, and the Muse was decked out for New Years Eve. Party hats, poppers, balloons, and a good time without crowding. Looking forward to future Saturday night concerts.

Awesome dive bar. Great food selection, they only offer beer, but it was ice cold and crisp…read more Service was great. Second best tater tots I've ever had.

A nice spot for a pint, sports and playing pool…read more There is a little spot to order pub food. Chicken wings! It's pretty quiet on the uptown hill. So if you are looking for a spot with lively music and clientele, this is your pub. More choices are down the hill in downtown.