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

Darcy's Pub Downtown - Guinness pour - Pubs Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Food was good. Our server was nice and attentive. The pub was decent with good atmosphere. We sat outside and someone decided to light up some cannabis. The staff took care of that really quickly and very appropriately. The person was a little bit inebriated. Everything was good except the bathrooms. The ladies room was under repair and they did provide an alternative. The men's bathroom was just not maintained meaning a little dirty. Again, not disgusting or unusable, just needed to be cleaned. read more

The menu online is not current, we had to wait to be seated even though there was ample open seating. We sat down and a few people in our party went to the restroom and they said you have 1 min to order happy hour so half our party missed out. The portions were decent sized. The taste was so so, nothing that I would return for. My Mom got the steak tacos and the meat was extremely tough. The restrooms are all down a flight of stairs which is not convenient for disabled guests. read more

This was my second time to Darcy's and the first time I am leaving a review. The first time was in 2019 and the experience was meh enough that we almost didn't include it this time in our pub crawl plans. But have to say this time was MUCH better. Love sitting on the deck outside but it was quite breezy so we had to move a bit before we found the right spot. They had a decent Chardonnay for me and hubby found a dark ale that worked. We originally had planned to order the nachos, but at $32 (before adding protein) we figured it was just going to be too much food...and, even with the exchange rate, that's a LOT for nachos. So instead, we opted for the potstickers. And...oh MY! So glad we did. They were serious good. So good we ordered a second round of them. And when I asked for a little extra pickled ginger, the waitstaff was super accommodating. And, both of them had a grand sense of humor! So new assessment: Darcy's was a worthy spot and it will remain on the 'go visit here" list when we are in Victoria! read more

Server was pleasant but absent much of the time meaning refills on drinks were hard to get. Ni had fish and chips and the batter while a little greasy was amazingly crispy. The "chip" were properly seasoned and crispy on the outside soft on the inside which in my take was near perfect. Wife got the beef dip and it was made from a more like pot roast beef and was OUTSTANDING. A do trendy place to have lunch read more

Darcy's Pub Downtown - Indoor portion of seating - Pubs Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We are visiting Victoria and had dinner and drinks at Darcy's. The food was great, the drinks were delicious and our server was on it!! She was fantastic. She was the only server working as well which was even more impressive how attentive she was. We were also delighted to see they have live music. That kept us around longer than we anticipated. We really enjoyed this spot! read more

Definitely a cool place that I'd go to again. We ended up staying there a few hours and just drinking and vibing together, was 4 of us. I had he poutine and definitely recommend getting their out her if sangria read more

Great place for smash burgers. Very friendly staff. The service and food was so good we went 3 days out of 5.

Sure it's in the touristy waterfront area of Victoria, but Darcy's had really good food, great drinks and happy hour specials, and friendly and attentive waitstaff, all with a view. What's not to like?? I wanted so badly to get back there for another guava jalapeno margarita before we left town, but the stars did not line up. I'm still dreaming of it, which is telling. Probably the best cocktail I had in Vic. Aperol spritz was also very refreshing. Recommend the Caesar salad which was so fresh and perfectly dressed. My husband really enjoyed the sesame tofu. Two outdoor patios. Live music in the evenings. Looking forward to returning. read more

진짜 여긴 시발놈들입니다. 여기 가드들은 나쁜 놈이에요. 우리는 인종차별을 당했어요. 나와 친구들은 빅토리아에서 좋은 추억을 만들고 싶었어요. 우리는 술을 마시고 밴드의 음악을 즐기고 있었어요. 내 친구 중 한 명은 테이블에서 쉬고 있었어요. 그런데 가드가 그건 룰이 아니라면서 내 친구를 내보냈어요. 우린 갑작스러운 소식에 술값을 내고 나올 수밖에 없었어요. 우리는 그곳에서 더 즐길 수 없었고, 화가 났습니다. 캐네디언 친구들 중 누구도 이건 아니라고 했어요 정당한 일이. 우리의 행복한 기억은 나쁘게 남을거에요. read more

Highly recommend this pub. Waitress was very nice and service was great! Food and drinks didn't take more than 25 mins to the table. They had a live band and the music was great. read more

Stopped in for a beer and poutine. Both were enjoyable! Sunday evening wasn't too busy.

We got the veggie tacos. I really liked the goat cheese with grilled red peppers. The slaw gave it a really nice crunch. read more

Darcy's Pub Downtown - Veggie tacos - Pubs Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Wicked service! Fun atmosphere! Delicious cauliflower crust pizza! Great food n drink specials! read more

Darcy's Pub Downtown - Cauliflower crust pizza - Pubs Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Although they were busy, we got right in. It took some time to get our food and our appetizer came with our dinner. Besides that, it was a great experience. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the food was all delish! We had the Chips and cheese dip, Bangers & Mash, and shepherds pie! Highly recommend! read more

The first impression I got about this place was meh! On Summer time, we were wandering along the waterfront, when we saw a couple of empty seats at the terrace. After trying to fight for a sunny spot without luck, that seemed like a meant to be kind of thing. We ordered calamari and a couple of "electric unicorns". The calamari was good, but the new beer (for us) was the star of that episode. The service was lousy, like in all those trendy-touristy vacation spots. The terrace was good for people watching, not good for flirting, and kind of dangerous, sunny/cloudy with a chance of being pooped (Victoria has won nicknames such as Birdtoria&Shittoria...). The rest of the several times I was there, was to party... like a rock star. During night, passing 12:00 o'clock, an ancient curse takes place. The spirits in the posters of Jimmy Hendrix and company, possess the whole crowd. Body's shaking, excitation screams, hunting eyes, open mouths, good tunes, crazy dancers. A good place to pick up drunk ladies tired of their husbands (threesome propositions included). Maybe it wouldn't be appealing for those not spirited. Cheers! read more

Darcy's is one of my favourite spots to go when I go back to Victoria. I've come here a few times for lunch on the patio since it has a gorgeous view of the water, but most of my experiences are in the later evenings when this place turns more into a lively bar. They always have a live band that keeps the crowd jumping and dancing all night, so its always super high energy here in the evenings which I love. The bar is always packed and busy but he bartenders are well equipped and prepared to handle the large crowds of people. Drinks are cheaper than a lot of the other bars in downtown Victoria from what I've found, which is another reason my friends and I always came back. Shoutout to Erik who always takes care of us! If you're looking for a fun night out in downtown Vic, then check out Darcy's! read more

**This review doesn't include food or drinks** I am rating it 3 to not skew the results it any one direction, but my husband and I walked past this pub this afternoon and wanted to grab lunch. Neither the hostess nor any other staff member we saw was wearing a mask. We were told we could pick any table, and so we did, not thinking about it until after that they said that before sanitizing it. The final blow was when the hostess/server came over to tell us about how to scan the QR code and literally leaned so her face was maybe a foot and a half away -- sans mask. We felt way too uncomfortable at the sheer lack of care that we're in the midst of a pandemic. It felt as if nothing had changed there. Don't think I'll be returning until COVID is over. read more

This in a great spot to either eat outside (lots of people watching) or inside. The service is good and the portions are huge. The potato leak soup is excellent and so is the California wrap. Both tacos they have are really good and large. They have a good selection of local beers as well. read more

Great pub in Victoria, with a fanatic selection of beers of tap. Knowledgeable staff.

Poutine gravy was excellent, beer tasted great on a hot day. BUT the best was our waitress, Lena! Super with the food and drink, all with a great (and sassy) smile. She is awesome. read more

Sitting here eating now. This was a mistake. I guess it is a pub but the girls could not be more exposed than what you would see at a strip club. Cocktails were okay. Cheese dip was ice cold and the chips had good flavor but were so salty I couldn't eat them. Ordered the chicken sandwich with no lettuce and of course it came with lettuce. Onion rings were okay. Any extra sauce is $1.50 seriously. And they were terrible. So we didn't eat them. Chicken tacos were just okay. Nothing to write home about. Nice view of the harbor is about all I can say that is good about this place. read more

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I went in search of sunshine, a snack and a beer on a Wednesday afternoon and Darcy's jumped out at me! They have a decent sized patio, but what I loved most was that they have a "bar" facing the street and the water. I was able to pull up a seat in the sunshine and done some people watching while enjoying the view of the water. I ordered the tuna tacos, and they blew my mind. There were peaches and crispy wonton in there as well, and 2 decent sized tacos were 8 bucks. I thought that was totally reasonable! I paired it with a nice peach pale ale, and was very happy with my wee meal. The server was friendly and great at her job, and you can't beat that patio. The inside was okay- there was a stage for live music and what looked like plenty of seating. The worst thing- the bathrooms suuuuck. They are very dark and very tiny. So small that you will have trouble closing the stall door behind you- you practically need to climb on the toilet. But how much time do we really spend in the bathroom anyway? read more

Well if the manager wasn't the friendliest guy in all of Victoria! We sat at the bar. Enjoyed the prawn tacos and a lager...I thought it was a house lager but maybe not. Do they brew here? Tacos were excellent. Peach, avocado and lime with well prepared fish. He was working and talking like an efficient machine (the manager title) but personable (the bar part of the job). I am discovering on vacations a nice place to be is at the bar with a beer and a nice person to talk to. Astoria Or gave me Buoy Brewing, I have my local bar and Darcy's makes the cut too. We talked about local culture (including the new holiday Family Day, Monday after Super Bowl) & attractions, beer and wine, travel, weather and the culture of the bar. This was a lunchishtime meal but he said the place gets nuts in the evenings with live music and games on tv. He cut up probably 100 limes and lemons while we sat & ate. And! He gifted me a birthday shot. A perfect stranger! Try The SHAFT. Espresso, Kahlua, Bailey's and vodka in a shot over ice with a straw. Dayum that was tasty! I would def grab a drink at Darcy's. He was so kind and so knowledgeable. The gift of being social but still being productive. I'd call him a friend. read more

Darcy's Pub Downtown - THE SHAFT - Pubs Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Very rude waitress and doorman... I mean "very". Cod was over cooked. Got the neighbor's food first. This is their 'mocktail of a margarita'. I thought it was a Caesar. Bruschetta excellent, rest of it just bad and cold. She thought she was something though. And she wasn't. Too her defense, not a lot of wait staff to count on for help. Mgr just talked to customers. Lots of other places are in the same boat and a smile or two would have gotten her much more than the tip we left. read more

Darcy's Pub Downtown - Margarita in a beer glass. - Pubs Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Service was terrible. Would not recommend. The servers would not take our order for 45 minutes and then never told us the kitchen was closed. Rude service. Definitely avoid this place. read more

Great little patio overlooking the water!! Nice spot to have a cold bevy on a sunny afternoon. The patio was busy on the day we were here. The service was good though, no long waits for drinks or food. My boyfriend had a caesar to drink and said it wasn't the best he's had. I had a beer, it was as good as I expected. We shared a chicken pizza and it was quite delicious. Great size appetizer for 2, if you're not too hungry. I'd definitely come back here when strolling down around the waterfront. read more

Darcy's Pub Downtown - Pubs Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Visiting from the states, we decided to stop here for lunch. So good! My husband and daughter had the fish and chips, which they really enjoyed. I ordered the quinoa salad with falafel and naan bread, WONDERFUL. I want to go back and have it again. I normally order some type of meat dish, so glad I decided to try something new and lighter. My daughter had some and she too thought it was very good. The service was good and the staff were polite with a very good attitude. read more

The poutine here is authentic and flavorful, couldnt recommend this place more. Great service with amazing selection of food and drinks, service was outstanding! read more

We visited this awesome bar while on an Alaskan cruise. We loved it! Cool atmosphere, good beer and friendly staff. Too bad we didn't have time to hear the band. read more

Darcy's Pub Downtown - Pubs Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Spent half my summer here studying French (weird, I know) and Darcy's was our go to place every Friday for a great time. They had an amazing live band and a well stocked bar. Lots of seating inside and a small dance floor to break a few moves as well. Get here before 9 and avoid paying the $5 cover. Never got the chance to try the food here but the drink options were great! Fast and friendly service as well. Venue is also clean and not like your dingy dive bars. It's a great place to hang out if you're in downtown Victoria. Check out what events are happening each night and you'll be sure to find a favourite day of the week to visit Darcy's. read more

Fun place with live music and dancing at night. The espresso shot super yummy. Fried pickles so good. Great hang out for young adults, but can get pretty crowded after 10 pm when the music starts so get there before that if you want a table. read more

So... I've been sitting on this review for about a year. It's been saved and I stare at it not knowing what to write. It makes me angry. I usually make notes in my saved drafts as to what I want to talk about but all I have is "The girls". So I guess that's the big selling point. "The girls" are smoking hot and know a lot about beer. So that probably adds to the hot-o-meter. The food is decent pub food ans the space is much larger than expected. Lots of traditional dark wood and a handful of the necessary flat screen TVs. What's really nice about this place is you can see the sun set over the water if you sit near the window and aren't distracted by "The girls". Kinda sucks that you need to pay cover in the evenings for a pub but I guess they're charging because of "The girls" and that's what draws the fellas to this watering hole. Or maybe it's because they have a band at night. Whatever it is come early, skip cover, eat, drink, then watch "The girls" dance. Feels great to get this pestering review off my plate. I never want to see a saved review with just "The girls" again... or at least until nextweek. Overall, the pints are cheap and the selection is vast. Service is quick and knowledgeable. Come here just don't get suckered into paying cover for this place as it's definitely not worth it. read more

I'd love to have been able to taste the food here but they totally ignored my husband and I when we tried to dine there. The server walked right past us several times and didn't even look at us. After 10 minutes of that we got up to leave and she sweetly asked us, "you're leaving??" They weren't busy, maybe 40% capacity at most. There was no excuse for this poor level of service. read more

Busy spot and great location. Wee bit slow service - we were here at noon. Had the Korean chicken (shared plate). Three chicken dummies and super awesome! That along with tasty cod tacos (2) and yum yum garlic fries we were set!! Philips beer special $6 vs $7.50 another tasty treat. Also can't beat the location! read more

I don't know how to say this amusingly-enough: they can't even make a Somersby right. Well, that aside: the poutine is horrid. Seasoned, undercooked fries in awful gravy with inferior cheese curds. Avoid, avoid, avoid. Unless you want to hit on tourists, I guess. read more

Darcy's is lively, bright, inviting, well respected by locals and continuing visitiors.........not a 'dive' but a divo. All ages go....all attire is obvious. Bar seating for at least 20 peeps, at least 20 brew taps featuring many of the micros of the region as well as European favorites. No fewer than nine wide screens throughout the joint so you won't miss your favorite game, live. Window seating, also, will let you take in the action on-the-street....or beyond at the Inner Harbor. A bar menu that offers local treats and basics. Stephan and crew (The Girls) do a great job at making sure you are well satiated. read more

If you get in early enough for a meal, the food is on par for pub fare (it just sounds more unique and appetizing then it really is), and a good selection of beers. The service is quick, and the girls are generally attractive, and very personable. If you're going a little later, there is live music after 10 pm, $5 cover for those of you who care, and you can grease the bouncer if you choose to opt out of the line that usually never lasts longer then 30 min.; however, be forewarned, some of them are not familiar with the word gratuity, so you may need to dumb it down to "I'll give you money to go in right now". The band plays various covers on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with the some random? bands throughout the week that are pretty good; the service at the bar is quick, and the bar tenders even engage in some banter. The waitresses and bus girls get snappy and pushy, probably due to the stubborn drunks who choose to stand in the service lane, or spend the evening complimenting their earrings that resemble fly fishing tackle. The crowd tends to be a bit older (mid 20's plus) with a few younger girls, sort of a sausage festival, so all the single ladies... ;) (the wink is of an invitational nature) Generally, a good place to grab grub, a few beers, and spend the evening with the guys. There is even a little dance floor to showcase your junk, just watch for the 3 cliche girls who seem to always be there and can't hold their liquor, literally and figuratively and are enjoying one of their dance offs. read more

I wasn't expecting much to be honest. This place has always seemed like it was just built for tourists who enjoy eating meat things and watching sports in a sporty environment. And that's fine if you're one of those people. I am not. We decided our last beer of the weekend would be here. Apparently it was a superbowl day, but we managed to get in and out before the superfans showed up and football things began. I had a pint of Blue Buck (always a safe choice!) and we shared a huge bowl of mac and cheese WITH BROCCOLI IN IT. What the fuck? I misjudged you Darcy's. I was expecting the usual non-veg friendly pub menu items. There were some of those things, but it isn't often you run into your two favourite foods combined in a bowl. read more

The waiters here don't wear masks during COVID! And since the music is so loud, the waitress came very close to take our orders. I don't feel safe coming here. The drinks were good though. read more