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

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

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

I actually want to give this place a 4 1/2, but since half stars aren't allowed on Yelp (which is always a bane) I'm settling for 4, because 5 would suggest it's like, the best eh-var, and there's always room for improvement. I had the chicken and brie sandwich, de-lowww-shious. Order it. My hub had pulled pork, he begrudgingly gave me a bite, it was also awesome. They had the Seahawks game on some of the screens, which we Yanks appreciated. And it was really neat to be there on Remembrance Day because a lot of service members came in for lunch in uniform. We felt less like tourists and more like a part of our surroundings. Especially when one man, who seemed like a regular, chatted us up a bit. Friendly staff. Good location as well. We'll definitely go back. read more

Everything here was great - we stopped in with our group of 9 and they were very accommodating and helpful. Mostly we just enjoyed their Happy Hour - you can't beat $4 sleeves of all of their draft beers. Tried "The Shaft" a regional Victoria shot made with cold brew coffee, vodka, baileys and Kaluaha (I believe) and it was delicious! Wonderful afternoon in Victoria made better by the bar staff. Thanks for your hospitality! read more

Stopped in for some lunch! Had the Hangover sandwich with a side salad. Soooo good, basically a fancy egg sandwich but it really hit the spot! Great patio seating and awesome view. Would stop in again, it looks like it'd be fun at night read more

Good busy fun bar, Line ups can be annoying on thursday, friday, saturday. Sunday night, this is the only place to be in Victoria. Great live house bands playing wide variety of cover tunes. Drinks are a litte expensive for the type of bar that it is but par for the course in victoria. Casual atmosphere with small dance floor read more

Place was great. Good food, great local micro brew selection, and good service. I don't understand why anyone would call this a "dive" bar... If you think this is a dive bar, you've clearly never been to a real dive bar before. Darcy's is a tasteful pub with good food and a good, comfortable atmosphere--end of story. Definitely check this out for a quick bite and a tasty micro brew if you're in Victoria. read more

Made a couple of visits here in a very hot August '16. First call was later in the evening and our large party occupied one of the big tables inside the pleasant, almost English wooden interior. We didn't eat, just got outside a few beers and watched a bit of the Olympics. Following day we mustered on the outside deck late afternoon. First rate, friendly service from our waitresses, a selection of fine beers and ciders (with plenty of local micros on offer) and some excellent snacks. I can thoroughly recommend the seared tuna. The only thing preventing the fifth star is that the deck is just a little utilitarian. Nothing much they can do about that, being somewhat restricted for space. read more

This was our first meal in Victoria and it was pretty good. Darcy's Pub attracted us because it was a sunny day and they have outside seating overlooking the waterfront. The beer selection is extensive and I tried the Granville Island Hefeweizen because I had tried it before and liked it. A pint is $6.75 which is reasonable but not cheap either. I had the half portion of pacific cod which was outstanding-I enjoyed the light yet crispy batter with dill. The asian coleslaw was a welcome surprise and it tastes so much better than normal coleslaw. My husband really enjoyed his lamb burger which he had not seen before. We both requested to have the fries with cheddar cheese and gravy as an upcharge and it was worth it - YUM. Salty yes but delicious. The service is pretty good, and as already mentioned, the waitresses are good looking. read more

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For some reason Darcy's Pub was one of my favorite "dive-like" bars in Victoria. We stopped in for some beers before heading back to our hotel to get ready for dinner. Of course though, I probably wouldn't come here in the evenings at the risk of it turning into a frat house with cover charges and all. We had great service here and plenty of beers to chose from though. I'd come back here for sure next time I'm in Victoria. read more

The only thing holding me back from giving five stars is that there's a $5 entrance fee on a Friday night. It's a pub, not a club. A regular-priced jug/pitcher is $19, which is great. It serves about 6 pints. On Friday, they ran a special on a couple of the jugs (house brews), but $19 is cheap enough anyway. We didn't try any of the food, so keep that in mind with this review. The music on a Friday was good. There was a cover band that played hits spanning from the '90s to the '10s. Great job, it got all of my friends dancing. Drinks and shots are reasonable priced. Keep in mind that if you're sitting on the outside patio, you can't drink out there after 11pm, you'll have to move inside. read more

Stopped here thirsty and hungry after a long walk and left very satisfied. The pub is in a great spot overlooking the harbour, although unfortunately there is a road disrupting the view a little. The place was pretty quiet for a Sunday lunchtime, but I imagine it's a great spot in the evenings - they have live music 7 days a week. The beer selection was great, and only around $6 for a pint. It went down a treat - I swear they know how to serve beer way better in Victoria than in Vancouver. My boyfriend and I shared some nachos. I think they were about $17 once you added chicken, and they were good value. Huge portion and loaded with chicken and plenty of cheese - just how nachos should be. The waiter was friendly and attentive. Would like to come back to this place in the evening next time I'm in Victoria. read more

Our food was fantastic! My boyfriend and I watched the sunset while thoroughly enjoying the Quinoa salad and pizza with prawns. YUM. It was kind of crowded/noisy (because it was nice Saturday night) and service was pretty standard. Drinks were standard, too. It's the food that really impressed us. read more

This place is amazing. We stopped in for a quick drink and met some great people. The bartender Ryan is awesome and introduced us outsiders to others that he knew we'd have something's in common with. The owner is such a sweet man and the whole atmosphere is so welcoming. We ordered some appetizers and just had a great time. The food is delicious. I truly would recommend this place to anyone visiting or going through town!! If I could give this place 10 stars I totally would!! read more

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Had lunch here on our walk along Warf St...sounded appealing. Had a Cosmo and that was pretty good. We both ordered the STEAK SANDWHICH. Mine was NOT med rare as requested which was annoying but the flavor of the beef with the garlic toast, sautéed mushrooms & fried onion straws were a perfect match!! The fries on the other hand tasted home made and I can't stand that style. Similar to White Spot but a thinner version. Service was good and I would go again. read more

Loved the food, view and service here. Had fish and chips on a weekday. Added onion rings and a second piece of fish for about $3 total. Great value. Fish was very tender and the batter was fantastic. Service was very attentive and friendly. View overlooking the bay was spectacular. Recommended for it's great value, taste and service. read more

Nice selection of low priced appetizers, especially during off season. Good craft beer selection also. read more

Good place to see the sunset from the deck. Service was fast, especially for the size of the crowd. Drinks were alright. Seems like more of a boozing party joint - not so much a family environment. read more

I had a great time at Darcy's and upstairs last night. Staff was friendly, service was fast and the music was great. Would have been 5 stars but one of the DJs upstairs was messing up all his transitions and the music was too Justin Bieber heavy. The live band downstairs was great though! Will definitely come back next time I'm in the area. read more

Went in sat down told you must be 19 to eat here (was with daughter) I'm fine with that, but when I asked where the waitress would reconmend she said "their lots of food around here" rudely. read more

This pub is a great place for a cold one after a long day of work! The customer service is top notch and the bartenders are friendly and at your service when you need to reloads cold one! Definitely recommend this pub to anyone on the island! read more

So lovely. For my birthday, my 86 year old father and I went to Victoria. He'd never been and had come out to Seattle to visit me. We took a day trip to Victoria. He had the chili and I had the beef sandwich with au jus. They have the BEST GLUTEN FREE BUNS on the planet!!! It was delicious! The service wasn't fast, but it was attentive and being right on the water was lovely. We sort of stumbled on this place, but we are certain to return! Plus? They know what 'crispy' fries mean! Great food, great atmosphere and great time. :) read more

The only good thing about this place was the free wi-fi. The poutine needed gravy, the service was subpar, and the rest of the food was not great. They did have a hot guy waiter though. He wasn't my waiter, but he was there. read more

I came here last night since I was jonesing for some live music post Skafest and post dinner. We were given this recommendation by the locals, so we came on over and decided to partake in some drinks and the live music. Like any other bar or pub, it was pretty standard. A lot of tables, a live stage for music, too many drunken people dancing and no chance to have any real conversation. Nothing too special, but not horrible either and that's completely A-OK with me. read more

Love this Patio overlooking Inner Harbor, the waitresses are efficient and super friendly. I am a beer and Caesar salad kinda guy. The Rolling Rock ion tap is the way I roll accompanied by their Caesar is a great way to end a bike ride. So I am lucky to have found Darcy's close to the Galloping Goose Trail. read more

I really enjoyed my lunch there. I had the Quinoa and Shrimp Salad. The portion was more than generous. I loved the brightness and the wonderful view of the water. Great place to chill after walking around downtown. The server was cheerful and seemed to really enjoy her job. read more

Quick service. Tons of local brews

This was By Far the BEST hamburger I've ever had. It's the Darcy Burger and what makes it special is it's not just hamburger. They mix half ground beef and half ground pork. Has a nice peppery flavor. I had the white cheddar and sauteed mushrooms added. It was phenominal. My boyfriend had the Ruben and he really liked that too! It was nice sitting outside and listening to the musicians play too. I will certainly go back my next visit. Plus the view is wonderful! read more

If someone does not have their piece of ID (especially if they clearly look over 20), be professional about it when explaining the policy. Very rude staff! There are many great pubs near by this one is not on that list. read more

Did not like the layout for the dance floor and seating. Good wait staff walking around to get more drinks for you though.

A nice pub with a waterfront view. Very good selection of beers. Prompt service without attitude. Food was ok. The soup was very good! All in all a nice place to stop and have a pint! read more

Another very impressive pub in Victoria. They have a great menu that goes above and beyond the usual bar food. Way above and beyond. I got a couple local beers--they have a good selection. I really think I should move to Victoria... read more

Good atmosphere. Great service and Wow u have to try the Honey sriracha Brussels sprouts. SO good!!!

Service was nice but a little slow. Ordered the chicken strips and fries. Fries were good but the chicken was dry. I suggest ordering the nachos or mac n cheese which was way better. Good prices on food and happy hour drinks. read more

This is the place to be on a Saturday evening in Victoria! I came late afternoon but enjoyed the scene that I stayed several hours and tried a few of their beers on tap. Later that night a band started playing and I was glad to avoid the cover charge! It has a wall of windows that face west, so there was a relaxed, happy feeling to the place. Large tv's at the bar made watching the Olympics so much more enjoyable, and the servers were nice. read more

This is a pretty cool little pub down by the water. The service was good, and we ate dinner there. The food was pretty good for pub food! We enjoyed everything about it really. They have live music after 10:00pm, but we didn't stay that late, so I can't comment on how that is. Worth a stop if you're looking for a relaxed, cool place for dinner and drinks. read more

It was good. The smoked salmon flat bread was tasty and the service was good too. I think we just went too early, when it was kind of dead, they didn't even have music playing, so -1 star for ambience. read more

We had such a nice time st Darcy's Pub. Stopped in for happy hour and to watch the game. Bartender was so nice. We chatted about the area, travel in general, etc. I could see why this place would be a favorite of locals and travelers read more