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.

Absolutely adorable brewery. Adorable isn't a word I use often to describe a brewery bit this place…read morejust that. Plenty of parking and signs leading you to an adorable brewery playing awesome reggae music. Two outdoor seating areas. Yummy brews. I had a blackberry ale, I think. They do flights. Either 4 choice or ALL of them. I laughed, really? I had one and it was enough. If I had a ride I would love to hang out and drink more. Super comfortable place with board games too. Doggy friendly patio out front. Signage explaining rules for the kiddos if you bring them. For a person who goes to brewery sans children, I appreciate that. They don't serve food here but I think you can bring food. Drink good beer and enjoy your life. SYOY!

Just had the best dessert ever at Category12 Bistro and Brewery…read more Crunch and Much is an amazing brownie dessert with vanilla ice cream, white bark chocolate chunks and caramel sauce made with their own Coconut Porter beer. Chef Ali, you have turned me into a dessert lover!

The restaurant ambiance and service was great. I felt the food was overpriced for what we received…read moreand wasn't exceptionally great. In comparison to other things, I don't think I would go back for food. Maybe for beer it's a better place, but as a restaurant i think they could grow and provide better food offerings.

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?

Stopped at this charming pub-style restaurant on the way to the ferries. The gardens were adorable…read moreand a really cute touch for this tucked-away gem. The servers were so friendly and welcoming, and the chowder is to DIE for. The burger wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't bad; the seafood chowder just really overshadowed it. If you want more than just soup, I highly recommend getting it as a replacement for fries with a handheld. My partner got the beef dip and that was an excellent sandwich, tender and well-seasoned. If you're on your way in or out of the Swartz Bay terminal, this is an excellent stop for a solid meal near the coast with charming decor.

Lovely setting,great food, fair price and great service! Who could ask for more? I would love to…read morecome back if I am here again.

It wouldn't be a proper trip to Victoria if we didn't partake in some of the local craft beer scene…read morewhile visiting. Phillips was long on my list of breweries to try and despite Canada being very close to where we are located trips there remain highly infrequent. So finally getting to try some more breweries from the north was an extra perk to our trip! The beer that Steve and I had from this brewery was the TILT Lager and it proved itself to be a good one also! With a nice breadiness and a natural sweetness to it. There is a clean and crisp finish to this beer which we always enjoy experiencing with beers. This beer is light bodied and is easy to have more than one of but we behaved ourselves and shared this refreshing lager.

Decided to try new Roast menu and was very impressed. Loved the new selection and was really happy…read morewith wraps and burgers. Also want to shout out for their bathrooms after a big reno. Outstanding!

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.

San Juan Island Brewing was quite solid given the lack of food options open past 7 on the island…read more After waiting about 20 minutes to get seated, we ordered pizza and a couple of dishes to share. Pig war pizza: I thought this was good but my friends said it was too salty. Maybe it was a tad salty but I think that's how all pork pizza is going to taste normally. 4.5/5 Fried chicken sandwich: I didn't really like this as much, I liked the sauce and it had a nice kick to it but the chicken was a tad dry and flavorless. 3.5/5 Philly cheesesteak: I enjoyed this, the steak and the melted cheese mixed together nicely with the bread to create a delicious experience. It is a bit expensive for a Philly cheesesteak though for its size and it's not anything super special. 4/5 Fries were also pretty good but they didn't come out hot. The food took a bit of time to come out but that is somewhat understandable since they were quite busy on a weekend night. I enjoyed the ambience, it definitely felt like a brewery and gave pub vibes but with solid food. 4.1/5

We love this spot and try to go there each time we are in Victoria.... living as we do in splendid…read moreretirement on south PENDER Island....

I have been coming to Lighthouse Pub for the past seven years. This year I noticed a definite…read moreimprovement. The beer is consistently good (I like their IPA best) and the patio is great. But this year the food was noticeably better. My entire party noticed the difference. I really appreciated that we were able to enjoy our meal and then approach the bar when we were ready to leave to pay our tab. Service was excellent. Yes, there are not many choices for dining on Saturna Island. But you will enjoy Lighthouse Pub.

These guys got a 5 star bump for the vibe and the fact that they sell limited releases on site!…read more We wandered in during our beer(ish) tour and we're happy to learn they have tastings available! They were offering a total of 8 beers which made it perfect for two of us to come in! Sample from lightest to dark and with explanations of each, it was an excellent $5 each! They have a focus on hoppy ales but also had some fun imperials! The Imperial peach IPA was a "grab one for later" good beer and the NW pale ale was delicious! The actual bar wasn't huge but had a great feel and was roomy enough for about 30 people. We had a nice chat with some folks at our table and after the flights bought a couple for Home. The Imperial Peach IPA was magic and the Orange Cherry Rye ale - their take on a Manhattan was not as epic, but still good! All said and done, the beer was solid, the converse pleasant and the digs cool. Great spot!

Our last stop before boarding the ferry at Swartz Bay to Vancouver:…read more We had an enjoyable time at Vancouver Island Brewery while waiting for the ferry. Lucky for us, we were able to savor the last few days of warm sunshine on their patio. We went during happy hour and flights were only $5. There were a lot of choices including Lemon Drop Star Anise Sour and Merri Berri Cider. The food menu is limited. We ordered a bag of chips and a jar of salsa and both were very fresh and tasty. One jar was not enough. We ordered another one to finish off the rest of the chips. They also allowed us to bring outside food to pair with their full flavoured beers. On the table: Happy hour flights: Tuesday-Thursday 3-6pm 5 Adrianas Corn Chips & Justos Mango Jalapeno Salsa (| GF | Made in Victoria) 10