Craft Beer in Victoria

Victoria is very much known for its craft beer and it's not secret that we have several breweries in our beautiful city. This is great news for anyone who likes to drink some of the amber nectar. We tested all the beers at the following locations and wrote this post three days later as we were very hungover.

Phillips Brewery

One of the best breweries in town (we have several beers on tap by them) and a really fun vibe. Their tasting room has all their beers on tap and also has non-alcoholic options as well as snacks. Retro but modern, their tasting room is like walking into Disney World for adults.

2010 Government St.
https://phillipsbeer.com/

Vancouver Island Brewery

Close to Phillips, you find the Vancouver Island Brewery which also has a lovely tasting room. In our opinion, it's the perfect place to hang out and sample their craft beers. Additionally, they also host several brewery tours were you learn all about the magic of making beer. Interesting, no?

2330 Government St.
http://vibrewing.com

Brass Monkey Taproom

Brass Monkey Taproom is a locally focused craft brewery, distillery, and taproom. They source all their malt from Field Five Farms, just 20 km from the brewery, and support local farmers across BC whenever possible. The team is passionate about great beer, great food, and great music.

350 Bay St.
www.brassmonkeybrewing.ca

Whistle Buoy

Whistle Buoy has their brewery right in downtown Victoria, on the lower courtyard in Market Square. They have a lovely little patio in front of the brewery where you can hang out and drink some great beers. Furthermore, they also have some events going on in collaboration with other local Victoria businesses such as pop-up food trucks and other things.

Market Square, Lower Courtyard #6, 560 Johnson St.
www.whistlebuoybrewing.com

Drake

Maybe not a brewery itself - the Drake is one of the places that has a lot of beers on tap as well as lots of import beers from all over the world. A very casual environment, the Drake is a great place for relaxing. Just go up to the bar to order and they'll take care of you.

517 Pandora Avenue
http://drakeeatery.com

Swans

Across the street from the Drake, you'll find Swans Brewery and Pub. Although not a secret, many people don't know about that Swans has a brewery as they might be more well-known as a hotel and pub. Still, their beer is delicious and definitely worth a try. The atmosphere is laid back and you have a great view on the hustle and bustle of downtown Victoria.

506 Pandora Avenue
www.swansbrewery.com

Refuge Tap Room

Refuge Tap Room provides a welcoming refuge at the end of the day, with a comfortable and inviting atmosphere designed for relaxation. Guests can unwind with a pint of their favourite BC craft beer or explore something new through a craft cider or spirit tasting flight.

832 Fort St.
refugetaproom.ca/

Herald Street Brew Works

Herald Street Brew Works is dedicated to brewing with authenticity, prioritizing quality, integrity, and education. Rather than adhering to a fixed set of core recipes, the team explores and evolves their creations to continually enrich the craft beer community they know and love.

506 Herald St.
heraldstreet.com/

Hoyne Brewery

Hoyne Brewing Co. is a family-owned brewery that places people at the heart of everything it does. The team and community are considered an extended family, and the brewery celebrates this connection by crafting beers made from the finest ingredients and a deep love of the craft.

2740 Bridge St 
hoynebrewing.ca/

Special Mention:

The Victoria Beer Week showcases 50 BC craft breweries at venues throughout the city. With unique events such as craft beer quizzes, beer walks, beer brunches and craft beer cocktail parties, this is an event for all craft beer lovers. Check out their website for more information and to buy tickets to all these great events.

As you can see, there are a lot of places where you can try the best craft beer in Victoria. Still, in case you don't want to go out and stay in.. we get that! That's why we have our own little bar so you don't have to go far. Come by for a drink or two!

The Victoria Beer Week - Early March
https://victoriabeersociety.com/