Tara & Craig's guidebook

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Tara & Craig's guidebook

Our Favorite Restaurants 🍝

Reservations are needed on weekends. Delicious wood fired pizza. Great selection of wines
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II Terrazzo
555 Johnson St
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Reservations are needed on weekends. Delicious wood fired pizza. Great selection of wines
They have a killer brunch on the weekend.
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Zambri's
820 Yates St
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They have a killer brunch on the weekend.
There are two locations. Try the Agadashi Tofu.
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Nubo Japanese Tapas
739 Pandora Ave
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There are two locations. Try the Agadashi Tofu.
"No reservations taken here. First come, first serve."
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Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government St
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"No reservations taken here. First come, first serve."
"Pagliacci’s is one of those timeless places. Serves the best focaccia bread and soup. Live music from 8pm-10pm Sunday thru Thursday."
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Pagliacci's
1011 Broad St
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"Pagliacci’s is one of those timeless places. Serves the best focaccia bread and soup. Live music from 8pm-10pm Sunday thru Thursday."
"Beautiful views, relaxing ambience, excellent service and top notch foods await you at this restaurant. Go later in the evening for the late night happy hour to catch some excellent drink and food choices at a great price.
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Boom + Batten Restaurant & Cafe
2 Paul Kane Pl
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"Beautiful views, relaxing ambience, excellent service and top notch foods await you at this restaurant. Go later in the evening for the late night happy hour to catch some excellent drink and food choices at a great price.
"A local gem. Nice twist on classic cocktails. Tapas are delicious and excellent service ! Great for romantic dates or hangouts."
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Tapa Bar
620 Trounce Alley
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"A local gem. Nice twist on classic cocktails. Tapas are delicious and excellent service ! Great for romantic dates or hangouts."
"Excellent food, top notch service and located on the waters edge, right across from the Fairmont Empress.
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Milestones
2401 Millstream Rd
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"Excellent food, top notch service and located on the waters edge, right across from the Fairmont Empress.

Sightseeing 📷

"Chinatown was designated a National Historic Site in 1995, and these days is home to a vibrant mix of businesses. Chinatown is also home to Fan Tan Alley-The narrowest street in the country."
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Victorias Chinatown
500 Fisgard St
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"Chinatown was designated a National Historic Site in 1995, and these days is home to a vibrant mix of businesses. Chinatown is also home to Fan Tan Alley-The narrowest street in the country."
"Recognized as one of Top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic Traveler magazine."
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Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government St
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"Recognized as one of Top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic Traveler magazine."
" A world-class museum of natural and human history. Explore the galleries and see feature exhibitions from around the world."
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Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville St
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" A world-class museum of natural and human history. Explore the galleries and see feature exhibitions from around the world."
"Keep in mind the park is huge (200 acres), and there's much to see and do there, so allow plenty of time to view the entire park. There is a seasonal children's petting zoo as well."
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook St
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"Keep in mind the park is huge (200 acres), and there's much to see and do there, so allow plenty of time to view the entire park. There is a seasonal children's petting zoo as well."
"Visit Vancouver Island's Newest Attraction. Malahat SkyWalk is an accessible 600 m TreeWalk through a beautiful arbutus forest leading to a spectacular gentle spiral ramp that takes you up 32m to a sightseeing lookout offering views of Finlayson Arm, Saanich Peninsula, Mount Baker and the distant Coast Mountains. Cost for adults is $31.95, Seniors $28.95 and kids $18.95
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Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada Hwy
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"Visit Vancouver Island's Newest Attraction. Malahat SkyWalk is an accessible 600 m TreeWalk through a beautiful arbutus forest leading to a spectacular gentle spiral ramp that takes you up 32m to a sightseeing lookout offering views of Finlayson Arm, Saanich Peninsula, Mount Baker and the distant Coast Mountains. Cost for adults is $31.95, Seniors $28.95 and kids $18.95
"If you like butterflies, poison dart frogs, tortoises, large iguanas, flamingos, tropical ducks, and free flying tropical birds, this is the place for you!"
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Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto Ave
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"If you like butterflies, poison dart frogs, tortoises, large iguanas, flamingos, tropical ducks, and free flying tropical birds, this is the place for you!"
"Just around the corner from Victoria's Inner Harbour, Fisherman's Wharf is a hidden treasure. Food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures in a harbour setting. Wander down the to the docks with your lunch, buy seafood fresh off the boat, or watch the wild seals around the dock."
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Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie St
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"Just around the corner from Victoria's Inner Harbour, Fisherman's Wharf is a hidden treasure. Food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures in a harbour setting. Wander down the to the docks with your lunch, buy seafood fresh off the boat, or watch the wild seals around the dock."
"The Gardens’ Christmas hours begin November 26, 2021 and continue through January 6, 2022, with admission from 3:30pm – 9:00pm and viewing until 10:00pm. "
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Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto Ave
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"The Gardens’ Christmas hours begin November 26, 2021 and continue through January 6, 2022, with admission from 3:30pm – 9:00pm and viewing until 10:00pm. "

Best Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch 🍳🥓

A crowd favourite - all-day breakfast featuring the classics. Great bennies, and huge portions. Be prepared to line up though!
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Jam Cafe
542 Herald St
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A crowd favourite - all-day breakfast featuring the classics. Great bennies, and huge portions. Be prepared to line up though!
"Eclectic eatery serving vibrant breakfast fare. Expect a lineup."
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Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort St
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"Eclectic eatery serving vibrant breakfast fare. Expect a lineup."
"Casual spot with a unique breakfast menu. The tacos and the bennies can do no wrong."
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The Ruby on Johnson
642A Johnson St
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"Casual spot with a unique breakfast menu. The tacos and the bennies can do no wrong."
"The funkiest spot in town doing breakfast right for over 30 years."
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J.J. Morgan Restaurant
1520 McKenzie Ave
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"The funkiest spot in town doing breakfast right for over 30 years."
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Vista 18 Westcoast Grill & Wine Bar
740 Burdett Ave
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Best Bakeries 🧁

"Organic Bakery"
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Fol Epi
398 Harbour Rd
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"Organic Bakery"
World famous Apple Fritters!!! 25 min drive down the Pat Bay Highway to the town of Sidney, BC.
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Sidney Bakery Ltd
2507 Beacon Ave
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World famous Apple Fritters!!! 25 min drive down the Pat Bay Highway to the town of Sidney, BC.
"Café-style seating area offering gourmet teas and coffees, pastries and lunch entrees made fresh daily. Stroll up Government Street to find the perfect place to treat yourself."
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Murchie's Tea & Coffee
1110 Government St
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"Café-style seating area offering gourmet teas and coffees, pastries and lunch entrees made fresh daily. Stroll up Government Street to find the perfect place to treat yourself."

Best Pubs/Breweries 🍻

"Unbelievable nachos and a great selection of draft beer."
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Moon Under Water Brewpub
350 Bay St
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"Unbelievable nachos and a great selection of draft beer."
"Everchanging taps with beers from Victoria, Vancouver, Oregon, and California."
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The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora Ave
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"Everchanging taps with beers from Victoria, Vancouver, Oregon, and California."
"30 beers on tap in one of the most unique & historical pubs in town."
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Bard & Banker
1022 Government St
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"30 beers on tap in one of the most unique & historical pubs in town."
"50 taps featuring the best beer the Pacific Northwest has to offer."
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The Churchill
1140 Government St
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"50 taps featuring the best beer the Pacific Northwest has to offer."
"A Victoria staple - visit their new tasting room to try over a dozen Phillips beers."
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Phillips Brewing & Malting
2000 Government St
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"A Victoria staple - visit their new tasting room to try over a dozen Phillips beers."
"Huge selection of beers on tap in a newly renovated west coast brewpub."
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Swans Brewpub
1601 Store St
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"Huge selection of beers on tap in a newly renovated west coast brewpub."
"Winner of Best Irish Pub in North America."
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Irish Times Pub
1200 Government St
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"Winner of Best Irish Pub in North America."
"Offers locally made craft beers, a completely in-house made pub menu, live music 7 days a week, and the best service and atmosphere you'll find in any pub in Victoria!
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Darcy's Pub Downtown
1127 Wharf St
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"Offers locally made craft beers, a completely in-house made pub menu, live music 7 days a week, and the best service and atmosphere you'll find in any pub in Victoria!
"Nestled in the beautiful and historic Bastion Square, The Garrick's Head Pub has been a local fixture since 1867, in the days when Judge Matthew Begbie presided over the local court house. One of the oldest English pub in Canada. A wide selection of micro-brewed and import beers are available on tap, and offer traditional English pub food."
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Garricks Head Pub
69 Bastion Square
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"Nestled in the beautiful and historic Bastion Square, The Garrick's Head Pub has been a local fixture since 1867, in the days when Judge Matthew Begbie presided over the local court house. One of the oldest English pub in Canada. A wide selection of micro-brewed and import beers are available on tap, and offer traditional English pub food."

Cozy Cafes ☕️

"Very popular with the locals. Good tasting coffee and a nice selection of coffee shop pastries. Limited seating outside and cosy seating inside."
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Union Pacific Coffee Shop
537 Herald St
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"Very popular with the locals. Good tasting coffee and a nice selection of coffee shop pastries. Limited seating outside and cosy seating inside."
"Great place to grab a coffee and muffin on the run ! Excellent little coffee shop with unique/heritage decor and fair trade coffee from around the world. "
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Bean Around The World
533 Fisgard St
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"Great place to grab a coffee and muffin on the run ! Excellent little coffee shop with unique/heritage decor and fair trade coffee from around the world. "
"Sunday to Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Friday/Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM"
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Hey Happy
560 Johnson St
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"Sunday to Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Friday/Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM"

Tasting Rooms 🍻

"Local breweries with dedicated tasting rooms for flights and meowler + growler fills."
"Fresh, local beer in a community space in Market Square."
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Whistle Buoy Brewing Company
560 Johnson St
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"Fresh, local beer in a community space in Market Square."
"Known for their crisp Hoyner Pilsner and dark lager aptly named Dark Matter."
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Hoyne Brewing Company
2740 Bridge Street
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"Known for their crisp Hoyner Pilsner and dark lager aptly named Dark Matter."
"Funky new tasting room with over a dozen Phillips beers on tap."
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Phillips Brewing & Malting
2000 Government St
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"Funky new tasting room with over a dozen Phillips beers on tap."
"Specialize in German lagers, wheat ales, and sour beers."
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Moon Under Water Brewpub
350 Bay St
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"Specialize in German lagers, wheat ales, and sour beers."