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Bard & Banker, Victoria, BC

Bard & Banker

4.4
4.4
181 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Pub
1022 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X7

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
With a rich history and arguably the most beautiful room in Victoria, The Bard provides the very best in food, drink, and music. Executive Chef Adam Twohey, has created a full-service menu that is hearty, fast, locally sourced when possible, and made from scratch. He keeps things fresh and fun by creating new daily specials and features each week. Find the perfect drink to satisfy your thirst with everything from our mimosa towers, 31 craft and import taps, handcrafted cocktails and an award-winning wine list. We take pride in featuring the very best musical talents Victoria has to offer 7 nights a week with NO cover!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Canadian, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Twohey
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the restaurant for more details.
  • Neighbourhood
    Victoria
  • Cross Street
    Fort St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    The Bard & Banker is open seven days a week from 11am to 1am with live music every night.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Spring Craft Afternoon

    $55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 13, 2025 only
    1:00 p.m.
    Come celebrate the Spring with us! Join us on April 13th at 1:00pm for an afternoon of Spring/Easter themed crafts. Enjoy refreshing beverages from the bar, while you are guided through decorating your very own vase. People of all skills are encouraged to attend. You will be provided with all the tools and instruction needed to complete your vase, food and beverages are separate. Please let us know of any accessibility requirements before hand so that we can do our best to accommodate.
    Spring Craft Afternoon photo

What 181 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for brunch

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for live music

  • Victoria

    Great for brunch

  • Victoria

    Good for business meals

  • Victoria

    Child-friendly

  • Victoria

    Good for groups

  • Victoria

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Victoria

    Healthy

  • Victoria

    Hot spot

  • Victoria

    Great for fine wines

  • Victoria

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Victoria

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bard & Banker offers a vibrant atmosphere with "fun and stylish" ambiance, accompanied by lively live music on Fridays. The "outstanding beet soup" and brunch options like eggs Benny impress, while the "architecturally interesting" interior adds charm. Service experiences vary, but standout moments include excellent service from Frida during events like the Super Bowl.
181 Reviews
  1. Deborah

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the music of the Vinyl’s on Friday March 28th so fun.

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  2. Amanda VIP

    Hawaii67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great service in a a super interesting space. The food was tasty, too! Thanks for a nice dinner.

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  3. Melissa

    Vancouver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor of the restaurant was nice. Old school English pub charm with a modern twist. Our server was a bit lacklustre, a bit slow. She didn’t write down our order but then literally took 3 steps to the computer which was beside our table and forgot the order. 10 min later told us an item we ordered was unavailable. We ordered a wine tasting flight, one of the 3 wines were not available. Where was the pre-shift prep? The kitchen would have said it to the servers or it would be noted on a board to servers to see. Based on our interaction, she seems to have a bad memory. The ambiance is good. Friday they have live music. Overall, not a bad experience. I would recommend this place maybe just not in this server’s section.

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  4. Hal

    Edmonton8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Was disappointed that this establishment which looks so nice on the outside didn’t deliver the same on the inside. The food was good but the service was bad. We were on a booth (not at all out of sight) yet had to flag down service at every turn. There was enough staff on who just seemed to want to avoid working. A lot of young staff chatting it up.

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  5. Kelly VIP

    Portland28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Bench was uncomfortable and in need of reupholster. Service was mediocre and the seafood chowder we ordered tasted like potato chowder. Zero seafood/clam flavour. We used to love this restaurant when we visited Victoria. Unfortunately, no longer one of our favourite places to eat. Get back on your game or you will be another statistic!!

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  6. Michelle

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Beet soup! Everyone should try it. Great brunch menu too scrumptious eggs Benny.

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  7. Sydney

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Building was very pretty and unique, and had great food!

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  8. Monika VIP

    Vancouver10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Architecturally interesting interior, with private and quiet spaces available within this great space. Food was beyond pub food and we will definitely be back our next time in Victoria!

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  9. Mauricio

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time watching the Super Bowl. The atmosphere was lively, the food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. Our server, Frida, went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable, and always there when we needed something. We’ll definitely be back!

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  10. Kelly

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Bard & Banker. The service is always great and the ambience is fun and stylish. A few more veggie options on the menu would be nice but otherwise great.

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FAQs

Bard & Banker does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Bard & Banker also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (250) 953-9993.

Bard & Banker is rated 4.4 stars by 181 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bard & Banker

1022 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X7

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fort St
  • Neighbourhood
    Victoria
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Canadian, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Twohey
  • Entertainment
    The Bard & Banker is open seven days a week from 11am to 1am with live music every night.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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