Dine Around and Stay in Town 2023

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Unique Experiences

While no two Dine Around experiences are the same, these restaurants are offering a one-of-a-kind foodie experience that you may not have had the pleasure of trying yet. These are for the adventurous foodies!

• Perro Negro – an intimate space offering Spanish tapas, Perro Negro is offering 8 shareable tapas for two for a modest price of $35.
• L’Apero Wine & Cheese Bistro – this French restaurant specializes in all things wine and cheese! They offer a very creative Dine Around menu featuring three options: a cheese board, Swiss fondue, or a raclette as your main course!
• Wind Cries Mary – this restaurant describes their menu as “elevated cabin food” and offers a unique perception of service with menu-items that are constantly changing.  Their four-course menu is meant to be shared and served “family-style”.

Perro Negro – Smoked Tuna with Piquillo Vinaigrette

Dine Around Pubs

Victoria’s pub scene has a strong presence each Dine Around season. Will this be the first year you go on a Dine Around pub crawl? Go hungry!

•    Spinnaker’s – as Canada’s first brewpub, Spinnaker’s paves the way in our pub scene with innovative brews, recipes, and sustainability initiatives. They were named Victoria’s Best Pub in 2019 by YAM Magazine!
•    Six Mile Pub – as British Columbia’s oldest pub, this beautiful space features an almost 100% gluten-free menu – and you’d never know the difference! 
•    Penny Farthing – tucked in the heart of Oak Bay Village, Penny Farthing capitalizes on coziness with four crackling fireplaces, great drinks, and a true English pub experience.
•    Sticky Wicket – a Victorian era pub and family restaurant located at the Strathcona Hotel, they offer Dine Around menu items such as French Onion Soup and a Steak & Lobster dish.
•    Irish Times Pub – as the winner of Best Irish Pub in North America, the Irish Times embraces Irish culture with food for the body, drink for the spirit, and music for the soul.
•    Steamship Grill & Bar – set in a building that welcomed steamship passengers from all over the world, Steamship aims to satisfy every palate and view-seeker, with stunning vistas of our harbour.

Dinner at the Bard and Banker

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Calling all families! Leave nobody behind with these family-friendly Dine Around restaurants.

• Lot 1 – by the same owners as Bin 4 Burger lounge, Lot 1 Pasta Bar fuses traditional pastas with an international style at a great deal and generous portions. They also offer a kids menu!
• Spinnaker’s – possibly Victoria’s most family-friendly pub, Spinnakers offers a vast kids’ menu that makes even us adults jealous.
• Pagliacci’s – this well-adored downtown restaurant packs a lot of personality (and pasta!). Offering menus ranging from $25 – $55, they also have a two page Kids’ menu – for lunch, dinner, and brunch alike.

A delicious meal at Lot 1 Pasta Bar

Date Night 

A beautiful setting, combined with expertly curated dishes and impeccable service make these options a delicious treat for your special someone. Make Dine Around a date-night tradition!
 

• The Arbutus Room – this is a restaurant that emphasizes connection – to our food, to our sense of place, and to each other. Their $65 menu accommodates dietary restrictions and will leave you with a new favourite date spot. 
• Ferris’ Oyster Bar and Grill (Upstairs) – the second floor of Ferris’ offers an upscale menu featuring fresh oysters, shellfish, local seafood & steaks, served in a beautiful room featuring brick walls, rustic wood floors & comfortable banquette seating.
• Vis-à-vis – “face to face” in French, Vis-à-vis offers intimate seating that emphasizes personality and engagement. Enjoy traditional French cuisine paired with a perfect glass of wine.
• Fire + Water – located inside Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour, this cozy restaurant boasts a palette-tempting $55 menu and a relaxing atmosphere. It’s a fantastic date-night option if you two are taking advantage of Marriott Victoria’s Stay In Town deal!

Diners enjoying the ambiance of Ferris Upstairs

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