I was tasked with organizing a brewery tour crawl with 13 people for a company event, Swans was the first stop on our list. I was extremely pleased with the level of hospitality their brew master Chris provided us with. After the tour, they offered us a variety of beer flights accompanied by some de...
First time coming here and will be returning! Great selection of beer and the sandwhich was amazing.
The waitress was great and gave me places to check out around the area since it s my first time here in BC
Food was absolutely amazing . Also the Servers and bartender were absolutely a joy. I will go back many more times. You definitely need to try it
Enjoyed a wedding party in the penthouse of this hotel. Beautiful and unique architecture and furnishings. Cool rooftop views and near little bar downstairs.
Great place, great drinks, great food, friendly service.
When everything else was full it was still open! Handy in a pinch and the little extra Windows and seating was nice!
As the city slowly opens and all the WFH-ers come out of the woodwork, this is an amazing place to grab for a safe, enjoyable drink or bite. I went here as one of the first places after being shuttered in for a while, and was really happy with the effort being put into social isolation. Not only did...
I liked this place a lot, the beer was great, the burger was good and the service was very good
Lots of beer selection but super busy so sometimes hard to get a table
Food was ok, service was very poor unfortunately. Not sure who our server was, it felt like we spoke to all the staff and were half heartedly served by all of them. We felt like an after thought for a place that wasn t very busy. Drinks were ordered and delivery was fast which was great, however we ...
Manhattans our of this world. Great mixologist on staff. Atmosphere above average. Excellent service
great place and the staff are awesome. Feel safe with Covid at Swans Pub. I would highly recommend.
Good spaces inside the pub to have groups while respecting distanciation rules. Very large beer choices, tasty food. So still a great place!
My favorite pub in Victoria.
everything is good.
It's a taste that Japanese people seem to like.
Whenever I come to Victoria, I always eat burgers here.
It seems to be a popular shop for Canadians.
Great place to hang out in the heart of Victoria, great food and drinks.
Great location, good in-house brews, loads of atmosphere but inexplicably they have a large portrait of Pierre Trudeau on the wall. I'd have given them 5 stars if it weren't for that.
Oh yeah, good deep fried pickles and the sampler of their own brews is an excellent introduction and can be custo...
The vegan burger was amazing.. best vegetarian option for a burger on the island and it was $9.00 on Thursday as a special !!
Staff were a little inconsistent with service but otherwise it was a great pub
Good local spot, live music is great for dancing, they have a micro brew on premises and also sell their beer in the liquor store connected to Swans.
Great selection of beer. I also like their veggie burger. Staff is super nice and accommodating. Unbeatable happy hour deals!
One of my favorite pubs in Victoria. I've always had good food, drink, and services at a fair price. Bonus, renovated not that long ago for even more room.
Classic place! Amazing $1m+ native art collection! Owned by UVic and has live music every night. Really diverse crowd - 19 year students to 75 year olds. Everybody mixes. Microbrewery with some interesting beers. Hand-pulled English style ales and stouts. Good IPA. Also some interesting drink choic...
This pub has a great atmosphere, friendly staff, lots of drink options (including a great shaft), and even a separate section on the menu for vegan options! The manager, Scott, came over to our table and had a really nice chat with us. All in all a great experience!
Meh! Their beer is hit or miss and other mixed drinks are quite expensive for what they are. The food was typical pub food, nothing special. I only had 2 days in Victoria and I'm sad I wasted one of my meals here eating food that you could literally get anywhere else. Wish I tried somewhere more uni...
This was my sixth time here and always the best and friendliest service. Was there for St. Paddys day and was great service even with the social distancing. Will be back over and over
Try the crinkle fries. Smoked mayo, bacon bits, perfect for sharing.
Okay lighter beers. Darker beers struggle. Good deep fried pickles.
Average bar, food and booze. Wait staff is what made the experience great. They we quick and courteous.
Food and brew five-star as always. I found the new decor hipsterish but tasteful. I miss the indigenous pre-reno art and decor and live music regrettably has been moved to a downstairs bar. The new chairs are uncomfortable. Instead we chose one of many big comfy booths, a little spacious for one c...
Great beer, loved the pizza, service was good, but they have the worst Old Fashioned I've ever had and should take it off their drink menu. Otherwise a very pleasant experience.
THE BREW PUB IS THE BEST
There are a heap of brewpubs in victoria but this one has some of the best brews on tap that Canada has to offer. Also check out Canoe Club.
Im an old fashioned pub kind of guy (as seen in other reviews) and this place hits all the marks.
-A bartender who knows the righ...
What a cool pub. Amazing selection of beers and spirits. Food is good too.
Food just so-so. Couple of the beers made up for it though.
Good atmosphere. Food was good, the veggie burger just kind of falls apart though. Good drink selection. Staff was awesome.
The drink options are very good, the food is very vast and very well served, but the attention of the Waitress, Regular, apathetic, and unwilling. Frankly, with that attitude, you don't feel like staying longer in the place.
Pleasantly surprised with how good the burgers were. The beer menu is well versed and you can even fill your growlers at the bar. Service was a bit off that day probably cause it was so busy, but the food and good drinks made up for it.
Great beer choices, good ambiance, friendly staff. Only downside is it's very pricey.. probably the most expensive bar I've ever been to.
The best craft beer selection I have ever come across. Very friendly staff & nice big clean establishment.
What a great place to spend time with your bubble. Love the and atmosphere. Export stout is amaizing.
Swans, what a delicacy.
We had a small mishap with our order, which left us a little sad in the tummy - BUT NOT TO WORRY -
Scott, praise his kindness reached out his hand to help us with a gift card. So, we came back! What an experience. Started with the nachos, smashed a few burgers, drank so...
This is a great local pub, the service is great the food is good, the interior is beautiful.
There was a little mouse running the place and when I told, they were not surprised and looks like let them to live in this place. Very disgusting. I wouldn't come back here. Also, when I open up the laptop they start dimming the light very dark and I felt very disrespected.
Been here many a time. Our recent server Sarah was absolutely exceptional. Beers were great, service was on point. Recommending to anyone and everyone in my circle.
Nice place, sometimes live music and good homebrews.
Great beer selection. Happy hour pricing is a deal. Great servers, so friendly.
We love this place. Been here several times. They have delicious beer worth standard pub fare. I had a delicious fish sandwich and my husband has a duck burger. They had a great kids menu.The boys shared Mac and cheese which was delicious and then standard chicken strips. Food was reasonably price...
Happened in at Happy Hour. 2Sleeves of house IPAs and a shared happy @ $20. Can't beat that when all served by excellent waitresses.
This afternoon I had the pleasure of discovering Swans Pub Patio. This was my first time visiting this beautiful corner pub directly across from the Johnson Street Bridge.
They have taken Covid protocols to an all new level that is exquisitely professional and efficient.
Upon entering, the Hostess...
I love this place! Interesting vibe, nice location, friendly staff and live music.
We went here for lunch and it took forever to get our drinks, after waiting about twenty minutes the waitress then came back and took our food Order. The food took forever to arrive. We asked for the bill and and again waited over twenty minutes. We spent over two hours here, most of that time was s...
I had a cider, which was great that they had some local options available. The rest of the group got the 4 beer sampler flight. It was nice that they were able to try a variety of different options. Our server was able to give some guidance. We enjoyed sitting in the glassed in outdoor area.
Greg made our time there awesome!
Good food, good drink!!
Service is quick and friendly. Beer is out of this world delicious. I recommend their ESB.
My family and I stayed for 15 minutes on a table waiting for a waiter, and we were totally ignored. So we left. It was a unique experience. Very weird.
Just ok food, you can find better food around. Huge place for 2 waiters. Terrible sound tracks, repeating the same song all the time. Service is super slow. My soup was not fresh. Beer is good and not expensive.
It's Swans, there is nothing to dislike about this place. You come here for the drinks, location, great nearby parking spots and sometimes even the food. If you are over 30 (mostly towards 40 and up) and would like to find where the other people over 30 are on a Friday or Saturday night, chances ar...
Enjoyed a lunch out with my son. Great fresh, tasty food at Swans downtown Victoria. They made us feel very welcome. Great attention to safe and healthy practises without losing a personal touch. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was great. Two thumbs up!
I always find myself eating at Swans whenever I'm staying in Victoria for one reason or another. Mostly for good beer, and a kitchen that is open past 8:00pm.
I usually get a burger, and they're always great, but outside of their happy hour periods they can be a bit pricey. All in all, not bad; j...
I would give this place 5 stars if I were guaranteed to be served by Maya every time Best service ever.
Love this place, great staff and some fine craft beers
Good brew pub with a decent selection of beer. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends.
Excellent location, value and staff. We were originally booked into a BnB because we wanted a kitchen. The BnB cancelled us when we already driving to Victoria so we booked a 1 bedroom suite at Swans. It exceeded our expectations. We were able to host a Thanksgiving Turkey dinner for our 2 adult ch...
One of the better places for a quick drink and a view of the harbour. Good music, clean place, awesome picture of Christopher Lee in a vampire cape hanging on the back wall.
Swans was definitely a great experience. The food was very well prepared and tasted awesome! The whole inside of this place is very well kept and entertaining with TVs and all the different beers on tap (big selection). The staff were super friendly and they were able to answer any questions I had. ...
Amazing late night happy hour deal! $9 for great burgers. Good service
Nice place, a little too close to Bridge construction for me. (Not their fault) Great on site brews, their Berry Ale, Oatmeal Stout and Scotch Ale are all great, in my opinion.
Atmosphere plus. Amazing selection of beers. Amazing.
It seems like once a year we visit Victoria for a short break over the Christmas Time and it is a must to stop in for a special craft beer.. yes the beer and the environment were great once again
Erica...with a C...P. is an extremely awesome bartender! Funny, attentive, personable, informative and FABULOUS!! Swan's is a very clean, unique and uplifting atmosphere with great beers brewed on site! You will not be disappointed!
Great place, foods great, servers are friendly and attentive. Both received free drinks on the house due to a birthday, 10/10 would recommend, definitely will be back!
Great English pub with 50 brews on tap and a fun atmosphere inside and out. Have to try their Chicken Cheddar Ale soup and veggie panini. Delicious!
Great beer selection. Happy hour pricing is a deal. Great servers, so friendly. The Scotch Egg was excellent. Everyone was covid aware. Very safe.
I visited this place 2days ago with my friends, My friends and I were really disappointed. Server didn't care of us. She was not polite even when we left. We couldn't see her while we were paying. So we just put the money on the table. Atmosphere was good. But I think she has to need to think about ...
I usually go here later in the evening and I like the fact its not overly busy. The tables that our "outside" (not not really outside - you know what i mean folks) are awesome. Love the lights, the new decor, really makes it feel like a special place. The service was great, but I really expected ...
My experience was fun because of the people with whom I shared the moments.
Price: $29 base nachos
Add extra beef & cheese for $15 (little overpriced)
Environment is casual; set up and decor can be remodelled in an interesting way.
Really friendly staff, especially Emma!
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