Patio favourites in Victoria
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Bruce Nguyen
July 25, 2009
We’re in the height of summer and that means most nights out I’m looking for a patio to enjoy a drink with my dinner. My critera for a great patio is pretty bare:
- Great view
- Heat source for when the sun sets
- Good drinks
Anything more is gravy. I’ve already talked about Glo Europub and Grill, so here’s a rundown of a few of my other favourite patios in Victoria.
Canoe Brewpub, Marina and Restaurant
beer @ canoe brewpub by sashafatcat (Creative Commons)
Canoe’s restaurant interior design relishes in the fact that it’s placed within a 1894 heritage building, showing off its exposed brick and timber supports with gusto. But today we’re not here to talk about interiors; today we care about patios.
The outdoor terrace overlooks the marina and is west facing. Making it perfect to watch a setting sun while you kick back with one of Canoe’s microbrews,
The Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant
The Sticky Wicket by elwino (Creative Commons)
I admit that even if I did not appreciate the food or drink here, Sticky Wicket would still make this list by the fact that there’s a sand volleyball court on the rooftop patio.
I repeat: a sand volleyball court. On. The. Roof.
Great for large gatherings, the normally drop-in courts can be reserved with a minimum food order of a few hundred dollars.
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
A brisk walk along the water the West of Downtown Victoria, across the Johnson Street bridge lies one of the best brewpubs in the city. And the view from the top floor? It’s the kind where the wide ocean view clears your mind and your soul.
Or maybe that’s a side effect of the micro-brews. While I’m a fan of their hand-pumped stout, a coworker of mine swears by their IPA.
There are many more great patios in Victoria – a couple of hotel restaurants and a one named after a small, narrow boat immediately come to mind.
Chime in in the comments if you have a favourite patio.
Canoe Brewpub, Marina and Restaurant
450 Swift Street | Victoria
(250) 361-1940
canoebrewpub.com
The Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant
919 Douglas Street | Victoria
(250) 383-7137 | 1-800-663-7476
strathconahotel.com/the_sticky_wicket_pub___restau.html
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
308 Catherine Street | Victoria
(250) 386-2739 | 1-877-838-2739
spinnakers.com
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You’re making me miss Victoria! I have fond memories of the Sticky Wicket!
What about the new Lido Waterfront Bistro? Great 52 seat patio, center of the Innher Harbour, gets sun from dawn to dusk, and the food and drinks are great! http://www.lidobistro.com
Steve
Thanks for the suggestion, Steve. I must walk by Lido every week but have yet to give it a try. I’ll make sure to make a stop soon.
Wandering Coyote, same here. For me the Sticky Wicket is always associated with good friends and good times.