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Bard & Banker, Victoria, BC

Bard & Banker

4.5 (203)
CAN$30 and under
Pub
1022 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X7

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for live music
  • Great for craft beers
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Canadian, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Daily from 11:00 am to 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

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What 203 people are saying

Bard & Banker reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for live music

  • Victoria

    Great for brunch

  • Victoria

    Good for business meals

  • Victoria

    Kid-friendly

  • Victoria

    Good for groups

  • Victoria

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Victoria

    Hot spot

  • Victoria

    Great for fine wines

  • Victoria

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Victoria

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bard & Banker offers a historic English pub setting with "great food, fun music," and a "friendly atmosphere." Patrons appreciate the "tasty" cuisine and "outstanding" service, with servers like Frida enhancing the experience. While some mention service hiccups, the lively ambiance and "delicious" dishes make it a popular choice.
203 Reviews
  1. Niki

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance in Bard & Banker, beautiful inside.the Band was really good, server was nice…..but very very very busy. That could be because it’s a long weekend, the live band or all the cruise ships in town. Overall a good time

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  2. Ivana

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Would definitely no recommend. We were a group of 6. Ordered a variety of food. Bland, and below average even for a pub. Some of the food never came out. The service was disjointed and servers were untrained. The music and noise level was beyond ridiculous.

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  3. Scott

    Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Sadly did not meet our expectations. Food was salty. Live music was so loud that conversation was not possible. Service was unsatisfactory. Server was not attentive and we had to ask for more water which arrived with the bill. No mention of our anniversary.

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  4. Jane

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Please do not serve someone with nut allergies, peanut butter in their desert. Thanks.

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  5. roxanne

    Vancouver / British Columbia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely time from the moment we entered. The hostess (June 20, 2025 around 530pm) on duty was friendly and welcoming. We were led to our table, a tall and decidedly we’d prefer a table instead. There was a lovely spot next to a fireplace; which would be perfect on a winters’s day’. It was a great location! Freda, our server was excellent, pleasant, happy and helpful! She answered our questions. Food arrived and it was plentiful. Our order was the Bangers ‘n Mash (hubby) and the Butter Chicken (me). Delicious!! Huge portions!! All in all a super nice experience!!!

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  6. Navid

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok, service was terrible. Our waitress was not polite. She never chekcked back on us. We had a birthday and they didn't even bring desert menu so we can order a cake. We had to go to the front to pay and leave

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  7. Chuck

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delightful and tasty experience! We were visiting from out of town - six of us - and we were given great seats, the service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. As were the cocktails. Thanks for a great dinner.

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  8. Roland VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and love the interior. Food was solid. Live music was first rate. Very fun way to spend a Friday night!

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  9. Cathy

    Montreal / Quebec3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, beautiful place!! We really enjoyed!!!

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  10. Casey

    Phoenix / Arizona15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Hostess did not tell server we were seated so after 10 minutes, I went back to Hostess and it took another 15 minutes for her to come over. Waitress had an attitude that we all tried to combat with smiles and happiness - didn't work The 2 items we wanted as appetizers were out of stock. Pork Belly Bao and the hummus. While architecturally it is a great building, none of the 6 people in the party will be going back based on food and service.

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FAQs

Bard & Banker offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (250) 953-9993.

Bard & Banker is rated 4.5 stars by 203 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Bard & Banker

1022 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fort St
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Hours of operation
    Daily from 11:00 am to 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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