Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub

Victoria


One of Canada's first craft brewers, this wood-floored smasher is a short hop from downtown via Victoria Harbour Ferry. Sail in for copper-colored Nut Brown Ale or the lip-smacking Lion's Head Cascadia Dark Ale, and check out the daily casks to see what's on special. Save room to eat: the menu here is true gourmet gastropub grub.


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