Bard & Banker
Discover a rich history at the Bard!
Downtown
With a rich history and arguably the most beautiful room in Victoria, The Bard provides the very best in food, drink, and music. Find the perfect drink to satisfy your thirst with everything from our mimosa towers, 31 craft and import taps, and handcrafted cocktails to our award-winning wine list.
The Executive Chef 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. The Bard takes pride in featuring the very best musical talents Victoria has to offer. Whether it is brunch with the girls, date night with your love, or late night with the boys, WE ARE ALL ABOUT GREAT SERVICE AT THE BARD!
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