Covered patios you can enjoy this season
While patio season may be long over in some parts of the country, Victoria’s mild year-round temperatures make patio dining accessible throughout the winter. This season, layer up and experience these covered patios around the city, rain or shine.
LURE Restaurant & Bar
Overlooking the Inner Harbour from across the Johnson Street Bridge, LURE brings a taste of “lively, fresh and local” to the city’s culinary scene. Sit back and take in this front row seat of the harbour in an enchanting dining dome. WinterLURE is an immersive 6-course experience backdropped by one of Victoria's best views, as Victoria's illuminated architecture glistens off the harbour's waters.
Local tip: Reserve your dining dome for your bubble in advance by calling 250-360-5873.
Q at the Empress
Keep it classy on the Veranda at the Fairmont Empress on Government Street. Overlooking the sparkling Inner Harbour, the Veranda is well covered and situated for maximum sunlight hours and features a selection of handcrafted, seasonally inspired cocktails (Pimms Cup, two kinds of Sangria) and a menu made for sharing. We recommend gin lovers try their handcrafted Empress 1908 Gin by Victoria Distillers. This smooth-drinking gin is purple in colour and turns pink when you add citrus or tonic.
Fathom
This winter, settle into the season at The Terrace at Fathom. The space's heated pergola provides fire tables and provides a cozy respite from the winter chill all year-round. Nestled right alongside the Inner Harbour, the space feels like an oasis right in the heart of the city. Find Fathom located in the Hotel Grand Pacific on Belleville Street.
FARO Handcrafted Pizza and Tasting Room
FARO is a beacon for flavour in Oak Bay. Located at the famed Oak Bay Beach Hotel, FARO serves up coastal inspired Italian dining, serving Neapolitan-style pizzas straight out of their Wood Stone oven. The space also has a wide arrange of shareable small plates, hand-crafted cocktails, and an award-winning wine list, all set on one of Victoria's most spectacular resort properties. Huddle up around one of their outdoor fireplaces, wrap up in a blanket, and indulge in a cozy but casual outdoor dining experience.
Tapa Bar Restaurant
Take a meander down the enchantingly lit Trounce Alley and indulge in Latin Cuisine at it’s finest on Tapa Bar’s heated patio. The Tapa Bar also serves up one of the city's best happy hours and features daily rotating specials, meaning no two experiences are ever the same.
10 Acres Bistro and Commons
Indulge in farm to table fare at 10 Acres Bistro or Commons. What they don’t grow and ethically raise on their very own farm in North Saanich, they source from like-minded farmers, food purveyors and fishermen so you’re guaranteed a seasonal and fresh culinary experience. With cozy and covered patios, you can indulge in local delights in all conditions. 10 Acres Commons is the closest year-round patio to the Victoria Visitor Centre just a 1-minute walk away.
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Whistle Buoy Brewing
Located in the heart of Market Square, give this locally owned, micro-brewery a try. Their patio is spacious and offers the perfect setting to try their small-batch, experimental beers with your bubble. Layer up and bring your own blanket to make it extra cozy sippin’!
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Finn's Seafood, Chops & Cocktails
Ideally situated overlooking the Inner Harbour, Finn's serves up delicious and sustainably sourced seafood, chops and cocktails. Enjoy their scenic patio, covered by umbrellas. Find Finn's on Wharf Street just across the road from the foot of Bastion Square.
Craft Beer Market
Located in a designated heritage site in Victoria's Inner Harbour, Craft Beer Market on Swift Street is a premium casual restaurant and bar with a passion for fresh local food and great craft beer. Pull up a seat on their all-season patio which is covered and heated, or gather round one of their outdoor fireplaces.
The Bard & Banker
Immerse yourself in the heart of downtown on The Bard & Banker’s Government Street Patio. Here, umbrellas and heaters will keep you protected from elements as you savour hearty food and sip on ale.
The Drake Eatery
With one of the largest selections of craft beer options in the city, The Drake Eatery is a must-stop on Victoria’s famous self-guided Victoria Ale Trail. Draught taps feature hard to find west coast craft beers and ciders. They offer a concise menu with small plates and individual meals, produced from quality local suppliers. They have a spacious, covered patio, equipped with umbrellas in Victoria’s historic Market Square. If you're looking for a pub crawl, The Drake is just a minute's walk from Whistle Buoy Brewing also in Market Square.
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Breakwater Bistro & Tasting Room
Elevate your storm watching experience at the Breakwater Café, located right at Ogden Point in the Breakwater District. Here you’ll be well protected from the elements while enjoying cozy eats, tasty drinks, and spectacular views of the Salish Sea and Olympic Mountains.
Local tip: The Breakwater's sunset views can't be beat.
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