Nice drinks selection and some amazing dishes. Their smoked salmon flatbread was to die for. Wait staff was stretched a bit thin, but they were very nice.

If someone does not have their piece of ID (especially if they clearly look over 20), be professional about it when explaining the policy. Very rude staff! There are many great pubs near by this one is not on that list.

Had lunch here on our walk along Warf St...sounded appealing.

Had a Cosmo and that was pretty good. We both ordered the STEAK SANDWHICH. Mine was NOT med rare as requested which was annoying but the flavor of the beef with the garlic toast, sautéed mushrooms & fried onion straws were a perfect match!! The fries on the other hand tasted home made and I can't stand that style. Similar to White... more

Did not like the layout for the dance floor and seating. Good wait staff walking around to get more drinks for you though.

Went in sat down told you must be 19 to eat here (was with daughter) I'm fine with that, but when I asked where the waitress would reconmend she said "their lots of food around here" rudely.

Three reasons why I am giving Darcy's one star:
1. Rude and slow waitstaff
2. Anti-foreigner (we are American)
3. Unwilling to accommodate us watching the Kentucky Derby

From the very beginning this dining experience left us wanting more. We asked the manager about watching the Kentucky Derby and his response was "I don't know if we are going to have it on..." Then our waitress acted like she... more

I really enjoyed my lunch there. I had the Quinoa and Shrimp Salad. The portion was more than generous. I loved the brightness and the wonderful view of the water. Great place to chill after walking around downtown. The server was cheerful and seemed to really enjoy her job.

Stopped here thirsty and hungry after a long walk and left very satisfied. The pub is in a great spot overlooking the harbour, although unfortunately there is a road disrupting the view a little.

The place was pretty quiet for a Sunday lunchtime, but I imagine it's a great spot in the evenings - they have live music 7 days a week. The beer selection was great, and only around $6 for a pint. It... more

Was on the island visiting with the fam and remembered thus place from when it was still called Darcy Mcgees a million years ago but I digress.....
It was mid afternoon on Saturday and the bf and I wandered in for lunch before checking out the BC Museum - and Darcy's did not disappoint! I had the pulled pork with regular fries and Michael had the chicken and guac wrap with the beer battered... more

Every time I have been in here it has been great (3 times, two different Victoria trips). The last time, we went in late afternoon and we shared some nacho's and a flight of beer and a pitcher of Sangira. Customer service was great, our waitress told us if we wanted more cheese on the nacho's she would be happy to take it back and add more. Me, my boyfriend and the cheese had a great time.

The only thing holding me back from giving five stars is that there's a $5 entrance fee on a Friday night. It's a pub, not a club.

A regular-priced jug/pitcher is $19, which is great. It serves about 6 pints. On Friday, they ran a special on a couple of the jugs (house brews), but $19 is cheap enough anyway.

We didn't try any of the food, so keep that in mind with this review.

The music on a... more

We had a blast. The beer by the pitcher is delicious. The view AMAZING. The service as great. I can't complain. I enjoyed this place A to Z.

Darcy's Pub takes pub food to the next level. I fully recommend the pulled pork sandwich, it is amazing. A great beer selection with lots of local beers on tap. The staff are all very friendly, and very knowledgeable of the city's many tourist destinations. They have a beautiful patio overlooking the water, which is gorgeous on a sunny day. Oh, and live music seven nights a week! And all the... more

The only good thing about this place was the free wi-fi. The poutine needed gravy, the service was subpar, and the rest of the food was not great. They did have a hot guy waiter though. He wasn't my waiter, but he was there.

a great pub

Darcy's has a full bar, and that includes wine, beer, and cider, among other beverages. They also serve food. Pub food is sometimes heavy and greasy, but not at Darcy's It was great food. I had a dinner size salad made with spinach, pistaccios, fresn strawberries, feta, tiny slices of green apple, and a vinegarette. Fabulous. My husband had a... more

Great Summertime Patio

We landed at Darcy's on the first hot sunny day this spring. The patio was perfect to catch some rays while enjoying a cocktail. Our server was super friendly, we had some food allergies at the table and she was very helpful with the menu and knew her meal ingredients. Our appies were good, our beers were cold and the... more

Delicious Fish & Chips

The beer and drink specials are unbeatable and so is the location! My favourite meal was definitely the Salmon & Chips! The batter mix included dill and the fries were delicious! The atmosphere is chill and fun on the weekends, and it's a great place for after work drinks and dinner!
I would definitely recommend this bar to those who... more

The Unluck O' the Irish

Darcy's should be ashamed...with an Irish name you'd think they'd have Irish music playing on St. Paddy's Day (NOT!)...and the "Irish" stew was nothing more than a bowl of watery gravy! I won't be back. Tanks fer nothin'!

Decent beer, funky menu, good view

Victoria has a number of good pubs. This one falls among te god ones. The beer list is acceptable while the food is a little upscale with some god variety and good presentation. Good view of the Johnson Street Bridge area.

I wasn't expecting much to be honest. This place has always seemed like it was just built for tourists who enjoy eating meat things and watching sports in a sporty environment. And that's fine if you're one of those people. I am not.

We decided our last beer of the weekend would be here. Apparently it was a superbowl day, but we managed to get in and out before the superfans showed up and... more

I don't know how to say this amusingly-enough: they can't even make a Somersby right.

Well, that aside: the poutine is horrid. Seasoned, undercooked fries in awful gravy with inferior cheese curds. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

Unless you want to hit on tourists, I guess.

Great service, amazing burger

I had the burger on a gluten-free bun. Unlike most GF buns, this was a pretzel-type bun that was almost too good to be gluten-free! They do have a variety of gluten-free options, if you ask your server. They used to have a separate GF menu but now it's all on one.
The burgers are obviously made by hand in... more

So lovely. For my birthday, my 86 year old father and I went to Victoria. He'd never been and had come out to Seattle to visit me. We took a day trip to Victoria. He had the chili and I had the beef sandwich with au jus. They have the BEST GLUTEN FREE BUNS on the planet!!! It was delicious! The service wasn't fast, but it was attentive and being right on the water was lovely. We sort of... more

Meh

I've never paid a door/cover charge to go to a "pub" We were there 90 minutes before the scheduled band and were told the cover charge was for the band. After talking to a few other patrons this place charges all night!! Not that I mind paying some $ to hear some good music, it was only mediocre. The bar... more

Awesome patio. Lots of seating. Beautiful view. The only major problem is that the menu seems to be going up in price every time we visit.

Darcy's is worth a visit if you are in Victoria and in the mood for a pub. There are a couple of better pubs, but Darcy's is still a good place. Good selection of beer and the mixed drinks are poured fairly. Food was quite good and they have a few interesting items (the coconut-curry-lentil bean soup is a good example). The atmosphere is a bit more party-rock-n-roll than it is pub. Service was... more

Nice pub, lively and good food

Stopped in again for a visit to one of our favorite stops in Victoria (we travel here often). Last few time have tried to get in for appies and a beer. This time menu has changed. A little disappointe (because the appies on the previous menu were a little better I think). Some of the previous still there but overall... more

Very nice little bar

I visited Darcy's a number of times whilst in Victoria. The location is good and if your sat outside you can look down onto the water and watch the planes taking off. They have a good selection of beer - from your normal Molston to some nice local/micro-brewery selections. In the day they serve good food and its a nice... more

Great Burger

My wife was in the mood for an burger for lunch. A shop owner suggested Darcy's. The burger was great. Came with pickle, tomato, lettuce, and onion. We both have small Cesar Salad. The meal tasted wonderful. It over looks the harbor and has indoor and outdoor dining. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive without over doing it

Fun Pub, Good Food

We stopped in Victoria on a cruise ship and didn't have much time to do anything except dinner and exploring downtown. It was a charming stop and one of the cruise staff recommended Darcy's. We had the Fish and Chips and Poutine. It was all very yummy. The waitress was very fun and the crowd was very electric. It was... more

Don't sit outside

Pretty standard pub, nothing special. Waited outside for 15 minutes for a menu or server. Wasps aplenty, then it started to rain so we went inside where we were ignored for another 10 minutes so we left.

Friendly layed back spot for a drink and a good meal near water

Enjoyed a great dinner here in Sept 2013 - a couple of ciders on tap to start off followed by a spicey and tasty jumbalia, some lovely home made soup and scrumptious vegetable chips. All up under $40 and in a great setting by the water with quick and friendly service - could not have asked for a more relaxed... more

I'd love to have been able to taste the food here but they totally ignored my husband and I when we tried to dine there. The server walked right past us several times and didn't even look at us. After 10 minutes of that we got up to leave and she sweetly asked us, "you're leaving??"

They weren't busy, maybe 40% capacity at most. There was no excuse for this poor level of service.

Great place to hang out

Had a great time at Darcy's. Big space with lots of different types of seating. Relaxed atmosphere, huge nachos and excellent range of beer. Sharp service too. Relax and enjoy.

Served with sunset over the harbor

Looking for pub fare in the Inner Harbor? This restaurant serves great food. The chef uses the freshest ingredients, cooks salmon to perfection and serves decadent fries. The side salad is a great complement to any meal. It serves the IPA 2012 Beer of the Year and it deserves the award. The young servers are professional and very helpful. There... more

Our food was fantastic! My boyfriend and I watched the sunset while thoroughly enjoying the Quinoa salad and pizza with prawns. YUM.

It was kind of crowded/noisy (because it was nice Saturday night) and service was pretty standard. Drinks were standard, too. It's the food that really impressed us.

cool place

stopped in for a few beers, the patio was nice, there was a band playing beside the patio, very good, had some dip which was tasty. The waitresses are friendly and nice, the view of the oceon is amazing.

Really great patio for a sunny Saturday

Great food, great service, and overall a great experience. I would eat here again in a heartbeat! We sat outside and there was live music right there between Darcy's Pub and the local. Couldn't have been better.
My only complaint is that they should have more beers/drinks on special.

A Mixed Pub Bag

Had lunch at Darcy's on a busy Saturday afternoon in downtown Victoria...our experience was a pretty mixed bag - really good food - pretty sketchy wait service - very loud music blaring on the outdoor speakers (no conversations to be had that day!)...prices were reasonable. I'll let you decide if you go there!

Fantastic food

My wife and I ate lunch at Darcy's on a Monday. We both enjoyed the vegetable chips appetizer. I very much enjoyed the tasty hot rice bowl from the luncheon menu ($10) and my wife enjoyed quinoa salad also from the luncheon menu ($10). They have one and only one desert and we both enjoyed it.
Service was a bit... more

Yummy

We had a lovely lunch at Darcy's Pub. The HouseBurger was cooked just right and the cajun jerk chicken wrap had just the perfect amount of bite. Friendly, attentive staff and reasonable price made this a great lunch stop in Victoria.

Disappointing Changes

We have been to this pub on many occasions and we had been there last November and it was like night and day from before. We went on the weekend of the Deuce Hot Rod show in the inner harbour so we thought we wouldn't find a table but we managed to snag one on the patio. It took some... more

Rock 'n Roll is here to stay - are high prices

Darcy's has a great, great location - across from the tourist wharf where whale watching boats and float planes dock. It is h@!%!*n Bastion Square, with a lot of free entertainment, and given the crowds, it is a great place to peoplewatch. The bar is decorated with murals of Rock 'n Roll greats, and they have bands there. So... more

Excellent choice for beer, salad, and tasty pizza

Service was good, and the beer flight (tasting) was perfect. We ordered two salads and a specialty pizza. All were very tasty, and the salads were fresh. Overall a fine choice if your a visitor in the area.

Pretty ok

Nothing to write home about..just ok. Standard bar fare. Service was a little slow, but they were really busy as it was a gorgeous night and there was a cruise ship in port. Worth a shot if you're looking for a bar or outside area to dine.

A excellent choice

Good menu choices -Tuna terriaki and then a rack of ribs WOW !
A board sampler of local beers a must. Only dislike was the t.v. screens, but theyr'e everywhere!

Walked out

We seated ourselves inside (as the front door sign says) the patio was packed, but inside was not. For almost 10 minutes we sat there and watched all the wait staff pass us by; not one acknowledged us. The staff had time to chat with one another but couldn't be bothered to come and even give us menus. We left... more

Lunch menu is excellent, best pulled pork I have had

The pulled pork sandwich has a fantastic Cole slaw in it, the pork is very well done with a nice sauce. The accompanying beef vegetable soup was also very nice, with quenua and lots of beef and veggies. Nice surprise.

Very friendly staff

Everything was good as always although I would turn down the music a bit for my deft ears and I would love to find some happy hour prices.
That said, they have a nice selection of beer and music at night, a good atmosphere.

Great Cajun Fish Tacos with a Great View

Excellent meal, great service. We stopped by for a quick meal before continuing our vacation and had a great meal, cajun fish tacos (actually an appetizer) with a local ale.

Great selection of local beers, decent food, great service, and a nice location by the water.

Great pub with spectacular view

A great pub with a beautiful view of the harbor. The sun shines directly on this pub and is the perfect spot if you are looking for a patio of that kind. We had the fish and chips and while the fish was great the fries were less desirable as they felt a bit stale. Either way we were mainly... more

Must be 19

Although it might be common practice Canada, in the U.S., just because a dining establishment is called a "Pub" it doesn't necessarily mean that minors are not allowed.
We traveled with a 17 year old and the hostess failed to mention that all patrons had to be 19 and older. The hostess sat us, and we waited a good 20... more

Noisy, but fun

Didn't eat here, just a stop over with a few friends to taste the local brews. Very noisy bar. Staff are friendly. Brews are expensive. Locals are rude. I guess some places don't appreciate tourists.

Quick service. Tons of local brews

Disappointing

After reading a review about the fish and chips at Darcys I was looking forward to having some. I love fish and chips but the one I ordered at Darcys was disappointing. The coleslaw and batter had no flavor. Mostly batter very little fish. I ordered a drink and it tasted like watered down punch not a Rum punch with... more

Live Music makes this a 4 star-otherwise a 3 star

The music here was fantastic. It definitely felt aimed toward the 20-something crowd, but the crowd was somewhat diverse. I felt like we were only charged a cover on a Wednesday night because we were clearly tourists part of a larger group. The drink were priced fairly, and service was good. I liked their selection as well.

Good location

Very good location across from the harbour! They have lots of local beers on tap, and they offered advice on what they felt were the ones to try! We enjoyed chicken wings and chicken quesadilla which were both very good! Try to go early as the patio fills up quickly!

Long Island Ice Tea Pitchers

Nothing like your own pitcher of Long Island Ice Tea at Darcys. Friendly wait staff and prompt service. If you're from The States, take note the number of shots is limited to a couple ounces in Victoria. Regardless, you will not go thirsty. Friend had mixed greens salad she was raving about days later. Fun atmosphere with several big screens.... more

This is a pretty cool little pub down by the water. The service was good, and we ate dinner there. The food was pretty good for pub food! We enjoyed everything about it really. They have live music after 10:00pm, but we didn't stay that late, so I can't comment on how that is. Worth a stop if you're looking for a relaxed, cool place for dinner and drinks.

Another very impressive pub in Victoria. They have a great menu that goes above and beyond the usual bar food. Way above and beyond. I got a couple local beers--they have a good selection. I really think I should move to Victoria... more

Very fun

Cute place with live music. Excellent for a Saturday night on the town! Line ups weren't too long of a wait. Busy but it didn't feel cramped. Will definalty go back. :)

Loud and Bust - Perfect on a Saturday Night

Enjoyed this place very much. It was loud and packed to the brim, but the servers still managed to wade through the crowds for above-average bar service. The drinks were a little on the pricey side, but well made. The live music was a nice background. Note that there is cover after 10.

I actually want to give this place a 4 1/2, but since half stars aren't allowed on Yelp (which is always a bane) I'm settling for 4, because 5 would suggest it's like, the best eh-var, and there's always room for improvement.

I had the chicken and brie sandwich, de-lowww-shious. Order it. My hub had pulled pork, he begrudgingly gave me a bite, it was also awesome.

They had the Seahawks game... more

Loved the chicken wings

Stopped for a quick drink and a meal of deep fried chicken wings and burgers. The food was excellent.

Good food, great staff, we'll be back

We ended up eating lunch on Darcy's patio at first because Local (next door) had a 20 min wait and a snotty hostess. Darcy's had a spot on the patio by the railing so we could tie our dog up and sit next to her. It seemed to be the place to be if you're lunching with your dog as... more

Very good fish and chips

Had the fish and chips and a local beer for lunch. Nice casual place. Good staff. They play rock and roll music from my generation, so I got to tap my feet a bit. It was enjoyable and I will return.

Great Cod and Chips

Location great, service great, food (especially the cod and chips) was excellent. Got exactly what I was hoping for right down to the reasonable price.

We stopped in to Darcy's pub while on a cruise ship stopover. The atmosphere feels like an English pub. The owner and staff were helpful and friendly. In fact, when we asked for the location of another pub, they didn't bat an eye. They recommended an oyster bar a few blocks away when we asked about raw oyster. We ended up going to the oyster bar for a snack and then returning to Darcy's for... more

Overall great bar, came here once at night for a live band, just expect to not be able to talk it is extremely loud when they are playing. Then sat on the patio one Saturday over looking the boats coming and going. Prices are about average for victoria 6-10 bucks a drink depending what you're drinking.

Great food & drink

Varied menu features a lot of local ingredients. Excellent selection of beer. Friendly service. Great food!

Very tasty chicken wrap

Has a wonderful flavor and good portion. Fries were good too. Service was very friendly and attentive

This is the place to be on a Saturday evening in Victoria! I came late afternoon but enjoyed the scene that I stayed several hours and tried a few of their beers on tap. Later that night a band started playing and I was glad to avoid the cover charge! It has a wall of windows that face west, so there was a relaxed, happy feeling to the place. Large tv's at the bar made watching the Olympics so... more

Live music in the heart of Victoria Old Town

Good place to hear live music. Often a house band, but from time to time visiting groups play. Ok beer selection. Pub food.

Nice location

The pub is right on the water front, my review is alittle skewed as I believe I got sick eating there. The bar was nice and the food tasted good but was not able to continue the evening about an hour after eating there. My wife and son enjoyed thier chipolte steak wraps thought, I had the chicken wrap which... more

Nice view, good food, nice selection of local beers

Lunched here after whale tour. View is the best thing but combine food, beer, service, and beer... Pretty nice.

Love this Patio overlooking Inner Harbor, the waitresses are efficient and super friendly. I am a beer and Caesar salad kinda guy. The Rolling Rock ion tap is the way I roll accompanied by their Caesar is a great way to end a bike ride. So I am lucky to have found Darcy's close to the Galloping Goose Trail.

I came here last night since I was jonesing for some live music post Skafest and post dinner. We were given this recommendation by the locals, so we came on over and decided to partake in some drinks and the live music. Like any other bar or pub, it was pretty standard. A lot of tables, a live stage for music, too many drunken people dancing and no chance to have any real conversation. Nothing... more

A great little pub to have lunch

Found Darcy's Pub down near the waterfront with a great view of Victoria Harbor while enjoying some great food. We were walking along the waterfront and checking places to eat when we stumbled upon Darcy's Pub. They hadd a lunch time special for the local offices around so the locals also eat here. Large portions as we could have shared... more

Food was OK - prices are good

The food was ok (I had fish and chips -- a bit greasy but I guess I ate them all so it can't be too bad). Prices were reasonable and the view was nice (sat outside overlooking the harbor.

What a great place to grab a bite & a pint! The food was definitely different than most pub foods, but they did have some traditional food fare. My love & myself started with soups because it was a bit on the chilly side being right off of the water.
Cream of mushroom which I'm not a fan of was great, it had a lil bit of dumplings in them to give a great texture to the soup (my love).
The spicy... more

Great value

Came and sat down here after a full day exploring, sitting in the sun, having a beer or two. Ended up staying and having an evening meal too. Excellent value, great friendly service, food surprisingly good, and a great experience.

A nice pub with a waterfront view. Very good selection of beers. Prompt service without attitude. Food was ok. The soup was very good! All in all a nice place to stop and have a pint!

Place was great. Good food, great local micro brew selection, and good service. I don't understand why anyone would call this a "dive" bar... If you think this is a dive bar, you've clearly never been to a real dive bar before.

Darcy's is a tasteful pub with good food and a good, comfortable atmosphere--end of story. Definitely check this out for a quick bite and a tasty micro brew if you're... more

Great food and brew.

This was our first meal in Victoria and it was pretty good. Darcy's Pub attracted us because it was a sunny day and they have outside seating overlooking the waterfront. The beer selection is extensive and I tried the Granville Island Hefeweizen because I had tried it before and liked it. A pint is $6.75 which is reasonable but not cheap either. I had the half portion of pacific cod which was... more

Loved the food, view and service here.

Had fish and chips on a weekday. Added onion rings and a second piece of fish for about $3 total. Great value. Fish was very tender and the batter was fantastic.

Service was very attentive and friendly.

View overlooking the bay was spectacular.

Recommended for it's great value, taste and service.

Had a decent meal here. I had to try the fries with gravy, cheese, bacon and green onions. I liked it. We also had a steak sandwich with onion rings. Both were good. The batter on the onion rings was quite good. Good, but not stellar. It is also a very noisy place.

Darcy's is lively, bright, inviting, well respected by locals and continuing visitiors.........not a 'dive' but a divo. All ages go....all attire is obvious.

Bar seating for at least 20 peeps, at least 20 brew taps featuring many of the micros of the region as well as European favorites. No fewer than nine wide screens throughout the joint so you won't miss your favorite game, live.

Window... more

For some reason Darcy's Pub was one of my favorite "dive-like" bars in Victoria. We stopped in for some beers before heading back to our hotel to get ready for dinner.

Of course though, I probably wouldn't come here in the evenings at the risk of it turning into a frat house with cover charges and all. We had great service here and plenty of beers to chose from though. I'd come back here for... more

So...
I've been sitting on this review for about a year. It's been saved and I stare at it not knowing what to write. It makes me angry.

I usually make notes in my saved drafts as to what I want to talk about but all I have is "The girls". So I guess that's the big selling point. "The girls" are smoking hot and know a lot about beer. So that probably adds to the hot-o-meter.

The food is... more

If you get in early enough for a meal, the food is on par for pub fare (it just sounds more unique and appetizing then it really is), and a good selection of beers.
The service is quick, and the girls are generally attractive, and very personable.

If you're going a little later, there is live music after 10 pm, $5 cover for those of you who care, and you can grease the bouncer if you choose to... more

This was By Far the BEST hamburger I've ever had. It's the Darcy Burger and what makes it special is it's not just hamburger. They mix half ground beef and half ground pork. Has a nice peppery flavor. I had the white cheddar and sauteed mushrooms added. It was phenominal. My boyfriend had the Ruben and he really liked that too! It was nice sitting outside and listening to the musicians play... more

Had a great time listening to the live band that was playing and the atmosphere of the pub, even though the place was packed there are places where one can sit down still hear the music and talk with friends. This is a great place to visit after hours during the week or weekend.

Good busy fun bar,
Line ups can be annoying on thursday, friday, saturday.

Sunday night, this is the only place to be in Victoria.

Great live house bands playing wide variety of cover tunes.

Drinks are a litte expensive for the type of bar that it is but par for the course in victoria.

Casual atmosphere with small dance floor