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Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub is Canadas oldest licensed brewpub, one of the pioneers of North America's craft brewing renaissance. Spinnakers features an array of house brew with typically 10 or more styles on tap and another 3 available in cask form with a daily hoppy hour cask special, Monday to Friday at 4PM. Spinnakers food is Farm to Table focusing on artisan growers and producers. The menus change weekly as seasonal products become available. Check our website for current menu offerings. We also offer a gluten free menu and have many vegetarian options. We feature the bounty of Southern Vancouver Island. Our seafood is always Oceanwise and meats and poultry are all ethically farmed and processed. Our wine list reflects our regional focus and provides international benchmarks to compliment the styles. We believe in taking care of our patrons and guests and offer 10 guesthouse rooms/suites so that one need not worry about the drive home. Visit www.spinnakers.com for details.
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46 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 46 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(31)
- neighborhood gem(25)
- fit for foodies(13)
- good for groups(13)
- great for lunch(13)
- special occasion(10)
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub Reviews List
Review 1 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Whatever became of the 3 little pig
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Apparently they ended up deliciously on a thin crust pizza at Spinnakers Brewpub!!! i am not a fan of "thin" crust pizza and there are only one or two I don't mind. Spinnakers' 3 little pigs pizza I actually look forward to. Of course then there is the Hefeweizen beer ... unfortunately they had run out but it wasn't a deal breaker ... After a little consultation and taste samples, a suitable replacement was found ... I forget the name and can't find it on the online menu, but it was a melon blend beer ... very nice!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food average service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a group of 8 and even though I didn't get my first choice the food was good. Unfortunately our waitress must have been having a bad night. She was quite rude to the birthday boy and brought no personality to the table. Her mood almost ruined the night."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 3 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Rather disappointing. Nice
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"Rather disappointing. Nice view amd location. The food is very mediocre."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 4 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent experience at Spinnakers,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent experience at Spinnakers, as always. The noise level was very high but to be expected for a Saturday evening. The selection of microbrewed beers was outstanding."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view
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Review 5 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
THe resrvation system worked
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"THe resrvation system worked perfectly including notification of a birthday which waas acknowledged whemn we arrived. The service was very cgood. THe food for all was fantastic. I would definately return. LOcation is excellent and on-site parking, sometimes a problem in Victoria is appreciated."
Dined on 14/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, scenic view
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Review 6 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I find it beyond absurd that
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I find it beyond absurd that you are unable to split pitcher to multiple persons' bills on request. It takes literally 15 seconds to complete this task, and a waitress refusing to or beyond unable to do this reflects poorly from any perspective. Fix this annoying peculiarity and you will have a wondrous establishment."
Dined on 05/04/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 7 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service is terrible. So
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service is terrible. So slow. Took a long time to get our servers attention.
Food is good- that is why I will go back."
Food is good- that is why I will go back."
Dined on 05/04/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 8 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was our first time there
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was our first time there and the food and service were both very good. I loved the fact that almost everything on the menu is locally sourced, and the open concept kitchen was a joy for my son to watch. We would definetly eat there again, and tell anyvisitors about it aswell."
Dined on 01/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We visit your Pub often however
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We visit your Pub often however this is the first review I have written. In general we love coming to your place due to friendliness, atmosphere and the great view however on the last two occasions have found the service very slow. We waited a good 40 mins. for our meal. The waiters are fairly attentive put appear rushed off their feet.
We were also disappointed to find that you were out of your pub stout beer on one of our visits. We absolutely love your pot pie - a real winner. The crust and is moist, flaky and melt in your mouth good. We also love your Americano's.
We find the price on the high side for pub food- $18 for halibut burger and small salad. $50 for two for lunch. No HST will definitely make a difference."
Dined on 01/04/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We booked for Easter lunch.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We booked for Easter lunch. The website indicated there would be some Easter special menu items and we were somewhat disappointed when we arrived, there were no real "Easter" items. It was really just another lunch menu. What we did order was very good, however."
Dined on 31/03/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very reasonably priced with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very reasonably priced with lots of great food options and some great beers to try. Also on the ocean so some wonderful views. Best if you have a car to drive there as a bit too far to walk from downtown Victoria."
Dined on 30/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great evening!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"During our visit back to Victoria (we lived near Sooke for several years prior to 2005) we got together with old friends from our Sooke days for a meal at Spinnakers. Great location right on the water and attentive and helpful service from the friendly staff. Best of all, a very enjoyable food experience for all of us -- everyone was delighted with their meal -- we especially loved sampling the beers available with one of the diner's menu choices -- and personally, my Oysters Kilpatrick were the best I've had in years! Great evening!"
Dined on 16/03/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 13 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was painfully slow.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was painfully slow. We git there at 5 pm for dinner and were there until 8, and nit by choice. Seemed the kitchen was slammed, but you would think they would be prepared as it was a saturday night."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2011
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Review 14 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Victoria institution
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the great places to eat in Victoria, unique and full of character. The food at my last visit was delicious. Drinks were Scottish Ale and a Mojito with berries; appetizers Beer and Cheese Pot, and Meatballs; entrees Steak Frites with their Kennebec Fries, and Bangers with pickled cabbage; dessert was Flourless Chocolate Cake, and Housemade English Toffee Ice Cream. The service was attentive, prices reasonable, but reserve ahead."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 15 for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Met my cousin for lunch, it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Met my cousin for lunch, it was busy but the waitress didn't rush us, food was great, atmosphere is warm and familiar (we both used to work in an English Pub). Will return."
Dined on 29/01/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Based on the average of (31) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
5 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic