Big Bad Johns - Victoria, British Columbia

We happened to stumble upon this establishment on our trour of Canada and Alaska in 2005 When we arrived I was asked what I wanted to drink and I asked for suggestions the barman suggested the local beer 3X. Being an Aussie I replied it can’t be as good as ours ... we have XXXX to which he supplied after 3 of these even I look good. After 2 he asked how was it going to which I replied the 3rd one had better be good. We had a great day that ended up being one of the most memorable of our trip. Read more

My wife and I only came in for a couple of drinks. I had 2 double rum and cokes, she had 2 singles. I forgot to ask what the dark rum was, cos it was very nice. Prices were very reasonable. We got a basket of complimentary monkey nuts, ... and weirdly, all the casings just go on the floor. I found it strange that there were a lot of bra's hanging up everywhere. I'd imagine this place is very lively at the weekend. We still enjoyed ourselves though. No stars for food as we did not eat here. Read more

Nice cozy place to have a drink with your buddies. Nice atmosphere to have a good time. Good music. The service could improve.

Great fun, lively local, staff were really friendly and welcoming and the locals too. Had great craic chatting at the bar. Very reasonable, cheapest bar we ever came across on our trip, they take cash & card. It’s clean but looks different from pictures. I loved it and would highly ... recommend. We had a great night. Read more

If you want to go to a bar that feels like home, this is the place. It’s a museum of sorts, and the staff will tell you all about it if you ask. The bartenders are lovely humans who clearly love their job. I can’t wait to come back. Thanks ... for a great night! Read more