Victoria

Lucky Bar

A bit small, but not nearly as costly as others. Wednesday night is Mod Night so dress in your hipster finest. Thursday night's "Hang The DJ" is probably the most tasteful music in the city, and the music-snob crowd reflects that. The crowd is a mix of straight and queer. Monday night is 90210 so dress to impress and get down there early.

Moon Under Water Pub & Brewery

A "beer" bar. Food is matched to the beer. In-house German-inspired beers are served along side craft beers from around British Columbia. Free overnight parking.

Mon-Thu 11:30AM-11PM, Fri 11:30AM - midnight, Sat 11:30AM - 11PM, Sun 11:30AM-8PM

Paparazzi (formerly known as Prism)

Victoria's gay crowd, although usually more comfortable at Lucky, will occasionally show their support and hang out at the “official” gay bar on Johnson St. The music is pumping and special drag shows or karaoke contests are often. Straight people are welcome... sort of... if they are willing to have a little fun anyway. This place is also home to the only good Karaoke night in town.

Upstairs Cabaret

For a slightly older crowd. Above the popular pub Darcy’s, the place gets busy on Saturday after the pub crowd are kicked out at 1AM when the (awesome) rock cover band finishes. Upstairs is a good size and plays a wide variety of music. The staff often ignores all patrons but their friends but with a bit of persistence you’ll get a drink.