Located in the heart of the business and shopping district, while just a short walk to Victoria's Inner Harbour, the Bedford Regency is Victoria's Best Kept Secret. The Bedford embodies old world charm and understated elegance. This boutique-style hotel captures the charm of yesteryear, while providing guests with all of today's modern conveniences: from flower-filled window boxes outside every room, to complimentary high-speed internet access. All of our guests receive complimentary coffee and tea service delivered to their rooms.more...See more text
Beer lovers drink at Garrick’s Head. One of the oldest English pubs in Canada (1867) and a fixture in historic Bastion Square, it claims Victoria’s largest selection of craft and import beers on tap. There are two-dozen Vancouver Island craft breweries represented alone. Beers include Sea Dog Amber, Lighthouse Tasman Ale and Driftwood Crooked Coast Altbier. The food menu is smaller, featuring deep fried pickles, beer battered fries and mussels as well as lamb and tuna burgers. A wood-burning fireplace is especially nice on Victoria’s damp winter days.
Tucked away in Bastion Square, this pub is in a historic part of town, but the nachos are anything but old. The delicious plate includes tri-coloured nacho chips topped with fresh green onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and black olives, along with three kinds of cheese. There’s also salsa and sour cream on the side.