Bard & Banker Public House
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Bard and Banker offers a full service menu that is hearty, fast locally sourced when possible, and made from scratch. We have lots of options for the gluten free and vegetarian diner and are pleased to host large groups.

Restaurant type

  • Rotisserie,
  • Lounge,
  • Bar,
  • Pub,

Cuisine type

  • Canadian Cuisine,

Dishes

  • Hamburger,

Features

  • Alcohol Served,
  • Reservation,
  • Restaurant With Bar,
  • Happy Hour,
  • Online Reservation,
  • Restaurant With Live Entertainment,
    • Restaurant With Private Rooms,
    • Lunch Menu,
    • Restaurant With Wifi Internet,
    • Group Reservation,
  • more...
  • less...

Atmosphere

  • Business,
  • Upscale,
  • Trendy,
  • Intimate,
  • Romantic,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
1022 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1X7
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Opening Hours *Holiday hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Rates:

  • $26 To $60,

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Menu & Prices

Appetizers MENU - Bard & Banker Public House

Creamy Clam & Cod Chowder

Local Cod, Clams & Double Smoked Bacon, served with Fresh Bread

cup $6.00 bowl $9.50

Rotisserie Chicken Soup

With Fresh Herbs and Cream, served with Fresh Bread

cup $6.00 bowl $9.00

Truffled Popcorn

Kettle popped in house

$6.00

Curried White Bean Hummus

Smoked Paprika, Olive Oil, Cilantro, Served with Fresh Baguette

$8.00

Parmesan Fries (GF)

Cracked Black Pepper & Sea Salt, served with Jalapeno Aioli

$9.00

Chargrilled Hot Wings (GF)

House-made Chipotle Chili, Pineapple, Ginger & Garlic glaze, garnished with Fresh Cilantro served with Ranch Blue Cheese Dip

$14.00

Buttermilk Fried Calamari

Italian Parsley, Pickled Red Onion, Sea Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper, Served with House-Made Tzatziki Sauce

$14.00

Saltspring Island Mussels

White Wine Leek, served with Fries and Fresh Baguette

$20.00

Garlic Sauteed Prawns & Chorizo Sausage

3 Garlic Marinated Prawns, Crispy Fried Chorizo Sausage, Roasted Garlic & Onion Crème Fraiche, Haystack Potato, Paprika Oil

$13.00

Local Oysters

Freshly Shucked & Served Icy Cold on the Half Shell

Accompaniment Choices

Sherry Mignonette, Fresh Horseradish and Lemon or Caesar Ice

Chefs Creek - Banes Sound

Small and briny with a sweet finish

$2.50

Effingham - Barkley Sound

Small deep shell, briny, clean lettuce like finish

$2.50

Kusshi - Baynes Sound

Deeply cupped shell, buttery texture, rich & salty with a sweet, mildly fruity finish

$3.50

Hope Point - Saltspring Island

Deep water cultured. Smooth & sweet with soft briny finish

$2.50

Royal Miyagi - Cortes Island

Light, mild flavour with a clean kiwi-like finish

$2.50

Salads

Grilled Caesar Salad

Fresh Cut & Grilled Romaine, Crispy Double Smoked Bacon, Grilled Red Onion, Charred Focaccia Bread, Sriracha Caesar Dressing Add On: 3oz Pan Seared Local Fish $6 Pulled Rotisserie Chicken $6 Crispy Pancetta $3

$14.00

Frisee Salad

Fresh Frisee Lettuce, Double Smoked Bacon, Sous Vide Egg, Fresh Pear, Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

$15.00

Bard's Seasonal Salad (GF)

Market Lettuce, Rotisserie Pulled Chicken, Shaved Fennel, Fresh Apple, Toasted Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Goat Feta, Apple Balsamic Vinaigrette

half $10.00 full $14.75

Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Goat Cheese, Brie & White Cheddar on Sourdough, Drizzled with Sherry Maple Syrup, accompanied by Apple & Lemon Compote, Served with Fries and Market Greens

$15.00

Charcuterie Board Sandwich

Italian Prosciutto, Hot Capicolla, Sliced Bocconcini, Roasted Local Peppers, Pickled Red Onion, Fresh Basil Pesto, Balsamic Arugula on a Ciabatta Bun and served with Fries and Market Greens

$16.50

Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich

Slow Rendered Bacon, Fresh Tomato, Jalapeno Aioli, Aged White Cheddar & Greens on a Ciabatta Bun, Served with Fries and Market Greens

$17.00

Grilled Naan Flatbread

House Smoked Duck Pastrami, Caramelized Onion & Bourbon Cherry Puree, Goat Cheese, Fresh Arugula & Honey Bourbon Reduction

$15.50

Entrees

The Bard Burger

In-House Ground Beef Short Rib, Brisket & Chuck Burger, Smoked Bacon, Cheddar, Sweet Onions, Tomato, Pickle, Mustard Aioli on a Toasted Brioche Bun Served with choice of Fries or Market Greens

$18.00

Chef's Feature Pasta

Please Ask Our Service Team for Today's Seasonally Inspired Pasta

Daily Local fish & Chips

Ale Battered or Potato Chip Crusted, served with Housemade Lemon Tartar Sauce and Crisp Coleslaw

$20.00

Halibut & Chips

Ale Battered or Potato Chip Crusted served with Housemade Lemon Tartar Sauce and Crisp Coleslaw

$26.00

Jasmine Rice Bowl

Sauteed Green Garden Vegetables, Red Onion, Oyster Mushrooms, Sweet Soya Cashew Sauce Add On: 3oz Pan Seared Local Fish $6 Pulled Rotisserie Chicken $6 Fried Egg $2

$16.00

Vegetable Quinoa Burger

House-Made Quinoa Patty, Mayonnaise, Fresh Tomato, Micro Greens & Pepper Jack Cheese on a Toasted Brioche Bun, Served with choice of Fries or Market Greens

$15.00

10oz New York Strip (GF)

Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Sautéed Wild Mushrooms & Peppercorn Demi-Glace

$33.00

Pan Seared Arctic Char (GF)

5oz Fresh Arctic Char, Mushrooms, Double Smoked Bacon, Sautéed Cabbage, Haystack Potato, Spicy Dill & Caper Sauce

$29.00

Rotisserie Chicken

Sourced from the Fraser Valley, brined for 12 hours, seasoned and slow-roasted for 90 minutes.

Choose from Portuguese Paprika or Rosemary Garlic. Served with Mash Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables & House-Made Gravy

1/2 Chicken $25.00

Roasted Cauliflower (GF)

with Tahini Dressing

$6.50

Sautéed Kale (GF)

with Chili, Garlic, White Wine & Lemon

$6.50

Mashed Potatoes (GF)

with Rosemary & Garlic

$6.50

Sautéed Brussel Sprouts (GF)

with Double Smoked Bacon & Fresh Thyme

$6.50

Desserts

White Chocolate Crème Brulee

with Cranberry Biscotti

$7.00

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Caramel Praline Ice Cream and Butterscotch Sauce

$7.00

Red Wine Poached Pear (GF)

Almond Whipped Cream, Red Wine Syrup

$8.00
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