Creamy Clam & Cod Chowder
Local Cod, Clams & Double Smoked Bacon, served with Fresh Bread
Rotisserie Chicken Soup
With Fresh Herbs and Cream, served with Fresh Bread
Truffled Popcorn
Kettle popped in house
Curried White Bean Hummus
Smoked Paprika, Olive Oil, Cilantro, Served with Fresh Baguette
Parmesan Fries (GF)
Cracked Black Pepper & Sea Salt, served with Jalapeno Aioli
Chargrilled Hot Wings (GF)
House-made Chipotle Chili, Pineapple, Ginger & Garlic glaze, garnished with Fresh Cilantro served with Ranch Blue Cheese Dip
Buttermilk Fried Calamari
Italian Parsley, Pickled Red Onion, Sea Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper, Served with House-Made Tzatziki Sauce
Saltspring Island Mussels
White Wine Leek, served with Fries and Fresh Baguette
Garlic Sauteed Prawns & Chorizo Sausage
3 Garlic Marinated Prawns, Crispy Fried Chorizo Sausage, Roasted Garlic & Onion Crème Fraiche, Haystack Potato, Paprika Oil
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
Effingham - Barkley Sound
Small deep shell, briny, clean lettuce like finish
Kusshi - Baynes Sound
Deeply cupped shell, buttery texture, rich & salty with a sweet, mildly fruity finish
Hope Point - Saltspring Island
Deep water cultured. Smooth & sweet with soft briny finish
Royal Miyagi - Cortes Island
Light, mild flavour with a clean kiwi-like finish
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
Frisee Salad
Fresh Frisee Lettuce, Double Smoked Bacon, Sous Vide Egg, Fresh Pear, Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
Bard's Seasonal Salad (GF)
Market Lettuce, Rotisserie Pulled Chicken, Shaved Fennel, Fresh Apple, Toasted Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Goat Feta, Apple Balsamic Vinaigrette
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
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
Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich
Slow Rendered Bacon, Fresh Tomato, Jalapeno Aioli, Aged White Cheddar & Greens on a Ciabatta Bun, Served with Fries and Market Greens
Grilled Naan Flatbread
House Smoked Duck Pastrami, Caramelized Onion & Bourbon Cherry Puree, Goat Cheese, Fresh Arugula & Honey Bourbon Reduction
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
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
Halibut & Chips
Ale Battered or Potato Chip Crusted served with Housemade Lemon Tartar Sauce and Crisp Coleslaw
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
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
10oz New York Strip (GF)
Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Sautéed Wild Mushrooms & Peppercorn Demi-Glace
Pan Seared Arctic Char (GF)
5oz Fresh Arctic Char, Mushrooms, Double Smoked Bacon, Sautéed Cabbage, Haystack Potato, Spicy Dill & Caper Sauce
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
Roasted Cauliflower (GF)
with Tahini Dressing
Sautéed Kale (GF)
with Chili, Garlic, White Wine & Lemon
Mashed Potatoes (GF)
with Rosemary & Garlic
Sautéed Brussel Sprouts (GF)
with Double Smoked Bacon & Fresh Thyme
White Chocolate Crème Brulee
with Cranberry Biscotti
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Caramel Praline Ice Cream and Butterscotch Sauce
Red Wine Poached Pear (GF)
Almond Whipped Cream, Red Wine Syrup
We came in for work touch point team building, we laughed and shared many memories that afternoon the food, and customer service exceeded all expectations and the mimosa tower was the icing on the cake!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Our server was amazing! It was a great evening listening to live music in a COVID-friendly environment. Felt very comfortable.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Excellent service. Very pleased with the protocols in place. Excellent meal.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Excellent service and a wonderful Valentines Day menu... we were very pleased and felt like we definitely got our money’s worth. Thank you B & B!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Everything was amazing, the server quickly changes our table as well for a better view. Really good drinks. Although the live dj music was kinda low but i guess that’s what the vibe is, people can talk. Definitely recommend!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Excellent all around. We left a message saying we were coming for our anniversary and were given a lovely table. Our kids loved it!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great atmosphere, very good service, Serve a good Guinness and gave good advice on the wine. We had the set News Years Eve meal, just the right amount to share and we enjoy all the courses served. We always enjoy our visits to the Bard and Banker.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Gave 3 stars to atmosphere because we were stuck in a corner with nothing to look at... but it's a beautiful building.
Ambiance: 3/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We had a wonderful afternoon with the music , our seats, our waitress everything was lovely
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Went for a Christmas eve 6-course dinner. Absolutely fabulous service & food! Will be keeping my eye out for any future set menus at Bard & Banker! Thank you for making our Christmas dinner so special.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Our server was amazing! Super quick and super friendly!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We had requested seats in one of their "snug" areas and this request was honoured. The setting was very private. Our waitress was very polite and efficient. The food arrived in good time and was delicious. A lovely dining experience.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The biggest complaint from the four of us was NO sticky toffee pudding for dessert! Please put it back on your menu!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Loved it and we'll be back!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Amazing food, service and ambiance. This way s definitely our go to place every time we visit Victoria! We just finished moving our son here, so we hope to visit much more after Covid!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Appetizers were excellent and burger delicious. Bread for chicken salad sandwich was a bit dry and chewy, but the filling was really tasty. Great service, atmosphere and live entertainment! An evening at the Bard and Banker has never been disappointing.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
We had a great server. I forgot his name but he was excellent. Love the decorations too
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
the new dressing for the house salad is really delicious and FRESH DJ Bellyfish is the best Thursdays and my server was very accommodating and kind with my very late arrival (and replacement guest)
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Cody was our server and he was very good! The food was tasty but would have been better if cooked longer ie the fish and chips were quite under. Overall we had a great time. :)
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 3/5
Service: 5/5
Inattentive waitress - had to be asked twice for items
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 3/5
I love every thing about this pub, it has been my favorite till last night I figured out they change their menus and apparently my favorite wine is not there anymore, so! With a broken heart I must say Not gonna go there!!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 2/5
Service: 5/5
It was an outstanding evening for our friends! “Cleopatra” was our server and she provided us all amazing service! The ambience was also excellent and the Food was fabulous
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
I love this pub, my favorite place in Victoria so far, to be honest the food can’t get 5 stars,
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 2/5
Service: 5/5
Great decor and lighting. The atmosphere was wonderful. The drinks were good. However, I would never eat there again. My husband had what the menu called a "club sandwich." It should have been called a chicken salad sandwich, or more apt, a mayonnaise sandwich. Mayonnaise was the predominant ingredient and taste. After two bites, my husband gave up and went without dinner. I ordered the beef dip. The menu said it came with red wine a jus. I wondered about that unusual ingredient but figured a touch of red wine might be tasty. It was not. So I ate the beef bun without the jus. Unfortunately, the bun was soggy with other sauces. Perhaps the restaurant could better describe the food items in the menu and ask the chef to go much lighter on sauce. A customer could ask that more sauce be added, but once the food is soggy it's too late to remove any.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 1/5
Service: 4/5
Did not realize that B & B had started doing Music Bingo on Monday evenings. Made a bit of an extra challenge for a book group!
Ambiance: 3/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Live music was nice and great service.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Cody was the man! On top of drinks, joked and laughed with our girls, and made good recommendations for dinner when we asked. Food came out super fast, and the restaurant was pretty full already. Ask for Cody if you want the real deal.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The Host(ess) on the outdoor patio where we sat for apps and drinks went to great efforts to ensure we were well looked after and was very pleasant and friendly. We moved inside for dinner and loved the ambiance, the old world decor and lighting and the upbeat mood. Food was not 'special' but certainly was fine for a pub-restaurant. Had an excellent evening there.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Kenenth and I had our wedding party at Bard and Banker and we were blown away with how incredible our service was all night. Leah did an amazing job. She was serving 30+ people on her own. She was quick, and made sure everyone had food and drinks at all times. The food was absolutely amazing too. We ordered a cheese board and it had some of the best cheeses I’ve ever tasted. Thank you so much Leah for being a part of such a great evening! We will definitely be back. :)
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Lovely place for a business lunch on the patio.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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What do you get when you combine all the great flavours of a classic charcuterie board into one amazing sandwich? Why, the Bard & Banker's Charcuterie Board Sandwich, of course. This deli-lover's dream squeezes Italian prosciutto, hot capicolla, sliced bocconcini, roasted local peppers, pickled red onion, fresh basil pesto and balsamic arugula into a fresh ciabatta bun, then pairs it with fries and mixed greens for a meal to remember.
View this Smart ListStriking a balance between high-end restaurant and local pub, Bard & Banker has just enough swagger to impress, but a down-to-earth feel that puts guests at ease. They boast one of the best whiskey lists in the city and have mastered the art of comfort food, from chargrilled hot wings to a daily local fish and chips. Plus, the food is locally sourced and uses herbs and micro-greens grown right on site. There aren’t many places on the island that can provide your guests with good whiskey, good beer and amazing comfort food like Bard & Banker.
View this Smart ListThis Scottish-style pub is hopping every night of the week with live music. Feel at home in the warm and elegant pub-style interior while sampling from a menu filled with pub-food classics, such as halibut and chips. Not in the mood for pub grub? There are also some gourmet selections on the menu, such as pan-seared salmon, buttermilk fried calamari and sirloin steak. Since 2008, the Bard and Banker has been serving local craft beer, premium imports and a wide array of wine and spirits.
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