Tourist Wine Bar

--Josh Blumenthal's weekend-- I've noticed this newly opened wine bar for a while and this weekend's guest chef gives me a perfect reason to pay a visit. I'm very impressed by the food, especially the chawanmushi and fish collars. They are inspired by Japanese cuisine, and Josh reinvented them to a new height. I like the food so much that I'll go there again tomorrow evening. As for the wine, I'm also quite happy with it. Usually I do not drink natural wines, but I did enjoy this Weiss No 12 from Austria. It showed very charming characters upon opening but unfortunately did not really develop well. I guess it's something to drink fresh and fast. Overall, I'm glad to see this new place opening in the downtown area.

Just had an amazing dinner at Tourist Wine Bar in Victoria last night. Seriously one of the best meals I've had in ages! The wine list is fantastic, especially loved the bottle from Lazio. And the service? Absolutely top-notch from the moment we walked in. Even though there was a bit of a wait for a table, the bar next door was perfect for a pre-dinner drink. Totally worth the wait – highly recommend checking this place out!

Hipster minimalist meets japandi natural wine bar, oddly with green and white stripe( very Provence) awning that DELIVERS a super experience for all wine drinkers. As a sommelier, I seek out wine gems and Guy, the owner had them, which is so refreshing given how challenging (aka boring) the wine market in Canada can be. Knowledgeable & welcoming with tasty drops from around the world, definitely worth stopping into!

I love it here, the food is always so fresh and delicious. The wine selection is pushing limits for Victoria bringing in interesting, complex, and lots of juicy wines. Every time we come here we feel welcome and well taken care of! To many more.

Visited Victoria with my partner and his family and at night we snuck away to try some natural wines and have dessert! Their wine and apertivo selection was vast and I am sure anybody who visits will find something they like. The staff were incredibly friendly and allowed my partner and I to even take photos of the bottles of wine we liked. The strawberry cake we had was delicious and not too sweet. I truly enjoyed the atmosphere as well, it was a Saturday night and the kitchen closed later too (1 am!!).

Great little “local” spot for tourists and Vic residents alike. Funky and modern, simplistic yet warm and elegant. Great selection of local and import wines. Lovely food from scratch to pair.

Who said best bar in Victoria? Me every-time I go here. Decent food, always options for just a drink. Maybe the wait staff isn’t the most endearing but you never feel pressured to leave. Grab a glass and sit for an hour or two. Awesome hangout with friends. Need more of this.

This bar is absolutely amazing! It's always lively and full of energy, with a great crowd and a vibrant atmosphere. The place looks beautiful, and the vibes are just right for a fun night out. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Highly recommended!