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    Irish Times Pub

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    1,326 reviews
    #35 of 883 Restaurants in Victoria
    $$ - $$$, Irish, Bar, Pub
    1200 Government St | Main building, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1Y3, Canada
    +1 250-383-7775
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    Open Now:7:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
    Certificate of Excellence
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    4.0 1,326 reviews
    #35 of 883 Restaurants in Victoria, Canada
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
    RATINGS
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere

    Location and contact

    1200 Government St Main building, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1Y3 Canada
    0.6 km from Royal BC Museum
    Website
    Email
    +1 250-383-7775

    Menu

    STARTERS
    14.0
    Chicken Wings
    Hot, sweet chilli, BBQ, tyger sauce, honey garlic or salt & pepper served with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dip
    15.0
    Boneless Dry Ribs
    Crispy fried pork, tossed in coarse salt & black pepper, coleslaw & lemon
    Half 8.0
    Full 12.0
    Kennebec Fries
    Served with aioli
    Half 9.0
    Full 14.0
    Yam Fries
    Served with chipotle dip
    14.0
    Tyger Tyger Prawns
    Fried prawns tossed in our spicy tyger sauce with passion fruit mango coulis
    14.0
    Calamari
    Calamari fried with artichokes, seasoned with lemon pepper, tzatziki dip
    20.0
    Nachos
    Monterey Jack cheese, green olives, pickled jalapeños, diced tomatoes, green onions, with fresh salsa and sour cream
    12.0
    Irish Sausage Roll
    Lamb & pork sausage roll, topped with mash, gravy & spring onion
    10.0
    Scotch Egg
    Seasoned pork sausage, panko, saffron aioli & fresca salad
    38.0
    O' Hagan's Platter
    The ultimate platter. Chicken wings, calamari, yam fries and dry ribs
    POUTINES
    14.0
    Irish
    Dubliner cheddar, bacon, cheese curds and gravy on fries
    15.0
    Butter Chicken
    Cashew butter chicken, cheese curds and cilantro on fries
    FISH & CHIPS
    All fish is fried in our house made Robert Service Stone Fired Ale batter, served with fries, house made tartar sauce and coleslaw
    One Piece 17.0
    Two Pieces 21.0
    Pacific Cod
    One Piece 19.0
    Two Pieces 23.0
    Fresh Local Fish
    While quantities last
    OYSTERS & SHELLFISH
    Half Dozen Premium 20.0
    Half Dozen West Coast 18.0
    Fresh Shucked Local Oysters
    Served with freshly grated horseradish, lemon wedges, Guinness mignonette and Bloody Mary mignonette
    39.0
    Seafood Platter
    West Coast oysters, premium oysters, poached shrimp, candied salmon, smoked salmon, fresh horseradish, lemon, Bloody Mary mignonette & Guinness mignonette
    SOUPS & SALADS
    Cup 6.0
    Bowl 9.0
    Crab Bisque
    Peppered tomato based bisque with real crab, topped with Guinness cream
    Cup 6.0
    Bowl 9.0
    West Coast Chowder
    Creamy seafood chowder with clams, mussels, calamari, smoked salmon and shrimp
    Cup 5.0
    Bowl 7.0
    Seasonal Soup
    Ask your server about today's creation
    Half 8.0
    Full 14.0
    Times Salad
    A blend of kale, beets, goat feta & pecans with a maple balsamic vinaigrette
    Half 8.0
    Full 14.0
    Caesar
    Romaine, bacon, Parmesan and croûtons
    15.0
    Avocado Shrimp Salad
    Avocado, shrimp, salsa fresca & arugula with mango passion fruit coulis
    18.0
    Turkey Cobb Salad
    Lettuce, Roma tomatoes, avocado, boiled egg, bacon Monterey Jack cheddar, blue cheese & ranch dressing
    22.0
    Steak and Arugula
    6oz Angus steak, sautéed mushrooms, baby arugula, Roma tomatoes tossed in a black pepper and Parmesan vinaigrette with crispy onions
    ENTREES
    15.0
    Mac & Cheese
    Baked with roasted garlic and bacon in a five cheese blend, topped with truffle bread crumbs served with garlic herb toast
    19.0
    West Coast Rice Bowl
    Pan fried Sockeye salmon or chicken breast, rice, kale, red onion, carrot, red cabbage, pumpkin seeds & cashews with a sweet soy dressing & avocado
    18.0
    Chicken & Gravy
    Crispy fried BC chicken thighs, creamy mashed potatoes, coleslaw & gravy
    20.0
    Bangers & Mash
    Locally made pork bangers, honey glazed carrots, Guinness onions, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and grainy mustard sauce
    22.0
    Corned Beef & Cabbage
    Braised beef brisket with bacon and onion stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, honey glazed carrots with grainy mustard sauce
    18.0
    Steak & Guinness Stew
    Tender beef braised in Guinness with creamy mashed potatoes and vegetables served with brown Irish soda bread
    16.0
    Shepherd's Pie
    Ground beef, lamb & vegetables topped with whipped Yukon Gold potatoes baked with cheddar cheese
    19.0
    Cashew Butter Chicken
    Butter chicken cashew curry, basmati rice, cucumber raita and naan bread
    25.0
    Steak & Mash
    6oz Angus sirloin, mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables with a choice of garlic herb butter or mustard demi
    16.0
    All Day Breakfast
    Two fried eggs, maple sausage, bacon, roasted tomato and mushrooms. Served with hash potatoes & toast
    BURGERS & SANDWICHES
    All sandwiches and burgers are served with your choice of fries, Times salad or seasonal soup. Upgrade to yam fries, crab bisque, chowder or caesar $3; Substitute gluten free bun $2, Substitute classic poutine $4
    17.0
    Times Cheese Burger
    Fresh grilled beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, red relish and mayo with cheddar cheese
    17.0
    Corned Beef Grilled Cheese
    Strongbow braised, hand cut corned beef grilled on marble rye with smoked aged cheddar, sauerkraut, mustard sauce and a pickle
    18.0
    Bacon & Brie Burger
    An Irish Times classic. Grilled beef patty topped with bacon and melted brie with lettuce, tomato, onion, red relish and mayo
    19.0
    Irish Steak & Cheese Sandwich
    Sautéed 6oz Angus sirloin, Guinness onions, mushrooms, jalapeños, mayo and Dubliner cheddar on a hoagie bun
    15.0
    Guinness Bratwurst
    Pork sausage infused with Guinness, with mustard mayo, Dubliner cheddar, Guinness onions and bacon jam on a pretzel bun
    17.0
    Turkey Club
    In-house oven roasted turkey breast, cranberry mayo, butter lettuce, Roma tomato and bacon on sourdough
    19.0
    Salmon Burger
    Cajun Sockeye salmon fillet, avocado, mayo & herb coleslaw
    18.0
    Chicken Burger
    Crispy fried BC chicken thigh, marinated in buttermilk with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, sweet chilli & sour cream
    17.0
    Garden Burger
    House made vegetable patty with alfalfa sprouts, tomato, onion, mayo and avocado
    PIZZA
    16.0
    Irish Bacon & Potato
    Guinness onion sauce, baby potatoes, back bacon, bacon, Dubliner cheddar and fresh herbs
    16.0
    Italian Sausage
    Sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella, mushrooms, roasted onion and rosé sauce
    16.0
    Forest Mushroom
    Mushrooms, mozzarella, leeks, brie, toasted hazelnuts, truffle oil and cream sauce
    16.0
    Margherita
    Mozzarella, fresh tomato, bocconcini, basil oil and tomato sauce
    DESSERTS
    8.0
    Guinness Chocolate Brownie
    Our signature brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, Irish whiskey toffee sauce, chocolate fudge sauce, whipped cream and toasted pistachios
    8.0
    Sticky Toffee Pudding
    Date & maple cake, Irish whiskey toffee sauce, vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate shavings
    8.0
    Ice Cream Sundae
    Vanilla bean ice cream, nut brittle and whipped cream topped with your choice of chocolate fudge or Irish whiskey toffee sauce
    5.0
    Bowl of Ice Cream
    Three scoops of vanilla bean ice cream
    WORLD FAMOUS - IRISH COFFEE
    A Little History of Our Irish Coffee: Back between 1939 and 1945, many Americans flew to Ireland in a flying boat. The sea planes landed at Foynes harbour in the midwest of Ireland. The passengers then took a cold wet boat ride to Shannon Airport. This gave Joseph Sheridan, the chef at Shannon Airport an idea. He would treat the newly arrived cold wet Americans to a little Irish hospitality, with an American twist. He knew of their taste for coffee, so he added whiskey to their coffee instead of the Irish way of adding it to tea. One of the pleasantly surprised soldiers asked "is this Brazilian coffee?" "No" was Joe's reply. "That's Irish coffee." In 1942 the Irish coffee was born
    8.0
    Irish Coffee
    Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Sugar Cube ~ Hot Coffee, Real Whipped Cream
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    Sponsored by: Irish Times Pub

    Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

    1. Live Music Every Night
    1. Live Music Every Night
    "I love going here for drinks and dancing!"
    Lindsay H
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    2. Outstanding Food
    2. Outstanding Food
    "This is comfort food at its best."
    Herb H
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    3. No1 Irish Pub in North America
    3. No1 Irish Pub in North America
    "Came back that night for drinks and listened to a great Irish band."
    KingJohn77
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    About
    Welcome to the Irish Times Pub, where excellent design and authenticity are at the heart of downtown Victoria's BEST IRISH PUB! Located at 1200 Government Street, the Irish Times Pub is home to 190 seats over two floors with 80 seats available on our patios, opening onto both Government Street and historic Bastion Square. Our concept goes far beyond mere architecture though. The Irish Times opened with everything it takes to make a pub successfully Irish, including authentic Live Irish music, 7 nights a week. The tradition of Ireland has also been extended to our menu, which has been developed on a philosophy of creating traditional Irish food and drink that is both contemporary and funky, showcasing…
    PRICE RANGE
    US$8 - US$17
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
    CUISINES
    Irish, Bar, Pub, Canadian
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Lively fun, drinks, and music

    For all it's charms victoria can be a sleepy town. The Times regularly delivers a lively and fun evening of good live music and a lively environment. The food is tasty - pub fare with a few local twists - and the beer and whiskey...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank VictoriaMaritimer
    Restaurant's Favourite
    Reviewed April 10, 2018
    Try the breakfast.

    It's probably not a well known fact that the Irish Times Pub serve an excellent breakfast. My husband had the full Irish breakfast, while I had the little Irish, (a great value at under $10.00). Service was friendly, and the food was hot and fresh...More

    Date of visit: April 2018
    1  Thank ClaireEdmonton
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great atmosphere

    Fantastic food, great service and wonderful live music. Went there 3 nights in a row. I highly recommend it for a casual night out with friends

    Date of visit: May 2018
    Thank carolyncmiller
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    2 families for lunch

    It was our first time to Victoria. My family rendezvoused with another family. They have been to Victoria several times and this is their favorite restaurant/pub. Our families have kids aged 8-17 and the kids enjoyed the pub. I think they liked the idea of...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    1  Thank dawnbunatova
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Cozy Pub

    We stopped in Victoria on our Alaskan Cruise in July. It was beautiful inside and very reasonably priced. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant as a dining venue.

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank Teresa W
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Extra cold Guinness!

    Everything you'd want from a good pub, cold Guinness and hot, tasty pub grub, great service and good but not too loud live music. A perfect evening that brought us back to Temple bar, Dublin.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank framboisine
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Great Service!!

    Came here on New Year’s Eve. Despite a huge crowd, the bartenders were all extremely attentive, and upon learning that I’m a CA west coast IPA lover, one of them even went out of their way to surprise me with a local flight of beer...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank jakel312
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Very nice late afternoon for Irish New Years Eve

    Just had a very pleasant afternoon at the Irish Times. Waitress was extremely nice and helpful, good food, good service, good beer. Nothing but good things to say.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Iscablible
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    First time here...Wonderful!

    The time was right to finally stop in for a meal (after walking past this place on every visit to Victoria). LOVED the atmosphere (take a moment to look up at the ornate ceiling!). Awesome celtic music in the mix that was playing, and a...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank VncrCanada
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Always a good choice

    Food is always great, with lots of taps for local craft and international beer. We visit every time we are in Vic. Great people watching patios in the summer.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Paulalrc
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    Spencer D
    August 18, 2017|
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    Response from davidtU1081AP | Reviewed this property |
    All ages are welcome up to 9pm when the band starts.
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    erinsearrings
    July 23, 2016|
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    Response from longislanddebbi | Reviewed this property |
    We had two burgers ($15 each) and added bacon ($2.00) and cheese ($1.25) plus cheesecake for dessert ($8.95) and one scoop of ice cream ($2.95) and two ice teas ($7.00) all for a grand total of $54.77 with tax, no gratuity.
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    February 11, 2016|
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    Response from Steve L | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry, I do not know how they would handle a group. Suggest you contact them directly.
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