Stopped by last night for a pint as this place was recommended to me by someone. Wow, I’d never been anywhere like it before. As someone from the UK it really was a completely different bar experience!
Do stop by if you’re in the city, even for just a quick pint!
Dillan Turner (illegit_panda)
+5
Went on an Alaskan cruise and we stopped in Victoria on the last night of our trip. Decided to drop by this spot and grab a beer.
Great atmosphere. They play country music and the place doesn't seem to take itself too seriously. There are peanut shells on the floor, bras on the ceiling, and the vibe is immaculate.
Was told to try a Lucky's Lager while I was in the area and I regret that a little, but thats on me. 😂
Im from Virginia in the states, so it's a long haul, but I will return for sure if I'm ever in this area of Canada again! 👌🤘
The atmosphere alone is worth a visit! It's so cool and weird inside. Peanuts all over the floor, bras and funny stuff all over the ceiling! 😆 Hilarious spot!
I've neve really eaten here
Its a Canadian Country Dive Bar.But that is a Good Thing.Stopped om Monday about opening time.Maddie the Bartender was awesome.Had the soup.Quick and delicious.They share a kitchen.I always try to visit a Dive Bar when I travel and visit new cities.Dont know what Vibe is like at night but Day time and Day drinking was chill.
Cheap drinks, fun, lively spot and our server Kendal was awesome! Very attentive, super fast and very nice. 10/10 will go back :).
This spot is awesome. If you fancy funky decor and some C&W music this is a solid spot. Bartender made some too drinking suggestions as well.
I love this place so much. So far it's my favorite place in Victoria. It's small, which I like because I mostly go by myself or with one friend and I don't want any huge tables and loud crowds. This place has style, character, spirit. The staff is always friendly. Drinks are cheap. And they give you free buckets of peanuts and you can throw shells on the floor!
If that was not enough - today I came there for a beer and they have an acoustic guitar guitar playing, no ticket needed.
Thank you for being so awesome!
It was a great bar. Definitely a dive bar. You really have to understand the word dive before you enter. They do serve food as well very good pizza. The bras hanging there where by women to get a free T-shirt. Good Luck.
Stopped by tonight with my boyfriend and a buddy, and I must say our server Rachel was AMAZING!! Hands down the BEST service that I've received in Victoria in a long time! The bar was packed and she rocked the floor! Keep up the good work! 5⭐️ to you!!!
Great place for drinks and it’s located with two more places attached to it. Bartenders are great. Open till 2 am that’s frickin awesome.
I wish one of our crew members had ID on her. It was such a shame when we couldn't enter because security were so strict. But place down the road didn't care as much haha.
The pub is an "interesting experience". If you like pub atmosphere, the Big Bad Johns is probably THE place for your. I was a bit surprised that we could get a table around 8pm (okay, on a Wednesday). However, they have a pretty good selection of beers, the prices are reasonable.
Had a very fun time last time we patronized, will definitely go again next time we have time in Victoria.
New favorite bar in Victoria! So much fun on a Friday night. Staff were great as is the atmosphere. So many peanuts to snack on
Our waitress told us about Big Bad John's so we knew we had to swing by. Great atmosphere. Bartender was attentive. Canadian lager special was 👌 glad we tried it out!!
Great little dive bar with good HH prices and friendly people. Gotta love a place festooned with hundreds of bras.
Very cool hillbilly-themed bar. Uniquely decorated and country music, along with dim lighting and a floor full of peanut shells make this a great place to go out to.
Happened to be here on a long time Bartender’s last shift...
She seems to be the life of this place. Every single one of the people who have come through as I’ve sat here has sung her praises and they’re not wrong as far as I can see.
Great bar family here. Service industry folks will understand.
Hi / Bye Vanessa!!! Good luck with the the Bees!!!
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