Welcome!
Since 2014, we at The Drake Eatery have been committed to offering our guests a casual, safe and comfortable space to enjoy a West Coast craft beer and food experience. A social environment to encourage conversation without the distractions of TV’s or intrusively loud music.
We hope you will feel at home.
Phone
(250) 590-9075
Location
517 Pandora Ave
Victora, BC
V8T2J5
In Historic Market Square
Hours
Monday to Sunday 12 pm to 10 pm
Grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community.
the drake EATERY SUPPORTS tHE 2019 COPS FOR CANCER / tour de rock FUNDRAISER
Check out the article here.
The Thirsty Chef / A Fundraiser for the Island Chefs Collaborative
The Island Chefs Collaborative (ICC) supports small scale, organic farmers here on Vancouver Island by offering zero-interest micro-loans. Each year, to celebrate The Drake Eatery’s anniversary, we host an outdoor event in the Market Square Courtyard raising funds for this great cause. As of 2019, we have been able to contribute over $15,000.00 to help maintain a healthy island food supply.
Today’s Tap List
OUR CRAFT BEER PROGRAM
“It’s our responsibility to only pour the good sh*t”
-Scot Blair: Owner/Operator of San Diego’s iconic tap room, Hamilton’s Tavern and South Park Brewpub
We agree with Scot and we take that responsibility seriously, working diligently to source out and offer the best examples of any given beer style each and every week.
Our 33 taps allow us to offer a wide selection of beers in various styles while few enough that ALL the beer moves quickly avoiding any chance of the precious liquid going stale in the line. All our beer selections are done on a rotating basis meaning there will very likely be a number of new options on our Draught List even if you visit us two days in a row.
In order to offer our guests the best possible craft beer experience, we make the following ‘promise’….
To constantly seek out the best examples of beer styles, exclusively from independently owned craft breweries. (Abiding by the Brewers Association standards).
Draught Lines are cleaned between every keg change and all faucets are disassembled for a deep clean once a week…every week.
All beer is served in ‘beer clean’ glassware. Your glass is given a final rinse with our glass sprayers to ensure any possible residue from the cleaning process has been removed before filling with beer.
All beer is served within it’s appropriate ‘fresh date’. We inspect every keg as they arrive and return any that we feel fall outside of their peek fresh date.
All kegs are stored cold to preserve flavour.
Our team is in a constant state of beer education. We have one fully certified Cicerone and many of our team are Cicerone Server Certified. All staff are trained on proper pouring technique. The rim of your glass will not come into contact with our faucets nor will the faucets be ‘dunked’ into your beer to avoid any chance of contamination.
BREWERS DEN Tap List
upcoming events
Currently all events at The Drake are postponed. Please check back soon for updates
frequently asked questions
Why do I need to order at the bar?
We strive to create a community atmosphere at The Drake. By having to order the bar you have the opportunity to experience the whole room. And while waiting in line why not make a new friend? Start up a chat about beer… who knows, you make make a life long connection?
Could I get a shot of Tequila?
As Orville Redenbacher said, “Do one thing and do it well.” Our one thing is beer. craft beer to be precise. We have a local cider on tap as well as a modest selection of BC wines, If you’re bringing a non-beer drinking friend, and if you are looking for something non-alcoholic we have some locally produced soda’s and sparkling waters. So, no hard bar or cocktails, but we will gladly point you in the direction of some local, world class cocktail bars that are just steps from us!
Why did you call it The Drake?
Paying homage to Victoria’s first dedicated beer bar, we borrowed our name from The Drake Hotel and Beer Parlour that used to call Market Square its home (just across the courtyard from our location). It opened on the corner of Store and Johnson St. in 1954 and closed 20 years later in 1974.
Do you take reservations?
We operate primarily on a first come first serve basis, but we have been know to do functions or group events from time to time. Please check out our full reservation policy here.
OUR FOOD PROGRAM
Our food philosophy at the Drake is “Great ingredients prepared simply.”
we are proud to list the community of suppliers we work with everyday.
the drake EATERY
517 Pandora Ave,
Victoria, BC
Located in Historic Market Square
If curious about group bookings please check out our reservation policy here.
Contact Us
Collected over years! time to enjoy!
Have a beer pairing dinner in the comfort of your own home.
Match one of our food items with one of the above beauties, and order to go at 250-590-9075. Pay over the phone. Tell the host when you arrive that you have a take out order, and they will get it for you. Wine bottles (on food page) and gluten free beer are available to go as well.