Overlooking victoria harbour, this accommodation is 1. Spinnakers gastro brewpub victoria, bc beers and ratings. We have always supported farm to table eating, and have partnered with over 35 local farmers and producers who supply us. But the folks wanting to open this new brewpub went ahead with construction, lobbying the government, halfjokingly insisting that, if necessary, theyd take the beer out one door, drive it around the block and deliver it to the pub through another door. Heinrich knaust writes the first extensive book on brewing in germany, describing in detail about 150 different beers. Book your stay in saanichton bed and breakfast through travelocity today and choose from 867 available options. Spinnakers was canadas first brewpub, and is still arguably the best. Up until just a couple of months before it opened on may 15, 1984, it was not legal to brew beer and serve it in the same building, but spinnakers founders managed to get the federal regulations changed in time.
North american brewing renaissance documentary screening. Beerdrinker of the year competition sponsored by wynkoop brewing in denver. In just 18 months, the spinnakers team managed to put together what became canadas first inhouse brewpub of the modern era. Spinnakers brewpub victoria, vancouver island restaurant. Travel lane county eugene international film festival. Excellent beer brewed on the premises, combined with an aboveaverage patio, make spinnakers gastro brewpub a dangerously timeconsuming port of call. As artisan brewers, our philosophy is that great beer goes best with great food. Back in the early 1980s, the market was dominated by the big 3 labbatt, molson and carling okeefe. Big savings and low prices on fishermans wharf park, victoria, british columbia, canada. If beer doesnt float your boat, there are almost 10,000 other formulas in this book. It was in the early 80s that john, with the help of one of bcs other craft beer pioneers, frank appleton, turned the troller pub in horseshoe bay into north americas first craft brewpub. A brewpub can be a pub or restaurant that brews beer on the premises. Spinnakers produces at least ten different types of ales not lagers and they turn around new beers each month, often designing custom brews for community events and fundraisers. Ive eaten there several times myself and recommend the food highly.
The remarkable history of beer is revealed in artifacts thousands of years old discovered in the fertile crescent of the middle east. History original pale ale this is a lightbodied, lightly hopped, straw coloured, effervescent pale ale with a delicate hop aroma and a balanced, slightly sweet finish. An iconic restaurant perched on piers over the san francisco bay on the sausalito waterfront, it all started in 1960 when bill mcdonnell and california state senator gene mcateer built the spinnaker on a spit of land in sausalito called shell beach. Spinnakers was the first brewpub to open in canada and one of the first in all of north america. Mar 19, 2020 spinnakers brewpub and guesthouses, victoria. Spinnakers gastro brewpub the full craft experience beer. Your guide to the breweries of vancouver island is a thoughtful, passionate joy to read. Dine around brunch at spinnakers brewpub tourism victoria. Mcdougall is an original member of the bar tourists of america, a loosely organized group that held. It was a leader in bringing local ingredients to casual dining, and for taking casual dining and making it extraordinary. This is our autumn pork belly with berryman brothers pork belly confit, guites farm acorn squash, house made kraut, garden fried sage, hopped honey roasted squash seeds, topped with a red pepper glaze. Beginning at spinnakers, canadas oldest and longest operating brewpub, the book culminates at beach fire brewing and nosh house in campbell river, and includes a directory of vancouver islands breweries and brewpubs, a glossary of brewing terms, and a. Top 20 best hotels near holland point park, victoria. Victoria is famous for its pub culture, and if you can only visit one pub, make this the one.
This focus on local, fresh and quality was also the source for significant growth in the past decade. But spinnakers was also an early proponent of the local food movement and its chef continues to work closely with local farmers and food producers today. Each room includes a complimentary beer and truffle tasting. Spinnakers brewpub employees, facing an uncertain future after fire damaged their building, have been told theyll be paid until the business reopens. But, one of spinnakers founding partners, john mitchell, was about to create waves in the brewing world.
Spinnakers gastro brewpub the full craft experience. We invite you to book our cozy up for winter package. A guide to the best victoria breweries and brewpubs in bc, canada, so you can spend more time drinking good beer and less time researching. Spinnakers gastro brewpub from victoria, bc on untappd. Spinnakers brewpub and guesthouses, victoria victoria west. It was canadas first brewpub when it opened in 1984, so its a pilgrimage of sorts for beer lovers. In fact, spinnakers was canadas first brew pub and is well worth a visit. Spinnakers brewpub founded in 1984, spinnakers is canadas oldest brewpub.
Raise a glass in memory of one of bcs most essential craft beer pioneers, john mitchell. Prizing quality over quantity, they were slow to grow their yearround and seasonal selections but the result is a flavorful menu worthy of note. The meals eaten in the brewpub were delicious and exceeded our expectations. Spinnakers est lun des 250 restaurants a travers tout le canada qui participent au journee des terroirs. A focus on local, fresh and quality ingredients has created much of spinnakers success and created opportunity beyond simply the beer. Each page of this book features a brewery, one of their beers and a onepage story that tells the tale behind the name of the brew. For those looking for more substantial fare, the pub grubs very good, and the entrees are above average. Oysters and stout have a rich history as food for the masses. Today, while shaped by our colourful history, our neighbourhood is welcoming for tourists from near and far. North american brewing renaissance documentary screening and. Book a bed and breakfast in duncan a romantic getaway awaits when you book a bed and breakfast in duncan. There will be an audiovisual presentation by john neville, award winning nature. Spinnakers craft beer brewpub, victoria, turns 30 2. Top 20 best hotels near fishermans wharf park, victoria.
Spinnakers victoria gastro brewpub and guesthouses. Guesthouses accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival. Get the cheapest deals to the spinnakers brewpub and guesthouses, victoria on skyscanner. Or book now at one of our other 4689 great restaurants in victoria. We brew a wide range of traditional ales, wild and out there barrel aged sours, ciders and blends. A number of pubs downtown have live music most nights including swans, the. Spinnakers brewery mitchells extra special bitter beer. Nov 07, 2019 that history will be on display thursday, november 14th, 79 pm, at falling sky pizzeria, located in the u of o emu student union, with the screening of the north american brewing renaissance, a 23 minute documentary. At spinnakers, we are proud to be an icon of local sustainability. Get a peek behind the scenes, pick up local brewery history as well as the art of craft beer from the best brewers in the business. That history will be on display thursday, november 14th, 79 pm, at falling sky pizzeria, located in the u of o emu student union, with the screening of the north american brewing renaissance, a 23 minute documentary.
Brewpub is an abbreviated term combining the ideas of a brewery and a pub or publichouse. Located in the esquimalt area of victoria bc, canada. Spinnakers gastro brewpub in victoria restaurant frommers. Travellers looking for local activities can try victoria harbour and victoria clipper ferry terminal, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by royal bc museum. Spinnakers brewpub and guest houses 308 catherine street victoria, b. The brewpub took the idea of craft beyond beer and applied it to each aspect of their business. Spinnakers has always believed that the measure of a good pub is in its ability to serve a good meal along with a good pint. Explore spinnakers gastro brewpub from victoria, bc on untappd. Spinnakers gastro brewpub is located just a quick harbour ferry ride across victorias inner harbour and is the home of canadas first purposebuilt brewpub. Our commitment to the food of southern vancouver island, the gulf islands and our surrounding waters shines through in everything we do. Local produce is used in the regional cuisine served at the spinnakers gastro brewpub.
Salish seaside rv haven is western canadas premier motor home park, located on a private peninsula right in the heart of victorias waterfront harbour. Russell books 747 fort street, victoria, british columbia v9a 3e9 rated 4. From the opening description of his first legal glass of beer in 1960 at a beer parlour in victorias ingraham hotel through several chapters describing his 2018 journey of a thousand sips from victoria to campbell river, jon c. Ever since victorias original brewery, spinnakers brewpub opened in may 1984, the craft beer scene on vancouver island has exploded and there are now around 30 breweries and brewpubs you can visit on your travels around the island. We are island made and are pioneers of the craft beer sector, paving the way for modernday brewpubs. For over 56 years, the spinnaker has been a dining destination for generations of locals and visitors alike. I didnt have much in the way of expectations for victoria breweries and the craft beer scene as a whole in victoria, bc. Before spinnakers opened, federal excise tax laws forbade brewing and serving beer in the same building. Spinnakers craft beer brewpub, victoria, turns 30 2 brewed. Spinnakers has led the renaissance of craft brewing.
This boutiquestyle hotel in the heart of downtown victoria captures the charm of yesteryear. Spinnakers fdc features 2017 spinnakers gastro brewpub is one of about 250 restaurants participating in food day across canada. That history will be on display thursday, november 14 from 79 p. Feb 11, 2008 the dedication that publican paul hadfield, management and staff all have toward patrons is reflected in the unique, eclectic ambiance the restaurant encompasses. Members can plan their trip, search for travel deals, and discounts online. The bedford embodies oldworld charm and understated elegance. How to visit the best craft breweries in victoria bc the. He calls the noble hamburg beer the queen of all other wheat beers. This award winning park is completely new, with all. When spinnakers brewpub opened in victoria 34 years ago, there was little indication that it would help spark a craft beer revolution not only here in canada, but the u. Nov 07, 2019 november 7, 2019 around spinnakers, guesthouse specials take this opportunity to treat yourself or your special someone. Spinnakers barrelaged sour smells like delicious wet.
Spinnakers brewpub later used those hops, which circled earth 128 times, to. Spinnakers gastro brewpub restaurant victoria, bc opentable. Spinnakers brewery mitchells extra special bitter beer me. With a creamy rich texture and briny finish from the oysters and a roast bitterness from the malt, this heavyweight stout was brewed with three additions of prime fresh oysters from our friends at hollie wood oysters in fanny bay bc. Falling sky pizzeria presents the screening of the north. Clipper vacations hoppy hour bike tour in victoria. In canada, in the late 1970s, an ongoing series of worker strikes at the big three breweries molson, labatt, and carling created frustration at both the governmental and consumer levels. Where to find victorias best toastworthy pours kenmore air. Original pale ale spinnakers spinnakers gastro brewpub. Brewpub history is a recent gift to north america from oregon, washington, and british columbia. Love it 1010 would recommend and will baylee cambodia. Spinnakers working to support employees during fire. A couple of years ago i visited spinnakers, canadas first brewpub, with the intention of writing a widerscope article about how microbreweries were diversifying their offerings as craft beer. Aug 15, 2018 this was our first trip to victoria and thought spinnakers would be a unique first stay.
Although known for pioneering the craft beer industry and paving the way for modern day brewpubs in canada, spinnakers has always believed that the measure of a good pub is in its ability to serve a good meal along with a good pint. Back in the early 1980s, the market was dominated by the big 3 labatt, molson and carling okeefe. Travelers looking for local activities can try victoria harbour and victoria clipper ferry terminal, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by royal bc museum. Our brewery is a source of ingredients and inspiration for the food we create, a fact that makes victorias only gastro brewpub deliciously unique. Get menu, photos and location information for spinnakers gastro brewpub in victoria, bc. Brewpub history is a recent gift to north america from oregon.
May 16, 2014 a couple of years ago i visited spinnakers, canadas first brewpub, with the intention of writing a widerscope article about how microbreweries were diversifying their offerings as craft beer. Theres no easier way to get to victoria than through clipper vacations. Victoria is wellknown for its local brew pubs and microbreweries. Spinnakers was established to fill a gap in the canadian beer industry. In 1673, heinrich knaust wrote the first extensive book on brewing in germany.
Along the west song walkway there is this lovely little bay called lime bay and overlooking it is a great place to eat spinnakers gastro brewpub. Spinnakers james bay, 425 simcoe st, victoria, bc 2020. Falling sky pizzeria presents the screening of the north american. Our room was not quite ready upon arrival and so we ate in the pubbest fish and chips ever. Spinnakers brewpub and guesthouses hotel in victoria. Each has a private patio and a free beer and truffle tasting.
Spinnakers, as a result of an federal excise act amendment, contained within a february 1984 federal budget, was the first inhouse liquor manufacturing facility to take advantage of the new provisions, ultimately paving the way for brewpubs, wineries and more recently, craft distilleries with attached licensed premises to exist. Proudly owned and operated by the songhees and esquimalt first nations. In the united states a brewpub is defined as selling 25 percent or more of its beer onsite and operating significant food services. The first known book on brewing is published in germany by heinrich knaust, and it included a lot of what people knew about brewing at the time and indepth info on about 150 different beers. November 7, 2019 around spinnakers, guesthouse specials take this opportunity to treat yourself or your special someone.
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