Watching the game in a friendly pub is almost as good as seeing it live, or better if you prefer cheering your team to victory from a comfy booth with a platter of sizzling hot wings and your favourite beverage. Grab your giant foam finger and a few good friends and join the fun at one of these local sports bars.
If you like to have cold beer and hot wings on hand while you watch the game, Upper Deck is your destination. This casual spot serves up classic pub grub like pizza, burgers and wings in a friendly environment where you can also play pool or take the stage for karaoke. A good selection of beer on tap will help quench your thirst as you cheer on your favourite team.
Like sports? How about comedy? If yes to both, then you’re probably going to love Hecklers. Catch everything from college football to NHL games at this unique venue that’s part comedy club, part sports bar, and all-around fun. Tasty wings come in a variety of flavours including house specialties dill pickle and spicy bourbon and go down well with a cold beer from their ever-changing draft selection.
Located in the Red Lion Inn & Suites hotel, this busy sports lounge airs all major sporting events from 10 different satellite sports channels. Snack on tasty pub grub classics and try your hand at a game of darts. They also offer karaoke, DJs and live shows so the entertainment doesn’t end with the final whistle.
If you're looking for a slightly fancier place to watch the game, the downtown Victoria location of this upscale national chain is a good bet. Sightlines are great with more than 20 screens in a surround sound environment. The extensive menu is interesting and varied and Shark Club Victoria also hosts exclusive pay-per-view events, including UFC, MMA and boxing matches.
With daily drink and food specials and live music, Darcy's is a lively pub with a party-like atmosphere on the weekends. Plenty of TVs are positioned throughout the pub so you can catch the game while enjoying one of the many craft beers on tap. After working up an appetite cheering on your team, try the Whole Beast Pizza featuring a selection of artisan-crafted meats from The Whole Beast Artisan Salumeria.
Whether you're watching or playing, Games Room in the historic Strathcona Hotel delivers plenty of entertainment. With a giant screen as well as multiple panels strategically placed throughout the room you'll never miss a highlight when your team’s in action. Afterward, get in the game yourself with darts, pool, chess or backgammon amidst the regal decor.