Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria

02/09/2026

Cheque, please? 🥂

What a delicious past 17 days this was. We'd like to thank all of our restaurant, hotel and theatre participants, sponsors and of course to all our foodies who've Dine Around this dynamic city. 🎉💚

We've been DYING to know: What was your favourite restaurant experience this year? Don't be afraid to tag them, so they feel the love!

Stay tuned on our channels for next year's dates, announcements, and of course, more tasty content.

Until next year, Victoria! 🍽️💚

02/06/2026

It's the last weekend to Dine Around... ⏳🍽️

How many Dine Around adventures have you gone on already? Are you saving the best for the finale? Leave us a comment below.

Happy dining, and thank you for your wonderful support for Greater Victoria's restaurant and hospitality industry💚

🍽️ Lure Restaurant & Bar - Charred Corn & Coconut Soup

02/01/2026

There’s still time to enjoy Dine Around and Stay in Town at Aura until February 8th!

Join us for lunch or dinner and turn a great meal into a relaxed winter outing.

It’s an easy way to experience Victoria’s dining scene this season.

Reservations are highly recommended.

See menus here https://ow.ly/5Aq150XUglC

02/01/2026

Although Dine Around falls JUST short of Valentine's Day (ending on February 8th), it's perfect for those who like to celebrate early 😉

These restaurants deliver flawless plating, show-stopping flavours, carefully curated beverage pairings, and signature service to really wow someone special to you:

💕 Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio - pictured here: Square Root Squash Salad
❤️ Uni Japanese Restaurant - pictured here: Fresh Local Oysters
🍽️ House of Boateng - pictured here: Braised Short Ribs
💕 Callisto at The Westin Bear Mountain Resort & Spa - pictured here: Linguine Caprese
❤️ The Courtney Room - pictured here: Casarecce
🍽️ Clive's Classic Lounge - pictured here: Shrimp Ceviche
💕 Fathom - pictured here: Sorbet
❤️ Aegir Room
🍽️ Rudi - pictured here: Halloumi and Pork

Can you think of a more perfect way to ring in the month of love? Don't leave your date disappointed - make sure to get those reservations in early!

01/28/2026

📢 Introducing the Dine Around Menu Cheat Sheet! 📝

We heard your feedback, and wanted to make your menu research as seamless as possible for you - in chart-form. After all, your appetite (and this program) are only growing.

🔗 Head to https://hubs.li/Q040KmfB0 to see our Cheat Sheet, or planning chart, of all our participating restaurants and their Dine Around menus. Happy researching, foodies!

📸🍽️ The Courtney Room

01/26/2026

We've never held a Dine Around pub crawl yet... but with all these great options, we might have to. 🍻

Dive into these eateries for the perfect plate, AND a pint:

🍺 Spinnakers Brewpub - pictured here: Lamb and Mushroom Fettuccini
🍺 Ryesandshinedistillery - pictured here: Bacon-wrapped Rosemary Pineapple Bites
🍺 The Well Public at Elements Casino Victoria
🍺 Penny Farthing Public House
🍺 Irish Times Pub - pictured here: Clam Chowder
🍺 Bard & Banker- pictured here: Wagyu Beef Gyoza
🍺 The Sticky Wicket - pictured here: Chicken Cordon Bleu
🍺 The Pub at Brentwood Bay Resort - pictured here: Arugula Salad and Homemade Gnocci with Beef Ragù alla Bolognese

These pubs, bars and breweries prove to us that you can be transported to a realm of flavour through a carefully paired beverage, as well. Dine Around is on from Jan 23rd to Feb 8th - make those reservations! 🍽️

01/26/2026

01/23/2026

Glimpses of the Gala... 📸🪩

Last night's sold out Dine Around and Stay in Town Gala launch delivered a message: this year's program will shape up to be the largest and most dynamic yet. The energy in the room was undeniable! ⚡

A big thank you to our local chefs, restaurateurs, entertainment, sponsors, beverage partners, businesses, and most importantly: our Gala guests, for helping launch what is poised to be our most ambitious Dine Around yet.

Enjoy this photo re-cap captured by the talented Tyler Cave and Kevin Light... and go make those restaurant reservations! 🍽️

01/23/2026