Available in Q Bar from 4pm to close
snacks
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q bar signature popcorn
charcoal spice
$9
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marinated olives
preserved lemon, roof top herbs, garlic, chili
$9
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maple smoked & honey roasted almonds
chili-lime tajin dust
$12
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house fried potato chips
q spice, caramelized onion dip
$12
small plates
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farro & flax bread
empress honey butter, bee pollen, salt spring seasonal salt
$10
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fresh local oysters
pickled kombu-blackberry mignonette, lemon
$26 per 1/2 dozen
$49 per dozen
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edamame and english pea hummus
chili roasted eggplant, cilantro and lime tzatziki, pita
$18
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meat & cheese
apricot preserve, candied nuts, pickled mustard seeds, gherkin
$32
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crispy pork belly bao
sweet soy glaze, cucumber kimchi, garlic-chili crunch, cilantro
$18
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seafood plateau for two
salmon pepperoni, poached prawns, smoked albacore, hot smoked king salmon, candied sable fish, ahi poke, cocktail sauce, lemon
$40
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twice cooked farmhouse chicken wings
morita – espresso - chipotle glaze, cucumber-lime dip
$18
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brussels & broccolini
crispy fried, roasted peanut - sesame dressing, lemon
$18
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crispy chicken slider
cucumber kimchi, spicy gochujang aioli, ice berg, toasted bun
$8
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cheeseburger slider
roasted onion mayo, aged white cheddar, pickles, lettuce, brioche
indulge
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house churned ice cream and sorbet
3 scoops, fresh berries, seasonal biscotti
$14
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lemon madeline
lemon cremeux, mandarin & lemon confit, sunflower glaze, raspberry, torched
$14
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dark chocolate hazelnut tart
gianduja mousse, caramelized white chocolate chantilly, praline
$14
FRUITS & GRAINS & CEREALS
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ALMOND MAPLE GRANOLA
dried fruits, nuts, seeds, fresh berries, milk
$12
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STEEL CUT OATMEAL
dried fruits, nuts, seeds, fresh berries, warm cereal, cream
$14
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LEMON FROSTED HOUSE MADE BREAKFAST BREAD
dulce de leche
$15
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SEASONAL FRUIT & BERRIES
artisanal yogurt
$16
FAVOURITES
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FREE RUN FARM FRESH EGGS
sausage, bacon or ham, crispy potatoes, roasted tomatoes, Portofino toast
$22
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CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT
back bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise, crispy potatoes
$23
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PNW BENEDICT
warm crab, poached eggs, wilted arugula, lemon-chive hollandaise, crispy potatoes
$28
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SMASHED AVOCADO TOAST
poached free run eggs, portofino multigrain toast, tomato salad
$24
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3 EGG OMELETTE
roasted mushrooms, gruyère, shoulder ham
$23
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BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Canadian maple syrup, fresh berries, butter
$22
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EGG WHITE FRITTATA
heirloom tomato, avocado, watercress
$21
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Ham & Egg Breakfast Wrap
fluffy scrambled eggs, glenwood ham, gruyère, arugula, flour tortilla, served with crispy potatoes
$22
SIDES
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CHOICE OF
country sausage, double smoked bacon, braised shoulder ham or chicken & apple sausage
$6
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TOAST
Portofino artisan bread, butter, preserves
$5
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SMALL BOWL OF FRUIT
$8
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SMALL BOWL OF BERRIES
$12
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GUACAMOLE
$8
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ROASTED TOMATOES
$8
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FREE RUN FARM FRESH EGG
cooked your way
$4
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BREAKFAST POTATOES
$8
BREWED
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DRIP COFFEE
$6
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CAPPUCCINO
$7
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LATTE
$7
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MACCHIATO
$7
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ESPRESSO
$6
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HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE
58% dark chocolate, vanilla chantilly
$8
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LOT 35 TEA
1907 Orange Pekoe, Imperial Breakfast, Creamy Earl Grey, Organic Oregon Mint, Organic Egyptian Camomile, Organic Bella Coola Punch, Kyushu Japan Sencha
$6
TAPAS
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FARRO & FLAX BREAD
empress honey whipped butter, sea salt
$10
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Q BAR SIGNATURE POPCORN
charcoal spice
$9
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MARINATED OLIVES
chili, roof top herbs, garlic
$9
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freshly shucked oysters
vancouver island oysters, pickled kombu & blackberry mignonette sorbet, lemon
$26
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meat & cheese
artisanal charcuterie & farmhouse cheese, pickled mustard seed, apricot preserve
$32
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chilled seafood plateau
tuna, prawns, coho pepperoni, candied sablefish, hot smoked spring salmon
$40
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edamame & english pea hummus
chili roasted eggplant, cilantro & lime tzatziki, puffed quinoa, pita
$18
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rooftop rosemary & parmesan fries
lemon aioli
$16
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just caught spots
garlic & herb butter broiled spot prawns, grilled lemon, focaccia
$32
NOSH
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MANHATTAN CLAM & SHRIMP CHOWDER
bacon, clam, hand peeled shrimp
$16
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heirloom tomato & mozzarella salad
cowichan buffalo mozzarella, dark rye crumb, smoked paprika dressing
$18
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tajin spiced grilled prawn tacos
nixtamal corn tortilla, grilled avocado, pico de gallo, smoked sour cream, lime
$32
upgrade to spot prawns $6
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crispy chicken sliders
cucumber kimchi, spicy gochujang aioli, iceberg lettuce, toasted bun
$26
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Q BAR CAESAR SALAD
baby romaine, classic dressing, sourdough croutons, grana padano
$18
Grilled Prawns $16
Pan Seared Salmon $16
Chicken Breast $14
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mason street greens
maple-xeres dressing, heirloom cherry tomato, baby cucumber, shaved roots
$16
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ahi tuna chirachi
seasoned rice, furikake, bonito mayo, seaweed salad, cucumber kimchi, avocado, sweet soy
$35
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haida gwaii halibut & chips
house made tartar sauce, napa cabbage & sunflower seed slaw, lemon
$34
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grilled cheeseburger
8oz angus beef, roasted onion mayo, tomato, lettuce, aged white cheddar, brioche bun
$29
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steak frites
grilled 8oz ny steak, duck fat onion, parmesan-rosemary fries, cafe de paris butter, red wine jus
$40
INDULGE
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DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TART
gianduja mousse, caramelized white chocolate chantilly, praline
$14
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LEMON MADELEINES
lemon cremeux, mandarin & lemon confit, sunflower glaze
$14
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LOVE IS LOVE
brown butter financier, vanilla ganache monté, raspberry jam, rainbow chocolate mousse
$15
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SELECTION OF HOUSE CHURNED ICE CREAM
3 scoops, fresh berries, gluten-free pistacio biscotti
$14
ON TAP
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Q BLONDE VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWING
lager
$9
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driftwood fat tug
ipa
$9
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hoyne dark matter
brown ale
$9
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sea cider
pippins
$9
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q blonde vancouver island brewing
lager
$9
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vancouver island brewing
beachcomber hefeweizen
$9
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category 12 brewing
juicy data hazy ipa
$9
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stanley park 1897
amber ale
$9
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stella artois
lager
$10
WHY NOT TRY
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EMPRESS GIN & TONIC
empress 1908 gin, fever tree tonic
$19
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BC MARTINI
sheringham gin, de vine moderna vermouth, rosemary & maraschino cherry shrub
$21
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Pip Pip Hooray! Pride Cocktail
Sheringham rhubarb gin, st-germain elderflower liqueur, sea ciders pippins, lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water
$19
Wine By The Glass
Bubbles
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Bottega Prosecco
Veneto, Italy
$14
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Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards, Fitz Cremant
Creata Ranch, BC
$18
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Veuve Clicquot Brut
Champagne, France
$39
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Medici Ermete, Quercioli Lambrusco Sorbara Rosato
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
$14
Rosé
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OCP Many Hands Rosé
Summerland, BC
$15 per 5oz
$25 per 9oz
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Cedar Creek Platinum Rosé
Kelowna, BC
$20 per 5oz
$34 per 9oz
White
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Mission Hill Estate Series Chardonnay
Kelowna, BC
$13 per 5oz
$22 per 9oz
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Fitzpatrick Family VIneyards, The Lookout Riesling
Greata Ranch, BC
$15 per 5oz
$25 per 9oz
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Unsworth Pinot Gris
Cowichan Valley, BC
$16 per 5oz
$27 per 9oz
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Haras de Pirque Albaclara Sauvignon Blanc
Leyda Valley, Chile
$14 per 5oz
$24 per 9oz
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Dog Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand
$21 per 5oz
$36 per 9oz
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Cannonball Chardonnay
Sonoma, California
$21 per 5oz
$36 per 9oz
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Alois Lageder Dolomiti Terra Alpina Pinot Grigio
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
$18 per 5oz
$31 per 9oz
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Adegamãe Lisboa Valley Selection White
Lisboa, Portugal
$16 per 5oz
$27 per 9oz
Red
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Mission Hill Estate Series Cabernet/Merlot
Kelowna, BC
$13 per 5oz
$22 per 9oz
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Bartier Bros Cabernet Franc
Oliver, BC
$16 per 5oz
$27 per 9oz
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Siduri Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon
$22 per 5oz
$38 per 9oz
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Meyer Family Vineyards Pinot Noir
Okanagan Falls, BC
$14 per 5oz
$24 per 9oz
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Ex Nihilo Merlot
Lake Country, BC
$19 per 5oz
$32 per 9oz
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Louis Latour Bourgogne Gamay
Burgundy, France
$18 per 5oz
$31 per 9oz
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Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo
Salento, Italy
$17 per 5oz
$29 per 9oz
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Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma, California
$22 per 5oz
$38 per 9oz
FEATURE COCKTAIL
Pride month is June, and we will be celebrating in the restaurants with a special dessert and cocktail. $1 from the sale of each Love is Love Dessert and Pip Pip Hooray Cocktail will be donated to the Victoria Pride Society!-
pip pip hoorary!
Sheringham rhubarb gin, st-germain elderflower liqueur, sea ciders pippins, lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water
$19
COCKTAILS ON TAP
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empress gin lemonade
empress gin, citrus blend, lavender & pea flower
$20 per glass
$55 per pitcher
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Steeped Sangria
BC red wine, brandy, lemon & orange juices, empress blend tea, bella coola tea
$17 per glass
$45 per pitcher
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SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
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Sidestep
casamigos mescal, the woods pacific amaro, lemon, honey, rhubarb
$21
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Cut & Run
goslings dark rum, manitou sumac liqueur, passionfruit, lemon, chipotle, sumac, pineapple
$18
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BC MARTINI
sheringham gin, de vine moderna vermouth, rosemary & maraschino cherry shrub
$21
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Q1908
empress gin, lemon juice, sugar, egg white & butterfly pea flower
$19
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Q Old Fashioned
alberta premium rye, st. remy brandy, champagne reduction, house bitters, absinthe & rosemary
$18
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Empress 75
empress gin, st-germain, cointreau, lemon juice, sugar, prosecco, grapefruit pearls
$29
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Zen Margarita
japanese sencha green tea-infused volcan Tequila, cointreau, rosemary syrup, lime, grapefruit
$19
SPARKLING
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Bottega Prosecco
Veneto, Italy, NV
$14
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Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards, Fitz Cremant
Greata Ranch, BC, 2016
$18
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Veuve Clicquot, Brut
Champagne, France, NV
$39
ON TAP
-
driftwood fat tug
IPA
$9
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hoyne dark matter
brown ale
$9
-
q blonde vancouver island brewing
lager
$9
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sea cider
pippins
$9
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vancouver island brewing
beachcomber hefeweizen
$9
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category twelve brewing
juicy data hazy ipa
$9
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stella artois
lager
$9
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Stanley Park 1897 Amber Ale
$9
BOTTLES
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hoyne pilsner
$8
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philips blue buck
pale ale
$8
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Bud Light
lager
$8
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Budweiser
lager
$8
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Budweiser Prohibition Brew
non-alcoholic
$7
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Corona
lager
$8
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Leffe Blonde
amber ale
$11
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Peroni
lager
$9
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No Boats on Sunday
cider
$12
IMPOSTER
zero proof cocktails-
SEEDLIP
the world's first non-alcoholic distilled spirit
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Garden Sour
seedlip grove infused butterfly pea flower, lemon, sugar, egg white
$14
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Cosno
seedlip garden, orange infused verjus, lime & cranberry juice
$14
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1908 Vintage
seedlip grove infused with butterfly pea flower, fairmont honey & ginger, lemon juice, club soda & grapefruit pearls
$16
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Seedlip & Tonic
choice of seedlip grove, garden or spiced
$14
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almost spritz
blood orange, sparkling tonic, soda
$14
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salt spring kombucha
$10
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Pal-noma
lumette, grapefruit, lime, agave, sparkling water, salt rim
$12
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honey lavender lemonade
citrus blend, fairmont honey, lavender & pea flower
$12
GIN
1 oz-
Ampersand
Cowichan
$10
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Beefeater
UK
$10
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Beefeater 24
UK
$12
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Bombay Sapphire
UK
$10
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De Vine Sloe
Saanich
$12
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Empress 1908 Gin
Signature Empress Gin
$12
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Hendrick's
Scotland
$12
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Longtable
Vancouver
$12
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Plymouth
UK
$12
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Sheringham "Sea Side"
Vancouver Island
$11
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Tanqueray
England
$11
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The Botanist
Scotland
$12
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Empiric Gin
Nanaimo
$11
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Victoria Gin
$11
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Victoria Oaken Gin
$12
VODKA
1 oz-
Absolut citron
Sweden
$12
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Absolut Elyx
Sweden
$12
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Belvedere
Poland
$12
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Ciroc
France
$14
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Finlandia
Finland
$11
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Grey Goose
France
$12
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Ketel One Citroen
Netherlands
$12
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Sheringham
Sooke
$12
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Stolichnaya
Russia
$11
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Stolichnaya Elit
Russia
$14
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Tito's
USA
$10
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Van Gogh Espresso
Holland
$12
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Zubrowka
Poland
$11
CANE SPIRITS
1 oz-
Appleton Estate
Jamaica
$12
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Bacardi Superior
puerto rico
$10
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Bacardi 8 Year
puerto rico
$12
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Cachaca 51
brazil
$8
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Diplomatico mantuano
Venezuela
$14
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El Dorado Reserve 15 Year
Old Guyana
$14
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Gosling's
Bermuda
$14
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Mount Gay Black Barrel
Barbados
$12
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Pyrat XO Reserve
Guyana
$14
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Ron Zacapa 23 Year
Guatemala
$18
AGAVE SPIRITS
1 oz-
Casamigos Reposado
$14
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Cazadores Reposado
$14
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Clase Azul Reposado
$28
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Don Julio Añejo
$28
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Hornitos Silver
$10
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LSM Doba Yej Mezcal
$12
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Patron XO Cafe
$14
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Sombra Mezcal
$11
CANADIAN WHISKY
1 oz-
Canadian Club
$10
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Collingwood Maple
$11
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Crown Royal
$11
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Crown Royal Northern Harvest
$11
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Forty Creek Barrel Select
$10
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Forty Creek Copper Pot
$12
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Lot 40
$11
BOURBON WHISKEY
1 oz-
Basil Hayden's
$14
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Buffalo Trace
$11
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Bulleit
$10
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Eagle Rare
$14
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Jack Daniel's
$10
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Knob Creek Rye
$10
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Makers Mark
$12
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Sazerac 6 Year
$14
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Woodford Reserve
$12
IRISH WHISKEY
1 oz-
Jameson
$10
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Midleton Singlemalt
Irish
$30
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Redbreast 12 Year
$12
BLENDED WHISKEY
1 oz-
Chivas Regal 12 Year
$12
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Chivas Royal Salute 21 Year
$24
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Famous Grouse
$10
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Glendalough Black Pitts 7
$14
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Johnnie Walker Black
$14
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Johnnie Walker Platinum
$22
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Johnnie Walker Blue
$38
SINGLE MALT WHISKY
1 oz-
Ardbeg 10 Year
Islay
$17
-
Bowmore 15 Year
Islay
$16
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Bowmore 40 Year 1974
Islay
$275
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Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie
Islay
$12
-
Dalwhinnie 15 year
Highland
$16
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Dalmore 18 year
Highland
$29
-
Glenfiddich 15 year
Speyside
$15
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Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or
Highland
$20
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Highland Park 12 Year
Highland
$12
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Glenlivet 15 year
Speyside
$15
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Laphroaig 10 year
Islay
$15
-
Lagauvulin 16 year
Islay
$18
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Macallan Amber
Speyside
$15
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Macallan Sienna
Speyside
$26
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Oban 14 Year
Highland
$18
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Talisker 10 Year
Islay
$16
-
Glenfarclas 21 Year
Speyside
$24
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Hibiki Japanese Harmony
Japan
$18
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Amrut Fusion
India
$15
-
Glenmorangie Original 10 Year
Highland
$15
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Glenrothes Sherry Cask Reserve
Speyside
$18
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Glenrothes 1995
Speyside
$20
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Springbank 10 Year
Campbeltown
$15
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Glenmorangie Lasanta
Highland
$16
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Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban
Highland
$16
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Talisker 25 Year
Isle of Skye
$49
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Auchentoshan 12 Year
Lowland
$12
-
Macallan Double Cask 12 Year
Speyside
$14
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Macallan 12 Year
Speyside
$14
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Macallan Triple Cask 12 Year
Speyside
$16
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Macallan 15 Year
Speyside
$22
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Macallan Triple Cask 15 Year
Speyside
$24
BRANDY / GRAPPA / PISCO
1 oz-
Beniamino Maschio Grappa
$10
-
Calvados Pere Magloire
$10
-
Campo Encanto Pisco
$10
-
Castarede XO Armagnac
$18
-
Hennessy V.S.O.P.
$16
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Hennessy XO
$41
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Hennessy Richard
$285
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Hennessy Paradis Rare
$125
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Hennessy VS
$12
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Remy Martin Louis XIII
$245
-
Remy Martin V.S.O.P.
$15
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Remy Martin X.O.
$36
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Saint Vivant VSOP
$10
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Vecchia Romagna
$10
PORT/SHERRY
2 oz-
Gonzalez Byass
$16
-
Grahams Six Grapes
$10
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Grahams 10 Years
$12
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Hidalgo
Manzanilla La Gitana
$10
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Lustau
Solera Reserva Sherry
$12
-
Noe
$14
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Penfolds Grandfather
$24
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Taylor Fladgate 10 Years
$12
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Taylor Fladgate 20 years
$20
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Taylor Fladgate 30 Years
$35
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Taylor Fladgate 40 years
$45
Happy Hour on the Veranda
Sunday through Thursday from 8:00pm - close
WINE
-
MISSION HILL ESTATE SERIES CHARDONNAY
Kelowna, BC
$10
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MISSION HILL ESTATE SERIES CABERNET MERLOT
Kelowna, BC
$10
BUBBLES
-
BOTTEGA PROSECCO
Veneto, Italy
$12
ON TAP
-
Q BLONDE VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWING
lager
$6
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
-
CLASSIC MARTINI
$12
-
MANHATTAN
$12
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NEGRONI
$12
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COSMOPOLITAN
$12
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MOSCOW MULE
$12
NOSH
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TAJIN SPICED GRILLED PRAWN TACO
nixtamal corn tortilla, grilled avocado, pico de gallo, smoked sour cream
$8
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ROOFTOP ROSEMARY & PARMESAN FRIES
lemon aioli
$12
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MARINATED OLIVES
chili, roof top herbs, garlic
$6
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Q BAR SIGNATURE POPCORN
charcoal spice
$6
-
CHAR GRILLED ANGUS BEEF BURGER
roasted onion mayo, toasted brioche bun, aged cheddar, house made pickle
$26
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DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TART
gianduja mousse, caramelized white chocolate chantilly, praline
$12
This quintessential summer pastime in Victoria, done only as the Empress can, is back by popular demand for summer 2021. It’s the ultimate al fresco dining experience on the hotel’s iconic front lawns, with stunning views of the Inner Harbour. Reserve your very own harbour facing picnic spot complete with blankets, pillows, and a basket brimming with delicious upscale food. Even little ones have their own specially prepared menu to join the party with finger-licking treats. Elevate your experience with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne, or cocktails from our full Q Bar menu.
Lunch on the Lawn
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FARMHOUSE CHEESE
farmhouse cheese, apricot preserve, candied nuts, pickles
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EDAMAME AND ENGLISH PEA HUMMUS
chili roasted eggplant, cilantro & lime tzatziki, puffed quinoa, pita
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FARRO AND FLAX BREAD
empress honey whipped butter
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HEIRLOOM TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD
smoked paprika dressing
-
SAANICH STRAWBERRIES
clotted cream
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INDIVIDUAL CAKES
Chocolate & Vanilla Rocher
-
YOUR CHOICE OF COLD FRIED CHICKEN OR COLD FRIED CAULIFLOWER
sunflower seed coleslaw
-
ESKA NATRUAL SPRING WATER
-
Lunch on the Lawn
Per person, minimum 2 people
$75
Please join us on Sunday June 27th as we kick off our 2021 Lunch on the Lawn series and Victoria Pride Week with a Love Is Love themed picnic. Bring the ones you love to help share in a special Pride Day at the Empress. Colourful Pride themed attire welcome! $10 from every picnicker’s lunch will be donated to the Victoria Pride Society.
Lunch on the Lawn
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FARMHOUSE CHEESE
farmhouse cheese, apricot preserve, candied nuts, pickles
-
EDAMAME AND ENGLISH PEA HUMMUS
chili roasted eggplant, cilantro & lime tzatziki, puffed quinoa, pita
-
FARRO AND FLAX BREAD
empress honey whipped butter
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HEIRLOOM TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD
smoked paprika dressing
-
SAANICH STRAWBERRIES
clotted cream
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LOVE IS LOVE CAKE
brown butter financier, vanilla ganache monté, raspberry jam, rainbow chocolate mousse
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YOUR CHOICE OF COLD FRIED CHICKEN OR COLD FRIED CAULIFLOWER
sunflower seed coleslaw
-
ESKA NATRUAL SPRING WATER
-
Lunch on the Lawn
Per person, minimum 2 people
$85