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Black Press' Best of the City Awards consistently votes Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub one of the Best Pub of the City.  We have received ratings for Best Patio,  Best Place to Play Darts, and Best Brewery from the same source, year after year. Globe and Mail claims Spinnakers is in the top five brewpubs in Canada.

Please enjoy some of the many publications Spinnakers has bene fortunate enough to appear.  Some links will become broken over time, but we will do out best to keep things up to date.

 

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mywholedeal.com

03/31/2011

This blogger contacted Spinnakers via Twitter.  The author spent one month being Vegan and eating nothing but local.  After her experience at Spinnakers, was thrilled with how many local suppliers we support.
 

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National Post

03/26/2011

Tea for two types of traveller in Victoria

"In stark contrast to the city's reputation, the slogan for Tourism Victoria is "full of life." B.C.'s capital has long been thought of as a place for retirees, for the "newlywed and nearly dead" as the old joke goes. But it only takes a quick stroll around the city's tight-knit downtown core to see that, at some point over the past five years, Victoria got vibrant.

In keeping with its British heritage, one of the most interesting benchmarks of its evolution is the way it treats its tea. Here, a handy guide to Victoria's old/new mélange, as read from the tea leaves."

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Campbell River Mirror newspaper

03/10/2011

The Editor of this newspaper was Spinnkaers' guest in February. Editor usually incorporate walking somewhere while on vacation and used his time to enjoy areas aroud Spinnakers to do just that.

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Australian Men’s Health Magazine

12/01/2010

Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub gets a mention in this golf themed article from the Editor of Australian Men’s Health.  Men’s Health has a circulation nationwide of 80,000 with a readership of 4.8 million.

Australian Men’s Health Magazine

House & Home Magazine

11/10/2010

Spinnakers' housemade O de Vie gets a mention in this blog article from Canadian House & Home Magazine.

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Top Ten Things To Do in BC This Week

10/25/2010

Enoy this link for Cheryl MacKinnon’s list of Top Ten Things to do in BC as seen in Getaway BC.

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Exploring the Life of Emily Carr

10/18/2010

Enjoy this West Jet article all about Canada’s most famous female artist, Emily Carr.  Here’s your guide to experiencing Carr in her own hometown, Victoria, BC including mention of Spinnakers' Our Emiy Summer Ale.

 

 

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Ottawa Citizen - Raise a glass to Oktoberfest all year long

10/07/2010

Spinnakers is included in this beer themed article.

Not everyone is fortunate enough to duck into a tent full of beer swillers in Munich, the biggest beer celebration on the planet, which ended earlier this week.

No worries. To keep the bubbly spirit going throughout the year, opt for these experiences from west to yeast.

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Vancouver Sun - Sold on Soda

09/18/2010

Spinnakers' O de Vie water & carbination system were included in this Vancouver Sun story about bubble water.

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Dreamscapes Magazine - The Brew North Strong & Free

09/16/2010

Spinnakers was included in this article covering craft brewing in Canada.

Dreamscapes Magazine

Ottawa Citizen - Victoria's Best Fish & Chips

09/11/2010

This article mentions the best places in Victoria for fish & chips.  Spinnakers was chosen as best "Posh Chippy" location.

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Great places for food in Victoria, BC (blog)

09/02/2010

Blog: "It's no secret I love to dine out. Yesterday I raved about Pagliacci's...but here are a few more of my favourite lite bite places in Victoria."

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Vancouver View magazine

09/01/2010

Thanks to Tourism Victoria, Spinnakers is included in the current issue of Vancouver View Magazine.  This coverage is a direct result of a Tourism Victoria led Broadcast media visit in which the hipper side of the destination was showcased.  See messaging reflected in the Hot Sheet.
 
Vancouver View is published for residents of Vancouver and features the various communities in the area. Showcases people, places and entertainment of local importance. Covers travel, home improvement, dining, fashion, outdoor activities and local news. Circulation: 30,000
 

Vancouver View Hot Sheet

National Post - The Great Canadian Adventure: 100 ways to fill your calendar this fall

08/20/2010

Staying in Spinnakers' Guestshouses was listed as #3 of 100 ways to fill your calendar this fall.

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Tourism British Columbia - Japanese Field Reporter Video

08/10/2010

Tourism British Columbia sent a Japanese speaking guest to Victoria to experience the city.  Mariko visited Spinnakers during her visit.  Spinnakers footage begins at 3:38.

The video will appear on Tourism BC's Japanese website as well as their Japanese e-magazine/newsletter!

Note: this video is not in English.

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Travel Video News - Fall Event News for Foodies in Victoria, BC

08/09/2010

Spinnakers' Our Emily Summer Ale is included in a round up of a fall event listings.

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A Rumbly Tummy: Beer Tasting at Spinnakers

08/04/2010

A blog article about our food.

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14 Victoria Restaurants with Superb Summer Patios

08/04/2010

Blog article abotu Victoria's patios:

"At the height of summer, Victoria restaurants with attractive patios have a distinct edge over other dining spots. While many businesses offer outdoor seating areas, few can provide a truly tranquil spot in the sun with pleasing views and little or no traffic noise. "

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www.heedthehedonist.com

08/01/2010

A great profile of Spinnakers' 5 course Chef's Table Menu experience.

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Hoist a cold one this summer for Emily Carr

07/28/2010

Spinnakers has created Our Emily Summer Ale as a fundraiser for the Victoria Parks & Recreation Foundation's Our Emily Statue.  10% of proceeds from every bottle and pint sold goes towards the fund!

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Times Colonist

07/28/2010

A great profile of Spinnakers' fundraising efforts with Our Emily Summer Ale with 10% of sales going to Victoria's Our Emily Statue.

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North Shore News - Eating the Island's best

07/21/2010

Spinnakers' passion for using and supporting local producers is profiled.

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La Razon newspaper (Mexico City)

07/03/2010

Spinnakers is included in this newspaper article about Victoria written in Spanish.

La Razon newspaper - Mexico City

Travel +Leisure Magazine - Culinary Tour of Vancouver's Cowichan Valley

07/01/2010

We are included in this article highlighting the perfect three day drive through Victoria and Cowichan Valley.  

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The Surrey Now newspaper

06/08/2010

Our new beehives are profiled.  The honey that will be harvested will be used in our kitchen and beer.

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Esquire Magazine (Korea)

01/01/2010

Esquire Magazine (Korea)

GreenMuze

12/14/2009

An article about buying locally and reducing green house emissions

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Sips and Spinnakers review - Montreal Gazette

12/14/2009

An article showcasing the hospitality of Spinnakers

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Edmonton Sun

08/20/2009

Resort celebrates with two big challenges

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Draft Magazine

07/01/2009

"It’d be easy to argue that Victoria, a harborfront city poised at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, earned its spot as British Columbia’s capital via a beauty contest. Now, the city’s rainbow of pale, amber, and brown ales shines as bright as its endless blue sky, chestnut earth, and lush green landscape."

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Victoria Times Colonist

06/17/2009

A perfect pint of craft brew beer is his passion

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Canada.com

06/13/2009

Island pub offers games this weekend

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The Traveler

05/26/2009

This is an article in the Traveler Magazine.

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New Zealand Woman's Weekly

04/07/2009

An article showcasing the local products used at Spinnakers.

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National Post

06/24/2008

Pint paradise

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The Globe And Mail

04/05/2008

A tour of the taps

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travel The Langley Times

03/16/2008

Top o’ the morn’ to ya

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The Langley Times

03/16/2008

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or any day with Irish stout and some chocolate at Victoria brew pub Top o’ the morn’ to ya

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Victoria News

03/14/2008

St. Patrick's celebrations No Blarney stone Vic West pub honoured

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Medicine Hat News

03/08/2008

An early St. Patty’s Day? Just call it luck o’ the Irish

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Ale Street News

01/02/2008

In Pursuit of Great-ness

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The Daily News (Kamloops)

12/12/2007

Brewers oppose changing beer tax

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Times Colonist

12/11/2007

University students can't spot low-alcohol beer in taste test

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Canada.com

12/11/2007

For non-beer-drinker it's a matter of taste

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National Post

12/05/2007

Chocolate: The new beer-chaser Getting hopped up on sugar and boozy-woozy

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National Post

12/05/2007

Chocolate: The new beer-chaser

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The Province

11/11/2007

The Look of Love...Magnolia Hotel & Spa

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Celebrator Magazine

10/24/2007

Epicurean gem of the Northwest

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North Shore News

10/07/2007

Falling for Victoria

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Monday Magazine

09/26/2007

Foof (Review)

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Seattle PI

09/19/2007

Short Trips: Cider houses rule on a delicious fall visit

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Peninsula News

09/07/2007

BC brews schooner tour

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Times Colonist

08/07/2007

Backyard harvest helps hungry; Volunteers pick and process fruit that would otherwise go to waste

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Toronto Star

08/02/2007

Something's Brewing

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Times Colonist

07/20/2007

Bid made for boutique liquor store

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Peninsula News Review

07/20/2007

Lights, camera, garden

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Coquitlam Now

07/18/2007

Dine in style at Titanic-themed dinner parties

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Vancouver 24 Hours

07/17/2007

Dining Like There's No Tomorrow

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Now Magazine

07/13/2007

Titanic cuisine in Victoria

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Westworld Summer 2007

06/21/2007

That Sinking Feeling

North Island Midweek

06/20/2007

Beer and chocolate are a couples combo

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Penticton Western News

05/23/2007

Spinnakers launches lost stout

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Western News

05/23/2007

Spinnakers launches lost stout

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Independant Times - The Hip Side Of Aging

05/01/2007

BC TOUR

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Vancouver Sun

04/14/2007

The Titanic lives on

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Calgary Herald

04/14/2007

Retracing the steps of Unsinkable Molly Brown; Titanic exhibit offers glimpse of life aboard doomed liner

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Gay Wired

04/12/2007

Titanic S-“Ales” Into Spinnakers

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Times Colonist

04/11/2007

Hopes are high for Titanic exhibition

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The Province

04/10/2007

Reliving the Titanic tragedy; Victoria exhibit puts a human face on night to remember. Artifacts from the doomed ship are on display at the Royal B.C. Museum

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Ottawa Citizen

04/07/2007

A grand dowager no more; 48 hours in Victoria -- how to make the most of a weekend

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Victoria News

04/04/2007

Titanic beer no accident

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EJazz Travel

04/03/2007

TITANIC MARKS 95TH ANNIVERSARY IN VICTORIA BC

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Times Colonist

03/20/2007

New brews promote Titanic exhibit; Spinnakers helps to create a buzz for museum show

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City Food

03/15/2007

Spinnakers Turns Up Titanic Treasures for the Stout Hearted

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Penticton Western News

03/07/2007

Find Valentine's Day in Victoria

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Times Colonist

03/07/2007

Sighs for Fries These restaurants serve up chips off the old block

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Times Colonist

03/07/2007

Restaurants elevate fries to appetizer status

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Victoria News

03/02/2007

Pub revamps for Dine Around

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Calgary Sun

03/01/2007

SPINNAKERS IMPRESSES WITH TASTY PAIRING

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Calgary Herald

02/24/2007

One fabulous West Coast weekend

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Now

02/10/2007

Get away for one special day: -VALENTINE'S DAY OPTIONS

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National Post

02/10/2007

A grand dowager no more: 48 Hours in Victoria dare we say it? It's downright Funky

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Naniamo Daily News

02/03/2007

Victoria brew pub extending Valentine's Day into spring

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Modern Victoria

02/01/2007

Discover a little bit of England in the City of Gardens

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Journal Gazette

01/20/2007

In 2003, Penny and I were rounding out a most pleasant cruise to Alaska ...

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Times Colonist

01/04/2007

Our Island paradise has some fine eateries

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Celebrator Beer News

12/20/2006

Great Canadian Beer Fest 2007

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The Province

12/11/2006

Proven science: Guys can't tell 3.8 from 5.3 'Pour' students prove less alcohol doesn't lessen the fun

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Vancouver Sun

12/11/2006

Low-alcohol beer satisfies students No difference noted to regular-strength beer in UVic student tastings

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Canada.com

12/11/2006

Light beer just as much fun as the full-strength brew, scholars discover

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Victoria Times Colonist

12/10/2006

Light and regular beer taste same to young males, UVic study shows

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Times Colonist

12/31/1969

A history of brewpubs

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Spinnakers Brewpub is the only pub in Victoria that serves a daily cask! Monday - Friday for just $6 a pint! 

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New in the Brewery

We now have...

Spinnakers Growlers!

We are now busy at work filling our very own Spinnakers Growlers!

We have a great selection of delicious brews waiting for you! 

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