Boomtown
Quick Review
One of the chillest spots in downtown Victoria — a massive three-level dog-friendly patio, loaded burritos, great happy hour deals, and a no-judgment vibe that makes everyone feel welcome. Boomtown is the kind of place you pop into for one drink and end up staying all afternoon, and honestly, that’s exactly the point.
Atmosphere
Boomtown is one of the chillest joints in downtown Victoria. They’ve got a massive three-level patio with both shade and sun-covered by a large tent in winter, making it a genuine year-round hangout. No dress code drama here, just roll up as you are and you’re all good. Inside is so clean and bright you’d think you stepped onto a Pinterest dream board. YES — the orange bathroom is as iconic as people say. A genuine must-visit for the ‘gram.
Menu Highlights
Boomtown’s tagline is Beer Garden Burritos, but you don’t have to stick to those though. They offer up a variety of things. They have a great appetizer game— loaded tots, nachos, 950 Yates dip, and a whole bunch more. They have different food specials throughout the week and have a great weekday Happy Hour (M-F 3:30-5:30 PM) on both food and drinks. They source their ingredients from a lot of local farms and vendors. Boomtown also serves up breakfast burritos (or bowls)
For drinks, they have a pretty extensive drink menu with local brews, non-local brews, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. They often throw in some awesome drink specials.
Service
Boomtown’s staff matches the vibe perfectly — super chill, easygoing, and genuinely knowledgeable about the food and drinks they’re serving. Full table service inside and out on the patio, which makes settling in for a long afternoon feel completely effortless.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible — large ramp up to the top tier of the patio
Mix of low and high tables inside and out- Physical menus available
- Large dog-friendly patio
- Small parking lot and Street parking available
- Kid-friendly environment
- Bike-friendly location
- On multiple bus routes — any bus down Yates stops nearby
- Regular events — check their social media for upcoming listings
- Social media presence — note food posts are infrequent
- Website has full updated menu — best place to check ahead of your visit
- Quick response time on social online
- Great value for downtown Victoria — approachable pricing across food and drinks
- Weekday happy hour Mon–Fri 3:30–5:30pm on food and drinks
- Weekly food specials and rotating drink deals
Uniqueness
Boomtown stands out from other places because of its one-of-a-kind atmosphere and vibe. It’s just so chill and inviting, you can’t help but feel at ease there. And let’s not forget about their massive dog-friendly patio—we should mention in the winter, they’ve got you covered with a large tent over the patio, making it a year-round hangout spot. They’ve got a bunch of awesome photo opportunities scattered around, including the famous orange bathroom that’s become a must-visit spot for the ‘gram!
Find them online
Boomtown
950 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8V 0E3
