Big Bad John's
Big Bad John's is a world-famous hillbilly bar that traces its roots to BC's first-ever licensed cocktail lounge, opened in 1954 at the Strathcona Hotel. Originally a temporary transformation for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, the bar proved so popular with patrons that it never reverted — peanut shells still litter the floor and guests are invited to add their own mementos to the walls. It operates as one of several distinct venues within the large Strathcona Hotel entertainment complex in the heart of downtown Victoria.
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Contact
Address: 919 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2
Phone: (250) 383-7137
Required Criteria
✓Bike parking or bike visibility
✓Water bottle refill
✓Washrooms
Amenities
TakeoutPacked lunchesWater without purchaseVegetarian / vegan / GFBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingE-bike chargingPumpWi-Fi
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