Swans Pub in Victoria, BC

Our Menu

Swans Pub is a place where life happens. A place where everyone could know your name. A place where the beer flows like wine. A pub worthy of the historic building’s roots.

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Lunch Specials

Monday to Friday until 3pm. Three dishes, one price.

Dine in only 

Single Smash Burger

Juicy handcrafted burger, sharp cheddar.

15

Mediterranean Wrap

House-made falafel, fresh & bright.
Vegetarian

15

Fish & Chips (one piece)​

Beer battered Tofino Rockfish.

15

Daily Specials · Dine In Only

Monday

Swans Double Smash Burger — 18

Tuesday

One pound nachos — 16

Wednesday

1lb chicken wings — 13

Thursday

Mango Please Vodka Cocktail — 10
Raspberry Gin Smash Cocktail — 10

Friday

Paloma (2oz) — 10
Espresso Martini — 10

Saturday

Sangria (2oz) — 10
Margarita (2oz) — 10

Sunday

Shaft (1oz) — Smooth cold brew coffee, vodka & baileys — 5

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Happy Hour

Snacks that go well with beer. Dine in only.

3pm – 6pm daily

Food

Soft Pretzel

Warm golden pretzel baked to a soft chew. Served with creamy beer cheese & spicy honey mustard.
Vegetarian

10

The Scotch Egg

Crispy sausage crust, soft egg with a golden yolk center, red pepper relish. A classic pub tradition.

11

Golden Panko Crusted Onion Rings

Served with chipotle aioli.
Vegetarian

10

House Cut Fries

Twice cooked Kennebec fries, sea salt, herbs with apple cider aioli.
add: gravy $5
Vegetarian

11

Hummus & Pita

Creamy hummus, crispy chickpeas, lemon & sumac served with warm pita.
Vegetarian

10

Drinks (3pm – 6pm)

Wine

Mt. Boucherie Pinot Gris (5oz) · Mt. Boucherie Cab Merlot (5oz)

7.50

Phillips Draught Beer

Any Phillips draught beer (0.4L).

5.95

Cocktails

Mango Please vodka cocktail 6.9% (0.18L) · Raspberry gin smash cocktail 6.9% (0.18L)

8.99

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Appetizers

Small plates to start. Big flavours throughout.

3pm – 6pm daily

House Cut Fries

Twice-cooked Kennebec fries, sea salt, herbs with apple cider aioli.
add: gravy $5
Vegetarian

15

Soft Pretzel

Warm soft pretzel, served with creamy beer cheese & honey mustard.
Vegetarian

14

Classic Poutine

House cut Kennebec fries, squeaky cheese curds, rich gravy, green onions & herbs.

18

The Scotch Egg

Crispy sausage crust, soft egg with a golden yolk center, red pepper relish. A classic pub tradition.

14

Fire Roasted Olives

Warm marinated olives, herb focaccia.

11

Hummus & Pita

Creamy hummus, crispy chickpeas, lemon & sumac served with warm pita.
Vegetarian

16

Golden Panko Crusted Onion Rings

Served with chipotle aioli.

16

Artichoke & Smoked Onion Dip

Warm artichoke dip, house-fried tortilla chips.
Vegetarian

16

Crispy Fried Calamari

Paprika-dill salt with chipotle aioli.

21

Focaccia & Honey-Rosemary Butter

Warm house focaccia.
Vegetarian

10

Corn Dogs

Premium dogs with house corn batter & grainy mustard.

17

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Chicken Wings

One pound of chicken wings breaded, fried and tossed in sauce. Served with blue cheese.

Wednesday special: 1lb wings — 13

Chicken Wings — 1lb

Breaded, fried and tossed in your choice of locally made sauce. Served with blue cheese.
add: carrot, celery & blue cheese — $3

17

Choice of Locally Made Sauce

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Nachos

Good for groups to share, or keep it all for yourself. Tuesday special: one pound nachos — 16.

Nachos by the Pound — 1lb

House fried white corn tortilla chips, melted cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, bell peppers, sliced black olives & jalapeños, salsa & sour cream.
add: chicken 7 · beef 8 · guacamole 6
Vegetarian

23

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Soup & Salad

Made from scratch at Swans.

Soup

Seafood Chowder

Creamy chowder with assorted local seafood, bacon, Yukon gold potatoes, & fresh clams, croutons, herbs.

17

Tomato Soup Gratinée

Velvety tomato soup finished with toasted baguette, melted gratinéed mozzarella & basil oil.
Vegetarian

17

Daily Soup Selection

Made fresh daily.

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Salads

Golden Beet Salad

Whipped goat cheese, pickled onion, orange, arugula, red wine gastrique, candied pecans.
add: chicken $7 · falafel $5 · avocado $5
Vegetarian

18

Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, bacon, parmesan, house made Caesar dressing.
add: chicken $7 · falafel $5 · avocado $5

18

Cranberry Quinoa Salad

Feta, dried cranberry, granny smith apples and crunchy candied pecans tossed with a bright, citrusy vinaigrette.
add: chicken $7 · falafel $5 · avocado $5
Vegetarian

18

House Greens

Arugula, pickled onion, Greek olives, bocconcini & house made croutons.
add: chicken $7 · falafel $5 · avocado $5
Vegetarian

18

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Sandwiches

Each served with your choice of fries, mixed greens or daily soup.

Substitute: caesar salad +3  ·  onion rings +5  ·  tomato soup +3

 

Beef Dip

Slow roasted beef, crispy fried onions, horseradish aioli, red wine rosemary jus.

27

Fig & Goat Cheese Chicken Club

Grilled chicken breast with sweet fig jam, bacon, creamy goat cheese, tomato, arugula and garlic aioli on ciabatta.

24

Traditional Turkey Club

Classic triple decker, slow roasted turkey breast, crisp bacon, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato & mayo.

22

Lunchbox Feature

A weekly sandwich inspired by comfort, crafted with care — packed fresh from our kitchen. Please ask us for details.

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Wraps

Each served with your choice of fries, mixed greens or daily soup.

Substitute: caesar salad +3  ·  onion rings +5  ·  tomato soup +3

 

Mediterranean Wrap

House made falafel, baby greens, sweet and sour cabbage, tomato, cucumber, pickle, tzatziki, grilled tortilla.
Vegetarian

22

Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap

Romaine, bacon & parmesan tossed in house made caesar dressing with crispy chicken, classic buffalo sauce in a grilled tortilla.

24

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Burger

Each served with your choice of fries, mixed greens or daily soup.

Substitute: caesar salad +3  ·  onion rings +5  ·  tomato soup +3  ·  GF bun +3

Swans Double Smash Burger

Two Rivers farms double stacked handmade patties, Canadian cheddar, special sauce, pickle, onion, lettuce & tomato on a brioche bun.
add: bacon 3 · mushrooms 2

26

Swans Triple Smash Burger

Two Rivers farms handmade patties, Canadian cheddar, special sauce, pickle, onion, lettuce & tomato on a brioche bun.
add: bacon 3 · mushrooms 2

25

Grilled Salmon Burger

Pacific salmon, tomato, red onion, arugula dill remoulade, on a brioche bun.

26

Hot Fried Chicken Burger

Buttermilk marinated chicken breast, drizzled with hot honey and topped with crisp green apple slaw, chipotle mayo, on a brioche bun.

25

Blue Bridge Burger

Two Rivers handmade patty dusted in blackening spice topped with crumbled blue cheese & red pepper relish, pickle, onion, lettuce & tomato with garlic aioli on a brioche bun.
add: bacon 3

26

Beet the Meat Burger

House made beet & black bean patty, roasted garlic aioli, arugula & tzatziki on a brioche bun.
add: bacon 3
Vegetarian

23

$5 Off Burgers After 8pm

Because great nights end with a great burger. Dine in only.
Add any Phillips draught beer (0.4L) for 5.95.

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Mains

Great for lunch or dinner.

Shanghai Noodle Bowl

Wok-tossed noodles, egg, bok choy, nappa cabbage, carrot and peppers in a savory hoisin-chili garlic glaze.
add: fried tofu $5 · chicken $7 · prawns $8

25

Fish & Chips

Beer battered Tofino Rockfish, Kennebec fries, green apple slaw, house tartar.
one piece $23 · two piece $27

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Crispy Chicken Strips

Chicken strips served with house cut Kennebec fries & plum sauce.

22

Mediterranean Penne

Penne, fresh tomato, zucchini, red onion, artichoke hearts, greek olives, feta, lemon olive oil.
Vegetarian

25

Blue Bridge Burger

Two Rivers handmade patty dusted in blackening spice topped with crumbled blue cheese & red pepper relish, pickle, onion, lettuce & tomato with garlic aioli on a brioche bun.

26

Beet the Meat Burger

House made beet & black bean patty, roasted garlic aioli, arugula & tzatziki on a brioche bun.
add: bacon 3 · mushrooms 2

23

Chicken Pot Pie

Sous vide chicken breast, Yukon gold potatoes, carrot & green peas served with house greens.

25

Bangers & Mash

Locally made bangers with red onion jam, green peas, Yukon gold mash & house made gravy.

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Dessert

Dessert should really be the first course of any meal.

Seasonal Fruit Crumble

A sweet-tart rotating fruit filling balanced by a buttery, toasty crumble.
Vegetarian

13

Swans Strawberry Sundae

Vanilla ice cream, strawberry sauce, chopped peanuts, whipped cream.
Vegetarian

13

Crème Brûlée

Madagascar vanilla bean, fresh fruit garnish.
Vegetarian Gluten-Free

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