Victoria's original dive bar, a hillbilly hideaway inside the Strathcona Hotel that's been peanut-shells-underfoot and bras-on-the-ceiling since 1962.
A rowdy, unpretentious night wading through peanut shells with a cold beer in a dim, kitschy room full of history.
Booking a table is the move for birthdays, groups and big nights — guaranteed seating, your own server and the best view of the room. Tell us your date and headcount and we'll line up bottle service that fits your night.
Enquire about a tableRequest the free Nightspotters guestlist with your name, date and party size. We submit it to the venue and confirm by text or email.
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Request sent for Big Bad Johns (Strathcona Hotel). We'll text or email you to confirm.