Wind Cries Mary

Victoria, Canada

Turn-of-the-century exposed brick walls give a weathered comfort to Wind Cries Mary, a charming Bastion Square neighborhood bar and restaurant in a historic building in downtown Victoria. Named after the song written by Jimi Hendrix (and owner Jesse Dame's wife Mary), the bar pays homage to the Pacific Northwest, with nautical details that remind guests of the bar's proximity to the ocean. The seasonal house cocktail menu is tight and well-considered, made with fresh local produce and clever flavour combinations; To start, try one of the bar's most popular cocktails, the Black & Yellow, with blackberry gin, honey, ginger and lemon juice. A good number of low-abv and spirit-free options for non-tipplers round out the offering, and a pleasing collection of after-dinner amaro, liqueurs and more help ease digestion after the restaurant's "elevated cabin fare".

Key Information

• Average price per cocktail $17
• Mon — Sun
• +1 250 590 8989
• Visit Wind Cries Mary's Website

Location

45 Bastion Square, Downtown, Victoria, British Columbia, BC V8W 1J1