Lucky Bar

If you're coming to Lucky it's for one of two reasons: 90's night or a concert. I've never really been here for any other occasion really.

90's night. One of Victoria's favourite nights out dancing the night away to Spice Girls, TLC and Backstreet Boys. Beware the long lines though. Make sure to get you and your pals on guest list to avoid the lines.

The staff at Lucky are awesome and I've seen them put up with a lot. As most bar staff usually do when dealing with hundreds of intoxicated guests. The bartenders are all super friendly and efficient. Make sure to ask them to do a shot out of the shot-ski.

The bar itself is fairly small. There's one large bar and the dance floor fills up fairly quickly. Hence why there are such long lines. I found that whenever I went to Lucky's I ran into tons of people I knew. Maybe that's just the university scene though.

I haven't been to a 90's night in forever and I kind of miss it. Maybe on my next trip to Victoria?

The bar is a great place. I was visiting from Los Angeles, CA and came to Victoria for the first time. I was shocked by how friendly the staff and people were. I was talking to the bartenders, patrons, and bouncers and they were all very friendly. I was just gonna stay in my hotel room and I was glad to have such a welcoming experience.

HOWEVER, please watch out for two people that said their names are Dominique and Joey. I was trying to be friendly with them and as a common courtesy, got the first round. The bartender even made a local Victorian drink (which tasted like chocolate milk).

However, when the bar closed, we went next door to get more drinks. I figured, common courtesy, someone else will get the next round, but we got separate tabs. When the bill came, the two ran out. The local that introduced me to them paid for their bill, but I gave a $20 USD and hope that was enough to cover their share.

The bar is a great place and I would definitely go back. As a person who comes from the pretentious city of LA (and is always cautious of being hustled), I have never had such a genuine introduction to Canadians. However, please watch out for those two.

I loved how the bar even had a pay it forward drink chalk board. You can prepay for drinks for future patrons. Had I stayed longer, I was going to buy drinks for the people I met there (and would have been a great Thank you for the locals since I was only there for one night).

However, do watch out for these two scammers. I would never want what had happen to me happened to other visitors. Despite this, continue to support Lucky Bar as the staff is fantastic.

This bar just sucks badly! Doors didn't open until 25 minutes after the posted time. They scan your ID and take your photo which is a total breach of privacy! People spent the evening talking over musicians who were trying to sing. Everyone shoved me around and pulled me around to get past me because they're obnoxious and think the bar is their bar. I suggest going here plastered if you want to have a good evening. At least I got a selfie with Fintan so wasn't a total bad time ;)

I was a little surprised when I came here because it scores a four star review. However, when I found myself here on a Thursday night around 11pm-12 am, it was dead. I mean really dead, I was the only one there! The bartenders kept trying to convince me that it would pick up, but there was nothing.

The alcohol selection is pretty standard. Paid $5 for draft which was reasonable. That being being said, I wasn't feeling the tunes that were being cranked out.

I sure this place might appeal to some people, but not for me. I have been to my share of clubs and bars, but just wasn't feeling it here. Maybe its just me or this one time. However, I don't see any reason to ever come back.

Surprised the fire marshall has not shut down this attractive nuisance. They were far over what reasonable capacity should be on Friday night. A scuffle occurred on the dance floor and security was nowhere to be seen, luckily it fizzled out before it became anything serious - but instilled serious doubts about the safety of the venue. I personally was shoved around 20 times that night by rude fellow patrons - a few times so hard they nearly knocked me over. If you like being shoved around by pushy people on the dance floor and hanging out in a potential death trap then this is the place for you.

Why does lucky not have more reviews? Lucky is classic Victoria!! Best place to check out local bands, best place to rock out without being too fancy, but there are also a lot of wierdos here (actually everywhere in Victoria).

They have great music and the people there are always fun!

Small but classic Victoria bar. the prices are pretty average for a beer (in the $5 to $7 range). It's not for everyone as it can be a bit loud and there's often a live band meaning but for a night out with friends and some good music ... it's definitely a go-to.

After going to shows at two terrible venues (Sugar Nightclub and Element), I nearly gave up on finding good indoor clubs for live music. But I decided to bite when the Japandroids came back to town and went.

And while the venue is both narrow and deep, it's not too difficult to see the band no matter where you end up standing.

But the best part about Lucky is that they serve good beer on tap at a reasonable price (4.25 a pint) - I might even drink here on a night without a show.

Got in with a few friends just after they opened, its a quiet place early on but after 12 it gets very busy. A very interesting cross section of clientele, and a great way to spend an evening.

Lucky is a great place with a good atmosphere and great service. I went in on a monday night with a couple friends and the place was packed with a good crowd and fun music.