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Humboldt Bar

French, Italian, Bistro · Victoria

Featured on North America's 50 Best Bars extended list, Humboldt Bar is a cocktail lounge in Victoria managed by Brant Porter. Inspired by 19th-century naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, the menu pairs botanical cocktails with small plates. The Cyanometer cocktail comes azure-blue with a cloud-like foam.

722 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC V8W 1B1, Victoria

  • #53 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026

Menu

Cocktails

  • Humboldt & Conservation (19)
  • Tree Hugger (19) — Cacao Butter Vodka, Kina Rosé, Lojana Tisane, Toasted Amaranth, Egg White
  • Yosemite (24) — Tanqueray No.10, Blanche Calvados, Dry Vermouth, Bay Laurel, Elderflower, Juniper
  • Pingu Club (22) — Mosto Verde Pisco, Lemon Verbena, Vanilla, Orange, Lemon, Claymation Bitters
  • Forty Nights & Forty Trunks (23) — Pan-American Rum Blend, Nardini Bianca, Humboldt Fassanola, Ginger, Lime, Mint
  • Range Water (19) — Stillhead Unaged Rye, Saskatoon Berry Whey*, Mineral Water (*Contains dairy)
  • Theory of Colours (18) — Summer Garden Gin, Rhubarb, Riesling, Jasmine
  • Cool Waters (22) — Blanco Tequila, Oaxacan Corn Spirit, Watermelon, Mint, Pastilla Mixe Chili, Lemon, Mineral Water
  • Hudson River School (23) — Genever, Poire Williams, Apple Brandy, Snap Pea, Lemon, Sparkling Gyokuro
  • Desert Sketches (18) — Red Bitter, Strawberry, Banana, Cucumber Soda, On Nitro

Dishes

  • Fried Olives (10) — Smoked chili yogurt
  • House-Made Sourdough Focaccia (15) — Whipped Ricotta, garlic herb olive oil
  • Rosemary Parmesan Frites (16) — Hand cut frites, nduja aioli
  • Chili Crisp Green Beans (14) — Sauteed green beans, chili crisp vinaigrette, crispy onions
  • Charred Broccoli (17) — Romesco, pine nut Parmesan crumb, grilled lemon
  • Cheese & Crackers (22) — Chef's choice cheese, crackers, local smoked garlic sausage, house made pickles
  • Lamb Gnocchi (22) — Ricotta gnocchi, braised lamb ragout, parmesan crumb, gremolata
  • Steak Frites (38) — 6oz New York strip, rosemary parmesan frites, bone marrow demi
  • Macarons (12) — ask your server for todays flavours

The Experience

An intimate room in a hidden location. The meal is structured around à la carte dining. A good fit for a romantic evening.

  • Occasion: Romantic
  • Atmosphere: Intimate
  • Format: À la carte
  • Setting: Hidden

Phone: +1 250 940 3100

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