The Bent Mast
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Restaurant & lounge serving local craft brews, plus Canadian food & burgers, in an 1880s house.
attractions: Royal BC Museum, Beacon Hill Park, Ogden Point Sundial, Miniature World, Inn at Laurel Point, Beacon Hill Children's Farm, IMAX Victoria, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, IMAX, restaurants: 10 Acres Commons, IL Covo Trattoria, Floyd's Diner James Bay, Bartholomew's Public House, Flying Otter Grill, Heron Rock Bistro, Beacon Drive In Restaurant, Steamship Grill & Bar, The Coriander Indian Restaurant, Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
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Restaurant & lounge serving local craft brews, plus Canadian food & burgers, in an 1880s house.
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The Bent Mast had delicious pub food when we visited, which includes a variety of burgers, sandwiches, seafood dishes, and other comfort foods. The menu often features locally sourced ingredients and seasonal specials but we decided to make it our go to place for breakfast as it was near our hotel but more overly, the breakfast food was fantastic and the ecelctic service made it a place where you could happilly sit outside, watch the world go by and await your order. In addition to its food offerings, The Bent Mast has a selection of craft beers on tap, as well as a diverse wine list and cocktail menu. It's a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to enjoy good food, drinks, and conversation in a welcoming environment. The name "Bent Mast" reflects its maritime theme, as a bent mast is a nautical term referring to a mast that has been damaged or bent due to harsh weather conditions or other factors. This name pays homage to Victoria's rich maritime history and reflects the pub's unique character and ambiance.
Ross HumphriesRoss Humphries
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The Bent Mast has really cool curb appeal, plus the ghost stories to lure you in. We visited this past Friday evening. I was excited to visit this restaurant while in Victoria but sadly disappointed. Upon walking in, the inside reeked of urine. I can't believe more people don't address this in the reviews! The smell was absolutely horrible. We sat down hoping an area would be less smelly (or I'd get use to it after awhile) but it was nauseating and so we asked the waitress to move outside after ordering food but she seemed irritated by the question and confused when I brought up a bad smell. The outside tables had no chairs put out so we had to get our own and dry them with our own clothing. No one helped or seated us. We sat down and waited for our food to be brought out. The food came out in reasonable time. The pecans in my salad were burnt. Otherwise the food was okay. No one during our whole meal came to ask us how things tasted or if we needed anything else food or drink wise. We sat with our finished plates and no one came to collect them or bring the bill. My partner finally had to go inside to chase down someone to pay. I could see how this place would be appealing for drinks or an outside brunch, but otherwise I would not recommend...
HeatherHeather
110
Check out this “breakfast sandwich “.. no disrespect, it was honestly the worst piece of food I’ve ever been served anywhere. I can’t imagine the person who thought it would be okay to send this out lol. Those are also all of the “fries” it came with, they had no salt and tasted like pure starch. Dunno how you mess up home fries. I’d recommend the bent mast invest in some sort of sauce, mayonnaise, anything. Especially if your signature is burnt eggs and fried cheese. Beyond that, the service is pretty slow, not friendly and not accommodating, and the inside of the restaurant smells awful, like legit an old litter box. Not sure if it’s the old building or the bad food.. I do feel bad about the state of this place and hope they get a new owner in quick, the neighborhood definitely deserves it and I’d be happy to help with management advice or IT systems. Anyway probably a great place to have a beer, it’s a decent patio. Skip the food though.
Cyrus MontazemiCyrus Montazemi
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Nearby Attractions Of The Bent Mast
Royal BC Museum
Beacon Hill Park
Ogden Point Sundial
Miniature World
Inn at Laurel Point
Beacon Hill Children's Farm
IMAX Victoria
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
IMAX

Royal BC Museum
4.5
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Beacon Hill Park
4.7
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Ogden Point Sundial
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Miniature World
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Bent Mast
10 Acres Commons
IL Covo Trattoria
Floyd's Diner James Bay
Bartholomew's Public House
Flying Otter Grill
Heron Rock Bistro
Beacon Drive In Restaurant
Steamship Grill & Bar
The Coriander Indian Restaurant
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe

10 Acres Commons
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IL Covo Trattoria
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Floyd's Diner James Bay
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Bartholomew's Public House
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