Bar 500

View menu items and specials for Bar 500 in Victoria BC. Located at the stylish Oswego Hotel, steps from Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

The online menu is a sample. Subject to seasonal inspiration.

Bar 500

Breakfast

breakfast-menu
Yogurt Parfait (V,GF)
House made granola, cinnamon, yogurt, nuts, raisins, fresh fruit, island berry compote.
10
Ricotta & Lemon Pancake (V)
Wild blueberry preserve, whipped mascarpone, Canadian maple.
18
Breakfast Sandwich
Peameal, bacon, fried Lockwood Farms egg, smoked cheddar, Portofino bun. Fried potatoes.
18
Salmon Gravlax
House cured Gravlax, everything bagel, dill cream cheese, fried capers, pickled red onion. House seasoned fries.
19
Carrot Lox
House cured carrot lox, vegan cream cheese, capers, everything bagel
21
Classic Breakfast
Two Lockwood Farms eggs, Working Culture toast, bacon, fried potatoes.
18

Early Afternoon

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Soup of Yesterday
Because soup is always better the next day
12
Oswego Chowder
West Coast style chowder served with fresh bread
18
The Oswego Salad
Arugula, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, roasted chickpeas, balsamic vinaigrette
15
Sablefish Collars
Soy marinated, local greens, herb salsa verde
16
Togarashi Dusted Calamari
Fried Marinated squid, chili aioli, shredded nori, sesame
20
Vegan Lentil Bowl
Fresh vegetables, fried chickpea, fermented tomato vinaigrette
19
Fried Chicken Sangwich
House made pickles, fermented hot honey, greens, bacon. Portofino bun.
**Salad, soup, or fries
22
Duck Confit Sandwich
Soy marinade, local greens, herb salsa verde
21
Crab and Shrimp Roll
Remoulade, green onion, fresh greens
23
Shells Frites
Shellfish of the day, garlic, white wine, lemon, chili, herb fries
**Available in half or full order
25/32
Catch of the Day
Seasonally available finest at sea catch
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Late Afternoon

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Soup of Yesterday
Because soup always tastes better the next day
12
The Oswego Salad
Arugula, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, roasted chickpeas, balsamic vinaigrette
15
Brocolini
Grilled, White miso, lemon, garlic, nori
14
Oswego Chowder
West Coast style chowder served with fresh bread
18
Grilled Octopus
White bean puree, ‘nduja, roasted corn
16
Togarashi Dusted Calamari
Fried Marinated squid, chili aioli, shredded nori, sesame
20
Jumbo Garlic Prawns
Chili, lemon, garlic, fresh bread
20
Scallops
Bacon jam, chives, crispy shallots
25
Fried Chicken Sangwich
House made pickles, fermented hot honey, greens, bacon. Portofino bun.
**Salad, soup, or fries
22
Shells Frites
Shellfish of the day, garlic, white wine, lemon, chili, herb fries
**Available in half or full order
21/29
Fried Oyster Mushrooms
Ajo blanco, leek, pickled grapes
29
Sous-vide Salmon
Smoked potatoes, asparagus
39

Cocktails

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Nat's Paper Plane
Gosling's rum, Aperol, Mia Amata Amaro, lemon
15
Italian 75
Esquimalt limoncello, prosecco, lemon
13
Blackberry Gin Sour
Stillhead blackberry gin, Cointreau, lemon, egg
15
Bitter Orange Negroni
Campari, Esquimalt Bitter Orange, Empress Gin
14
Cadillac Margarita
Cazadores blanco, Gran Marnier, Cointreau, lime
15
Mister Sparkle
Stoli, St. Germaine, lemon, orange syrup, soda
15
Cucumber Martini
Hendricks Gin, lime, simple syrup, muddled cucumber
14
The Grand Fir
Genepi, mezcal, clarified spruce syrup, lime, egg, angostura bitters
15

Happy Hour

3 pm – 6 pm

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Drinks

Aperol Spritz11
Negroni12
Happy Hour Wine
Red, White, Rose, Sparkling
10
Tom Collins12
Small Gods Draught6.5
Elements Cider6.5

Happy Hour Snacks

House Pickled Vegetables
Chef’s choice.
$6
Potato Chips & Dip
House-made sea salt, vinegar and seasonal spice mix, salsa di cetrioli.
$8
Half Calamari
Half order of the calamari.
Togarashi, nori, sesame, spicy aioli.
$12
Half Prawns
Half order of the prawns.
Garlic, parsely, chili, butter.
$12
House Spiced Nuts
$6

Hours

Wednesday – Sunday
Breakfast: 8:30 am-11:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 pm-  3 pm
Happy Hour: 3 pm- 6 pm
Kitchen Service until 7 pm
Bar Service until 10 pm

Contact Us

Phone: 250.410.2085
Email: Reservations 

Location

Bar 500 is located in The Oswego Hotel
500 Oswego Street
Victoria, BC V8V 5C1

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What Our Guests Are Saying

  • Spent a couple of nights at the Oswego Hotel and sought out their sunny patio for a relaxing meal. We eat out a lot and this was one of the best meals we've had in Victoria. They have a tidy menu of things that they do very well. The fish was outstanding, the chicken sandwich was unlike any other. If you like good food made with fresh local ingredients, you will love what they can produce. The service was Top notch too. Our waiter was passionate about what they put on the menu each day and how they go about sourcing their ingredients. I'm reluctant to review this as I fear we might not get a table when I visit next, but we will be back as often as we can to Bar 500.

    Byron Fritzler
  • Went for the Thursday night jazz yesterday (5-7 pm) and they had a guest vocal artist who was really amazing! Great dinner and cocktail too and beautiful room. I'll be back now that I know about it!

    Veryan Angus
  • Very enjoyable meal. Three-course meal beautifully presented and every course delicious. Really appreciate the seasonal local grilled cabbage salad. The ravioli may be the best we've had. Nice work Chef and attentive servers.

    Pam Hartling