The Courtney Room

About Us

The Courtney Room

Gather at the bar for expertly crafted cocktails, unwind with friends over shareable plates, or celebrate a special occasion with an elevated dining experience in the heart of downtown Victoria.

Located just two blocks from Victoria’s Inner Harbour, The Courtney Room is a refined yet approachable Victoria restaurant known for its seasonal menus, locally sourced ingredients, and thoughtful cuisine. Join us for brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner and experience one of the best dining destinations in Victoria, BC.

The Food

Drawing inspiration from classic cooking techniques, The Courtney Room offers creative menus that deliver the best ingredients from the land and sea. The talented team of chefs behind the scenes pays respect to the island’s terroir through a seasonally cultivated menu. Partnerships with local farmers allows us to highlight the local community and its bounty.

Menus feature in-house dry aged natural beef, sustainable seafood, and fresh produce from our local farm partners. Our food is ingredient-driven and built on a foundation of classic European techniques. The dishes celebrate the bounty of Vancouver Island and showcase local growers and products. Ever changing. Always evolving.

Winner of Restaurant of the Year at the 2024 YAM Magazine Best Restaurant Awards
Winner of Best Happy Hour at the 2023 YAM YAM Magazine Best Restaurant Awards
Runner Up for Best West Coast Contemporary and Outstanding Service at the 2023 YAM Magazine Best Restaurant Awards

The Wine

Our Wine Program reflects our food philosophy. Our selections are based on recognized classics alongside lesser known regions and producers, all with a focus on quality and sense of time and place. Being part of the Magnolia Hotel, we aim to appeal to our visiting guests and be a wine and food destination for the local community.

Winner of Platinum Distinction in the 2025 VIWF Wine Program Excellence Awards
Winner of Platinum Distinction in the 2024 VIWF Wine Program Excellence Awards
Winner of Gold Distinction in the 2023 VIWF Wine Program Excellence Awards
Winner of Best Sommelier/Wine Program at the 2024 YAM Restaurant Awards
Winner of Best Sommelier/Wine Program at the 2023 YAM Restaurant Awards 

The Bar

The Courtney Room Bar Program focuses on the ebbs + flows of our coastal offerings. We thoroughly enjoy the research and art that goes into pairing locally foraged goods with the intent to showcase fresh ingredients from our bioregion through a variety of complimentary spirits, in-house ferments, and the experimentation of our bar team.

We honour the past traditions of great hotel bars by holding strong roots in classic cocktails, yet continue to push the boundaries through the exploration of our home: The Pacific Northwest.

Tales of the Cocktail 2023: 2023 Spirited Awards Regional Top 10 Nominee for Best International Hotel Bar in Canada.

The Story

Born of the desire to continue the experience of timeless hospitality embodied by the award-winning Magnolia Hotel & Spa, The Courtney Room delights locals and visitors alike with delicious local cuisine and exemplary service.

The Room

Taking cues from the old grand dame hotels of Paris, Sharon Bortolotto of BBA Design was inspired by the classic French bistro. The Courtney Room boasts high ceilings, and is layered with elements of Art Nouveau to create a casually elegant ambience. Focal features include commissioned artwork by Blu Smith in an abstract expressionist style and a central black granite bar framed between wood columns with white marble chevron detail.

Reservations are recommended.

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