The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
356 Reviews
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- Thursday4–10 PM
- Friday4–10 PM
- Saturday4–10 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday4–10 PM
- Wednesday4–10 PM
About the Business
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar | The Old Firehouse is a comfortable little wine + cocktail bar on Downtown Duncan's City Square. We offer an exceptional Happy Hour and Dinner Menu, as well as a passion for artisanal Cocktails! Duncan, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island restaurant and lounge.
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Call Us
+12505973473
40 Ingram St, Duncan, BC V9L 1N7
Hours
- Thursday4–10 PM
- Friday4–10 PM
- Saturday4–10 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday4–10 PM
- Wednesday4–10 PM
Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Wi-Fi
- Transgender safe space
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Happy hour food
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Washroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Bar on-site
- Outdoor seating
- Late-night food
- Romantic
- Upscale
- Organic dishes
- Great cocktails
- Live music
Recommended Reviews
Robin Schuon
29.09.2023
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
The Old Firehouse was a lucky shot on our tour through Duncan. I can admit, we would have regretted not going here. The food is simply amazing. Local and presented like an art piece on a plate.The service is warm welcoming and a really interesting chat is always around the corner. My wife and I both highly appreciate the use of local products and the story behind the wines. A casual evening that turned into a romantic and fascinating dinner in our honeymoon. We are looking forward to be back soon.
Kristen Vanderlinde
24.09.2023
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
My husband and I went here for a date night for the first time the other night and really enjoyed ourselves. The atmosphere was nice, our server was very friendly and attentive, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and drinks. We had the pork belly tacos which were incredible, and the falafel which was also delicious. We tried the pumpkin spice cheesecake for dessert and it was very yummy as well. We both liked our cocktails too. Definitely will be back, but I recommend a reservation since we got the last table!
Herb Hamilton
19.09.2023
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
This incredible local small business is a gem in our community. Everything you'll experience here will be top shelf. The food, drinks and service are wonderful in this cozy atmosphere. The patio in the summer is also amazing to take in the several music events that happen in the square throughout our 39 Days of July music festival, as well as, all the other great evenings we have in the summer. I have traveled all over and I can honestly say that Jeff makes the absolute best Bourbon Sours Hands Downey"! They also make incredibly delicious mocktails and Speak Easy blends for those who still wish to go out
Derek Gullmes
26.08.2023
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
What a great spot!The Old Firehouse is famous for their cocktails... Jeff is one helluva mixologist! Just choose your favorite liquor... and let him go to town... you won't be disappointed!The food tonight was really, really good! We had the Venison Carpaccio to start, which was fantastic. For our entrees, we had the Lamb and the Steak. We were both really impressed with our meals! Table conversation devolved into moans and grunts while we ate, we had no interest in talking... just eating... Very enjoyable meals.The staff were all amazing. They squeezed us into a full restaurant and were there when we needed them, finding the right balance between giving us privacy and providing great service.Big thumbs up from us!Another great restaurant in the Cowichan Valley... I guess I just can't be surprised any more.
Hannah Jane
26.08.2023
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
Wonderful food and friendly staff. We had a lovely dinner followed by an amazing dessert. The chocolate salted caramel doughnuts are a must.
Angela Fraser
09.08.2023
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
Overall, I'd say the old firehouse is good. Could it be better? Yes. We had a lovely server but where things could improve is in the kitchen. We ordered fries at two different times. The first batch was perfect! Hot and crispy. The second batch, wilted and cold. Why do chefs try and pawn off less desirable food? We sent it back and the chef had to make a new, proper batch so if they were concerned about food wastage, it happened anyway. Then there were the donuts for the dessert...the quality and presentation was not the same as a few days earlier. Not only were the actual donuts smaller, there was less blackberry curd and macerated blackberries. The other food we had was great but I don't have a previous comparison to see if the kitchen was trying to take shortcuts. On top of great customer service, consistency in the kitchen is key for long term success. You can see that in successful, long time American restaurants.
Robin Collum
06.08.2023
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
The BEST place to eat on this part of the Island. The food is outstanding (menu changes seasonally - I've never had a bad meal here. If you can't decide, go for the burger. It's incredible).You can't visit without getting either a cocktail or a NA cocktail. Both lists are extensive and creative and delicious.The owner and staff are wonderful.If the weather's good, sit out on the patio - you'll be right in the heart of Duncan's old town and it's so lovely.
Marty Kukler
25.07.2023
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
The 3 course meal for the Dine Around Cowichan was a tantalizing dance for the taste buds.The Winter Salad set you up beautifully for the Flat Iron Steak with parmesan potato pave, carrots, red wine sauce, mushrooms relish and topped with crispy shallots.The Matcha Cheesecake with peach, honeycomb and crispy Phyllis was just scrumptious! Capped off with their Bourbon Sour. Simply fantastic.Jeff and his team provide an unforgettable experience.Be sure to put them on your list for your next dinning adventure in the Cowichan Valley.
Trevor Shields
19.07.2023
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
The only place I have ever been that made me think there needed to be a sixth star. The ambiance is warm and welcoming the drinks are refreshing and unique and the food is just plain delicious. Well done... I can't wait to go back.
Terrence Kuiper
19.07.2023
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar
This is a beautiful venue with a great atmosphere which made for a wonderful date night. However, the food fell a little flat for me. I had the scallops which I felt was quite expensive ($38) considering there was only 5 on the plate. They were well cooked but the meal lacked flavor. The presentation was beautiful but unfortunately having black rice on a black plate with dim lighting made it quite hard to even see the effort that was put in.
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40 Ingram St, Duncan, BC V9L 1N7
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar