Fall is one of Tasting Victoria’s favourite times of year—and not just because of the pumpkin spice. The season transitions from white to red wines, hazy IPAs to dark stouts, and the cocktails go from fun and fruity, to deep and brooding.

To celebrate the fruits of all the fall elixirs, we curated a list of some of the finest bars and restaurants in the city featuring some fabulous fall cocktails this season.

Check it out.

Clive’s Classic Lounge

Clive’s Classic Lounge is the perfect cozy spot for fall, and its Espresso Martini Frappe is probably the perfect cocktail to pair with the weather. Made with Belvedere Vodka, Kamora Coffee Liqueur, and Discovery Coffee, this frozen and whipped drink is the perfect blend of fall flavours and summer texture.

Address: 740 Burdett Ave.
Hours: Tues-Thurs, 5pm to 12am; Fri-Sat, 5pm to 1am.
Instagram: @clivesclassiclounge

Citrus & Cane

Citrus & Cane is a cozy spot to grab drinks with friends. Try Don Draper’s Puerto Rican Weekend, an old fashioned with the flavours of a pina colada, or One Night in Oaxaca– with mezcal, manitou orange, and sumac.

Address: 1900 Douglas St, Victoria
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 5-11pm; Sunday and Thursday, 6-11pm
Instagram: @citrusandcane