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The Ale trail might not be the most appropriate term as we also have a distillery and a winery added to our list – but if you are looking for a way to explore Sooke while visiting with family and friends, the local craft beer scene is strong with three brewing companies in the Sooke area. A Distillery and a honey meadery round out the tour and give you a wonderful reason to taste test your way around the entire Sooke district!
SOOKE ALE TRAIL
Each location offers a unique experience – explore our list and map with locations and descriptions of what you can expect to truly have a memorable day at all five stops.
Sooke Oceanside Brewery is the first tasting room to greet you on your way into Sooke, travelling west from Victoria along highway 14. S.O.B has a fantastic patio overlooking the Sooke Basin, and their new tasting room has an inviting atmosphere and a modern-industrial vibe. This taproom is the perfect place to relax in a unique setting for the afternoon with friends.
| Patio: | Water views and indoor seating |
| Beer on offer: | 4 core Beers are named after local spots like Renfrew Red and Leechtown Lager. Two Sessions Seltzer and six seasonal craft beers are on rotation. |
| Food: | Grilled to the Mac Food Truck |
| Tap Room Hours: | Sunday – Thursday 11am-9pm Friday – Saturday 11am-10pm |
| Website: | sookeoceansidebrewery.com |
| Location*: | 5871-A Sooke Rd, Sooke, BC |
Located in the heart of Sooke, this charming brewing company was started by five local, proud “Sookies” with a dream to build a craft beer business that pays homage to the history and feel of Sooke. From the big sawblade logo to the distinctive natural tree pillar at the front door, it’s clear Sooke Brewing Company’s goal is to welcome you to a comfortable place to enjoy a few drinks and laughs with your friends.
| Patio: | Covered and heated patio in the center of town and indoor seating |
| Beer on offer: | 8 beers on tap, rotating beers from their seasonal list. |
| Food: | Food truck in the back lot with extra picnic table seating through the back door. |
| Tap Room Hours: | Sunday 11am-10pm Monday-Wednesday Noon -10pm Thursday Noon-11pm Friday Noon-Midnight Saturday 11am-Midnight |
| Website: | sookebrewing.com |
| Location*: | 2057 Otter Point Rd, Sooke, BC |
A family-run brewery, Bad Dog Brewing was started by Jon, a humble home-brewer in a woodworking shop just outside of Sooke. After years of testing and forming his recipes, Jon’s beers were well received by his beer-making colleagues. A renovation transformed that simple woodshed into what is now the Bad Dog Brewing Company in 2017. Located just off of Otter Point road and a quick trip down a gravel road, you might mistake it for a private acreage, but never fear; park and walk up the drive to enjoy the most relaxed beer garden on the tour with cozy picnic tables, charming lights and some pretty fantastic craft beer.
| Patio: | Covered and heated patio for the cooler days but sticking with the acreage theme, there’s a great picnic area in the trees to enjoy your food and beer. |
| Beer on offer: | 13 craft beer options |
| Food: | Hot Diggitty Dog Food Truck |
| Tap Room Hours: | Summer: Daily 11am-7pm Winter: Tuesday-Sunday Noon-6pm |
| Website: | baddogbrewing.ca |
| Location*: | 7861 Tugwell Road, Sooke, BC |
From humble beginnings, it started with handcrafted liquor selling primarily at local farmers’ markets. Now it’s known for its world-class, award-winning spirits and can be found in six countries around the world! Operating out of a nondescript building in the heart of Sooke, this charming company is home to a small tasting room, with views of their fascinating distillery.
| Spirits on offer: | 9 spirits – Gin, Coffee Liqueur, Akvavit and Chocolate Liqueur |
| Tasting Room Hours: | Monday-Sunday 11am-5pm |
| Website: | sheringhamdistillery.com |
| Location*: | 252 – 6731 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC |
Stop by the tasting patio for a fabulous educational experience. Handcrafted honey wines known as mead are made with love from their own wildflower honey from their locally tended beehives. The friendly and knowledgeable hosts here are happy to talk about the history and the work that goes into each mead you experience. A small patio is surrounded by flowers and a working farm as the bees buzz happily in the distance. This family-run business has made Mead in the area for generations and is and fun and unique experience for any wine lover.
| Patio: | Perched up on the hill, this cozy patio looks over the farm and onto the Juan de Fuca Strait |
| Mead on offer: | 6 handcrafted meads made from honey |
| Tasting Room Hours: | Friday-Sunday 12-5pm |
| Website: | tugwellcreekfarm.com |
| Location*: | 8750 W Coast Rd, Sooke, BC |
Sooke is known for great restaurants, coffee shops, and food trucks here is a complete list of Sooke Restaurants.
For beaches, hikes, walks and beaches in the area, visit our Explore Sooke Page.
*Please drink responsibly and have a designated driver.
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