The Bear Tofino | Modern West Coast Dining & Shareable Plates

Where Tofino Gathers

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The BEAR Bierhaus is back — and better than ever.

Born from the revival of Tofino's historic MAQ Hotel, The Bear is your go-to spot for fresh Vancouver Island oysters, handcrafted cocktails, cold local pours, and a patio that was made for long evenings. Whether you're catching the game, celebrating with friends, or just hungry for something good — there's always a reason to be at The Bear.

Something's Always On

Happy Hour. Game Day. Live Music. Repeat.

The Bear is Tofino's spot for good food, cold drinks, and even better company. With something happening every day of the week, there's always a reason to show up.

Happy Hour — Daily, 3:30–5:00PM
30% off everything in our Snacks section, plus drink specials: $5 16oz pints, $7.50 22oz pints, $8 glasses of wine, and $12 margaritas. The best hour of your day, guaranteed.

Patio Day Wednesdays
Rosé and Aperol Spritz specials, all day long. $8 glass of rosé, $10 Aperol Spritz, $30 Aperol Spritz pitcher. Pull up a chair, soak it in.

Game Day Thursdays Beer, burger & fries for $28.
Grab your crew, pick your team, and settle in — the big screens are ready.

Weekly Features — New every Friday
Limited quantities, hyper-seasonal ingredients, gone when they're gone. These ones don't wait around.

Live music, local events, and more happening all season long.