pubs in tofino: why the bear bierhaus stands apart

if you're searching for pubs in tofino that go beyond the expected — where the food is as good as the beer list and the room has a pulse — the bear bierhaus is in a category of its own.

not your average tofino pub

the bear is tofino's only west coast bierhaus. that means a carefully curated beer list mixing european imports with local bc favourites, hand-crafted cocktails, and a kitchen led by head chef josh kelly that takes real creative risks. this isn't pub fare — it's chef-driven food in a high-energy room built for sharing.

expect bold flavours, generous portions, and a menu that changes with the season and the catch. the kind of place where you come in for a pint and end up staying for dinner.

come as you are

walk-ins are always welcome. the bear is right in the heart of downtown tofino at 120 First Street inside the MAQ Hotel — easy to find, hard to leave.

lunch daily 12–4:30pm · happy hour 3:30–5pm · dinner nightly

reserve a table or walk on in. 🐻