CANADA’S FIRST

PEDAl PUB CRAWL

Tour Information

Pedal, Laugh, Drink, Repeat

The Rolling Barrel parked in front of Chintz & Company and waiting for tourists to return from their refreshment break at the Canoe Club.

What you need to know

The tour starts and ends at 1705 Store st.  We ask that passengers arrive 30 minutes before the start of your tour time.  The tour lasts about 2.5 hours and we make 3 stops at iconic Victoria pubs, the final stop being just steps away from our street side parking location.

At each stop our passengers will receive discounts on food & beverages as well as free appetizers at certain pubs for the group.

Alcohol is not served on the trolley itself but cold refreshments are available on board to keep you hydrated between stops.

*Even though we’re looking at nice hot weather – we have to remind you that sandals are not permitted on the tour – we want you all to stay safe and avoid any chance of injury.

Tour Packages

2024 Season

If you have a unique event that does not fit the packages below please contact us for customized tour and pricing for your party.

$40

Public Tour

 

 

PUBLIC TOUR $40

Highlights

Customizable stops and playlists

12pm – Bellvilles 12:20, Irish Times 1:20, Swans or Heralds 2:30
2pm – Bellvilles 2:20, Irish Times 3:20, Swans or Heralds 4:30
3pm – Bellvilles 3:20, Irish Times 5:15, Swans or Heralds 5:30
5pm – Bellvilles 5:20, Church Hill 6:20, Swans or Heralds 7:30
6pm – Bellvilles 6:20, Church Hill 7:20, Swans or Heralds 8:30

Includes
*Purchase of a beverage for each guest is required to qualify for the included appetizers*

  • Three stops at iconic Victoria pubs
  • Receive discounts on food and beverages, as well as free appetizers at certain pubs for the group. *ask for details
  • Music on board. Let your driver know the type of music you like.

Belleville’s Watering Hole

Samosas with a choice of 1 filling: lamb, chicken or veggie 1 per 4 guests.
Daily Feature Beer, Cocktail and Martini. Beer will be a 21oz Pint for 8.25, and Cocktail/Martini will be 2oz for 13.25.

Irish Times

1 Poutine per 4 guests.
Happy Hour 2-5pm Daily
Shafts, Jameson, Irish Coffee & single Highballs $6.99
All pints $7.99
Wine – Blasted church, House white or Red, Prosecco & Dirty Laundry rose $8.79

Church Hill

famous fries for every 4 guests, which are not gluten free
$5 shafts (vegan option available)
$5 highballs
$6 house red, white, prosecco
Draught beer ($7.25-$9) and cider ($9.50-$14 but most are $13.50)

Swans Brew Pub

Vikes Lager for $5.95.
Daily Specials
Sunday – $20 Clams and $23 Bottle of House Wine
Monday – $7.99 Double Margaritas
Tuesday – ½ Priced 1Lb Nachos
Wednesday – ½ Priced Wings
Thursday – ½ Priced Poutine
Friday – $9.99 Double Paloma’s
Saturday – $9.99 Double Sangria
Happy Hour
11:30am – 3pm –- select items $12, Swans Sleeves $4.95
3pm – 6pm –- Select Appies $7.50, Swans Sleeves $5.95
8pm – Close –- All Burgers + Side for $13, Swans Sleeves $5.95

For more information on these fine food and drink locals please refer to our Partners page.

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$25

Mini Tour

 

 

MINI TOUR $25

Highlights

1.5 hour tour,1 pub, 1 Drink (Beer or white claw) included before the pub, free appetizers for every 4 people with the purchase of a drink at the pub stop.
Yard games before and after your tour
Driver, music and water included
Pub stops pre-booked
8 people required to launch

8pm time slot only

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$525

Private Tour

 

 

PRIVATE TOUR $525

Highlights

Customizable stops and playlists

12pm – Bellvilles 12:20, Irish Times 1:20, Swans or Heralds 2:30
2pm – Bellvilles 2:20, Irish Times 3:20, Swans or Heralds 4:30
3pm – Bellvilles 3:20, Irish Times 5:15, Swans or Heralds 5:30
5pm – Bellvilles 5:20, Church Hill 6:20, Swans or Heralds 7:30
6pm – Bellvilles 6:20, Church Hill 7:20, Swans or Heralds 8:30

Includes
*Purchase of a beverage for each guest is required to qualify for the included appetizers*

  • Three stops at iconic Victoria pubs
  • Receive discounts on food and beverages, as well as free appetizers at certain pubs for the group. *ask for details
  • Music on board. Let your driver know the type of music you like.

Belleville’s Watering Hole

Samosas with a choice of 1 filling: lamb, chicken or veggie 1 per 4 guests.
Daily Feature Beer, Cocktail and Martini. Beer will be a 21oz Pint for 8.25, and Cocktail/Martini will be 2oz for 13.25.

Irish Times

1 Poutine per 4 guests.
Happy Hour 2-5pm Daily
Shafts, Jameson, Irish Coffee & single Highballs $6.99
All pints $7.99
Wine – Blasted church, House white or Red, Prosecco & Dirty Laundry rose $8.79

Church Hill

famous fries for every 4 guests, which are not gluten free
$5 shafts (vegan option available)
$5 highballs
$6 house red, white, prosecco
Draught beer ($7.25-$9) and cider ($9.50-$14 but most are $13.50)

Swans Brew Pub

Vikes Lager for $5.95.
Daily Specials
Sunday – $20 Clams and $23 Bottle of House Wine
Monday – $7.99 Double Margaritas
Tuesday – ½ Priced 1Lb Nachos
Wednesday – ½ Priced Wings
Thursday – ½ Priced Poutine
Friday – $9.99 Double Paloma’s
Saturday – $9.99 Double Sangria
Happy Hour
11:30am – 3pm –- select items $12, Swans Sleeves $4.95
3pm – 6pm –- Select Appies $7.50, Swans Sleeves $5.95
8pm – Close –- All Burgers + Side for $13, Swans Sleeves $5.95

For more information on these fine food and drink locals please refer to our Partners page.

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Pub Stops

Testimonials

Myself and 8 friends did the rolling barrel tour this weekend and we all had an amazing time! John was a great guide and made the whole experience that much more fun. I would definitely do it again and reccomend it to anyone looking for something different to do 🙂

“Best time ever!!”

Darcie R

This was absolutely the most fun thing that my girlfriends and I did on her bachelorette weekend. Such fun music, good vibes and there was even a spot in the middle of the bike where people could dance - how cool is that? We had the owner (Peter) doing our pub crawl and he was soooo amazing and wonderful. Thank you for such a good time. Hugely recommended!

“Bachelorette Pub Crawl!”

Alli B

My wife and I hopped on the tour as a last minute activity, and we're so happy we did! The guide was fun and enthusiastic. At all our stops we walked right in, placed our order and had our libations very quickly. We had a great time!

“So Much Fun!!”

Flip G

Had a fantastic time with co-workers, great team building experience. Michael was super engaging, very funny and played some awesome music! Thank you!

“Great Fun!”

J Cormier

We went on this tour with Tanner. There was a group of ladies from Vancouver, a couple from Washington and us - we all had such a ball. The places we went were fantastic (and I even had the best poutine that I have ever tasted). I’m sure the drinks helped, but we all were able to let loose for the afternoon and enjoy some of the best places, Victoria has to offer.

“We had the time of our lives”

Evangev

Our games/travel group from California had such a fun time with Michael as our guide! The music was great while we were pedaling on the barrel bike, the bars were lively/fun, and Michael made the experience unforgettable!

“WOW what a fun night out!”

Steve B

I live in Victoria and had 6 friends (all of us 24 years old) visit from Toronto. I booked The Rolling Barrel for all of us since I thought it's a great way to start a night out. And boy was I right. Even though the weather was rainy and overcast, that did not stop any of us from having a blast. Michael made this tour loads of fun, memorable, and because of him we had one of the best nights ever in BC. This tour is fun, cheap, and allows you to go to places you may not try on your own.

“The Best Tour in Victoria”

Scott C

My coworkers and I had an absolute blast on The Rolling Barrel! I highly recommend booking the Barrel if you're looking for a fun and active way to explore downtown Victoria, whether you're a local or visitor! We pedaled to three different pubs, and had a beer and snack at each. Our Captain had an awesome playlist, and was energetic and lots of fun! The Barrel is an awesome choice for an entertaining and lively night out!!

“Awesome way to see downtown Victoria!”

J Laing

We joined as a party of 4 mature people and had a really good time. John our captain was good fun and took us to 3 great pubs. We all stayed in the last one for hours with everyone on the barrel - great night out and would highly recommend

“Great Night Out”

Debbie Q

If you are looking for something different and fun, you have go ride the Rolling Barrel!! Definitely would do it again!! Our leader Mike was fantastic!! Played the best music and had all of Victoria taping us and taking photos.

“Don’t miss out on this fun ride”

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FAQ

Have Questions?

Do I need 15 people to rent the bike?

Absolutely not! Purchase single seats and we will match you with other smaller groups to ensure that the tour reaches the minimum number of 8.

Can we join mid-way through a tour?

We ask that the group start and end together, as we spend 10-15 minutes prior to departure going over the rules, expectations, safety and answering any questions that arise. We also require that each passenger sign a liability waiver prior to boarding the vehicle. However, for private charters we may be able to accommodate special requests from time to time with advance notice.

What should I bring on the tour?

You will need two pieces of ID to get drinks at the pub stops and this is Victoria – the weather is unpredictable so dress appropriately although you will work up a little sweat peddling!

We have storage on the bike and can store most small items that you may want to take with you on our tour.

Due to the nature of the tour we cannot allow peddlers to wear sandal because it’s a safety hazard- Lance Armstrong never wore sandals on a bike and neither should you.

Does the tour have music?

Yes! Please let your drivers know the type of music you like and they will accommodate you as best they can.

Will the tour still happen if it rains?

Yes. The Bike is covered by a roof that keeps our passengers fairly dry. In extreme weather we reserve the right to cancel tours for safety reasons, but otherwise our tours roll on rain or shine!

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