Esquimalt – Air Salon

Driftwood Bar + Patio

Oct 10, 2025

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by

Sarah

in Alcoholic beverage shops, Bars, Breweries, Dinner, Drinks, Happy Hour, Local businesses, Lunch, Restaurants

/ Outdoors

/ Old Esquimalt

Large covered patio offering “16+ taps of fresh beer, including special and one-off releases, local wine & cider, Driftwood Spirits cocktails, and a full menu from Dumpling Drop.” Thanks for the tip, Mary!

Marina Bay Cafe

Oct 10, 2025

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by

Sarah

in Coffee shops, Ice Cream, Juice and Smoothies, Local businesses, Patios

/ Outdoors

/ Old Esquimalt

Esquimalt coffee shop with smoothies and custom-blended ice cream. Thanks for the tip, Mary!

iluka espresso

Oct 10, 2025

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by

Sarah

in Breakfast, Brunch, Coffee and tea, Coffee shops, Covered patios, Housewares, Juice and Smoothies, Local businesses, Lunch

/ Outdoors

/ Esquimalt, Kinsmen Park

Waterfront cafe at Craigflower and Admirals that also sells a selection of home goods. Outdoor tables have umbrellas. Thanks for the tip, ABP!

The Brass Iris Studio

Mar 21, 2025

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by

Sarah

in Local businesses, Tattoos

/ Masked staff, Masks required

/ Old Esquimalt

A masks-required tattoo studio providing “a pleasant, accessible, and accountable space for anyone to get tattooed in.” Also hosts a covid-conscious art night. Thanks for the tip, Jessica!