It’s at this point I meet Rod Alsop, the owner of the aforementioned attached family home and one of three owners of Bayview Brewing. Like the food menu, it is also extensive with a vast array of beer styles including some pale ales, a sour, gose, saison, dunkel, blonde, and a variety of IPAs. The last thing that stands out is, of course, the beer selection. Also intriguing are the Tortilla Chips with Beer Cheese and the Char Siu Pork Bao Bun, a dish I have seen posted many times on social media.

The Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sandwich, a vegan and gluten-free Buddha Bowl, and the Tuna Poke Bowl are just a few of the dishes that jump out at me. I assumed this was first and foremost a brewery with maybe a snack or two to keep the masses happy so I am pleasantly surprised to see a substantial and eclectic variety of dishes. The second thing I notice once I walk through the doors is the extensive food menu on display. I’m so used to seeing breweries opening in industrial parks that this gem tucked away on a residential street is a refreshing sight. In fact, the brewery is attached to a family home and across the street from a new condo development. It’s situated off Dogwood Drive in a residential neighbourhood on the edge of Ladysmith’s quaint downtown. The first thing I notice when I arrive for my visit is the location. The truth is there are actually many reasons to visit this small seaside community, including a thriving art scene, a plethora of hiking trails, and some lovely restaurants, and now, its very own brewery: Bayview Brewing. Thanks to the recent opening of Ladysmith’s first craft brewery, Bayview Brewing, this historic town is becoming a destination rather than just a pit stop.Īs someone who frequently drives from Victoria to Comox, I often only stop in Ladysmith if I have a hankering for a cinnamon bun the size of a sedan from the Old Town Bakery or need some gas.

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