Sink your teeth into a night of culinary excellence at the Dine Around Victoria Gala
Get ready to eat, Victoria! A very special gala focusing on the culinary excellence found right here in our city needs to be on your radar.
Returning for 2025, Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria is gearing up for its biggest celebration with a tasty kick-off gala! Featuring all-you-can-eat restaurant bites and custom-crafted beverages from over 60 local restaurants, wineries, and breweries — it’s a night to remember!
What’s in store
Mark January 23 on your calendar and get ready to fill up on treats from gala vendors, putting forward their best creations to delight your tastebuds.
Hosted at Crystal Garden, this gala launches the beginning of the scrumptious 17-day Dine Around program, running from January 24 – February 9 across Greater Victoria.
All Dine Around vendors will be present at the gala, including restaurants and hotels participating in the program for the first time in 2025 like Clive’s Classic Lounge, Jacks on the Water, Kinu, Saxe Point Public House, Sizzling Tandoor and Table Nineteen plus hotel vendors Days Inn on the Harbour and Strathcona Hotel!
Gala-goers will also be able to enjoy special acts from award-winning magician Jason Verners, plus Four Frames Photo, Bespoke Blossoms, and live musical acts to pair with lots of mixing and mingling!
New menu options
New for this year, Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria is excited to announce the new $75 menu option, offering a wide range of eats from the fine-dining category. If you’re more of an eggs and bacon person, you’ll be excited to learn that Dine Around 2025 has a larger selection of breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu options as well!
Getting hungry? Purchase your gala tickets online, pull out your best business casual or fancy gala attire, and get ready to fill up on local eats and good times!
Afterwards, make sure to check out everything else going on for the 17-day Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria foodie festival.
Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria 2025 Gala Launch
When: Thursday, January 23
Where: Crystal Garden — 713 Douglas Street
Time: 5 pm – 8 pm
Price: Tickets start at $120
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