The Mint

The Mint (1414 Douglas Street /250-386-6468) is all about atmosphere. It's below ground and that makes it, well, cool. It's dark, with warm colors, great drinks, and regular late-night live music. The Mint specializes in Nepalese and Tibetan food and always has vegan food on the menu. The food is not spectacular but it is a fun place and is different from most of Victoria's restaurants. It's also open late. Be sure to try the mo-mo's, a kind of dumpling.