Reviews for The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar in Duncan, BC

My husband and I went here for a date night for the first time the other night and really enjoyed ourselves. The atmosphere was... nice, our server was very friendly and attentive, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and drinks. We had the pork belly tacoswhich were incredible, and the falafel which was also delicious. We tried the pumpkin spice cheesecake for dessert and it wasvery yummy as well. We both liked our cocktails too. Definitely will be back, but I recommend a reservation since we got thelast table! Read more

What a great spot! The Old Firehouse is famous for their cocktails... Jeff is one helluva mixologist! Just choose your... favorite liquor... and let him go to town... you won't be disappointed! The food tonight was really, really good! We had theVenison Carpaccio to start, which was fantastic. For our entrees, we had the Lamb and the Steak. We were both really impressedwith our meals! Table conversation devolved into moans and grunts while we ate, we had no interest in talking... just eating... Very enjoyable meals. The staff were all amazing. They squeezed us into a full restaurant and were there when we needed them,finding the right balance between giving us privacy and providing great service. Big thumbs up from us! Another greatrestaurant in the Cowichan Valley... I guess I just can't be surprised any more. Read more

The Old Firehouse - Literally the only reason to go to Duncan on purpose. Looking to surprise your spouse? No problem. Trying... to impress a new tinder date? Easy. Excellent food, outstanding ?off the cuff? drinks, and brilliant service. Easily one of thebest restaurants on the South Island and one we are sorry we only just learned about. We had a nice little date night that costus a few dollars more than expected but absolutely worth it. We have wasted no time in spreading the word and will certainly bereturning again. Oh, and don?t be afraid to ask the bartender to ?surprise you? with a drink. We didn?t know ginger beer couldtaste amazing, but somehow the crazed cocktail artist pulled it off. Delicious. Read more

The Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar is fabulous! We were trying to secure a reservation for a large party for a wedding... rehearsal dinner, and Jeff went above and beyond to help us. I was scheduling from out of the area, and they were so friendlyand accommodating. And the food was amazing!! I had the pasta of the day, which was a mixed mushroom pasta with fresh eggnoodles, it was delicious. Their Hungarian Fry Bread is so tender and tasty, I could eat plate after plate. Service wasabsolutely top notch! Thank you Jeff and Joel for a truly delectable and wonderful dining experience! I?d give you 6 stars ifI could! Read more

The Old Firehouse was a lucky shot on our tour through Duncan. I can admit, we would have regretted not going here. The food is... simply amazing. Local and presented like an art piece on a plate. The service is warm welcoming and a really interesting chat isalways around the corner. My wife and I both highly appreciate the use of local products and the story behind the wines. Acasual evening that turned into a romantic and fascinating dinner in our honeymoon. We are looking forward to be back soon. Read more

Delicious food, great drinks. Superb service. You need to try it yourself.

The 3 course meal for the Dine Around Cowichan was a tantalizing dance for the taste buds. The Winter Salad set you up... beautifully for the Flat Iron Steak with parmesan potato pave, carrots, red wine sauce, mushrooms relish and topped with crispyshallots. The Matcha Cheesecake with peach, honeycomb and crispy Phyllis was just scrumptious! Capped off with their BourbonSour. Simply fantastic. Jeff and his team provide an unforgettable experience. Be sure to put them on your list for your nextdinning adventure in the Cowichan Valley. Read more

Overall, I'd say the old firehouse is good. Could it be better? Yes. We had a lovely server but where things could improve is in... the kitchen. We ordered fries at two different times. The first batch was perfect! Hot and crispy. The second batch, wilted andcold. Why do chefs try and pawn off less desirable food? We sent it back and the chef had to make a new, proper batch so if theywere concerned about food wastage, it happened anyway. Then there were the donuts for the dessert...the quality and presentationwas not the same as a few days earlier. Not only were the actual donuts smaller, there was less blackberry curd and maceratedblackberries. The other food we had was great but I don't have a previous comparison to see if the kitchen was trying to takeshortcuts. On top of great customer service, consistency in the kitchen is key for long term success. You can see that insuccessful, long time American restaurants. Read more