The Taproot
Restaurant Spotlight: Yates Street Taphouse
Yates Street Taphouse or YST is located in what once was the oldest continuously operating hotel in British Columbia – a location that boasts a long and honourable history in the service industry. This Victoria pub has provided comfort, companionship, and cold pints to miners and tourists dating back to 1862. It was a place where you could get a good meal, share a laugh, and rest your weary bones after a long hard day.
Although the wooden floors and canvas walls have been replaced with brick, stone, and leather, the philosophy and values remain the same. They believe in the value of good food and good company. They believe that family comes first, friends a close second and that it’s better to buy local for a whole lot of reasons.
We are thrilled to have been a part of continuing these great traditions.


