Beacon Drive In

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About the Business

The Beacon Drive In is a restaurant in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Founded and built in 1958 by Bill Pistell and Bob McMillan, it has become known as a "Victoria institution" for its soft-serve ice cream, friendly service, and local clientele. Located at 126 Douglas Street, the Beacon Drive In is directly across from the 75-hectare Beacon Hill Park, which does not allow food to be sold within the park grounds -- making the fast-food restaurant a destination for picnickers and park-goers. The most popular item on the menu is the ice cream, which comes in a variety of dips and flavours, as it is known locally as Victoria's soft ice cream headquarters.
Part of the Beacon Drive In's appeal stems from the fact that it has been in business for more than 50 years with very few changes. Aside from adding a few awnings, outdoor heaters, and a new colour scheme the building is still the same as it was when it was built. Even the menu is largely unchanged, with current owner

Established in 1958.

Business Name

Beacon Drive In

Specialties

Take out or eat in at our dinner. Voted #1 for best soft serve ice cream in Victoria for 27 years in a row.

Amenities

Classy, Outdoor seating, Good for groups, Good for kids, Offers Delivery, Offers Takeout, No Reservations, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible parking near entrance, No steps or stairs, QR code menus available, Closed captioning on TVs, ASL proficient, Accepts Debit Cards, Accepts Apple Pay, Outdoor Seating, Classy, Good for Groups, Good For Kids, Street Parking, Free Wi-Fi, Heated Outdoor Seating, Covered Outdoor Seating, Open to All, Offers Catering, No Waiter Service, No Happy Hour, No Alcohol, No Drive-Thru, No TV, No Private Dining, Bike Parking

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• Food
• Restaurants
• Burgers

Categories By Location

• Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
• Food
• Restaurants
• Burgers

• British Columbia, Canada
• Food
• Restaurants
• Burgers

• Canada
• Food
• Restaurants
• Burgers