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Cook St Village Happy Hour & Specials
Pizzeria Prima Strada
Victoria's first VPN-certified Neapolitan pizzeria, blistering thin-crust pies in a wood-fired oven alongside a short list of antipasti and Italian wines.
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Victoria's first VPN-certified Neapolitan pizzeria, blistering thin-crust pies in a wood-fired oven alongside a short list of antipasti and Italian wines.
Cozy ambiance with dimmed lighting and a beautiful courtyard patio. Nose-to-tail butchery drives a dynamic, ever-changing menu paired with a deep cocktail list.
A European-inspired room across from City Hall, doing fresh pasta, charcuterie, and shareable plates that nod to Central European heritage. Open weekdays for lunch; evenings only Sat–Sun.
A two-floor downtown stalwart since 1991 — casual main-floor burger and grill open daily, oyster bar upstairs Wed–Sun evenings, with a steady happy-hour crowd for shucked bivalves and pints.
A small-plates Japanese izakaya doing yakitori, robata-grilled skewers, and creative maki alongside a sake-forward drinks list. Recently relocated to Fort Street and merged with sister bar E:Ne — check the site before you go.