The Courtney Room Debuts Volume 4 of its Signature Cocktail Menu: “An Exploration of the Pacific Northwest”

The Courtney Room Debuts Volume 4 of its Signature Cocktail Menu:
“An Exploration of the Pacific Northwest”

A tribute to regional ingredients, with illustrations by Robin Graves of Black Cat Tattoo

The Courtney Room reveals the latest edition of its signature cocktail menu, titled An Exploration of the Pacific Northwest. This latest iteration continues the bar team’s commitment to innovation and refined cocktail craftsmanship, with eight Exploration Cocktails, six Low or No ABV creations, a list of house cocktails, beer and cider, aperitifs and digestifs.

Setting the tone for the menu’s visual identity is a return collaboration with the artistic team from Victoria’s Black Cat Tattoo, featuring illustrations by Robin Graves, a talented tattoo artist and former team member at The Courtney Room. Graves’ hand-drawn illustrations, inspired by each cocktail creation, are featured throughout the printed menu, echoing the natural textures, botanicals and maritime character that define the Pacific Northwest.

“Our goal with each new volume is to dive deeper into our region’s unique offerings,” says Anton Wilson, Bar Director at The Courtney Room. “It has been incredibly rewarding to witness how this menu has grown over time, not only in complexity but also in its ability to tell a truly local story, within delicious and elegant cocktails for our guests to enjoy.”

In this latest volume, guests can expect a thoughtful take on local botanicals, artisanal distillation, and traditional and time-honoured techniques. The menu features housemade elements including The Courtney Room’s own Dry Vermouth crafted in-house using Averill Creek Pinot Gris and aromatized with wormwood, Bilston Creek lavender, Dakini Tidal Wilds kelp and warm spices. The vermouth is fortified with Ampersand Vodka, resulting in a nuanced and elegant base for several menu items.

Notable drinks from the menu include:

• Mineral ($18) features Copper Penny Distilling’s Fanny Bay Oyster Gin, paired with house-made vermouth and garnished with local winged kelp from Dakini Tidal Wilds. The gin incorporates oyster shells suspended in the distillation process, lending a unique salinity and minerality to the drink and a crisp, terroir-driven expression of the coastal landscape.

• Oregon Grape Soda ($25) is a carbonated, berry-forward cocktail, combining Vancouver Island Oregon Grape (foraged for the restaurant by local forager Lance Staples), house soda, and Esquimalt Vermouth Company Bitter Red. Bright, juicy, and highly crushable, this cocktail showcases Pacific Northwest wild berries in a modern form.

• Strawberries & Cream ($25) is an elegant homage to a centuries-old technique. Made with Stillhead Rhubarb Gin, Drumroaster whole espresso beans, white pepper, and cream, the drink is clarified using a traditional milk punch method. The result is a crystal-clear, deep red cocktail with rich complexity and a silky finish.

An Exploration of the Pacific Northwest Vol. 4 also features a selection of Low and No-ABV options, including the refreshing Canadiana ($15), made with Esquimalt Bitter Red and Rosso Vermouth, and Tofino Sparkling Hopped Water — a light, flavourful serve perfect for relaxed sipping, and Spruce Juice ($14) featuring locally foraged spruce tips.

Expanding the beverage program further is a new Special Pours section curated by Senior Bartender Eric Josephs, which showcases select lambic beers, Belgian beers and wild ferments under Coravin preservation. Featured breweries include acclaimed B.C. producers such as Dageraad Brewing and Temporal Artisan Ales, served from 750ml bottles and available in limited quantities.

The menu represents the collaborative work of The Courtney Room’s bar team, driven by Bar Director Anton Wilson, with Senior Bartenders Eric Josephs and Mackenzie Irving contributing extensively to both development and execution.

An Exploration of the Pacific Northwest Vol. 4 is now available at The Courtney Room.

To learn more about The Courtney Room or to make a reservation, visit www.thecourtneyroom.com.

About The Courtney Room
Old world meets new at The Courtney Room in Victoria, B.C., named one of Canada’s Best New Restaurant (2018 #10), included in Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants (2019 #94), Tales of the Cocktail Foundation 2023 Spirited Awards® Regional Honoree for Best International Hotel Bar for Canada (2023), Silver for Best Victoria Restaurant at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards (2025) and a Platinum tier wine program recognized at the Vancouver Wine Festival Wine Program Excellence Awards (2024, 2025) – the first restaurant in Victoria to achieve the distinction. Born of the desire to showcase the best of the region, The Courtney Room is a modern dining space focused on genuine and thoughtful hospitality. Savour Pacific Northwest cuisine with bright flavours from both land and sea. Menus showcase local seasonal ingredients, with an emphasis on Vancouver Island sourcing and partnerships. Elevate the every day with quality ingredients, thoughtful service and impeccably prepared, seasonal fine dining. www.thecourtneyroom.com

Media release and images provided by Marisa Cuglietta, Hawksworth Communications.