The Oak Taphouse

Crafted for Community

Your Local Hub, Elevated. Best Food, Best Taps, Best Patio.

The Taphouse

Welcome to your new local favorite. The Oak Taphouse offers a modern, pub atmosphere built to be the neighborhood’s social hub. Come for the high-quality, local-favorite food and stay for the laid-back community vibe.

Taphouse Hours

SUN – MON 

TUE – THU

FRI – SAT

11 AM – 09 PM

11 AM – 10 PM

11 AM – 11 PM

Happy Hours

Ask your server for happy hours for the week

3287 Cowichan Lake Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 4C1, Canada

Phone: (250) 856-0899

Directions

Popular Eats

Oak Nachos

Tri-coloured tortilla chips topped with nacho cheese, pico de gallo and refried beans; served with sour cream and house-made salsa | ADD GROUND BEEF $5 | CAJUN CHICKEN $6

Popular Eats

Feature Pizza

Please ask your server about our current feature pizza

Popular Eats

Beef Dip

Slow-roasted sirloin on a ciabatta bun with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, mushrooms and horseradish mayo; served with house jus for dipping

The Chef

"We're food first here. We're known for serving the highest quality pub food, featuring local favorite dishes and our signature, slow-cooked Brisket."

Saxon Burroughs

Kendrick

WHERE CRAFT BEER MEETS amazing food

THE Taphouse

Inside, the modern pub atmosphere welcomes you. Find your spot by the cozy fireplace or catch the game on one of our screens while enjoying your meal.

Outside, enjoy the area’s largest, most beautiful outdoor space. Designed for sunshine and conversation, it’s the perfect extension of your neighborhood hub.

Directions

Join the Oak’s crew to keep up on chef specials, seasonal features, and community events at The Taphouse.

Book An Event

Our venue is the perfect spot for your next big gathering! Please note, individual reservations are limited, but we are ready to discuss and book your classy event for parties of 10 guests or more.

Explore the Vibe: Take a virtual peek at our cozy setting, featuring a fireplace, a beautiful patio and an exquisite cuisine.

3287 Cowichan Lake Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 4C1, Canada

Phone: (250) 856-0899

TAPROOMS

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STARTERS

  • PUB BASKET: Your choice of deep-fried onion rings with chipotle aioli, French fries with ketchup, or sweet potato fries with spicy cilantro dip $10
  • POUTINE: Crispy-fried French fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds $12
  • BEEF BRISKET ADD-ON: Add to Poutine $8
  • COCONUT PRAWNS: House-made, deep-fried, coconut-crusted prawns, served with sweet Thai chili dip $17
  • NACHO CHICKEN STRIPS: Tri-coloured corn tortilla chip-breaded chicken strips served with our house-made spicy cilantro dip $16
  • CHICKEN WINGS: A pound of chicken wings deep-fried and tossed in your choice of house hot sauce, teriyaki, zesty Dijon, sweet Thai chili, lemon pepper, spicy sea salt, or honey barbecue $17
  • RIBLETS: Slow-roasted pork riblets done in your choice of house hot sauce, teriyaki, zesty Dijon, sweet Thai chili, lemon pepper, spicy sea salt, or honey barbecue $16
  • OAK NACHOS: Tri-coloured tortilla chips topped with nacho cheese, pico de gallo and refried beans; served with sour cream and house-made salsa $20
  • NACHO ADD-ONS: Ground Beef $5 | Cajun Chicken $6
  • BALSAMIC BRUSCHETTA: Garlic butter crostinis with mozzarella and pico de gallo, finished with balsamic glaze, Parmesan cheese and basil $10
  • BRUSCHETTA ADD-ON: Add Chicken $6
  • PESTO PRAWN BRUSCHETTA: Toasted crostinis with herb pesto, garlic butter prawns, pico de gallo, and shaved Parmesan $14
  • LETTUCE WRAPS: Choice of chicken, prawns or vegetables sautéed in house-made teriyaki sauce with Farkay noodles and toasted cashews, served with iceberg lettuce wraps $17.5
  • JALAPENO POPPER DIP: A creamy blend of jalapenos, bacon, red pepper, cream cheese, and sour cream baked with butter Parmesan panko crumbs, served with your choice of corn tortilla chips or crostinis $17
  • BRISKET SLIDERS: Three slider buns loaded with beef brisket, house-made honey barbecue, creamy coleslaw, and pickles $16

ADD TO ANYTHING

  • HOUSE-MADE GUACAMOLE $3
  • GRAVY $3
  • CILANTRO DIP $3
  • CHIPOTLE AIOLI $1
  • ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI $1

SOUPS & SALADS

  • ROASTED BEET SALAD: Mixed greens and arugula, roasted beets, mandarin oranges, feta cheese and toasted walnuts in our maple balsamic dressing $16
  • OAK COBB SALAD: Romaine, double-smoked bacon, warm roasted chicken breast, soft-cooked egg and tomatoes tossed with house-made Caesar dressing $21
  • SANTE FE CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD: Romaine, cilantro lime vinaigrette, dates, feta, corn and black beans topped with crispy tortilla chips and Cajun chicken breast $20
  • SOUP DU JOUR: Please ask your server for details BOWL $10 | CUP $6
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER: Creamy house-made chowder with mixed fresh seafood, bacon and potatoes BOWL $12 | CUP $8

ADD TO YOUR SALAD

  • CHICKEN BREAST $8
  • PRAWNS $6
  • SALMON $8

ADD GARLIC TOAST

  • 1 PIECE $1.50
  • 2 PIECE $3

PIZZAS

  • ARUGULA, FETA & TOMATO: House-made pizza sauce with tomatoes, mozzarella and feta cheese, finished with fresh arugula and garlic oil $16
  • PICKLE BACK: Garlic-oiled crust, dill pickles, bacon and mozzarella cheese finished with red onion, chili flakes and a drizzle of Caesar dressing (Whiskey sold separately) $18
  • ARABELLA: Garlic-oiled crust, spicy capocollo, bacon, mozzarella and feta cheese, finished with fresh basil and a drizzle of hot honey $19
  • FEATURE PIZZA: Please ask your server about our current feature pizza $18
  • PIZZA ADD-ON: Add Chicken $6

BOWLS & ENTREES

  • MERRIDALE MUSSELS: Mussels steamed with locally-crafted Merridale cider cream sauce, bacon and onions; served with toasted garlic-buttered baguette $21
  • POKE BOWL: Warm sushi rice, marinated Yellowfin tuna, pickled carrots, cucumbers, avocado and green onions finished with spicy mayo, crispy wontons and black sesame seeds $20
  • POKE BOWL SUBSTITUTE: Substitute Salmon $2
  • MAC & CHEESE: Bacon and cavatappi pasta tossed in our house-made cheese sauce, topped with panko and served with your choice of Cajun chicken or spicy ground beef $20
  • PESTO CHICKEN PENNE: Herb pesto cream sauce, penne pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and chicken breast topped with Parmesan and served with garlic toast. $21
  • FISH & CHIPS: Beer-battered, locally caught rock cod, fried to perfection and served with French fries, creamy coleslaw, lemon and our house-made tartar 1 PIECE $16 | 2 PIECE $22
  • BRAISED BEEF BRISKET: Sliced beef brisket, slow-braised in a coffee and red wine stock, served with creamy mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and red wine gravy $28
  • RACK OF RIBS: Braised baby back pork ribs in your choice of house-made honey barbecue sauce or sweet Thai chili; served with creamy coleslaw and mashed potatoes HALF RACK $24 | FULL RACK $32
  • BLACKENED COD: Blackened cod fillet topped with avocado salsa and served with mango coulis, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables $21

NON-ALCOHOLIC

  • Phillips iOTA Pilsner or Pale Ale $6
  • Spinnaker’s Whiskey Cola $6
  • Spinnaker’s Lemon Basil Gin Smash $6
  • Corona Sunbrew $6

HOUSE WINE

  • ENRICO WHITE: Pinot Gris (Locally grown and crafted by Enrico Winery) 6oz $9 | 9oz $13.5
  • ENRICO RED: Cabernet Franc and 83 blend (Locally grown and crafted by Enrico Winery) 6oz $9 | 9oz $13.5

WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS

  • Jacob’s Creek Pinot Grigio 6oz $8 | 9oz $12 | Bottle $30
  • Woodbridge Chardonnay 6oz $9 | 9oz $13.5 | Bottle $34
  • Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 6oz $10 | 9oz $15 | Bottle $39

RED WINES BY THE GLASS

  • Open Merlot 6oz $8 | 9oz $12 | Bottle $30
  • Graffigna Malbec 6oz $9 | 9oz $13.5 | Bottle $34
  • Sync Cabernet Sauvignon 6oz $8 | 9oz $12 | Bottle $30

BUBBLES

  • Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Bottle $28
  • Montelvini Prosecco 5oz $10
  • Mimosa 5oz $10.5

WINE BOTTLES

  • Zanatta Damasco (White) $30
  • Blue Grouse Quill White $29
  • Alderlea Bacchus (White) $34
  • Alderlea Pinot Gris (White) $34
  • Alderlea Clarinet (Red) $34
  • Hardy’s Brave New World Shiraz (Red) $28
  • Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon (Red) $36
  • Enrico Estate Reserve Pinot Noir (Red) $34

BEER, CIDERS & COOLERS

  • Lucky Lager $6
  • Budweiser $6
  • Bud Light $6
  • Corona $7
  • Stella Artois $7
  • New Grist Gluten-Free Ale $6.5
  • Strongbow $7.5
  • Okanagan Orchard Peach $7.5
  • Okanagan Black Cherry $7.5
  • Okanagan Harvest Pear $7.5

DAILY SPECIALS & HAPPY HOUR

  • TAP-PY HOURS: $2 off all regular price draft beer, wine & cider as well as orders of fries, onion rings, & sweet potato fries (Sunday – Thursday | 3PM – 5PM & 8PM – 10PM)
  • MONDAYS: Double Rocks Margaritas $9.5
  • TAP TUESDAYS: $2 off Pints of any Local Brew
  • WINE WEDNESDAYS: $2 off Enrico Wines on Tap and $10 off all Bottles of Wine
  • THIRSTY THURSDAYS: 60oz Pitchers of Beer $18
  • RED ARROW FRIDAYS: $2 off Red Arrow Pints
  • SANGRIA SATURDAYS: Pitchers $28 or Glasses $10
  • CAESAR SUNDAYS: 1oz $6 | 2oz $9.5

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

  • PINA MARGARITA: Jose Cuervo tequila, triple sec, lime, pineapple, and coconut cream, shaken and served on the rocks 1oz $8 | 2oz $11.5
  • STRAWBERRY MULE: Absolut vodka, lime juice, strawberry puree, ginger beer, garnished with a lime wedge and mint leaf 1oz $8 | 2oz $11.5
  • BRAMBLE: Ampersand gin, Chambord, simple syrup, lemon juice, and soda 1oz $8 | 2oz $11.5
  • STRAWBERRY TEQUILA SUNRISE: Jose Cuervo tequila, strawberry puree, orange juice, and grenadine with a maraschino cherry 1oz $8 | 2oz $11.5
  • GIN FIZZ: Ampersand gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg whites and soda 1oz $8 | 2oz $11.5
  • GEORGIA PEACH: Bacardi white rum, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and orange juice 1oz $8 | 2oz $11.5

MARTINIS

  • CLASSIC MARTINI: Absolut vodka or Beefeater gin shaken with vermouth and garnished with olives 2oz $11
  • PINEAPPLE LEMON DROP MARTINI: Absolut vodka, triple sec, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup 2oz $11
  • WATERMELON SUGAR: Watermelon Absolut vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup 2oz $11
  • ESPRESSO MARTINI: Arbutus espresso vodka, white crème de cacao, Kahlua and chilled dark roast coffee 2oz $11
  • BIKINI MARTINI: Malibu rum, Absolut vodka, pineapple juice, and grenadine 2oz $11
  • COSMOPOLITAN: Absolut vodka, triple sec, lime, and cranberry juice 2oz $11
  • STRAWBERRY TEQUINI: Jose Cuervo tequila, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and strawberry puree 2oz $11

TOP DRAFT PICKS

  • RED ARROW BREWING CO. KUSTOM KOLSCH | COWICHAN VALLEYGerman-style golden ale that is clean, bright and refreshing with subtle hints of sourdough. 5% ABV | 25 IBUs
  • RED ARROW BREWING CO. LAKETOWN LAGER | COWICHAN VALLEYCrisp, clean, simple and highly drinkable. 4.8% ABV | 10 IBUs
  • HOYNE DARK MATTER | VICTORIADeep, dark and delicious with good body and subtle hints of roasted chocolate. 5.3% ABV | 30 IBUs
  • LONGWOOD BREWERY BERRIED ALIVE | NANAIMOBelgium fruit ale meets a slightly hopped blonde ale. 100% BC fruit. 5% ABV | 15 IBUs
  • RED ARROW BREWING CO. SWEET LEAF IPA | COWICHAN VALLEYTropical citrus hop with a balanced malt finish. 6.3% ABV | 65 IBUs
  • PHILLIPS IMPLOSION PILSNER | VICTORIAClean, crisp, light and easy drinking. 5% ABV | 20 IBUs
  • PHILLIPS BLUE BUCK ALE | VICTORIADeep amber colour with a robust, malt-forward body and well balanced, crisp Northwest hops. 5% ABV | 35 IBUs
  • DRIFTWOOD BREWERY FAT TUG IPA | VICTORIANorthwest-style IPA with an intense hop profile and notes of grapefruit, mango, melon and passionfruit with balanced maltiness. 7% ABV | 80 IBUs
  • RED ARROW BREWING CO. MIDNITE UMBER ALE | COWICHAN VALLEYCandied apricot, toffee and rich maltiness with a light body and slight hop finish. 5.1% ABV | 33 IBUs
  • WHITE SAILS BREWING BASTION BLONDE | NANAIMOEasy drinking blonde with a well balanced malt body and a light, balanced dry finish. 4.5% ABV | 15 IBUs
  • PHILLIPS GLITTERBOMB | VICTORIAThis hazy pale ale explodes with lush citrus and juicy fruit notes that sparkle across your palate. 5% ABV | 50 IBUs
  • CRAIG STREET BREWING CO. SHAWNIGAN IRISH ALE | COWICHAN VALLEYFull-bodied red ale with sweet caramel malt and balanced, subtle hops. 5.2% ABV | 35 IBUs
  • RED ARROW BREWING CO. PIGGY PALE ALE | COWICHAN VALLEYCreated for the Cowichan Piggy’s Rugby Club, this pale ale is smoothly hoppy, light and session-able. 5% ABV | 35 IBUs
  • CATEGORY 12 BREWING CO. JUICY DATA HAZY IPA | VICTORIAYou’ll find this hazy, double-dry-hopped IPA to be a delicious, aromatic fruity kick to your taste buds. 6.1% ABV | 35 IBUs
  • MT. ARROWSMITH BREWING CO. MANGO SOUR | PARKSVILLEThis mango sour is a juicy, tropical utopia with sweet, tart mango purée and a light dry hopping of Sabro. 4.6% ABV | 5 IBUs

CIDER

  • MERRIDALE CIDERY & DISTILLERY COWICHAN DRY | COWICHAN VALLEYA perfect balance of sharps, bitters and a touch of fruitiness. $10 Pint / $8 Sleeve

DRAFT PRICING

  • 16oz Sleeve $7
  • 20oz Pint $8.5
  • 60oz Pitcher $22
  • Flight (4 x 3.5oz Tasters) $12
  • Plus applicable taxes.

WHITE WINES

  • PINOT GRIGIO: Jacob’s Creek, Australia $8 – 6oz | $12 – 9oz | Bottle $30
  • CHARDONNAY: Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, California $9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | Bottle $34
  • SAUVIGNON BLANC: Stoneleigh, New Zealand $10 – 6oz | $15 – 9oz | Bottle $39
  • DAMASCO: Vigneti Zanatta, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39
  • ROSE: Blue Grouse, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39
  • ORTEGA: Blue Grouse, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39
  • BACCHUS: Alderlea, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39

RED WINES

  • MERLOT: Open, Okanagan $8 – 6oz | $12 – 9oz | Bottle $30
  • MALBEC: Graffigna, Argentina $9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | Bottle $34
  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Inniskillin, Okanagan $9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | Bottle $34
  • PETITE SIRAH: Caravan, Australia Bottle $39
  • PINOT NOIR: Averill Creek, Cowichan Valley Bottle $53
  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Liberty School, California Bottle $57
  • SHIRAZ-VIOGNIER: Johnny Q, Australia Bottle $34
  • CLARINET: Alderlea, Cowichan Valley Bottle $40

COCKTAILS

  • BELLINI: Absolut Apeach vodka, peach slush and a drizzle of red wine. $11 – 2oz
  • BRAMBLE: Beefeater gin, creme de mure, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. $13 – 2oz
  • JAKE’S LEMONADE: Absolut vodka and fresh, house-made lemonade. $13 – 2oz
  • ROCKS MARGARITA: Jose Cuervo tequila, triple Sec, fresh lime and a salt rim. $14 – 2oz
  • SANGRIA: Red or White Wine, brandy, orange, apple and pineapple juice with ginger ale. $15 – 1oz + 6oz Wine
  • MOSCOW MULE: Absolut vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer and mint. $14 – 2oz
  • WHISKEY SOUR: Maker’s Mark bourbon, fresh lemon and lime juice with simple syrup, bitters and egg whites. $15 – 2oz
  • OLD FASHIONED: Bulleit bourbon, sugar, bitters and orange zest. $15 – 2oz

MARTINIS

  • ADAM BOMB: Raspberry Absolut, melon liqueur, cranberry and lime juice. $13 – 2oz
  • CARAMEL APPLE: Butter ripple schnapps, apple Sour Puss and apple juice. $13 – 2oz
  • COSMOPOLITAN: Absolut vodka, triple sec, lime and cranberry juice. $13 – 2oz
  • JAKE’S FAVOURITE: Absolut vodka, blue curacao and cranberry juice. $13 – 2oz
  • CLASSIC: Beefeater gin or Absolut vodka with vermouth and olives. $13 – 2oz