Pubs provide patrons with an escape, whether from a grueling office job designing offices for other grueling jobs, or a home filled with hostile, malfunctioning AIBOs. Experience a reprieve from the daily grind with today's Groupon. For $15, you get $30 worth of high-concept pub fare and drinks at Victoria Gastro Pub in Columbia.

Winner of four dining Awards for 2009 in Howard Magazine, including Best Bar Food and Best Late Night Dining, Victoria Gastro Pub puts a gourmet spin on traditional pub cuisine. Chef Joe Krywucki’s menu draws on fresh, seasonal ingredients—including herbs grown right outside the restaurant—to hit diners with a flavor tornado, providing a mix of comfort and creativity. Begin with the Duck-Fat Fries, which can be served by the bucket, alongside the Roasted Garlic Aioli ($7), or partnered with their duck confit, gruyere cheese, and duck gravy to make poutine ($8 small, $12 large). More substantial fare includes the official sandwich of Flemish royalty, Lobster Grilled Cheese ($16), a duo of beef that pairs braised beef short rib with a petite filet and cheddar potato gratin and broccolini ($19), as well as the "Mushroom & Swiss" Snake River Farms Kobe burger with gruyere cheese and caramelized onions, and served with smoked paprika fries ($13, $15 with truffle cheese).

A fitting destination for both hungry drinkers and thirsty eaters, Victoria Gastro Pub augments its creative cuisine with an extensive wine list and a beer selection that includes 24 draughts and 200 bottles. The kitchen and bar are further complemented by a homey, inviting atmosphere, which coaxes taste buds from their protective shells by putting diners and their tongues at ease.

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Reviews

Baltimore Magazine rated Victoria Gastro Pub the Best 'Burbs Bar and a Brunch Hot Spot. OpenTable reviewers call the restaurant a Diner's Choice Winner and give it a four star average rating. Yelpers give it four stars on average, and TripAdvisors give it a 3.5 owl eyes average.

• Offering unparalleled bar food, encyclopedic beer and wine lists, and attentive service, the pub has become a popular happy hour spot… – Baltimore Magazine
• This is a wonderful place to dine anytime! I love the food, the wait staff and the host staff! Everyone was great without over doing it! The menu is full of tasty dishes. – OpenTable.com reviewer who dined on 07/18/2010