Victory is a fantastic go-to place for beer on the west side. They usually have a couple of local casks on hand-pumps and a plethora of good draught on tap. I've always found a beer to match my tastes.
Space is tight so don't expect to seat a large group. I like to go early to pre-drink and eat, but the place fills up quickly after dinner. If you can get on the patio, it's a great place to hang out with friends.
The Victory has a bar atmosphere, but don't let that fool you, the menu is superb and it's well worth going for a dinner with a couple of people. The grilled cheese is really good, the yam frites are crisp and delicious and the nachos are prodigious.
You can't lose by going to the Victory!