Must-see nightlife in Ottawa

  • Clocktower Brew Pub

    Ottawa

    Enjoy homemade brews such as Raspberry Wheat and Bytown Brown in the newly renovated taproom. There is also a new taproom on Rideau St and three other…

  • I Deal Coffee

    Ottawa

    Ideal indeed; handcrafted blends are produced and roasted on-site. The decor is thin, with bins and sacks of 'light organic blend' and 'prince of darkness…

  • Heart & Crown

    Ottawa

    This ByWard Market stalwart is popular with young Ottawa folk for beers and big platters of pub grub. Several rooms and patios sprawl into each other,…

  • Manx

    Ottawa

    'Ottawa's original sinkhole,' as this basement bar has called itself since Rideau St collapsed in 2016, offers a great selection of Canadian microbrews …

  • Highlander Pub

    Ottawa

    Kilted servers, 17 taps and 200 single malt whiskies all add to the wonderful Scottish appeal of this ByWard Market area pub. The food is good too!

  • Social

    Ottawa

    This chic, flowing lounge with slick DJ beats, overstuffed furniture, cocktails and equally creative cuisine (lunch/dinner mains $23/34) appeals to a…

  • Château Lafayette

    Ottawa

    Dating from 1849, 'the Laff' is Ottawa's oldest bar and it retains much quirky charm – a run-down relic that captures ByWard's laid-back attitude. Come…

  • Lookout Bar

    Ottawa

    Keeping the ByWard Market crowds happy for 20 years, Lookout's nights range from karaoke on Tuesday and Wednesday to Saturday's drag show.

  • Planet Coffee

    Ottawa

    Recharge in this decades-old, ByWard Market caffeine den's quiet courtyard. Sweetened ice coffees are a big hit.

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