18 Best Craft Breweries in Ottawa

“Such a gem of a spot! Spark is our go to for post-work brews. Beautiful space makes for a great option for date night too. Pizzas are sooooo good ❤️“

“The best under-the-radar brewery in Ottawa. We came here on a Tuesday afternoon for a shopping pit-stop, and we were not disappointed. We were the only people there. The woman working there was very helpful, cheerful, and smiley. She made us feel very welcome. The two IPAs we had were crisp, and the soft pretzel was a nice snack.“

“This place is a go-to, and so good. Nothing can really compare to it in the west end. It should be jam-packed every day of the year. Great staff, pricing, atmosphere, and of course beer. Drink options galore with Moscow Mules on tap, sangrias, sodas, etc. Coffee bar. Had the Saquatch Schnitzel today, elite beer. Their draft beer pricing is the best in the area, maybe city, and even moreso with their happy hour pricing. 2 amazing food truck on premises. Massive patio and all the room you need inside. Dog friendly. They are doing everything right.“

“great smooth tasting beer...highly recommend!“

“Beer and food are really good. The service is great! The live music has been very good. I've had a great time every time I go.“

“Fantastic barrel aged beers!“

“You have to try the COLD IPA..it’s awesome..best beer ever!!!!“

“It's a bit tough to locate OBC because it's in a plaza, but it's worth searching out.

Inside it's not huge, but there is enough seating on the two levels and feels very open. Outside there is lots of seating and it's covered too, which is great on a nice summer evening.

There's is lots of beer on offer, as well as wine, cider and hard seltzer for those who might not enjoy beer. The Kolsch and Hazy Pale Ale are my pick of the bunch. Certainly worth a try.

I did have dinner there too. I went with the Bison burger and it was great. Hot, flavourful and not too big. My date went with the chicken sandwich and she enjoyed that as well.

I wish I lived closer as they seem to do a lot of themed nights during the week. Thursday they do a new craft brew, only that night. That's a great brewery idea.“

“A good range of beers including some excellent approachable beers like the Cream Ale. Service is also excellent and friendly while the speedy delivery in Ottawa is ace.“

“This is a great pub with a massive dog friendly patio. The beers were really good, the food was excellent (jerk chicken and chicken sandwich!)
The reason I’m giving this only 4 stars is that it’s not table service, you order through the QR code and they bring everything to you. However, when you pay online, you tip before receiving your beer, food or service which is hard concept for me to get used too.
With that being said, the beers and food came out quickly, and there was always someone walking around to check on you.“

“Outstanding venue. Excellent beer. Wonderful, attentive staff. Owners who elevate music to an experience beyond all expectations with infectious "Kid In A Candy Store" excitement. Ample parking. Fully accessible. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Quickly seated, or order was quickly taken, and came out in a timely manner. I don't want to sound like it was fast-food fast as I want expecting that. A great experience.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian items. I friend enjoyed the pack bean burger. She enjoyed it.

Dietary restrictions: Having to consider everything I eat, I had option to pick from. I would check the menu to make sure it suits your needs.

Parking: I had never been so I trusted our driver, my husband. Since he looked for street parking, I assume there was no parking lot. The walk want bad.

Kid-friendliness: Not sure you'd find young kids enjoying a meal in this place. My teens were fine. They order of the menu.

Wheelchair accessibility: I would say yes, chairs could be moved to accommodate, and the women's bathroom definately has the room for sure.“

“My 1st visit to the brewery for lunch on Sunday with my aunt and uncle. Everyone was pleased with their meals, from classic burgers to Buddha bowl, the server was excellent and for those who are interested in the brewing process the entire back wall is glass so that you can see the beer production. I gave 4/5 stars because it is a big pub, so you need to like that scene.

Food notes, the Buddha bowl comes “deconstructed” on a plate and the different ingredients have their own sauce or seasoning. Don’t get me wrong, it was yummy, but atypical and surprised me so letting you know. Also my Aunt liked that sweet potato mash was an available side, not one you see often.

With the right company, this is a great option to check out!“

“I've had the great pleasure of being a fan of Dominion City Brewing for years now. What's sets these fine folks apart is not just excellent, and FUN craft beer releases, but the people behind it. They are wonderful.

Every visit to the taproom or community event I've attended is always in great company. Their seasonal releases, brewery collaborations, and awesome merch are backed with a ton of goodness. There's always a little something for everyone.

I take a BIG pleasure in being a regular part of their "Book Club" as well, and the discussions and people I've met have added a lot to my regular social calendar - something I look forward to each month!

My Friday nights just ain't right without a great brew from Dominion City ?☮️“

“We hosted a party at the restaurant and I can't say enough great things.

From working with the manager, to the service and the food everything thing was first class.

Thank you for making our event a memorable one.“

“Great beer and Beerhall food specialties! Staff are awesome and friendly as well.“

“Great service and amazing food. Recommend to everyone that goes to Ottawa :)“

“Spectacular. Nice chunk of lime on my Diet Coke. The calamari is the best I've ever had. WOW.“