31 Best Cocktail Bars in Ottawa

“The food and service are always amazing and well worth the price. I enjoy the lighter atmosphere at Citizen, however, the Town dining room has a more intimate setting. Town/Citizen has become a staple in my circle for celebrating important events and milestones!“

“Amazing service and a culinary experience !!!“

“Great place and amazing creativity with the cocktails!“

“Amazing food, great cocktails, and the staff was just great!“

“Unpretentious, unique menu, great service & great people!“

“This place is a hidden gem if you're looking for a chill lounge atmosphere with great cocktails, great prices but a small but mighty kitchen for sandwiches and the like. The service is impeccable and our waitress always remembers pur names when my girlfriend and I usually go for a couple of drinks for a night put in Hintonburg. Really like this place and they even have some boardgames for the adventurous minds. Cheers!“

“The best bar in Ottawa.“

“Excellent vegan option. Atmosphere was nice and cozy. Will definitely come back!“

“If you enjoy retro video games or all forms of board games, this is the place to be, I promise you that you will be delighted. The food and beverages are also top notch and the friendly staff often have at least decent working knowledge of many of the games so as to give you a kick start in the learning department. Do call ahead to see if a reservation is necessary, as the tables do not free up quickly.“

“Always love the Apothecary and it’s beautiful decor, not to mention Brent, our most favourite bartender…great guy and mixologist. The rooftop is awesome with a super vibe, good music and view, always a treat! Highly recommend this place, cheers! ❤️“

“The atmosphere and staff made the night magical.. very intimate and romantic setting. our drinks and food was next level. being downtown we planned on parking further away and walking the byward market enjoying the down town night life .the Rabbit hole speak easy basement is a bucket list gem. Will be back for more great cocktails and ambiance“

“Great staff! Great food!“

“Nan’s Parlour is a gem in the Byward Market! My buddy and I enjoyed some Halloween-themed martinis (The Murdertini ?), which were so tasty. The entire bar is thoughtfully and delightfully decorated for the spooky season, which totally compliments the unique and cozy vibe of the place. They’ve got a great dart board area, too. And finally, Darren & Reale are fantastic. They were so friendly & profesh. Go to Nan’s Parlour and have an awesome night!“

“We have visited twice so far and the food is always délicieux. We can't get enough of the Rosebowl Platter for 2. Can't go wrong with this option. You get a little bit of everything.“

“Great service and great brunch experience!“

“Amazing sights and great atmosphere. Had a wonderful date night!“

“Love this wonderful wine bar. Great wine with delicious charcuterie boards. The ambiance is very cozy and it is an inviting atmosphere.“

“The food was fabulous! My husband's steak was cooked as ordered, and my seafood pasta was wonderful (shrimp were a tad overcooked). The server was ok, didn't refill water or ask if we wanted another drink, we had to ask for these things. It was mentioned at the time of the reservation it was our anniversary, and dessert was brought out with a candle. Nice touch.“

“What a fun place to have a special gal pal night out ! A friendly atmosphere with an our server who was so cheerful she made an already fun night out even more enjoyable! Food was great and we had the platter for two which I highly recommend for those of you who aren't overly hungry but love to nibble and have the chance to taste a variety of foods. Coffee and dessert just sweetened this special outing like a cherry on top of an already perfect summer sunday.“

“GREAT FOOD. Gyoza, Mediterranean Bowl, Sushi Cones, Guacamole, and great drinks“

“Especially the music, curated by the finest bar owners around!“

“congrats on the new restuarant.“

“I love it all. Great vibe, fresh ingredients, delicious and unique dishes. You can feel the true passion in the presentation, and the flavour, and we love the creativity. Five stars!!“

“My new favourite hangout! The live music scene is top notch! Great that they are supporting local music! Amazing Scotch menus as well as fab cocktails! Love the ambience! The lighting is perfect. Great service! The music in between sets is perfect. Come out and show some love ❤️“

“Great food and service and a fare price“

“I caught up with an old friend today for lunch and we couldn't have picked a better restaurant. The food was delicious and the margaritas amazing - both the regular one and the strawberry one. The decor is charming, fun and colourful. Our server took good care of us. We will definitely be back!“

“Bianca was our server and she was AMAZING. Her energy was fantastic and positively contributed to our night. She offered to take lots of pictures of us and was very attentive and kind. She was also very knowledgeable about the menu and was able to make us a drink just from a picture we showed. Overall positive experience thank you Bianca!!“

“Love Banditos. Great food. Sweet potato fries are awesome.“

“Fun & lovely atmosphere, delicious food and amazing staff! Highly recommend!“

“An exceptional restaurant with a fantastic atmosphere! The food is absolutely amazing, the service is top-notch, and it's perfect for special occasions. This is my go-to spot in Ottawa whenever I have visitors from out of town. Highly recommend!“