50 Best Pubs in Ottawa

“A really unique place in Ottawa. Come for a great selection of Irish whiskey, super friendly bar staff, and Celtic music.“

“Amazing staff, super friendly, and ready to help without being pushy or overbearing. The menu is varied, fairly priced and the pizza especially is *chefs kiss*. Popular enough the taps are always fresh and something new to try frequently. Love coming for a drink and meal enough it's becoming a regular haunt.“

“Great Burger, awesome fries!“

“neat, kind staff, good atmosphere“

“Went to Paddy's Pub with a group of 4 and had a terrific experience. Our server Jaymee was one of the very best I have seen and being social, I've seen hundreds. She is a treasure for that venue. Had Bangers & mashed and it was excellent. All 4 of us were happy with the food and the atmosphere. Thanks to Paddy's and thanks to Jaymee. We will be back quite often.“

“Excellent food, staff, and ambience…a fun, friendly place to eat and play..“

“Amazing food and drinks. Would highly recommend.“

“Cheryl our waitress was a hoot!! And the food was amazing!! Turtle Cheesecake was to die for!!“

“the fish & chips are 👍👍👍 amazing service.😊“

“The Southside is the best. The food and service are amazing. The owners are very friendly. I highly recommend this pub to everyone. 5 star!!“

“A nice atmosphere and great staff.“

“amazing service, owners are always there, pizza is to die for.“

“Good food, good atmosphere, good people. Be sure to check it out!“

“The Nostalgica Burger was tasty. The beef patty had a nice charred texture that paired well with the roasted bell peppers. However, it could use a bit more salt and pepper in the patty. The sweet potato fries were delicious and could be enjoyed as a snack on their own. Overall, I had a great experience.“

“We had a lovely drink today enjoying the sunshine. Jojo was super friendly and attentive. The buffalo chicken wrap and fries were enough for us to split between the two of us and yummy. Thanks Jojo!“

“Stopped in for a mid-week lunch with a large group. Food was a little slow with the large group, but service was friendly and attentive.

All of the food was delicious, with great sized portions. Great beer selection.

The atmosphere is great, too... Highly recommended!“

“Good size portion for price. I went here for dinner because almost nothing is open on campus during summer. Glad I did tho because for $9.50 I got a large plate of chicken masala with basmati rice which I only ate half of, and I was served almost immediately, so it is very convenient if you're in a hurry. Some tables were taken when I was there at 5pm, but several were available. Tables were clean and staff were friendly and courteous. Will be back.“

“Great evening with traditional Irish live music and friendly folks“

“The beer selection was great! As was the food. My friend Sarah and I enjoyed it thoroughly and our waitress, Casey, was a gem! She's a great worker.“

“My friends and I stopped in to replenish after a long day a Christmas shopping, and let me tell ya, this was the perfect spot to sit down and relax. The food and drinks were great, but the service was even better. Sophia was incredibly friendly as well as knowledgeable about the beer, which is impressive considering there is roughly 60 on tap! The rest of the staff also said bye to us as we were leaving, nice host as well. Great spot, would recommend.“

“Very friendly staff, great drinks, and a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere even when the bar was packed for the Blue Jays game. When we arrived, the staff at the door didn't realize a table had just come available when the whole place was full and actually chased after us outside to let us know there was a spot for us! :) Above and beyond service for our first time here, we will definitely be back“

“Always enjoy some wine and great food“

“First time in Ottawa, saw this in passing on the street. Decided to turn around and try it out, so glad I did, great ambiance, very nice looking place! The staff was great. Will definitely be back, Tammy Zinck Dartmouth Nova Scotia“

“Great place for a date or rendezvous with friends, if you like excessive noise. Imcredible selection of games, however 3 we played were incomplete or broken. Service was good, very game knowledgeable staff but drink delivery was slow... food was very ordinary.“

“I have dined here numerous times and rarely have I had a problem with their service. 😉🙂👍“

“I like taking my daughter to the Barley Mow (stittsville is our go to but almonte is a favorite drive)... We went tonight. Dinner for 2 plus 2 non alcoholic drinks (I was driving us) came to $44 taxes in. We go there all the time so I gave a nice tip. The owner/manager and staff are amazing. And the new menu *(after covid limited menu) is really fantastic. We are trying something new every time. Tonight I tried chicken tacos and she had a huge bowl of poutine. Both were amazing. Deffo recommended! (Unfortunately I couldn't get a pic of the dishes, my phone was near dead and I needed it to pay as I forgot my purse but they then charged my phone for me!!)“

“Great staff and wonderful brunch 😊“

“Great spot. A must see“

“Great atmosphere, sat outside on their patio. Food was delicious - pizza Classico (minus the green olives) and requested a side salad that was very good. I would order my own pizza next time vs sharing!! Friendly, fun server. Be sure to go inside - it’s something to see!“

“we go ones or twice a year amazing food and staff.and with a family of 6 there's never a problem“

“Great pubs. Good food“

“The Manx pub is a great place. Not very big, lots of atmosphere. Food is great, large portions and reasonably priced 😁 *****“

“As far as university pubs go, Ollie’s is a fantastic place to be. They have certain deals every day of the week, and the staff are always super friendly.As far as prices go, everything is more on the pricy side, especially as a university pub. They have a wide selection of beer, varying from on tap, cans, and bottles.The pub also has a specialty cocktail of the month (I’m yet to try any) but they all sound delicious. Will definitely be heading back.“

“food was fantastic. called for pick-up“

“My wife described the pub in question as an oasis of calm. Truly, there is no higher praise from such a woman and I second that emotion.“

“Great breakfast venue for our Sunday morning knitting group. Natalie always has everything ready and does a fantastic job.“

“Great place for drinks �“

“This was my first time at this pub. There was only one person attending to all the customers, taking orders, bringing food, serving drinks, etc.. The food was good and reasonably sized. The pub itself is an older establishment that has been locked in time.“

“Suki, Thank you for the warm welcome and great service today. This is the second time I bring my co-workers to Mill St Pub, not only for the great beer and food, but the wonderful sercice which is always done with a smile and the occasional hug ;-) looking forward to returning soon. Hope you will still be there - I have a feeling the place would not be the same without you ;-) p.s. Amy... thank you so very much for accommodating us despite my booking on the wrong day, especially at this busy time of the year. We will return, that is for certain. Merry Christmas to you and your staff.“

“Always enjoy some wine and great food“

“The take out was amazing, great portions and amazing flavours! We couldn't believe the quality, just as good as dine in. AMAZING job!“

“Excellent staff, friendly, fun and welcoming. Like a home away from home. Best fish and chips.“

“Have eaten here many times and love it. You get to sit on the rivers edge and enjoy the scenery Don't expect anything fancy as it is normal roadhouse fare but the food is good and priced right. LIke eating at a friends cottage.“

“The most welcoming staff & the best food! 10/10 recommend!“

“Great spot in Ottawa, the grilled cheese was absolutely amazing 👏 🤩“

“Whiskey 🥃 Bar. Great selection of scotches.“

“We stumbled upon this great little pub. Jesse the bartender was great!! Stop in! You won’t be disappointed !!“

“Autos Richmond street in a West End.It's pretty busy street with a unique restaurants and a like businesses.It's home to clock tower brew pub west.
Plenty of parking but only on the street sometimes behind the buildings.
Very interesting décor and plenty of space.Interesting menu options and service was very very fast and friendly.
Food arrived in timely fashion and it was delicious.
Go back in there for sure.Thank you“

“We stopped by while walking the streets of Downtown Ottawa and didn't want to leave! Thank goodness we had other plans otherwise we'd have stuck around for far too long, lol!! Great quint spot serving fabulous, ice cold Kilkenny!! (Heart & Crown Irish Pub)“

“J’adore surtout vos plats 😋 Bonne situation géographique juste à côté de mon hôtel, proche de tout et facile d’accès…“