50 Best Pubs in Ottawa

“A beautiful, friendly nice place to be. I love it there!“

“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.“

“Excellent service. Food amazing especially the crêpe. Very warm atmosphere. Will definitely go back 😊“

“Great Burger, awesome fries!“

“neat, kind staff, good atmosphere“

“Drinks were more expensive than I expected, but good. Me and my friends were there for only about 3-4 hours but we felt like we were being rushed out towards the end, despite paying and still actively using board games. It wasn’t like we were hogging a table and just chatting.“

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

“Amazing food and drinks. Would highly recommend.“

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

“We LOVED IT. Stopped in yesterday… the wind was whipping, wicked, brutal… and when we couldn’t shake the chill, we wandered in. HEAT! It was warm! Welcoming! The soup which was potatoes leek was absolutely delicious. The warmed bread was exactly the right temperature, hot, buttery and right out of the oven. Our Guinness was delicious. Our waitress was perfect. I really love this place .“

“A nice atmosphere and great staff.“

“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!!“

“Recently hosted my parents retirement party at Danbys and everyone was blown away by the service! We recieved so many compliments about the serving staff and food. Liz and Deb were also very responsive and helpful leading up to the event. Thank you to everyone involved!! Highly recommend to others looking for an event venue.“

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

“Great staff and wonderful brunch 😊“

“I had a great night out with friends. The server/bartender was friendly and attentive. I look forward to going again“

“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.“

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

“Great spot on the uOttawa campus. If you're looking for affordable and diverse beer list and delicious coffee this the place for you. Music is always on point and staff is awesome. I always get the club with a chai latte. 100% recommend!!!“

“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!“

“We went there twice this month. Brandon took care of on the patio. Great service, thank you!! We had the chicken pot pie (to die for), the pasta and beef dip. Everything was delicious!!! The second time Tori was there to help us. We had the excellent chicken pot pie (best I have ever had), veggie pizza, fish and chips and the salmon. Again everything was delicious! I really recommend this pub. Lots of varieties of beer. It’s a great time!! Thanks again!!!“

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

“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!“

“Always enjoy some wine and great food“

“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.“

“Nothing beats coming to Glebe Central Pub with your friends & enjoying the amazing atmosphere and even better drinks. The staff is amazing, especially the one blonde bartender with the coolest tattoos I have ever seen. Her ability to keep good vibes going while also dealing with individuals who are disrespectful in her place of work is amazing. So glad to have a place with staff as responsible as her. I will be coming back!“

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

“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“

“Really tasty fish & chips!! Friendly staff and a nice local pub feel!“

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

“Great pubs. Good food“

“Great spot. A must see“

“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.“

“The best !! I like it a lot“

“food was fantastic. called for pick-up“

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

“Great place for drinks �“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“The restaurant does not have the Open Table app for their servers, so when we arrived, they did not have our reservation for our group of 6. They made arrangements however. It's best to call them to reserve, and not use Open Table. Service was impacted a bit because the restaurant was very busy and our group added to the server's workload. It took a long time to be offered additional drinks or get our bill. A warning that the sweet potato fries are super salty.“

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

“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)“

“Whiskey 🥃 Bar. Great selection of scotches.“

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

“I work and live in the Neigborhood and I go in most Sundays for breakfast and to watch football . Lexi always knows what I want , and puts on games for us all to enjoy I will continue to go as its a very welcoming enviroment Great Service in the food industry is important , it keeps cutomers returning and satisfied . Thanks“

“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.“