Discover Ottawa's Most Interesting Bars

Discover Ottawa's capital-city bar scene with rooftop cocktail bars overlooking Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal, cozy whisky lounges in heritage buildings, and lively pubs in the ByWard Market. Explore craft beer taprooms in Hintonburg and Wellington West, sophisticated hotel bars downtown, and speakeasies tucked along Elgin Street. Blending Canadian hospitality, historic architecture, and modern mixology, Ottawa offers a refined yet vibrant nightlife in the heart of the nation.

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Afterlight

An underground listening lounge hidden on Bank Street — moody, intimate, DJ-curated, and a cocktail lover’s playground wrapped in speakeasy vibes.

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speakeasy

live-music

cosy

Apothecary Lounge

A hidden cocktail apothecary beneath Byward’s York Street—moody lighting, vintage vibes, artisan drinks, and a secret-cellar allure that cures the ordinary.

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speakeasy

quirky

gastropub

Union Local 613

A rustic-chic southern-inspired haunt in Ottawa with hidden speakeasy vibes, bold cocktails and comfort food that channels warm hospitality with a twist.

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