Ottawa Bars & Pubs in Downtown

Find the best bars in Downtown, Ottawa.

Found 23 places

Mill Street Brewpub

A heritage brewpub inside the 1842 Thompson-Perkins Mill at LeBreton Flats — Ottawa's oldest surviving stone mill, with on-site-only specialty beers, brewery tours, and live music.

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The Auld Dubliner & Pour House

Downtown

A two-story Irish pub on William Street with carved wood interior, a mezzanine balcony, two patios, and live music 4 nights a week. Open until 2am daily, kitchen to 1am.

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Heart & Crown – Byward Market

Downtown

Ottawa's "Irish Village" on Clarence Street — 5 pubs under 1 roof with 6 patios including a rooftop, live music daily on 3 stages, and sports on every screen.

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Lieutenant''s Pump

Downtown

A quintessential British pub on Elgin Street with a cozy setting, dance floor, and alternative/rock programming — one of Elgin's longest-running late-night spots.

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The Brig Pub

Downtown

ByWard Market pub at 23 York Street with haddock fish and chips on its posted regular and late-night menus. Confirm kitchen hours directly.

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Flora Hall Brewing

Downtown

A Centretown brewpub combining a full restaurant menu with house-brewed beers in a heritage building. Known for some of the best food among Ottawa breweries.

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Deacon Brodie''s Pub

Downtown

Scottish pub on Elgin Street with a posted two-fillet haddock fish-and-chips plate and takeout. Its regular food menu starts at 11am on weekdays and 2pm on weekends.

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#luxury-tavern#dj#electronic

The Standard

Downtown

A self-styled "Luxury Tavern" on Elgin Street with a live DJ every night at 10pm, electronic/dance-floor programming, and service until 2am.

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#food-hall#cafe-bar#cocktails

Queen St. Fare / Bar Robo

Downtown

Bar Robo inside Queen St. Fare food hall — a downtown café by day (breakfast sandwiches, specialty coffee) that becomes a cocktail bar and multi-genre live music venue at night.

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#brewery#taproom#open-mic

Lowertown Brewery

Downtown

A craft brewery and live music venue in the ByWard Market — open mic Thursdays (8:30pm), live country Saturdays, and live band karaoke Tuesdays.

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#tapas#live-music#jazz-blues

Speakeasy Tapas Lounge

Downtown

An elegant ByWard Market tapas lounge on York Street with creative global small plates, crafted cocktails, and live jazz every Friday and Saturday in a candlelit setting.

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The Waverly

Downtown

An Elgin Street gastropub blending London SOHO style with Ottawa charm — shared plates, cocktails, two distinct sides, and a permanent patio. Late nights Thu–Sun until 2am.

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