Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)

Name: Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
Address: 42 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S6, Downtown, ON, CA
Telephone: (613) 241-4747
Price range: $

Ottawa's oldest bar since 1849 with live music or DJ almost every night, Tuesday open mic, and no cover charge — a ByWard Market institution.

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Features

Ottawa's oldest bar (1849)Live music or DJ almost every nightTuesday Open MicSaturday Lucky Ron (4pm)No cover charge (usually)

About Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)

The Laff has been pouring since 1849 — older than Canada itself. Ottawa's oldest bar sits on York Street with live music or a DJ almost every night. Tuesday open mic with John Carroll, Saturday afternoon sets with Lucky Ron (4pm). Usually no cover. Dive bar atmosphere, full bar.

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday: Open Mic (John Carroll)
Wednesday: John Carroll solo
Thursday: Rotating bands
Saturday: Lucky Ron (4pm)
Sunday: DJ Jon Deck

Visitor Information

Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-2am
Cover: Usually free
Full bar

Getting There

Address: 42 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S6
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market

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42 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S6

Downtown

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(613) 241-4747

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