FONO

Name: FONO
Address: 473 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Downtown, ON, CA
Telephone: (613) 454-5665
Price range: $$

Ottawa's first Hi-Fi listening bar on Bronson Avenue — custom handmade speakers, vinyl DJ sets, Spanish tapas-inspired bites, and specialty cocktails in a 1925 heritage building.

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Features

Ottawa's first Hi-Fi listening barCustom handmade speakers by Automatic AudioTwo rooms (Hi-Fi Lounge + The Ballroom)Vinyl DJ setsSpanish tapas-inspired small platesSpecialty cocktails, natural wine, local craft beerOpened April 2026~100 person capacityFully accessible

About FONO

FONO is Ottawa's first listening bar — inspired by Japanese kissa bars, built around a custom Hi-Fi sound system handmade by Montreal's Automatic Audio using Douglas fir wood. Two rooms: the Hi-Fi Lounge for intimate listening and The Ballroom for events and concerts. Vinyl DJ sets, specialty cocktails, natural wine, and Spanish tapas-inspired small plates. Opened April 10, 2026 in a 1925 heritage building (formerly a tombstone manufacturer).

Founded by Matias Munoz, who previously ran Ottawa Showbox and the DIY art space Cinqhole. "Fono" is Spanish slang for "phone."

Visitor Information

Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-midnight
Daytime: Coffee service (drip, pour-over, sandwiches)
Capacity: ~100 people
Reservations: Via website (Toast Tab)
Fully accessible (bus stop at front door)

Getting There

Address: 473 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Neighbourhood: Centretown (Bronson & Gladstone)

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473 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Downtown

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(613) 454-5665

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