Places in Nepean, Ottawa
Explore places in Nepean, Ottawa. Discover local businesses, restaurants, cafes, parks, and attractions.
Andrew Haydon Park
A waterfront park on the Ottawa River in Nepean, featuring a splash pad with pirate ship play structure, bandshell for summer concerts, scenic ponds with fountains, and a direct connection to the Ottawa River cycling pathway. Free admission and parking.
Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa
A 12-screen Cineplex theatre on Carling Avenue featuring UltraAVX and ScreenX. Originally opened in 1998 as Ottawa's first megaplex cinema, it continues to serve the west-central Ottawa community.
Cozmos Souvlaki
A well-loved Greek restaurant on Greenbank Road known for massive portions of authentic souvlaki, gyros, and classic Greek dishes.
Bruce Pit
Ottawa's most popular off-leash dog park — a large, fenced area with wooded trails, open grasslands, and a community atmosphere. Part of the NCC Greenbelt trail system.
Sona The Indian Kitchen
Modern Indian restaurant in south Ottawa with an extensive menu covering North and South Indian classics. Known for attentive service, trendy atmosphere, and convenient Hunt Club location with free parking.
Les Grillades
Authentic Lebanese restaurant in Nepean serving charcoal-grilled meats and traditional mezze, recognized as one of Ottawa's best halal Middle Eastern destinations.
Crazy Bear Amusement
Family entertainment centre on Merivale Road with 120+ arcade games, a massive claw machine zone, VR experiences, and birthday party packages.
Meridian Theatres at Centerpointe
Publicly owned Nepean performance complex — 954-seat Mainstage + Les Lye Studio Theatre (199–234 seats). Programming spans musicals, theatre, dance, comedy, and music.
Funhaven
Ottawa's largest indoor amusement centre featuring the city's only roller coaster, laser tag, escape rooms, VR attractions, bumper cars, a 100+ game arcade, and a dedicated toddler play area. No admission fee -- pay per activity with credits.
Ottawa Humane Society
Ottawa's main animal shelter on West Hunt Club Road, offering unique animal-themed PD Day camps where kids learn about animal welfare through tours, presentations, and hands-on sessions.
Summerhays Grill
A community favourite since 2000, open 365 days a year. Known for St. Louis-style wings with 15+ sauces and Tuesday wing night specials.
Broadway Bar & Grill (Prince of Wales)
Neighbourhood bar-and-grill on Prince of Wales Drive with free live music every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday — cocktails, food, and local performers.
Algonquin Commons Theatre
A 700-seat auditorium inside Algonquin College's Student Commons in Ottawa's west end, hosting concerts, comedy, dance, and tribute shows. Run by the Algonquin Students' Association with student discount pricing and easy access via O-Train Line 2.
Casa Mexico
100% Halal-certified Mexican restaurant with three Ottawa locations, offering traditional dishes, gluten-free options, and Friday Mariachi music.
Putting Edge Ottawa
Nepean's glow-in-the-dark indoor mini golf. 18 holes under blacklight, with birthday party packages that include a private room, host, and a birthday shoutout.
Liuyishou Hot Pot
Chongqing-style Sichuan hot pot on Merivale Road, part of an international chain. Split pots, custom sauce bar, and a la carte menu.
Happy Lamb Hot Pot
All-you-can-eat Mongolian hot pot on Merivale Road with an 8-hour simmered lamb bone broth and signature 36-ingredient base.
TailGators
Ottawa's largest pool hall with 43 tables, 8 ping pong tables, 6 foosball tables, a 23,000 sq ft sports bar, and a 22ft jumbo screen.
Merivale Bowling Centre
48-lane bowling centre on Merivale Road with glow-in-the-dark Rock 'n' Bowl, bumpers for kids, an arcade, and three affordable birthday party packages.
Reynolds Restaurant
Family-owned Ottawa diner on Clyde Avenue for 50+ years — "Ottawa's No.1 Breakfast Place" with all-day breakfast, homemade burgers, eggs benedict, breakfast poutine, and a patio.
The Barley Mow – Merivale
The Barley Mow Merivale (Nepean) branch — part of the popular 8-location Ottawa-area pub chain. Live music, Tuesday Trivia, and standard pub menu.
Sushi Kan
One of Ottawa's best all-you-can-eat sushi spots with multiple locations. Good variety, fair prices, and consistent quality. The AYCE menu covers sushi, rolls, and cooked dishes.
Exit Lounge
A Black-owned dining and nightlife lounge inside the Skate & Play roller skating complex — hip-hop/R&B DJs, wings, a large dance floor, and an outdoor patio.
Cineplex Odeon South Keys
A 12-screen Cineplex theatre at South Keys on Bank Street, offering a classic neighbourhood cinema experience popular with families and south Ottawa moviegoers.
Sukhothai Restaurant
Authentic Thai cuisine in Nepean with house-made sauces. Known for traditional Thai delicacies using top-tier ingredients.
Bubblesea Adventures
Nepean indoor playground with a gated toddler-only area, ball pits, slides, sand and Lego tables. Private party rooms and hosted birthday packages.
Ottawa Public Library — Nepean Centrepointe
Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Free programs, events, and resources for all ages.
Casa Bonita Coffee & Bakery
Nepean cafe that was the first to bring mochi donuts to Ottawa. Around a dozen mochi donut flavors daily plus croffles, Vietnamese egg coffee, and specialty lattes in a pink floral space with board games.
Jerk On Wheels
Award-winning Caribbean food truck on Merivale Road, winner of Ottawa's Best Caribbean Food in 2022 and 2023, with jerk spice on everything.
Pinhey Forest (Trail 31)
A shaded forest trail in Ottawa's Greenbelt behind the Nepean Sportsplex, with 2.3–3.6km loop options on stone dust and gravel.
1383 Karaoke Bar & KTV
A multilingual private-room karaoke bar in Nepean with 50,000+ songs, K-pop library, and rooms for up to 20 people.
Cassette Listening Bar
An analog listening lounge in Ottawa's west end connected to the Ottawa Pinball Arcade — vinyl-curated music, cocktails, and retro gaming under one roof.
Shanghai One Fine Dining
Upscale Chinese fine dining specializing in authentic dim sum and Cantonese cuisine. Features All Day Dim Sum Fest on Tuesdays.
Pelicana Chicken
Korean fried chicken chain from South Korea (since 1982) serving crispy chicken inside OK Mart. Takeout only, consistently excellent.
Ottawa Public Library — Emerald Plaza
Emerald Plaza branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Free programs, events, and resources for all ages.
Ottawa Pinball Arcade
Canada's largest pinball arcade with 36+ machines from vintage classics to modern Stern titles, offering $1/game play and Family Funday Sundays.
Wolves Den Games Room
A 6-lane ten-pin bowling alley and games room inside Algonquin College's JDARC building, with an HD golf simulator, pool tables, and a full bar. Open to the public.
Suya King
Nepean Nigerian restaurant specializing in authentic suya (spiced grilled meat skewers) and West African fare — generous portions at moderate prices on Clyde Avenue.
Stony Swamp
The most ecologically diverse sector of Ottawa's NCC Greenbelt, with over 40 km of trails through wetlands, forests, beaver ponds, and an abandoned quarry. Features the popular Jack Pine Trail with boardwalks and the off-leash Bruce Pit dog area. Free admission and parking.
Ad Mare Seafood Truck
Gourmet seafood food truck at Kichesippi Brewery serving fish & chips, lobster rolls, and seafood tacos with a daily changing menu.
Bandit Golf
Indoor Golf Simulator on Colonnade Road in Nepean. Stylish indoor golf simulator using Trackman technology, with both open and closed bays and climate control. $29/hour ($24 with membership), open 24/7.
Run2Patty
Jamaican takeout counter in Nepean serving halal-certified patties, jerk chicken, and Caribbean comfort food at affordable prices.
Sea King Seafood Restaurant
Home to Ottawa's last traditional push-cart dim sum service. A Hong Kong-style Cantonese restaurant on Merivale Road serving classic dim sum straight from the cart.
VR Adventures Zone
Canada's largest VR gaming park with 60+ experiences including free-roam arena VR, escape rooms, and birthday party packages for ages 7+.
Whiprsnapr Brewing Co.
A family-run Nepean brewery specializing in style-bending small-batch beers with 150+ varieties brewed, craft pizza, and weekly tap rotations.