Discover Ottawa
Microbrasserie 5e Baron
Microbrewery + brewpub on Rue Principale in Old Aylmer — brewing in Aylmer since 2020, named after the 5th Baron Aylmer (former governor general). Casual brewpub setting, live entertainment, open mic.
Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
A craft brewery in Hintonburg with 16 beers on tap, in-house BBQ by Smoquehouse, and a spacious dog-friendly patio.
Jean Burger
Roadside burger and poutine legend in Wakefield since 1978. Smash burgers, crispy fries, and homemade gravy poutine from $6.50. A road trip tradition.
Les Fougères
Canada's 100 Best Restaurant in the Gatineau Hills since 1993 — farm-to-table West Quebec terroir cuisine in a Chelsea heritage setting. NYT-featured "local institution."
Rosebowl Steak & Seafood
A Little Italy institution since 1976. Laid-back yet classy steakhouse energy with signature 18oz Prime rib steak and quality seafood options.
Dominion City Brewing Co.
One of Ottawa's most acclaimed craft breweries, known for its hazy IPAs and community-minded beer garden with a vegetable garden that donates to the food bank.
Restaurant Antonyme
Aylmer's top-rated fine dining destination on Rue Principale — Chef Marc-André Camaraire's contemporary Canadian cuisine with French and Spanish influences. Tasting menu refreshed every three weeks.
Ottawa Little Theatre
Canada's longest continuously running community theatre (since 1913) — a 382-seat auditorium on King Edward Avenue presenting 9 plays per season in 3-week runs.
TOMO Restaurant
Ottawa's premier omakase experience in the ByWard Market. Chef Hikaru Yokoyama serves a 16-course experience featuring premium sashimi, ten pieces of nigiri, A5 Japanese Wagyu, and more. A decade-long ByWard Market staple.
Minotaure
Vieux-Hull bar with a 15-year-running Monday jazz night and themed nights every other day — trivia, karaoke, DJ. Cocktail program plus regular live music.
Smudge Beauty Bar
Beauty bar in the ByWard Market offering group manicure and pedicure packages for bachelorette and bridal parties. Book 2–3 weeks in advance.
Tartelette Bakery & Café
French bakery and café in Old Ottawa East featuring handcrafted pastries, tarts, and cheesecakes by Le Cordon Bleu-trained chefs.