Discover Ottawa
African BBQ House
Budget-friendly African BBQ with multiple Ottawa locations, serving charcoal-grilled meats including $10 lunch special with heaping portions.
Big Rig Brewery
Ottawa's largest craft brewery, based in Kanata with a taproom, retail store, and casual food. Also operates restaurant locations on Iris St and Ogilvie Rd.
Barely Bruised Books
A charming independent bookstore on the second floor of a Sandy Hill building, Barely Bruised Books carries over 80,000 new and used titles across all genres, with a personally curated feel and the largest Indigenous book section in Ontario.
Pole Fitness Academy
Pole dance party studio offering bachelorette packages for 5–25 guests. Standard 1.5-hour party from $275 with optional lap dance and aerial add-ons.
Le Circuit Quyon
A 1 km outdoor karting circuit with nearly 50 years of history. Home to the Ottawa Gatineau Karting Championship. Freshly repaved for 2026 with new rental karts.
La Terrasse
Seasonal outdoor terrace at the Fairmont Château Laurier offering shareable plates, cocktails, and sangria with views of Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal locks, and the Ottawa River.
The 27 Club
The legendary Zaphod Beeblebrox reborn as The 27 Club — live music, DJ sets, and theme nights (Emo Night, tribute shows) in an industrial-design space on York Street.
TARGET Indoor Golf Ottawa
A 24/7 unmanned indoor golf facility with 8 bays on Queensdale Ave, featuring flat hourly rates and self-service access.
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.
Saboroso Bistro
A new Kanata Filipino restaurant specializing in Iloilo regional cuisine, known for Chicken Inasal, sizzling plates, and Sisig. Expanded from a downtown food stall and operates inside a CHICHA San Chen shared dining space.
NUVO Lounge 295
ByWard Market lounge club specializing in Afrobeats, Hip Hop, and Dancehall with VIP bottle service and monthly Comedy Culture Club stand-up nights.
T''s Pub
An LGBTQIA+ community pub on Somerset Street West — Thursday and Sunday karaoke at 8pm, Friday #TGIF Drag Show, and Saturday DJ/Leather Knights/Gear/Pup Nights.