The Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern
1084 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y5
An oyster bar and tavern on Wellington West — popping quarts since 1934, shucking oysters since 2013. Thursday $2 oysters + live music with Shawn Tavenier.

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About
The Elmdale is a neighbourhood watering hole offering an elevated pub grub menu as well as live music and DJ shows.
What to Expect
The Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern leans into pop rock programming with pub food, drinks, and community regulars. Live music nights are a regular fixture — check the venue's social media for the current week's schedule.
Ottawa's pub and live music scene is covered in our Best Live Music Bars and Ottawa Nightlife Guide.
Visitor Information
- Address: 1084 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y5
- Style: Pub / bar
- Good for: Drinks, live music, casual nights out
- Kitchen: Typically until close or 1 hour before
Getting There
- Address: 1084 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y5
- Parking: Varies (street or lot nearby)
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