
Best Hotel Bars in Ottawa
The best hotel bars and lounges in Ottawa — heritage castle lounges, the city's highest rooftop, live jazz in Kanata, boutique French bistros, and a gastropub inside a 19th-century building. All open to the public.
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Speakeasy listening bar on Bank Street in a heritage building, serving crafted cocktails and natural wines to a soundtrack curated by prominent local DJs.

Speakeasy cocktail lounge beneath Starling in ByWard Market with late-night happy hour offering 50% off martinis, draft, and wines.

Somerset West cafe with in-house art gallery, handcrafted drinks, and live music events — a community gathering spot by Dundonald Park.

Ottawa's only Russian-themed bar — Soviet posters and memorabilia, pelmeni and borscht on the menu, vodka on the shelf, live bands and DJs playing folk to electronica.

A Southern California-inspired taco and street food spot on Bank Street in the Glebe with a dog-friendly patio, scratch-made food, and daily specials.

Award-winning cocktail bar in ByWard Market — 2025 Spirited Awards Honoree and 10BestBars.ca

An analog listening lounge on Baseline Road in Ottawa's west end — vinyl-curated music and cocktails.

Mid-century modern cocktail and wine lounge on Elgin Street with $17-$19 craft cocktails, DJ nights, and a living-room atmosphere.

Ottawa's highest rooftop bar and restaurant on the 16th floor of the Andaz Ottawa Byward Market hotel, offering panoramic views, signature cocktails, small plates, and an outdoor fire pit terrace.

Part cafe, part cocktail bar. Drip House transitions from house-made croissants and specialty coffee by day to cocktails by night. Multiple locations across Ottawa with the Chinatown spot as the flagship.

A modern brunch spot just off Bank Street, open 7 days a week. Known for sourdough pancakes, creative sandwiches, and a full drink menu with cocktails. A newer addition to Ottawa's brunch scene that's already a local favourite.

Japanese-inspired cocktail bar and live-fire restaurant in ByWard Market with fat-washed spirits, infused cocktails, and charcoal-grilled cuisine.