
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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Ground-floor wine bar at Harmons Steakhouse on Elgin Street — wine-focused list paired with small plates and select Harmons steak highlights in a historic 130-year-old building.

Award-winning tasting menu restaurant led by Chef Marc Lepine. A 7-course immersive dining experience featuring molecular gastronomy techniques in an intimate setting.

Award-winning fine dining destination in a historic Grant House on Elgin Street, featuring contemporary Canadian cuisine by Chef Kyle Wilson and a sommelier-guided wine program.

A Quebec-style wine bar that made Canada's 100 Best Restaurants in its first year. Buvette Daphnée brings Montreal charm to the ByWard Market with an ever-evolving menu of seasonal small plates, natural wines, and creative cocktails on William Street.

Southern Italian restaurant on Bank Street in the Glebe, known for handmade pasta, candlelit atmosphere, and a curated grocery corner. Sister restaurant of North & Navy.

A 10-screen Cineplex theatre at Lansdowne featuring VIP 19+ auditoriums with in-seat dining, UltraAVX with Dolby Atmos, and D-BOX motion seats. Ottawa's premier cinema for a luxury moviegoing experience.

French comfort cuisine in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Located inside The Metcalfe Hotel, Cocotte Bistro serves everything from breakfast to late dinner with locally sourced ingredients, weekend brunch, and a beautifully designed Parisian-inspired dining room.

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.

Fresh handmade pasta specialist on Preston Street, known for truffle mac & cheese and lobster spaghetti. A small, cozy spot with multiple "best pasta in Ottawa" awards — reservations are essential.

A Little Italy landmark for over 30 years. Giovanni's offers classic Italian fine dining with Ottawa's largest wine cellar and complimentary valet parking on Preston Street.

Ottawa's highest-rated French restaurant. Chef Mitch Lacombe serves modern French cuisine with sustainably sourced Canadian ingredients on Elgin Street. Named to Canada's 100 Best Restaurants, with an extensive wine cellar and raw bar.

Widely considered the best pizza in Ottawa, Giulia's ByWard Market location on York Street serves coastal Italian pizza and pasta with a stellar beverage program. The Chef's Counter offers a multi-course experience right in the kitchen.

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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A complete guide to all 12 movie theatres in Ottawa, from IMAX and VIP cinemas to budget-friendly second-run theatres and beloved independent cinemas. Find the right screen for every occasion and budget.

A guide to Ottawa's best date night activities beyond restaurants, from sunset lookouts and canal cruises to comedy clubs, museum nights, and speakeasy cocktail bars.