Best Happy Hour Deals in Ottawa
From $1 oysters to all-drinks-$6, Ottawa's happy hour scene has real deals if you know where to look. Here are 12 spots with verified prices and times.
Ottawa's happy hour game is strong — $1 oysters, half-price pizza, all-day Sunday deals, and late-night speakeasy discounts. We verified the prices and times at 12 spots so you don't have to guess. Deals are based on published menus and may change — check before you go.
1. The Shore Club — $1 Oysters
The Shore Club at the Westin Hotel runs "Low Tide Cocktail Hour" with the best oyster deal in town. One dollar per oyster. That's it.
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 3:00-5:00 PM
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Oysters | $1 each |
| Jumbo Prawns | $2 each |
| Sliders | $3 each |
| Cocktail, wine & draft specials | Available |
Neighbourhood: Downtown (Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr)
2. SOCIAL — $2 Oysters + $6 Drinks
SOCIAL Restaurant + Lounge on Sussex Drive combines $2 oysters with $6 drinks in a heritage building with a stunning courtyard patio. The late-night Thursday to Saturday session adds a second window.
Happy Hour: Mon-Sun 3:00-6:00 PM + Thu-Sat 9:30-11:00 PM
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Draft Beer | $6 |
| Wine (5oz) | $6 |
| Sparkling Wine (5oz) | $8 |
| Social Cocktails | $10 |
| Oysters (min 6) | $2 each |
| Parm Fries | $6 |
| Tuna Tartare | $18 |
| Steak Tartare | $23 |
Neighbourhood: Downtown (Sussex Drive)
3. Starling — All Drinks $6
Starling keeps it simple — every drink is $6 during happy hour. Wine, beer, cocktails, sangria. No tiers, no fine print. The 1875 heritage building with a rooftop patio (summer) is a bonus.
Happy Hour: Daily 3:00-6:00 PM (1st floor only, excludes holidays/school breaks)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Wine | $6 |
| Beer | $6 |
| Classic Cocktails | $6 |
| Sangria | $6 |
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market (54 York St)
4. Apothecary Lounge — Late-Night 50% Off
Apothecary Cocktail Lounge is a speakeasy beneath Starling with a late-night happy hour that halves the price on martinis, draft, and wines. Thursday live jazz from 7-11 PM makes it even better.
Happy Hour: Sun-Thu 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Martinis | 50% off |
| First Light Draught | 50% off |
| Select Wines by Glass | 50% off |
| Snacks | $15 |
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market (54 York St, basement)
5. Sidedoor — $6 Tacos + $7 Drinks
Sidedoor does Asian-fusion happy hour right — $6 tacos (five varieties including butter chicken and pork belly) paired with $7 beer and wine or $10 margaritas.
Happy Hour: Mon-Sun 3:00-5:30 PM
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Steam Whistle / Boneshaker / House Wine | $7 |
| Margaritas | $10 |
| Tacos (fish, beef, butter chicken, pork belly, tofu) | $6 each |
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market (18B York St)
6. The Clarendon — $7 Drinks + $12 Pizza
The Clarendon Tavern in an 1800s heritage building offers $7 beer and wine, $10 cocktails, and artisanal pizzas at $12. The dog-friendly courtyard patio is one of the best in the Market.
Happy Hour: Mon-Sun 3:00-5:30 PM
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| House Wine (Reif, 5oz) | $7 |
| Draft Beer (Boneshaker, Landshark, Beaus, etc.) | $7 |
| Cocktails (Spritz, Long Island) | $10 |
| Artisanal Pizza (6 varieties) | $12 |
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market (11 George St)
7. JOEY Rideau — Double Happy Hour
JOEY Rideau runs happy hour twice a day — afternoon and late-night. The $5 highballs and Adult Snack Packs (drink + food combos) stand out.
Happy Hour: Mon-Sun 3:00-6:00 PM + Sun-Thu 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Highballs (vodka/gin/Jack) | $5 |
| Muskoka Craft Lager (14oz) | $5 |
| Fries | $5 |
| House Wine (5oz) | $6.50 |
| Sangria | $7 |
| Classic Margarita | $10 |
| Aperol Spritz | $11 |
| Adult Snack Packs | $17-28 |
Neighbourhood: Downtown (CF Rideau Centre)
8. CRAFT Beer Market — Sunday All Day
CRAFT Beer Market has 100+ taps and the best Sunday deal in Ottawa — all-day happy hour from 11 AM to midnight. Weekdays get afternoon and late-night windows too.
Happy Hour: Mon-Sat 2:00-5:00 PM & 9:00 PM - Close | Sunday ALL DAY 11 AM - 12 AM
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| CRAFT House Beer | $5 |
| Highballs | $5 |
| House Wine (5oz) | $6 |
| Crispy Chicken Slider | $4 |
| Spicy Ahi Taco / Carnitas Taco | $4 |
| Happy Hour Burger | $8 |
| Queen Bee Pizza | $13 |
Neighbourhood: Old Ottawa South (975 Bank St)
9. The Grand Pizzeria — Half-Price Pizza
The Grand Pizzeria & Bar has the best food deal on this list — half-price Neapolitan pizza with a drink purchase. Pair with $5 beer or wine for a full meal under $15.
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 3:00-6:00 PM & 9:00 PM - Close (excludes holidays/long weekends)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Beer Pints | $5 |
| Selected Wines | $5 |
| Grand Aperol Spritz | $8 |
| Sangria Pitcher | $20 |
| Selected Pizzas (6 varieties) | HALF PRICE (with drink) |
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market (74 George St)
10. Montgomery Scotch Lounge — Whisky Happy Hour
Montgomery Scotch Lounge in Hintonburg is where whisky lovers go for happy hour. Glenmorangie for $8, Laphroaig for $10, with live jazz setting the mood. Sunday happy hour runs all evening (5-10 PM).
Happy Hour: Wed-Sat 5:00-7:00 PM | Sun 5:00-10:00 PM
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Glenmorangie Original 10yr | $8 |
| Laphroaig Quarter Cask | $10 |
| Auchentoshan ThreeWood | $14 |
| Craft Beer | $8 |
| Cocktails (Barga, Uncouth) | $12 |
Neighbourhood: Hintonburg (750 Gladstone Ave)
11. The Gilmour — Everything $5
The Gilmour on Bank Street keeps it dead simple. Lager, IPA, house wine, fries — all $5 during happy hour. No complicated menu, no fine print.
Happy Hour: Daily 3:00-6:00 PM
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Lager | $5 |
| IPA | $5 |
| House Wine | $5 |
| Classic Fries | $5 |
Neighbourhood: Centretown (313 Bank St)
12. Aiana — 25% Off Everything
Aiana Restaurant Collective takes a different approach — 25% off all drinks during Social Hour. No specific prices to memorize, just a straight discount on whatever you're drinking.
Happy Hour: Tue-Fri 3:00-5:00 PM ("Social Hour")
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| All beer, cocktails, wine, spirits | 25% off |
| Bar menu items | Available |
Neighbourhood: Downtown (50 O'Connor St)
The Quick Comparison
| Spot | When | Best Deal | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shore Club | Mon-Fri 3-5pm | $1 oysters | Upscale seafood |
| SOCIAL | Daily 3-6pm + Thu-Sat late | $2 oysters, $6 drinks | Heritage patio |
| Starling | Daily 3-6pm | All drinks $6 | Rooftop, heritage |
| Apothecary | Sun-Thu 10pm-12am | 50% off martinis | Speakeasy |
| Sidedoor | Daily 3-5:30pm | $6 tacos, $7 drinks | Asian fusion |
| The Clarendon | Daily 3-5:30pm | $12 pizza, $7 drinks | Dog-friendly patio |
| JOEY Rideau | Daily 3-6pm + late | $5 highballs | Modern, polished |
| CRAFT Beer Market | Mon-Sat + Sun ALL DAY | $5 beer, $4 tacos | 100+ taps |
| Grand Pizzeria | Mon-Fri 3-6pm + late | Half-price pizza | Wood-fired |
| Montgomery | Wed-Sun 5-7pm | $8 Scotch | Jazz, whisky |
| The Gilmour | Daily 3-6pm | Everything $5 | No-frills pub |
| Aiana | Tue-Fri 3-5pm | 25% off all drinks | Progressive dining |
Tips
- For oysters — Shore Club ($1) beats SOCIAL ($2), but SOCIAL has a patio and evening hours.
- Best food deal — Grand Pizzeria: half-price Neapolitan pizza + $5 beer = dinner under $15.
- Sunday plans — CRAFT Beer Market runs all-day happy hour (11 AM - midnight).
- Late night — Apothecary (50% off martinis, Sun-Thu 10pm) or JOEY (Sun-Thu 9pm).
- For whisky lovers — Montgomery Scotch Lounge, $8 Glenmorangie with live jazz.
- Cheapest drinks — The Gilmour: everything $5. Starling: everything $6.
- With your dog — The Clarendon has a dog-friendly courtyard patio.
- Most versatile — JOEY Rideau: double happy hour, sushi, cocktails, and Adult Snack Packs.
FAQ
Where can I find $1 oysters in Ottawa?
The Shore Club at the Westin Hotel offers $1 oysters during their Low Tide Cocktail Hour, Monday to Friday from 3-5 PM. SOCIAL on Sussex Drive has $2 oysters daily from 3-6 PM and Thursday to Saturday from 9:30-11 PM.
What is the best happy hour deal in Ottawa?
The Grand Pizzeria in ByWard Market offers half-price Neapolitan pizza plus $5 beer and wine during happy hour (Mon-Fri 3-6 PM and 9 PM to close). The Gilmour on Bank Street has everything at $5 (lager, IPA, wine, fries) daily from 3-6 PM.
Is there a Sunday happy hour in Ottawa?
CRAFT Beer Market on Bank Street offers all-day happy hour every Sunday from 11 AM to midnight, with $5 house beer, $4 sliders and tacos, and $8 happy hour burgers. It's the best Sunday drinks deal in Ottawa.
Where is the best late-night happy hour in Ottawa?
Apothecary Cocktail Lounge in ByWard Market offers 50% off martinis, draft, and select wines Sunday to Thursday from 10 PM to midnight. JOEY Rideau has happy hour Sunday to Thursday from 9 PM to midnight with $5 highballs.
What are the cheapest happy hour drinks in Ottawa?
The Gilmour on Bank Street has $5 lager, IPA, and house wine daily from 3-6 PM. JOEY Rideau offers $5 highballs and $5 Muskoka Lager. Starling in ByWard Market has all drinks at $6 during daily happy hour.
Where is the best happy hour for whisky in Ottawa?
Montgomery Scotch Lounge in Hintonburg offers Glenmorangie Original 10yr for $8, Laphroaig Quarter Cask for $10, and cocktails for $12 during happy hour (Wed-Sat 5-7 PM, Sunday 5-10 PM), with live jazz.
🍴Featured Restaurants
The Shore Club
Located in the Westin Hotel with stunning Rideau Canal views. Premium steaks alongside excellent seafood, steps from ByWard Market.
SOCIAL Restaurant + Lounge
Progressive Canadian restaurant on Sussex Drive with a stunning courtyard patio, known for $2 happy hour oysters and craft cocktails.
Starling
ByWard Market bar in an 1875 landmark building offering all drinks at $6 during daily happy hour, with a rooftop patio for summer.
Apothecary Cocktail Lounge
Speakeasy cocktail lounge beneath Starling in ByWard Market with late-night happy hour offering 50% off martinis, draft, and wines.
Sidedoor
Sidedoor brings elevated Southeast Asian street food to the ByWard Market. Led by Top Chef Canada finalist Jonathan Korecki, the restaurant serves family-style sharing plates — think Asian-inspired tacos, dumplings, and handmade donuts — in a vibrant courtyard-adjacent space on York Street.
The Clarendon Tavern
Farm-to-table tavern in an 1800s heritage building with daily happy hour, artisanal pizza deals, and a dog-friendly courtyard patio.
JOEY Rideau
Modern restaurant at CF Rideau Centre with double happy hour — afternoon and late-night — featuring $5 highballs, sushi, and Adult Snack Packs.
CRAFT Beer Market
100+ tap craft beer hall with Ottawa's best Sunday deal — all-day happy hour — plus weekday afternoon and late-night happy hours.
The Grand Pizzeria & Bar
Neapolitan wood-fired pizzeria in ByWard Market with half-price pizza and $5 drinks during happy hour — one of the best food deals downtown.
Montgomery Scotch Lounge
Intimate Hintonburg whisky lounge with 80+ single malts, live jazz, and happy hour Scotch starting at $8 for Glenmorangie.
The Gilmour
Centretown neighbourhood bar with one of Ottawa's cheapest happy hours — $5 for lager, IPA, house wine, and fries daily from 3-6pm.
Aiāna Restaurant Collective
Award-winning fine dining restaurant led by Chef Raghav Chaudhary. Celebrates Canadian cuisine with farm-to-table approach and Wine Spectator recognition.
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