Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Bar Robo
170 Queen StreetCoffee, cocktails and snacks right next to the Chinatown gate.
Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen
477 Bank StArtisinal ice cream with unique flavours.
Great brunch spot (I recommend the eggs in purgatory) but the space isn't huge so you may have to wait on weekends (they'll text when your table is ready).
77 Einheimische empfehlen
Wilf & Ada's
510 Bank StGreat brunch spot (I recommend the eggs in purgatory) but the space isn't huge so you may have to wait on weekends (they'll text when your table is ready).
Elgin Street Diner
374 Elgin St24-hour spot for poutine and other diner favourites.
A favourite spot for tacos and cocktails. You can also get tacos to go from the take-out window. A second location is opening this summer in the ByWard Market.
168 Einheimische empfehlen
El Camino
380 Elgin StA favourite spot for tacos and cocktails. You can also get tacos to go from the take-out window. A second location is opening this summer in the ByWard Market.
Southern-inspired dishes and drinks. There's a cozy speakeasy-style intimate space in the basement behind an opening bookshelf.
78 Einheimische empfehlen
Union Local 613
315 Somerset St WSouthern-inspired dishes and drinks. There's a cozy speakeasy-style intimate space in the basement behind an opening bookshelf.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful spot for a drink on the patio on the Ottawa River.
45 Einheimische empfehlen
Mill St. Brew Pub
555 Wellington StBeautiful spot for a drink on the patio on the Ottawa River.
A beautiful view of the Ottawa skyline from the top of the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Copper Spirits and Sights
325 Dalhousie StA beautiful view of the Ottawa skyline from the top of the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market.
The Manx Pub
370 Elgin StGreat beer and food in a cozy spot on Elgin Street.
Sit down for a pint or get beer to go at this Hintonburg gem.
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Tooth and Nail Brewing Company
3 Irving AveSit down for a pint or get beer to go at this Hintonburg gem.
Rent a room with your friends to belt out your favourite tunes.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
VIP Karaoke Bar
610 Somerset St WRent a room with your friends to belt out your favourite tunes.
Shopping
Find unique and locally crafted art, furniture and homewares.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Maker House Co.
987 Wellington St. WFind unique and locally crafted art, furniture and homewares.
Essentials
Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank St