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About 10Best's recommendations for Ottawa's Best Bars:
10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in Ottawa. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of Ottawa's Best Bars.
Category: Bars - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 1208 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Z7
An artsy bistro serving up fab French-inspired fare and the infamous "Green Fairy." If you've never tried absinthe, here's your chance. You can have it the traditional way, with cold water poured over a sugar cube to dilute the liquor and remove the bitterness, or you can try a cocktail of absinthe mixed with brandy, gin, orange juice or even blue...
Category: Bars - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 140 Slater St, ARC Hotel, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H6
The trendy ARC Hotel's lounge is a stylish stop for a meal or a drink with friends. Nosh on upscale appetizers (duck confit quesadilla) while you sip a fine wine or a fashionable cocktail, or splash out on a full meal (venison chop au poivre). The atmosphere is sleek and modern, with deep red walls, warm woods and creative lighting.
Category: Bars - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 137 Murray St, ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M7
An extremely popular spot in the ByWard Market, Chez Lucien is a pub with a difference. The atmosphere is fantastically welcoming, the staff is friendly, and the food takes "pub grub" to the next level. The menu is short but sweet and augmented by daily specials; everything is wonderfully fresh and well-prepared. There's a good selection of...
Category: Bars - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 56 ByWard Market, ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A2
This ByWard Market hotspot literally pulsates with dance music from Thursday to Saturday, hosting some of Ottawa's top dance parties. Indeed, this is where you go to be seen and a part of the scene in the capital city, whether you're in the mood for grooving to some mid-80s classics or lounging on one of their cozy couches, "in repose, with...
Category: Bars - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 15 George St, ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON K1N 8W5
Taking a design cue from the land of ice and snow, the sophisticated Helsinki creates a cozy and stylish setting with blonde wood and snowy white upholstery, jazzed up with icy blue accents. It's the ideal destination when you have a relaxed evening with friends or a romantic tête á tête in mind. Refresh yourself with a colorful specialty...
Category: Bars - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 56 ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A2
Located upstairs above the Collection, the Mercury Lounge boasts an eclectic, Euro-style atmosphere that includes sleek, velvet furniture, modern artwork and beat-driven international music. Expect to find an interesting hodgepodge of clientele here, from young professionals to trendy students. Worth noting: the Mercury's martini menu tops out at...
Category: Bars - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 34 Clarence St, ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P3
One of Ottawa's most fashionable addresses, Suite 34 draws a trendy crowd who enjoy the rooftop patio, spacious dance floor and extensive menu of designer martinis. Whether you're in the mood for lounging or dancing, this is the place to do it. But be sure to wear your most stylish threads!
Category: Bars - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 1237 1/2 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A3
The quintessential Canadian sports bar, Wood on Wellington boasts several flat screen TVs, friendly service, top-notch pub food and reasonable prices. Great for lunch, the menu features plenty of salads and sandwiches, along with steaks, pastas and pizzas for bigger appetites. The Senators rule here – if there's a game, this is a fun place to...
Category: Bars - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 1 Rideau St, Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
This stylish lounge was named after Sir Wilfrid Laurier's beloved wife. Zoé Laurier Lafontaine was a young piano teacher known for her kindness, simplicity and most of all her big heart. She would have been proud to visit her namesake which is now Ottawa's most stylish and elegant lounge with its chic decor, glowing chandeliers, plush carpet, and...
