Sign in Using FacebookOttawa Guide » Ottawa Nightlife » Ottawa Best Nightlife
Ottawa NightlifeBest Nightlife
Category: Best Nightlife - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 135-1/2 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6A7
Avant-Garde's Russian owners have created an unusual (and popular!) spot, where part of the fun is taking in the décor – bold colors, curved mirrors, Soviet propaganda posters, Kandinsky and Lissitzky prints, and Russian knickknacks. The menu includes a variety of interesting Russian vodkas, salads, sandwiches and pastries, plus blini prepared...
Category: Best Nightlife - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 323 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1X9
Located on the corner of Bank and Gilmour Streets, this fun live music venue is one of Ottawa's top nightlife draws. Built during the WWII era, the charming old theatre now hosts everything from Celtic Rock to Alternative to Punk. As eclectic as the musical repertoire may be, the clientele is even more so. Indeed, the local rockers and casual...
Category: Best Nightlife - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 110 York St, ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5
Widely regarded as THE place in Ottawa to do the salsa, Club Caliente is a flashy, hip Latin-style dance club that tends to keep the party going well into the night. Expect to find a youthful, energized crowd of 20-somethings here, shaking their moneymakers to the likes of disco, reggae, techno, and, of course, tropical rhythms. Free salsa and...
Category: Best Nightlife - 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: Best Nightlife - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 44 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8
Ottawa's favorite Irish Pub, with an interior crafted in and imported from the Emerald Isle itself, is a terrific place to visit and soak up a little local color and history (not to mention a pint or two). After all, namesake D'Arcy McGee, the "Father of Confederation," was assassinated on nearby Sparks Street in 1868, just a few short paces away....
Category: Best Nightlife - 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: Best Nightlife - 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: Best Nightlife - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 76 Murray St, ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M6
The 'Bow is the place for live blues. Not only is the second floor space relaxed and comfortable, but it features great sightlines and acoustics. And there are performances, from local blues and rock bands to international touring acts, every night. Past big-name performers include the Tragically Hip, Blues Rodeo, k.d. lang and Blues Brother Dan...
Category: Best Nightlife - 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: Best Nightlife - Ottawa Nightlife
Address: 27 York St, ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7
Fans will instantly recognize the name. For the rest of us: Zaphod Beeblebrox is a character in Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, a dude so cool (and popular) that he now has a bar named after him. The place is great for live music – mostly indie / alternative bands, local and international – but it's a fun place to hang out...
