Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Cozy neighbourhood pub with great burgers and a free jukebox (if it runs out of credits just ask staff to reload).
80 locals recommend
Chez Lucien
137 Murray StCozy neighbourhood pub with great burgers and a free jukebox (if it runs out of credits just ask staff to reload).
Go in the morning for a unique brunch experience. Good anytime for a wide selection of beers.
21 locals recommend
Brothers Beer Bistro
366 Dalhousie StGo in the morning for a unique brunch experience. Good anytime for a wide selection of beers.
Ahora Mexican Restaurant
307 Dalhousie StMexican fare with a large salsa bar.
Das Lokal
190 Dalhousie StreetSpätzle, bratwurst, schnitzel. Great brunch menu, as well.
Pili Pili Grilled Chicken
205 Dalhousie StGreat and affordable chicken take-out.
Citizen
207 Gilmour StMenu is always changing, including Meatless Mondays.
Menu is inspired by Southeast Asia street foods. Donuts for dessert are a must.
28 locals recommend
Sidedoor
18b York StMenu is inspired by Southeast Asia street foods. Donuts for dessert are a must.
Southern comfort food. Ask for the speakeasy if you want drinks in a dark, cozy room hidden behind a swinging bookcase. Great cocktails.
78 locals recommend
Union Local 613
315 Somerset St WSouthern comfort food. Ask for the speakeasy if you want drinks in a dark, cozy room hidden behind a swinging bookcase. Great cocktails.
Smoke's Poutinerie
407 Dalhousie StPoutine anyway you like it.
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Fair trade Ottawa-based coffee chain.
Fresh breads, pastries and desserts. There's also a deli.
14 locals recommend
Le Moulin De Provence Byward Market
55 Byward Market SquareFresh breads, pastries and desserts. There's also a deli.
Drinks & Nightlife
The oldest bar in Ottawa features a great selection of beers (get a quart of Labatt 50 or a pint of local craft) and live music, including the weekly 4 p.m. show by Ottawa legend Lucky Ron. There's also a stack of board games to play.
27 locals recommend
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
42 York StThe oldest bar in Ottawa features a great selection of beers (get a quart of Labatt 50 or a pint of local craft) and live music, including the weekly 4 p.m. show by Ottawa legend Lucky Ron. There's also a stack of board games to play.
This spot on the top of the Andaz Hotel has great cocktails and views of Ottawa.
20 locals recommend
Copper Spirits and Sights
325 Dalhousie StThis spot on the top of the Andaz Hotel has great cocktails and views of Ottawa.
The Manx Pub
370 Elgin StCozy basement pub with hearty food.
Tooth and Nail Brewing Company
3 Irving AveLocal bar and brewery.
Flora Hall Brewing
37 Flora StLocal bar and brewery.
Shopping
Milk Shop
45 William StEverything from dresses to jackets to jewelry.
Roadtrip
Unisex clothing store.
Rideau Centre
Essentials
Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.24-hour grocery store.
Loblaws
64 Isabella St24-hour grocery store.
Italian grocery store and deli (great made-to-order sandwiches in the back).
64 locals recommend
La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
64 George StItalian grocery store and deli (great made-to-order sandwiches in the back).
Arts & Culture
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierCanadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlCanadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StSightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetRideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa
Chinese restaurants, grocery stores and shops surround the Royal Gateway. There are also many Vietnamese restaurants.
Ottawa's Chinatown Royal Gateway
680 Somerset St WChinese restaurants, grocery stores and shops surround the Royal Gateway. There are also many Vietnamese restaurants.
Getting Around
Hertz Car Rental
881 St. Laurent Blvd