Afterlight
Speakeasy listening bar on Bank Street in a heritage building, serving crafted cocktails and natural wines to a soundtrack curated by prominent local DJs.
Features
About
Afterlight is a speakeasy lounge and listening bar tucked inside a heritage building on Bank Street, just a block from Queen. The venue is built around music as a primary experience — a state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and AV system plus DJ sets curated by some of Ottawa's most respected music selectors. The format leans more listening bar than nightclub: come for the music, stay for the crafted cocktails and natural wines.
The programming spans Afrobeat, electronic, Latin, and R&B, with rotating guest DJs filling out the week's calendar.
What to Know
- Style: Speakeasy listening bar — music-first format
- Sound: State-of-the-art sound, lighting, and AV
- Drinks: Crafted cocktails + natural wines
- Food: Small bites
- Music: Afro, electronic, Latin, R&B
- Private Events: Cocktails, socials, staff parties, cinq à sept gatherings
Visitor Information
- Hours: Evenings (hours vary seasonally with holiday parties and private events — check socials)
- Reservations: Recommended, especially weekends
- Private Bookings: Email [email protected]
- Dress Code: Smart casual
Getting There
- Address: 129 Bank Street (at Slater)
- Transit: Close to Parliament Station
- Parking: Street parking on Bank; nearby downtown garages
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