Daniel O''Connell''s Irish Pub
A Wellington West Irish pub since 2002, famous for Thursday-night traditional Irish music sessions (15–20 musicians) and Wednesday open mic nights. Attached to West Park Bowling.
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About
Daniel O'Connell's has been on Wellington Street West since 2002 — a neighbourhood Irish pub attached to West Park Bowling, making it one of Ottawa's true pub-and-bowl combos. The pub has a deck for warmer months and a steady rotation of live events through the week.
The Thursday traditional Irish music session is the big draw — it usually kicks off around 9 or 9:30pm and typically pulls 15–20 musicians into the small room for an intimate trad session leaning Irish with Ottawa Valley and Cape Breton thrown in. Wednesdays bring open mic nights.
Live Music
- Wednesday: Open mic
- Thursday: Traditional Irish music session, 9–9:30pm start (15–20 musicians)
What to Know
- Since: 2002
- Pub-and-Bowl: Attached to West Park Bowling
- Vibe: Warm, intimate, locals and trad-music fans
- Patio: Outdoor deck for spring/summer
Getting There
- Address: 1211 Wellington Street West (Wellington West / Hintonburg border)
- Transit: Bus routes along Wellington
- Parking: Street parking
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