Dominion Tavern
Ottawa's punk and metal live music hub in ByWard Market for 25+ years — cash only, pool table, dive bar atmosphere.
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About Dominion Tavern
The Dominion Tavern on York Street is Ottawa's punk and metal home — 25+ years of local and international acts in a no-frills dive bar. Pool table, beer-focused bar, and the kind of raw energy that bigger venues can't replicate. Cash only (ATM on-site).
Visitor Information
- Hours: Daily 11am-2am
- Live Music: Primarily Fri-Sat, plus ad hoc shows
- Cash only (ATM on-site)
- Pool table
Getting There
- Address: 33 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7
- Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
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