Discover Ottawa
Soif Bar à vin
Wine bar in Vieux-Hull owned by Véronique Rivest, runner-up at the 2013 World's Best Sommelier competition. Cork-walled, refined small plates paired with a globally curated wine list.
Centertown Halifax Donair & Pizza
Ottawa's first authentic Halifax donair — family-owned since 2009 on Bronson Avenue. Real East Coast donair meat + sweet donair sauce, plus pizza, garlic fingers, and wings.
Clandestin, Cuisine Créative
Creative fusion restaurant on Rue Laval in Vieux-Hull. Small, intimate space with a rotating seasonal menu and high ratings (Google 4.8).
The Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern
An oyster bar and tavern on Wellington West — popping quarts since 1934, shucking oysters since 2013. Thursday $2 oysters + live music with Shawn Tavenier.
The SmoQue Shack
Ottawa-Gatineau's premier BBQ since 2011, serving slow-cooked smoked meats with house-made sauces from Gatineau location.
Brûlerie Aladdin Roastery Hull
Gatineau institution — organic, fair-trade specialty coffee roaster established in Hull in 1989. The longest-running specialty roastery in the sector.
Merivale Bowling Centre
48-lane bowling centre on Merivale Road with glow-in-the-dark Rock 'n' Bowl, bumpers for kids, an arcade, and three affordable birthday party packages.
Atomic Rooster
A live music bar and bistro on Bank Street with karaoke, art shows, and pub food until 2am.
Bronson Centre Music Theatre
A 900+ capacity mid-size concert venue inside a heritage former high school on Bronson Avenue, programming rock, country, folk, and electronica touring acts.
Heart & Crown – Barrhaven
Heart & Crown's Barrhaven location at Strandherd Crossing — authentic Irish pub with live music, draft beer, and Irish-inspired dishes. Open 11am–2am daily.
Yuk Yuk's Ottawa
Canada's largest comedy chain with an Ottawa location in the basement of Biagio's Italian Kitchen — Wednesday shows and Thursday-Saturday headliners.
Chez Fatima
#1-rated restaurant in Gatineau on TripAdvisor. Family-owned Moroccan restaurant on Promenade du Portage offering authentic tagine, merguez, pastilla, and buffet.