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Miss Molly's Diner
Charming retro-style diner in Carlington serving homemade breakfast classics in authentic 1950s atmosphere.
The Carleton Tavern
Hintonburg neighbourhood pub since 1935 with live folk, country, blues, and rock on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Gilmour
Centretown neighbourhood bar with one of Ottawa's cheapest happy hours — $5 for lager, IPA, house wine, and fries daily from 3-6pm.
Caméline
Vieux-Hull Italian restaurant by Chef Simon Laroche (ex-North & Navy) — Air Canada enRoute Best New Restaurants finalist 2023. Fresh pasta daily, Italian traditions, Quebec terroir.
The Lookout Bar
Ottawa's premier LGBTQ+ bar since 1996 with free drag shows Friday and Saturday nights, karaoke, and multiple FACES Magazine
Swizzles Bar & Grill
Ottawa's self-proclaimed "Only Bias-Free Bar" — an LGBTQ+ community hub with karaoke, drag shows, comedy, live music, and charity events.
Le Moulin de Provence
A ByWard Market landmark since 1998, Le Moulin de Provence is a French bakery and café famous for its Obama Cookies — the maple leaf shortbread that Barack Obama bought during his 2009 visit. Fresh-baked pastries, artisan breads, and a warm market atmosphere.
Canal Ritz
A longtime Italian restaurant on the Rideau Canal in the Glebe with panoramic waterfront views, indoor and outdoor seating, and free parking.
Thr33's Co. Snack Bar
A globally inspired snack bar and cocktail lounge on Bank Street, known for creative small plates and craft cocktails until 2am.
Aventure Outaouais
Guided wine and cider tours in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. 7-hour tours with minibus, 3 vineyard stops, 11+ tastings, and food. $160 per person with hotel pickup.
Pubwells on Preston
Traditional British pub on Preston Street since 1991 with live rock, jazz, and bluegrass on Thursday and Saturday nights.
Carmelito Café
A Barrhaven café with Alice in Wonderland vintage decor serving Italian-inspired afternoon tea with scones, finger sandwiches, and a tiered dessert platter.