Discover Ottawa
Chelsea & Co. Microbrasserie
Old Chelsea microbrewery at the gateway to Gatineau Park — lighted patio, classic Belgian/Irish/American styles, and a gold-medal Scotch Ale Wee Heavy. Tourisme Outaouais listed.
Giulia (The Market)
Widely considered the best pizza in Ottawa, Giulia's ByWard Market location on York Street serves coastal Italian pizza and pasta with a stellar beverage program. The Chef's Counter offers a multi-course experience right in the kitchen.
Fandom II
Ottawa's most famous RPG and D&D shop on Laurier Avenue with basement gaming tables, regular RPG events, and a community bulletin board.
1383 Karaoke Bar & KTV
A multilingual private-room karaoke bar in Nepean with 50,000+ songs, K-pop library, and rooms for up to 20 people.
Mr. Maocai
A Sichuan maocai (instant hot pot) restaurant on Bank Street. Pick your ingredients and broth, and the kitchen cooks it for you.
Tavern on the Island
A casual waterfront restaurant on Bate Island in the Ottawa River with panoramic views of both the Ottawa and Gatineau skylines, gourmet fries, burgers, and draft beer.
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Ruth E. Dickinson branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Free programs, events, and resources for all ages.
The Black Pug
An Alta Vista neighbourhood pub on Kilborn Avenue with live music, trivia, and karaoke 7 nights a week, plus a dog-friendly 40-seat patio with dog beds and treats.
Chef Ric's
Social enterprise restaurant by The Ottawa Mission serving $5 lunch specials with daily changing menus of healthy home-style cooking, located in the former Rideau Bakery space.
Chez Lam
Popular Vietnamese restaurant in Kanata known for generous portions, affordable prices, and standout dishes like Bun Bo Hue and pho.
Beyond the Pale – ByWard Market
Beyond the Pale's ByWard Market taproom on George Street — three distinct rooms, the full BTP beer lineup, live music, and trivia nights in the heart of the Market.
La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins
Ottawa's francophone theatre centre — two studio theatres (173 + 80 seats), a bar/terrace, and interior courtyard. Home to Théâtre du Trillium, Vieille 17, Vox Théâtre, and Catapulte.