#Byward-market
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Ahora Mexican Cuisine
ByWard Market Mexican restaurant since 2004, famous for generous portions, budget-friendly prices, and free salsa bar.
Bar Ocelli
Award-winning cocktail bar in ByWard Market — 2025 Spirited Awards Honoree and 10BestBars.ca
Berlin Nightclub
Three-venue nightclub complex in ByWard Market — Berlin (main floor), KRUSCH (cocktail bar), and theUNDERGROUND (house sub-genres) — carrying the Mercury Lounge legacy.
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.
Buvette Daphnée
A Quebec-style wine bar that made Canada's 100 Best Restaurants in its first year. Buvette Daphnée brings Montreal charm to the ByWard Market with an ever-evolving menu of seasonal small plates, natural wines, and creative cocktails on William Street.
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
Ottawa's oldest bar since 1849 with live music or DJ almost every night, Tuesday open mic, and no cover charge — a ByWard Market institution.
Corazon de Maiz
Budget-friendly counter-service Mexican spot in the heart of ByWard Market, known for authentic tostadas, tacos, and homemade Horchata.
Cultures Comedy Club
Ottawa's multicultural comedy club in ByWard Market with weekly Saturday shows in both English and French — founded 2023 with a BIPOC focus.
Dominion Tavern
Ottawa's punk and metal live music hub in ByWard Market for 25+ years — cash only, pool table, dive bar atmosphere.
Ember
Japanese-inspired cocktail bar and live-fire restaurant in ByWard Market with fat-washed spirits, infused cocktails, and charcoal-grilled cuisine.
Fatboys Southern Smokehouse
Downtown ByWard Market BBQ institution serving Memphis-style ribs and Southern smokehouse classics with live music and Sunday brunch buffet.
Galerie d'art Jean-Claude Bergeron
Contemporary Canadian and international art in a heritage Victorian building near ByWard Market since 1992 — abstract expressionism, mixed media, and woodcuts.
Galerie St-Laurent + Hill
Canadian contemporary art gallery in ByWard Market since 1997 with paintings, photography, sculpture, and 40+ years of collection advisory.
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.
Heart & Crown – Byward Market
Ottawa's "Irish Village" on Clarence Street — 5 pubs under 1 roof with 6 patios including a rooftop, live music daily on 3 stages, and sports on every screen.
Hokkaido Sushi
The go-to all-you-can-eat sushi spot in ByWard Market. Order fresh nigiri, rolls, sashimi, and hot Japanese dishes straight to your table at lunch or dinner.
Holtz Spa
Ottawa's largest full-service day spa in a 1870s Victorian mansion in ByWard Market — 10,000 sq ft with massages, facials, salon, and restaurant.
Jigsaw Escape Rooms
Ottawa's largest escape room selection with 10 themed rooms in ByWard Market — horror, mystery, and adventure at $32.99/person.
The King Eddy
ByWard Market breakfast haven serving all-day classics and the famous Morning Glory sandwich in warm, inviting atmosphere.
L.A. Pai Gallery
Contemporary art jewellery and sculpture gallery in ByWard Market since 2000 — ceramics, glass, metal, textile, and mixed media by Canadian artists.
Laugh Lounge Comedy Club
New premium comedy club in ByWard Market (opened 2023-2024) with Thursday-Sunday pro stand-up shows and full food and drink service during performances.
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.
Lois 'N' Frima's Ice Cream
ByWard Market ice cream institution serving homemade ice cream with over 60 rotating flavors since 1984.
Lowertown Brewery
A craft brewery and live music venue in the ByWard Market — open mic Thursdays (8:30pm), live country Saturdays, and live band karaoke Tuesdays.
Métropolitain Brasserie
A Parisian-inspired brasserie on Sussex Drive with Ottawa's largest oyster bar. Métropolitain Brasserie brings authentic French dining to the ByWard Market — classic cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and buck-a-shuck oysters every Thursday.
Nan's Parlour
Grandma's dive bar concept in ByWard Market with $5 rail cocktails Thursday through Sunday — the cheapest craft cocktails downtown.
Pili Pili Wood Charcoal Grill
ByWard Market African charcoal-grill serving pili pili chicken, grilled meats, and authentic Congolese flavours — quick-service spicy comfort food on Dalhousie Street.
The Rainbow Bistro
Ottawa's legendary blues bar (locally known as the "Rainbow Bar") since 1984, with live music Thursday through Saturday and a Sunday Afternoon Blues Jam in ByWard Market.
Room 104
19+ retro arcade bar in ByWard Market with classic games, air hockey, foosball, 100+ shots, and 1980s pop culture decor.
Shawarma Palace
Ottawa's most popular shawarma destination with multiple locations, serving authentic Lebanese shawarma late into the night at budget-friendly prices.
Sidedoor
Sidedoor brings elevated Southeast Asian street food to the ByWard Market. Led by Top Chef Canada finalist Jonathan Korecki, the restaurant serves family-style sharing plates — think Asian-inspired tacos, dumplings, and handmade donuts — in a vibrant courtyard-adjacent space on York Street.
Speakeasy Tapas Lounge
An elegant ByWard Market tapas lounge on York Street with creative global small plates, crafted cocktails, and live jazz every Friday and Saturday in a candlelit setting.
Starling
ByWard Market bar in an 1875 landmark building offering all drinks at $6 during daily happy hour, with a rooftop patio for summer.
The Clarendon Tavern
Farm-to-table tavern in an 1800s heritage building with daily happy hour, artisanal pizza deals, and a dog-friendly courtyard patio.
The Grand Pizzeria & Bar
Neapolitan wood-fired pizzeria in ByWard Market with half-price pizza and $5 drinks during happy hour — one of the best food deals downtown.
The King Eddy
A family-operated ByWard Market institution since 2014, The King Eddy serves what many call Ottawa's best burger alongside Northern Fried Chicken and all-day breakfast. No reservations, no pretension — just quality comfort food on Clarence Street.
The Show
Ottawa's largest nightclub in the heart of ByWard Market, popular with university students for EDM, pop, and high-energy nights.
Yan's Restaurant
Family-owned Armenian and Georgian restaurant in the ByWard Market serving Khinkali, Adjaruli Khachapuri, and traditional beet salad with tkemali — opened December 2025.
Zak's Diner
Iconic ByWard Market diner serving classic comfort food including poutine, all-day breakfast, and burgers since 1986.