Downtown Biz Index

Room 25 · Bars

Top bars in Ottawa

10 works on view, hung in order of rating and how many people left one.

Top pick marks the top three.

How we rank
  1. No. 1

    WARD 14Top pick

    Bar · Ottawa

    4.8stars· 528 reviews

    $10–60 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Great vintage bar, amazing atmosphere and good music.”

  2. No. 2

    The GilmourTop pick

    Bar · Ottawa

    4.8stars· 463 reviews

    $20–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Cool kitchy Canadiana pub with decent grub and very friendly staff.”

  3. No. 3

    The Manx PubTop pick

    Bar · Ottawa

    4.7stars· 1,551 reviews

    $20–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Great little spot to get together and catch up over a drink.”

  4. No. 4

    Login bar and lounge

    Bar · Ottawa

    4.9stars· 57 reviews

    $10–20 · Open on Sunday

    “Friendly Atmosphere, good music, and amazing service.”

  5. No. 5

    Dominion Tavern

    Bar · Ottawa

    4.5stars· 612 reviews

    $20–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Out of time bar with great people, cheap drinks and good music!”

  6. No. 6

    Apothecary Lounge

    Lounge bar · Ottawa

    4.5stars· 478 reviews

    Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “The bartender made all of us custom drinks and they were delicious.”

  7. No. 8

    The Laff

    Bar · Ottawa

    4.4stars· 2,169 reviews

    $10–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Oldest pub in Ottawa with a killer live music feature on Sunday afternoons!”

  8. No. 9

    The Lookout Bar

    Bar · Ottawa

    4.3stars· 876 reviews

    $10–60 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Good drinks, nice service, reasonable prices.”

  9. No. 10

    Heart & Crown - ByWard Market

    Irish pub · Ottawa

    4.2stars· 3,582 reviews

    $20–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Great music, very busy, probably the best bar in Ottawa.”

Bars in Ottawa

Notes on this room

Which bars in Ottawa are rated highest?

Weighing each rating by its number of reviews, the top spots go to WARD 14 (4.8★, 528 reviews), The Gilmour (4.8★, 463 reviews) and The Manx Pub (4.7★, 1,551 reviews).

How many bars does DowntownBizIndex list in Ottawa?

There are 10 bars on this page.

Can I find bars in Ottawa open on a Sunday?

Yes: 10 of the 10 with listed hours open on Sundays, for example WARD 14 (6 p.m.–2 a.m.), The Gilmour (11 a.m.–2 a.m.) and The Manx Pub (10 a.m.–11 p.m.). Hours can change, so a quick call first is a good idea.

Which bars in Ottawa have the most reviews?

Aulde Dubliner & Pour House - ByWard Market, Ottawa ON (4,029 reviews), Heart & Crown - ByWard Market (3,582 reviews) and The Laff (2,169 reviews).