Fono at 473 Bronson Ave. Photo by Daniel Lachance /10 Best Bars More than a cocktail bar, Fono introduces Ottawa to the Japanese-inspired hi-fi listening lounge, where music is at the centre of the guest experience. FONO Hi-Fi Lounge473 Bronson…
North & Navy on a warm summer night. North & Navy’s modest seven-item cocktail menu conceals a beverage program built on considerable technical depth and the expertise of head bartender Quinn Taylor. North & Navy226 Nepean Street, OttawaOpen Monday to…
The Bar Area at Med Supper Club. Photo by Daniel Lachance /10 Best Bars A refined dining experience that transforms into an upscale nightclub as the night progresses. Med Supper Club225 Marché WayOpen Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday from 5…
Updated July 13th 2026 Posted January 1st 2025 Cigars and rum at Bacchus Cigar Lounge. Photo by Daniel Lachance /10 Best Bars Inside Hilton Lac-Leamy, Bacchus preserves a style of hospitality built around cigars and fine spirits. Bacchus: Cigare &…
Updated: July 13th 2026 Published: April 27th, 2025 How architecture, hospitality and an extraordinary beverage program transformed a former bank into Ottawa’s benchmark restaurant bar Riviera62 Sparks Street, OttawaSunday – Wednesday 5 PM – 10 PMThursday – Saturday 5 PM…
The bar area at Little Bones. Photo by Daniel Lachance /10 Best Bars The new lounge blends agave spirits, modern design, and Mexican flavours to create a unique nightlife experience in Westboro. Little Bones342 Richmond RoadMon-Fri 2 PM – 12…
The bar area at Le Poisson Bleu. Photo by Daniel Lachance /10 Best Bars This Somerset West establishment belongs among Ottawa’s best restaurant bars, not just its best seafood destinations. Le Poisson Bleu610 Somerset Street WestWednesday to Sunday, 5 PM…
The bar at Apothecary. Photo by Daniel Lachance / 10 Best Bars Hidden beneath Starling in the ByWard Market, Apothecary blends moody charm, striking cocktails and a full dining menu. Apothecary Cocktail Lounge54 York StreetSunday to Thursday: 6 PM to…
Updated July 17th 2026 Published March 20th 2026 A white Jackalope overlooks the bar Behind an unmarked door, candlelight, classics reimagined and absinthe rituals deliver one of the city’s most transportive nights out Jackalope📍 Hidden below Sparks StreetTuesday to Thursday…
The warm, moody lights at The Moonroom. Photo by Daniel Lachance /10 Best Bars After almost two decades, this Preston Street bar still excels at classic cocktails in the city’s most cozy room. The Moonroom442 Preston StreetOpen from 5 PM…
