Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
One of the coziest coffee shops in the area. I have spent many hours here drinking coffee and doing work, as well as socializing over a glass of wine.
6 locals recommend
Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Elgin)
326 Elgin StOne of the coziest coffee shops in the area. I have spent many hours here drinking coffee and doing work, as well as socializing over a glass of wine.
A fantastic local business and cup of coffee, just around the corner.
16 locals recommend
Café Qui Pense
204 Main StA fantastic local business and cup of coffee, just around the corner.
The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main StGreat vegetarian eats!
Sula Wok
184 Main StAmazing homemade food! You have to try the momos! Plus the owners are fantastic.
An institution in Ottawa. Open 24 hours, so it's a great place to grab breakfast or a late night snack.
56 locals recommend
Elgin Street Diner
374 Elgin StAn institution in Ottawa. Open 24 hours, so it's a great place to grab breakfast or a late night snack.
My favourite brunch spot in all of Ottawa. A perfect place to grab brunch, and then explore Little Italy and Dow's Lake.
49 locals recommend
Del Piacere
416 Preston StMy favourite brunch spot in all of Ottawa. A perfect place to grab brunch, and then explore Little Italy and Dow's Lake.
If you're willing to spend a little bit more, this place has delicious food and drinks in a great atmosphere.
53 locals recommend
Town
296 Elgin StIf you're willing to spend a little bit more, this place has delicious food and drinks in a great atmosphere.
Great spot for a delicious meal, and a glass of wine (half off bottles on Sunday nights). Great spot for a late night hang out, or night cap.
19 locals recommend
two six {ate}
268 Preston StGreat spot for a delicious meal, and a glass of wine (half off bottles on Sunday nights). Great spot for a late night hang out, or night cap.
This is a coffee shop and used bookstore combined. My favourite spot to spend a Saturday. Plus, they are licensed and after 8pm they often have live music.
9 locals recommend
Black Squirrel Books
1073 Bank StThis is a coffee shop and used bookstore combined. My favourite spot to spend a Saturday. Plus, they are licensed and after 8pm they often have live music.
Arts & Culture
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrIf museums are your thing, this one is one of my favourites. Free on Thursday nights, and located in a castle :)
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StIf museums are your thing, this one is one of my favourites. Free on Thursday nights, and located in a castle :)
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlSightseeing
The Byward Market is a great area to do some local shopping, and to just explore downtown Ottawa.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
The Byward Market is a great area to do some local shopping, and to just explore downtown Ottawa.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great pub, with great food. It gets very busy late on Friday and Saturday nights, but is one of my regular go to spots for a pint.
72 locals recommend
The Lieutenant's Pump
361 Elgin StA great pub, with great food. It gets very busy late on Friday and Saturday nights, but is one of my regular go to spots for a pint.
Located in the market (downtown core) of Ottawa. Has live music almost every night. Be warned: Gets very busy for late night on Friday's and Saturday's.
54 locals recommend
Heart and Crown
67 Clarence St.Located in the market (downtown core) of Ottawa. Has live music almost every night. Be warned: Gets very busy for late night on Friday's and Saturday's.
The Moonroom
442 Preston StAmazing cocktails, in a really cool venue.
A fantastic pub, and one of the oldest music venues in Ottawa. Great food and great music! I have never had a bad time here.
20 locals recommend
Irene's Pub
885 Bank StA fantastic pub, and one of the oldest music venues in Ottawa. Great food and great music! I have never had a bad time here.
The coziest pub in Ottawa, with fantastic food and creators of the Ashton Brewing Company (ABC beer). Tuesday is half price chicken wings (the best in town)! Family owned and operated. Absolutely love this place.
12 locals recommend
Quinn's
1070 Bank StThe coziest pub in Ottawa, with fantastic food and creators of the Ashton Brewing Company (ABC beer). Tuesday is half price chicken wings (the best in town)! Family owned and operated. Absolutely love this place.
Parks & Nature
The Gatineaus include great hiking trails, magical views, and beaches. Located in Chelsea, where you can grab a delicious meal at the Chelsea Pub afterwards.
174 locals recommend
Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la GatineauThe Gatineaus include great hiking trails, magical views, and beaches. Located in Chelsea, where you can grab a delicious meal at the Chelsea Pub afterwards.
Essentials
Loblaws
64 Isabella StOnly a 10 minute walk, it is my go to grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne VIP
325 Marché WayAn institution in Ottawa. A great place to see independent movies in a cool setting.
44 locals recommend
Mayfair Theatre
1074 Bank StAn institution in Ottawa. A great place to see independent movies in a cool setting.