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Best bars in Ottawa, Canada

10 places, ranked by rating and number of reviews. How we rank

Places listed
10
Average rating
4.5
Reviews counted
14,345
Open on Sundays
10
  1. Top pick

    1. WARD 14

    Bar · $10–60

    Rated 4.8 out of 5528 reviews

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

    139 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7P3

  2. 2. The Gilmour

    Bar · $20–30

    Rated 4.8 out of 5463 reviews

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

    313 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1X9

    Call (613) 787-7778

  3. 3. The Manx Pub

    Bar · $20–30

    Rated 4.7 out of 51,551 reviews

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

    370 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N1

    Call (613) 231-2070

  6. 6. Apothecary Lounge

    Lounge bar

    Rated 4.5 out of 5478 reviews

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

    in the cellar, 54 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T1

    Call (613) 421-0820

  8. 8. The Laff

    Bar · $10–30

    Rated 4.4 out of 52,169 reviews

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

    42 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A2

    Call (613) 241-4747

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Questions people ask

What are the best bars in Ottawa, Canada?

Based on ratings weighted by the number of reviews, the top-rated bars in Ottawa, Canada are WARD 14 (4.8 stars from 528 reviews) and The Gilmour (4.8 stars from 463 reviews).

Which bars in Ottawa, Canada are open on Sunday?

10 of 10 list Sunday opening hours, including WARD 14 (6 p.m.–2 a.m.) and The Gilmour (11 a.m.–2 a.m.). Hours can change, so call ahead.

How are these bars ranked?

By rating, weighted by how many reviews it is based on, so a 4.7 from 300 reviews beats a 5.0 from 2. Nobody can pay to rank higher on Neighbourhood Listing.