I LOVE karaoke!!! But, I am not a big fan of getting up in front of a bar full of strangers and…read moresinging my songs. Karaoke may have been invented by the Japanese, but it has been perfected by Koreans. Korean karaoke, aka nuriebong (or music room) is when you book a room for your group and then only your group is present when you sing. So, you don't have to compete so much for the mic and you only perform in front of your friends. It is a brilliant concept. Fullhouse is located in Chinatown (Somerset) just above the Kowloon Chinese grocery store. It can be a bit spendy though - you pay for the room and for drink service (delivery of alcohol to your music room). But, it is totally worth it and you can split the cost with all your song mates. Try it!

Best karaoke place in town! Huge selection of English and Asian songs! Highly recommend itread more

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For sure the best karaoke spot in Ottawa. The song choice menu is in simplified Chinese, but easy…read moreenough to navigate and their song selection is pretty big. They have touch screens to navigate the catelogue rather than remote control. Also have drinks and food. Easy to reserve. Can't wait to come again.

Great memories here. The prices are on the expensive side so we always had to go as a large group…read moreand you have a time limit. Water is free and poured in a pitcher. They serve cocktails, beer and etc. For what I remember it's only cash. The karaoke system it's self touch screen and has a wide range of Chinese and western music but the last time we went it took a while to change the system to English and figure out how to get the system to work properly. The worker wasn't even sure how to fix it but we made do. So this is why this place to be is a hit or miss. Depending on who's working that evening. Also a smoking area on the roof. Good for large groups and you have private rooms. Only two microphones are provided per room and the odd tambourine.

Let me start off by saying I've never been to karaoke until last night. As I mentioned in the notes…read morebelow it's located within a Korean restaurant, up a flight of stairs. At first glance I was amused by the shiny eighties wallpaper and black diner chairs, random pieces of furniture, tables that didn't quite go together, I honestly thought one of my friends had made a mistake and this was going to be some horrible experience that we all laughed about later. Boy, was I wrong, not only did I have a great time, the place was continually busy with party people coming and going: bachelorettes, birthdays, girls night, whatever. This joint definitely had something going for them. The two servers at the bar were courteous and polite and had no issues with any order. The song selection was great, but I have no idea how much anything was/is price wise because it was my birthday and nobody would let me pay for anything!

Not the nicest place to go, needs a good clean, and a little more light and warmth, but if you like…read moreto sing then sure go ahead but I won't go back

This is an interesting spot, for sure! On the hunt for a karaoke spot, we stopped by here on a…read moreSaturday night having reserved a "small" room which can accommodate up to 7 people. You pay for your room based on your time- essentially you rent it, so for an hour and a half the "small" room was $48. Outside food and drink is not allowed, but they have drinks for sale (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) or you can get a complimentary glass of water. While some of their song selections are outdated, they do have a fairly extensive selection including everything from pop songs to songs from the Philippines. Be warned: the odds are that people from other rooms can hear you (if their music isn't playing at the same time) so when you're in the middle of choosing songs, you can hear others in adjacent rooms... but it's okay! Kinda makes it a bit more fun. The rooms each have a tv for you to read off your lyrics, and they are lit by disco type lights, and fairly dark. There's a table in the middle and fairly comfy seating, kind of like a booth at a restaurant. We had a great time and would totally come back again!

Lively... not too crowded... expensive drinks... ear-drum rupturing music... eclectic peeps…read more.. Wednesday night... might have to call in sick tomorrow... or give my 2 weeks notice. Bourbon room forever, scatter my ashes in the gutter out front. Pour out some liquor for your homie. Come here if you are looking to get weird.

I came here for the Cirque en Blanc event, and found it to be one of the few clubs in Ottawa I…read morecould stand to be in for more than an hour. I'm not sure how the atmosphere differs on a regular night, but for the Cirque en Blanc event, all the staff were dressed in corsets, bustiers, tutus and other "circus" attire. They have circus performers up on the stage at the front of the bar every so often which was fun, but while we were there the crowd didn't seem to be too into it. My favourite thing was the music the DJ played, though again, not sure how regular this is. There was a ton of throwback jams from the early 2000s which I loved. There was a promo drink being served by Russian Vodka that had cotton candy in it, and was fantastic. There are tow bars on the bottom floor, which has the dance floor and a stage. The upstairs housed a second bar, but as it was a roped off VIP section for the event, I didn't see much else. Negatives? Like most bars, the bathrooms were pretty gross, and they're downstairs in the basement, which is never fun. The flight of stairs could totally become a hazard after a few drinks, so watch out. The place is also pretty small, so I could see it getting crammed pretty fast, and as we went on one of the hottest nights of the summer, it was insanely humid. I'd come back here if some other friends wanted to go, but I'd likely head to The Velvet Room before I'd make the choice to come back on my own.

Went there for breakfast. Got the 2 egg special with sausage. Very happy with meal. Everything…read moreperfectly cooked. It comes with 4 sausage links. Service was super nice. Only 5 people in the whole place so it was super quiet. The coffee was very average but the meal is on par with broadways. The home fries were covered in onions too. Served quick. Loved it. Definitely recommend.

This hidden gem is a great venue for live music. By the time we arrived the kitchen was only…read moreserving appetizers.....their french fries hit the spot. Paired with a Strongbow cider they accompanied the entertainment well. While the place was a bit run diwn, the friendly staff and the band made up for most of it.

Lookout is the most dynamic and lively dance bar on the weekends in the NCR. I have visited over a…read moredozen dance bars in Ottawa-Gatineau region past 2 years and this bar comes at the very top of my recommendation list. Prices are reasonable and on the average side for the region. It is also the safest bar. Its small size dance floor, its friendly staff makes it a great bar to visit and have fun. Award-winning DJ, Roxy voted Ottawa's best DJ multiple times is great at keeping the dance floor packed with the great songs she is choosing to play every Saturday night. Roxy makes the sacrifice and works hard so that the rest of us have great time on the dance floor. Meghan, the chief bartender and night manager and on occasions also a performer during the drug shows is the main attraction and is loved by everyone. She is with angelic personality and beautiful inside out. Lookout welcomes everyone regardless of orientation, age or race; however, it is known as a LGBTQ club though many straight people are regulars here too like myself loving the friendly, inclusive and dynamic atmosphere. The only issue is that sometimes orientation is assumed by few patrons and hence followed by an unwelcomed move or touch without asking, but it is very rare and usually message is received quickly. If you wish a night of fun and joy enjoying diversity this bar is highly recommended for any orientation, any age and any racial background.

HONESTLY DO NOT RECOMMEND!…read more I took my sister out who has a disability to go see a drag show Friday night. She was super excited and had one drink prior to us leaving to go to the place 30 mins drive away. When we arrived the bouncer asked us for ID (as normal) but looked very suspicious by the whole thing. He studied the whole ID front and back for a solid 60 seconds. (after reading some reviews this place has a history of mistaking real IDs for fake somehow) He then asked us for the 12$ fee to get in, so we went to get our cash. My sister was going through her bag trying to find the exact amount of change, while this guy is totally judging staring her down. It seemed like he was annoyed we were taking too long even though there was no line or anyone behind us. He then has the nerve to aggressively say that we are both too drunk to come inside. Which may I say has never happened to me before especially as I was sober and knew my sister was totally fine, as our night was just beginning. He just kept repeating "you're too drunk sorry next time" and would not even let us talk at all, so we just left. As soon as we walked in and walked up the flight of stairs to get to the door the man at the front was completely judging us and basically made up an excuse for us not to come in. From the get go he was looking for a reason to not let us in and I have no idea why. I assumed a place like this catered to being inclusive would be accepting of people but they really are not. I guess you have to be a certain type of person and fit their aesthetic to even go there.... Plus even if you're sober you'll be kicked out for being too drunk because they don't like your vibe.. yikessss. Yeah, I would not visit this place again even for events like the Drag Show. I am really disappointed with the staff tbh, ruined the whole experience. Rude and shallow people and place y'all need to have a staff meeting for real.

Good food, excellent service,I have eaten there a few times, never disappointed.drink selection was…read moregood.

Great specials, home made soups, friendly staff. Sandwiches are fresh and full of meat, just as…read morethey should be.

A fun bar that is surprisingly not just for queer people. It is low key and has basic drinks and…read moresnacks. The bar staff are very friendly and get to know the patrons. There is comedians there for comedy night which allows locals to come and perform their content. Nice weekday activity, but how funny they are is really variable

I love this place. The bar staff are incredibly friendly and the events are fun. It's not fancy,…read morebut that's not usually what I want. Swizzle is dependably fun.