I had a craving for fish & chips and Aulde Dubliner was where I chose to fill that need. Good…read morechoice. First $24 you get a large piece of Nova Scotia Haddock and delish crispy chips. I liked the fact that it wasn't a piece of fish with a ridiculously thick batter. It was delish and will return next time I return to Ottawa. There is a good beer selection to choose from. I enjoyed the setting situated between ByWard Market and Rideau Centre. Great place to grab a bite while shopping.

We stopped in here after doing some sightseeing in Ottawa on empty stomachs and needing some good…read moreeats. We were promptly greeted and seated in their outdoor area in the shade which was good because it was quite a warm day. It did take some time for them to come and get our drink and food order, and the place didnt seem overly busy. Food was of decent quality. I got an Irish cider to drink which was tasty. We had to try the poutine ofcourse as we were visiting Canada and it didnt disappoint. Overall for a party of 3 we spent just over $100 USD.

My father-in-law read about this pub online and wanted to check it out, so he, my husband and I…read morewent for dinner on a Sunday evening. It's a cute little Irish Pub. I had never been to Carleton Place before, and don't know the town at all, but the street it's on looks like the "main street" of small towns. There's no attached parking lot, but there's street parking and a public parking lot across the street (don't know if you have to pay for the lot, but street parking was free). We shared the bruschetta to start ($11). It was 6 pieces with a garnish of mixed greens in the middle (like a tiny salad). The bruschetta was good. It was nicely broiled and had cheese and garlic along with the diced tomatoes. I had the Coconut Crusted Haddock ($22). It came with 2 huge pieces of haddock. (You also have the option of 1 piece for $18). It usually comes with rice and steamed vegetables, but I was told I could substitute the rice for fries or mashed potatoes. I went with fries. The fries were regular cut and were ok. The steamed vegetables were mostly cauliflower and carrots, but I also had a few pieces of green peppers. They were ok, and made me feel good about myself that I had vegetables with my meal. The fish was excellent. Really flakey and delicious. It came with a creamy sauce and I'm so happy it came on the side and not poured over the fish. So the fish stayed crispy and I could control the amount of sauce. My husband had the Village Meat Pie ($18). He also got fries and steamed vegetables. The meat pie was a slice of a larger pie and not a small individual pie. It looked really meaty, but also had some vegetables in it. He enjoyed his meal. My father-in-law had the No Blarney Burger with fries ($17). It was a burger with bacon and cheese. He enjoyed it. Service was friendly. Decor is typical Irish pub. I enjoyed my meal and I think it's a cool pub. I definitely recommend it for people who live in Carleton Place or are passing through Carleton Place. However, I personally would not make the drive from Ottawa just to eat there again, as I feel there are comparable places closer to Ottawa, but if I was already in Carleton Place for some other reason, I would be open to returning to St James Gate.

Food was delicious and plentiful, service was great! It's a cosy, smaller room, but lovely!read more

Irish pub with 4 or 5 tables and no Guinness. I repeat, NO GUINNESS. You can get Belgian Moon and…read moresome German slop, but not Guinness.

If I was big into dive bars, I would probably love this place a lot more. The sticky floors, the…read morefast moving nonchalant waitresses, crowded spaces, and very loud patrons - overall, it's not a bad place with lots of beers on tap, clean glasses, and a direct connection to a bowling alley and diner, but it could use a little love. We decided to eat here with our group - food came from Fil's Diner next door. The fried food and generic diner meals were amazing: burgers, onion rings, fries: all very yummy. I made the Very bad decision to attempt to be healthy with my club sandwich and side of mashed potatoes and veggies: the club was awesome, the mash was not very good, and the veggies came from what must have been a very old, very freezer burned, bag of veggies that tasted like they were either over boiled of nuked just enough to become tasteless and awful. I realize this was a bad choice, but perhaps don't even offer it as a choice because it will only set your guests up for disappointment and grumpiness! Would I go back? Well, we ended up here because everything else on the street was packed - so if we were in the same situation again, Yes I would go back. Most of the food was good, and the drinks were flowing.

Place is nice , clean staff is okay. Food didn't come as ordered. Asked no mayo, no tomato. Should…read morehave come with pickles, it didn't, asked for pickles, dude was bringing them; as I was actively putting pepper on my fries the bartender, straight up took my plate, without saying anything and I was like wtf is happening and she like going to get your pickles.... Blah blah blah Who just takes someone's plate like that...Caeser was garbage. They comp'D my meal but yeesh Jenny made it better

Convenient pub if you have some time to pass after security in Ottawa International Airport. Food…read morequality is good and their drinks menu, although short, is good as well with cocktails, some ok wine and even some local beers. Service was very good. Seating is British pub style but not facing the apron. Prices are high even by airport standards. Good choice for a meal or drink.

This spot is more for one time visit IMO. The setup is…read moresurely instaworthy. The drinks and the food not so much. I tried the chicken curry which was underwhelming and tiny portion. Baked potato being more like potluck item. Guinness which should have been the star/selling point wasn't well poured and below average (I am not an expert but fellow diner who drinks this a lot commented they have had better pours in Ottawa) Sure I guess the LIVE band would push the ambiance up a level otherwise I don't see a point to revisit. The billing and ordering is very odd as one has to do it separately. Service is kinda slow as well.

Probably my favourite pub in Ottawa. You shouldn't be coming here for the food- you're coming here…read morefor the $7 house lager, ambience, live Irish music once a month and the friendliest staff and patrons. It's not a dinner spot, it's a spot to catch up with old friends not seen in a long time, and to spend a cozy night in with a Guinness.

We had two plates of chicken wings and a poutine. I had the whisky BBQ and some fries that had not…read moretouch the sauce. They are really thick fries but pretty good. The wings nice and crispy came with a side of sour cream. You can pick between blue cheese, ranch or sour cream. Portion is ok for 20$. The waitress was friendly. Wait time for food was a bit long for the place not being busy.

I've been twice. A bit far from home for me but they get some decent bands and djs in on the…read moreweekend. Moody and lively in a good pub type of way. Hard to get a drink at the bar, I found on busier nights. Table service, ok. Clean. I haven't eaten here but I watched friends devour perogies and potstickers. They enjoyed them! Prices on par with everywhere else. Parking, no problem. I love big, sprawling suburban parking lots. Makes life so much easier than going downtown!

Food was pretty tasty and service was great. I'd go back. Had the snug club with sweet potato…read morefries.

Had the pleasure of wandering in on an early Friday afternoon. I was so pleased with the service,…read morethe local vibe and those kimchi potstickers are delicious!!

Walked around Ottawa finding the perfect restaurant and bingo. We found it…read more Excellent service excellent food cold beer I can't say enough. The fish and chips was so crispy crunchy in the burger was gigantic. Get the spinach dip appetizer you will thank me. It is creamy and so wonderful and it comes with bread and chips. Our server was Darren. He was the best!! His recommendations were perfect!

Nice patio on a sunny Sunday afternoon. They have a good beer selection. I had the Poutine with…read morebeef brisket which was delicious!

First time here. I like the vibe of this place. It's kinda like your local bar meets....Orleans? I…read moredidn't know Orleans had a Barley Mow, so I was shocked that this place had major downtown party vibes. I was living for it!!! Maybe its not like that every night, but they were showing the basketball game on the "big screens" so the place was hopping! Definitely had a great time here, and the company I was with made it even more enjoyable. Service was great and attentive. I ordered a small poutine (cheapest thing on the menu $7), I was there to drink mostly, not to eat. I also ordered a moscow mule ($10) and a somersby cider ($8ish dollars). I might just be cheap, but the prices were pretty high for a pub. When I found out the moscow mules were 10 bucks, I switched to cider. I looked over the dinner menu and it was hard to find anything under 10 bucks. Sometimes its nice to get a couple of apps, but doing that would have cost a pretty penny. Having said that, I did enjoy myself, and I think the place is a great spot for the locals.

Amazing food, great service! Our waiter was very friendly and funny. The fireplaces kept us warm as…read moreit was a chilly day. We had the cauliflower bites, fish and chips, and burger and loved it! So much flavor. Will be back!