I met a friend for some food and drinks at the Hintonburg Public House. I totally forgot to check…read moreout if the restrooms were gendered and/or accessible, as I spent my visit sitting outside. The outdoor patio section in front of the restaurant was pretty wonderful for enjoying a beautiful day. The menu offered delicious, elevated bar staples like pretzels, chips and dip and fish and chips; everything is made fresh and is just so delicious. There are lots of vegetarian and vegan options. I didn't anticipate loving this place as much as I did and can't wait to be able to return.

Neighborhood gem. The place was packed for dinner and there was a revolving door of patrons…read more Friendly, inclusive and warm service despite the volume of people to serve. Beet and goat cheese salad was to die for. Cannot recommend enough!

We booked a reservation for 8 for 5:30 on a Saturday evening in late August. They reserved us a…read morebeautiful table on the covered patio. The inside is decorated with beautiful art and has an assortment of graffiti art in the bathroom stalls. We ordered dinner and a few drinks. The food was delicious and piping hot when it was delivered. Both the brews I tried were tasty, the pale amber I tried a little hopsier than I enjoy but the pale ale was light and refreshing. The wait staff worked as a team and we really didn't see "our waiter" much but had a group of people who'd come by to check on us.

Tucked away in a historic courtyard is this hidden secret of social gatherings, tasty dining, and a…read morehealthy variety of beers, wine and spirits. Dine outdoors with the courtyard social ambiance or dine more intimately inside the rustic stone friendly service restaurant. Make sure you start with their signature putine or similarly tasty appetizers.

Went here for a live performance, loved the beer…read more Decor is relaxed and on line with the brewery name. Owners and staff are fabulous - down to earth, hospitable, and willing to offer advice on beer. Check out the merchandise section, there's some fun merch in there. Great venue for a concert. Sound was great, seating comfortable and easy to hear everything. We tried the oatmeal stout and the west coast IPA, both excellent.

One of the many things I love about Canada.... the breweries everywhere! Found this spot just…read moreoutside Ottawa, Ontario. Really cool spot, with several regulars singing their praises on a Thursday night. Great atmosphere and conversation with the staff, who was super knowledgeable. Oh ya, the BEER is really good too!

Came here about 10 minutes before they closed, but the woman was kind enough to take us in and pour…read moreus a couple of beers to try. The set up is great, they have a big beautiful outdoor patio area as well as a couple seats inside. It looks like they probably do a lot of fun events here, sadly we didn't get to find out. She was really friendly and talked to us about the different beers they brew and the styles and flavors to expect. It is cool how each beer and label pays tribute to the land and history around them. I had the Barracks Black and I can't recall the beer my wife got but I think it was an amber ale of sorts. Both were good. I really enjoyed the black and we ended up buying some to take home with us. It was really nice that the staff let us hang out for a bit and enjoy the beer even though it was after closing.

We were greeted at the door by a friendly clerk, who, with her colleague, gave us a boatload of…read moreinformation about the brewery, and local events; apparently, this brewery hosts live music on Fridays during the summer. During inclement weather, the music moved to a local restaurant that's close by. This micro-brewery shares space with the King's Lock Distillery (reviewed separately). They offered us three different beers they are currently offering - we took a few of each home to try out and chillax with. This was a lot of fun! Worthy of future visits!!

Lots of seating outside on the patio and some seating inside (currently). The food looked great,…read morebut we only had beer. The beer selection was pretty big with a variety of different styles of beer made in-house. The raspberry wheat was great (very wheaty with a nice strong tart raspberry flavor as well). The ESB was an excellent version of that style with lots of maltiness and a nice bitter finish.

This was my first time visiting the Clocktower on Richmond, and since I love their Bank St. and…read moreClarence St. locations I thought I'd give it a try. Seeing Chloe's review definitely sent me in with low expectations, but ever the optimist I tried to maintain a positive attitude I was super thrilled with the venue - I love me a good patio! The Clocktower Brew Pub has a sprawling outdoor space (which was actually extended to the middle of Richmond Rd. since it was Westfest and the street was closed - AMAZING!) with lots of umbrellas and tables it didn't feel cramped at all, which I sometimes loathe at the patios downtown - though I must admit it does make it harder to overhear interesting conversations. My first disappointment was the fact that I couldn't try the butter chicken potato skins I had seen online, because the menu was cut was down for Westfest. Of course, that was totally understandable considering they were most likely serving twice their normal capacity for a Sunday afternoon. Since I missed those scrumptious looking skins I decided to opt for the club sandwich and our table shared a plate of nachos. I was pretty psyched for the nachos considering the other location's were always great. Unfortunately what arrived was some corn chips with a small amount of salsa and cheese and a few jalapenos thrown on top. It looks slapped together and didn't have nearly enough toppings, but I have to admit, the salsa was delicious. While I was bummed about the less than awesome nachos, my club was pretty delicious. The chicken was great - tasted like homemade bbq, the bun was fresh as were the veggies, and the bacon was perfect - crispy but not burnt. While the service was less than awesome (we had to ask 3 times for refills and everything took forever), our server was very friendly. I can say without a doubt this is a great spot to hang out with friends and have drinks on the patio. I'll have to reserve any judgement on the food until my next visit, because I'm seriously hoping to lack of culinary stardom was due to the chaos of Westfest.

For a restaurant to be around 35 years in the same location it must be quality. A great homey…read moreatmosphere, friendly staff and TVs everywhere you turn. Whether it's for an after work drink or catching your favorite Sports team you won't go wrong with Local Heroes and the food it has to offer.

Has not changed in 20 years, which may be a good thing depending when you were born. I was there…read moreduring the chaos of St Paddy's day so difficult to judge service. Most people were drinking quarts of beer. Draft selection was not great so I had canned Guinness. Burgers are still very good and reasonably priced (well under $20). Fries aren't worth eating but I doubt you will have room for them with the huge burger.

Ok - so the Hubs and I found this place ( thanks to friends) and I'm glad we did!…read moreService was great, atmosphere was great, food was very good - although all we had were wings. The bartender/owner was excellent, more than happy to answer all questions and make friendly recommendations. We tried the garlic parm, spicy maple, raquette river pub and hoopie toopie. All were very good. If you like a different spin, try the spicy maple, I really liked it. Lots of beer choices. No problem there. If you're a beer and wings person, this is a stop for you. We haven't tried their other menu items but will come back and try their brunch, it sounds delicious!!

Wings are good. Some foods could be better but its more based a bar scene. Owners are wonderful.read more

Nita's tasting room is cozy with a friendly atmosphere. There's extra seating on picnic benches…read moreoutside in nice weather. The beer list is medium-sized. We each had one specific beer on tap in mind, and each was quite satisfying. Even though it feels a bit off the beaten path, it's a nice location.

Tried a pizza Not my favourite but decent…read more Beer tastes great Waitress was friendly and helpful Ambiance is cozy Could use more seating but we were comfortable Free WIFI yeah Reasonably priced Worth it return visit or three

Just hit up this place last night, pretty cool crowd and the owner is pretty chills. Definitely…read morecoming back again!

Was in the area and stumbled into this place with my girlfriend on a friday night. Food portions…read morewere generous, service was great, and the beer selection was plentiful. Will definitely come back again.

Sussex & Co. - A New Ottawa Gem Worth Every Bite and Sip…read more We had the pleasure of visiting Sussex & Co. last night to celebrate Mother's Day early with an evening date night -- and what an experience it was! From the get-go, communication with the restaurant was seamless. I reached out via social media requesting a booth, and not only did they respond within minutes, but they followed up with a phone call confirming the reservation. That level of service before we even arrived set the tone for the night. The anticipation was real -- their social media teasers had us excited -- and they delivered. The design of the space is simply stunning. Warm tones and classy touches give it a cozy yet elegant vibe. The main bar is a showstopper with its extensive liquor selection. I was on the hunt for a tequila I'd never tried, and the bartender delivered -- an excellent pick, delicious and reasonably priced. Now for the food: We started with oysters and the burrata. The oysters were fresh, flavourful, and the rosé vinaigrette was a standout touch. The burrata was rich and creamy, and we loved being able to choose the bread it came with -- a small detail that made a big difference. For mains, my wife had the steak frites -- a surprise hit. Incredible flavour and an unbeatable price. I had the ribeye (medium rare) with dauphinoise potatoes, and let me say this: I've eaten at every top steakhouse in Ottawa, and this was hands-down the best steak in the city. Perfectly cooked, beautifully marbled, and seasoned like a dream. The potatoes? The bomb. We kicked things off with a couple of cocktails -- an off-menu espresso martini and a whiskey-vermouth martini-style drink. Both on point. The wine list impressed us too. The GM personally offered pairing advice and introduced us to a bottle so good, we ordered a second. Too full for dessert -- a rarity -- we ended our night in their hidden speakeasy. This space is jaw-dropping. Intimate, stylish, and full of charm. We capped the night with an expertly crafted old fashioned, the perfect end to a perfect evening. Special shout-out to our server Brianna -- despite it being their second night open, she knew the menu inside and out and guided us like a seasoned pro. Sussex & Co. is a must-visit. If you appreciate top-tier service, an incredible culinary experience, and a beautifully designed space, go now... and then go again. We're already planning our next visit.

Me and my father went for a dinner to Sussex & Co. We ordered a dozen oysters, two roasted bone…read moremarrows, two medium rare ribeyes, potato au gratin, and mushrooms. The oysters were fresh and clean, the bone marrows were phenomenal, and the steak was cooked to our liking. Service was GREAT, very energetic and quick. The ambiance was decent as well. Definitely coming back when im ever in Ottawa again.