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!

A good local hintonburg spot for beer and pub food. A nice casual spot to grab a quick bite on a…read moreweekday . The food is a bit hit or miss, but overall pretty good The burger was a bit on the dry side, but it was paired with really flavorful homemade ketchup and garlic aioli. The poutine was made with an oddly thin gravy that was chicken stock flavored, but the fries are perfect. An average spot overall

Went to Beyond the Pale on a Saturday afternoon and loved it. Their patio had plenty of space and a…read moregreat vibe. The staff were super kind, the food was reasonably priced, and the beer selection was excellent. Definitely worth a visit!

The service was really good. Hostess, waitress & waiters that we encountered were all very…read morefriendly. The outdoor patio was also really pretty. Food- I had no idea that Smoque Shack was no longer part of BTP so we were a little disappointed tbh. We ordered the beef ribs and chose the jalapeno cornbread for the side as well as the Broccoli & Bacon Mac N Cheese. The butter that came with the cornbread was the star of the show. The Mac was nicely al-dente but too peppery. Unfortunately, it was just a difference in food preference for us but we would come back for the vibes.

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.

I'm a sucker for small brewers. And while it's been years since the Clocktower chain was "small",…read morethey're still a local Ottawa restaurant with decent food, at decent prices. A friend and I stopped here for lunch recently, in advance of heading out to see a movie. It was reasonably busy with the pre-Christmas crowd, but our server did a decent job of attending to us, getting us our pints of the December Dark beer that was their monthly special. With Christmas around the corner, how could we resist the Christmas poutine? I have only two complaints about our visit, overall. First, rather than using real turkey meat, the Christmas poutine used deli meat. There's a huge taste and texture difference. Second, there wasn't sufficient staff on hand for the number of customers, so our server was pulled in all directions; while our drink and meal service was reasonably quick, she never did get us the water we asked for midway through our dining. Overall, though, it's an enjoyable place to visit, whether for a bite or for a pint.

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.

Maple bacon wing sauce is amazing! Atmosphere and staff are very nice and accommodating.read more

Wings are great and a lot of flavor choices. So we can find spice and flavors for many different…read moretastebuds in the family

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

Popped into Nita the other day while running errands to grab a couple beers with my brother. A…read morequiet little brewery where we were well accommodated. We each started with a flight to sample the different beers on tap and given that it was Thursday they had a deal going on for half price on their 20 ounce beers. Our server was easy to talk to and attentive and he even poured us a taster of a beer that we had mentioned looked good for no extra charge which was quite nice. No food in house but we weee told of a small sandwich shop and a few other nearby eateries that we could have food delivered to us and eat at their establishment if we were in the mood for a bite to eat. Would highly recommend to fellow beer enthusiasts or if your just looking to wet your whistle on a hot day!

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.