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    Riverview

    3.2 (13 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Adorning the walls of the Riverview.
    Dan F.

    My hometown bar, and not a bad one at that. I suppose there is a slight bias on my part but I'll do my best to be fair in my review. Previously a pub called Erin's Isle, it was bought out and turned into the Riverview, and if you're looking for a place to go in Brasher Falls, I would say this is the place. The joint is separated by a staircase and railing, with the upper level being the bar, and the lower level being the dining hall and hallway to the kitchen area. On a good day in the summer/spring, it is rather refreshing to sit outside on the shaded patio and enjoy the fresh air and sights and sounds of the river (it is called the "Riverview" for a reason). And, surprisingly, through either good placement or some northern black magic I've never heard of, the bugs are pretty tame in the area, so they tend to not make a damper on your meal. The atmosphere is what you expect. Usually however, you'll get a cozy, if not modest, small town bar, with country house lights and wood walls and ceiling. The interior design isn't fantastic, however, it does make you feel welcome, if nothing else. The bar itself is a decent size. It's the kind of bar that has 2 hooks to it, so makes like a square "C" shape, and it is stocked with the usual alcoholic goodness you come to expect, and you certainly won't be lacking in what you need to get your night started. The beer selection is decent, and almost always you'll find a number of local craft brews on draft, and a good amount of the large brand beers as well. The bartenders are young and quick to get your drink, even on crowded days, and always treat the patrons with respect. Often, they will drive home the older customers who've had a few more than they planned, rather than have them drive off drunk. The Riverside, from the bartenders to the chefs, is well staffed. As for the food, I have to say it is where the Riverview shines. Supplied by locally cut meats and some rather fine ingredients, when you order at the Riverside, 9/10 you'll really enjoy your meal. Aside from tasty bar food, their steaks are diverse in taste and selection, juicy, and plain delicious. Their wings are fantastic and come in dozens of flavors, and I'm a big fan of their fired mushrooms. While the portion sizes vary (a few meals seem too much and some too little) whatever you order, your tastebuds will enjoy the meal. As a final note, however, I would avoid the pizza. It's not BAD, per se, it's not great, and you'll be much happier ordering practically anything else on the menu. Apparently, others say it is the best in town, but as for me... it is mediocre comparatively. The late night crowd is hit or miss. Some nights you'll get a young crowd who is out to have a good time and listen to the band that is playing for that particular night. Other times, you might get an older, rougher, and (sometimes) ruder crowd that comes to get their kicks. However, they aren't terrible, and as long as you come with a friend or two, your night will be great, sometimes those rougher folk are even more fun than the younger crowd! All in all, the Riverside is a great place for food, fun, and... well to be honest it's the best joint in Brasher Falls. If you find yourself stuck in Brasher for the night, hop over to the Riverview. Your stomach will thank you, but perhaps not your liver... (depending).

    Table on the patio with the waterfalls sounds in the background

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    Good Food and Service, Great Ambiance!!! Highly Recommended especially when they have a Live Band on the River Deck!!!

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    Great food, usually great prices. Live bands and great view of the river. Varying portion sizes but the burgers are always awesome!

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    The Flashback Lounge - Great job on the BBQ, slaw, and cornbread guys!

    The Flashback Lounge

    3.9(8 reviews)
    80.0 mi
    $$

    Wouldn't recommend this place! Was excited to go and see their grand re-opening as they had…read moreadvertised they would be having some BBQ specials and new beers. HORRIBLE and rude customer service. Will not go back.

    So the reviews here so far range from bizarre to brief, but I wanted to highlight their food more…read morethan most have so far. I'm at my second visit now- Bluegrass, Blues, and BBQ is the event, Boots and Shorts is the band tonight. The wife and I are enjoying the music, and our BBQ plates are long gone. Hopefully they revisit this again, the flavors from the smoked pork, chicken, and ribs were testament to the time invested in their preparation. Our previous visit was on their first shot at featuring local stand up. The jokes were a little rough, but we really enjoyed trying our friend's recommendations for menu options. I'm not a fan of "hamburger pizza" in the least bit, but believe me when I tell you- try the bacon cheeseburger flatbread! I think it's the special sauce, but bacon is rarely a let down either. Their onion rings are easily among my favorites in town, and the chicken tenders are decent too (our friend raved about them, but I think he over sold them a bit- they weren't as mind-blowing as he was talking them up to be, maybe I just got a mediocre batch). Also, even while not being a big fan- the sweet potato fries were a way better option than the regular fries. Unfortunately there weren't any fried cheese curds (of course they're out- they're delicious!), and unfortunately there isn't any room left to stuff more food, but I look forward to being a repeat customer to work myself through their awesome menu and continue to sample the large variety of local beers. P.S. Love me some retro games, but with they'd flash back to the penny or nickle arcade game days...I still suck at most of these.

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    The Flashback Lounge - From the side

    From the side

    The Flashback Lounge - Cayetana on stage! great lighting and sound

    Cayetana on stage! great lighting and sound

    The Flashback Lounge - Some of the games (the instruments aren't usually piled in front there!)

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    Some of the games (the instruments aren't usually piled in front there!)

    Apothecary Lounge - Old Fashioned on the left, The Mortician on the right.

    Apothecary Lounge

    4.4(18 reviews)
    62.1 mi

    We were looking for a good Martini and Cal did not disappoint. He also recommended the favourite…read moreones and was making sure we were satisfied

    I checked the websites and reviews of many restaurants in Ottawa to find an interesting place for…read moredinner my first night here. Apothecary Lounge seemed to have many things I knew I'd enjoy, such as the menu items and the atmosphere. It surpassed expectations. Upon entry, going down the stairs, I noticed an enjoyable aroma, but it took me a minute to realize what it was - cocktail smoke from the wood chips used to smoke many cocktails. That eventually included my first drink, the Mortician. Later in the evening, I took advantage of the Dealer's Choice menu option, to have the bartenders craft a drink to my whim. I requested a variation on an Old Fashioned using Canadian Rye and something other than simple syrup as the sweetener. My drink was interesting and complex, including Amaro Nonino (a favorite of mine) and yellow chartreuse. Well done! We ordered both small plates and entrees while there. Everything came out really quickly, everything was fresh and full of flavor. Of everything I ordered, my favorite was the Bang Bang Shrimp. Unfortunately, the wonderful lounge mood-lighting made it difficult for me to take good photos using my older phone. But the highlight of the evening was the service. We could tell we were going to be in for an enjoyable time the minute he greeted us, wearing a tiara, and joking about how he got it and why he wore it. He was friendly and chatty, while being very knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive, checking on us every few minutes with more banter. he had an infectious laugh that he brought to every table, and it was clear he was enjoying what he was doing. I've had probably thousands of meals out over the years, and most service blends together. This waiter, this service, will be memorable, which helped make the entire experience memorable.

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    Apothecary Lounge - The Mortician

    The Mortician

    Apothecary Lounge - Bang Bang Shrimp and a spicy cauliflower app

    Bang Bang Shrimp and a spicy cauliflower app

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    The Coldroom

    4.7(290 reviews)
    76.5 miVille-Marie
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    Hands down the best speakeasy or cocktail bar we visited while in MTL. It's behind a hidden door…read morenext to the smallest bar in Canada, which is so fun. You want to be brought in and it's dark and moody with the BEST craft cocktail list. The theme is duck - which is so fun. Our bartender was OUTSTANDING. He gave not only the best drink recommendations, but also gave us a hand written list of his favorite spots in MTL (drinks, dining, activities, etc). I wish we would've gotten his name because I cannot praise him enough!

    The Coldroom is a fantastic bar and definitely worth visiting. We actually ended up going twice…read moreduring our trip, and each visit was a little different. The first time, the music was extremely loud, and it seemed like they were short-staffed. The bar was completely packed, and there was only one bartender making drinks, so the wait was a bit longer than expected. We decided to give it another try, and I'm so glad we did. The second visit was amazing! The bartender working that night was incredible--she clearly knows her craft and made our drinks quickly without sacrificing quality. Every cocktail was delicious, and the overall experience was much more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend The Coldroom. My only suggestion would be that, with a space that busy, the bar could really benefit from having an additional bartender during peak hours. It would help keep wait times down and make an already great experience even better.

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    The Coldroom - Bar

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    The Coldroom - Passion fruit Margarita

    Passion fruit Margarita

    The Coldroom - Vibe, ambience, manhattan

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