The WORST night club I've ever been to. Despite claiming no cover for ladies after 11pm, at the…read moreentrance we were told to pay $15 cover fee EACH. Been to many clubs before and NEVER paid that much. No coat check, so dancing in my jacket and other girls in winter coats and 4 kinds of alcohol available at the bar (no gin and tonic even). Not possible to open a tab on a credit card. Cash only. We were 2 people, our drinks were $14/ rounds and they say $25 minimum and need to pay right away (what kind of f...cked up logic is that???) Multi level???? Right...we went 1 floor up and were turned around with 'the party is downstairs'...no rooftoop, no 2nd floor. DJ switching tunes every 20 seconds making it IMPOSSIBLE to dance. The crowd was STANDING at the dancefloor talking and taking selfies. Ridiculous. How can they call themselves a night club??? wasted Saturday night, first and last time...

There were maybe 8-10 people at the club, still had a great time. My experience in this order:…read moreFriendly security guards, elegant host staff, wonderful decor, good bartenders, clutch DJ. I don't even like the music they play but it still made me want to get up and move. I had two gin tonics. Not going anywhere else. Marketing people: you have a good product, it's an easy sell. I want this place packed, please.

The Bar formerly known as Bonkers is now known as Blackpepper. Don't be fooled by the fancy new…read moresign and the coat of paint, this is still definitely Bonkers. Bonkers is a sports bar, emphasis on the bar part. They do serve food, although I haven't eaten anything there since the name change so I don't know what the food is like anymore. This place is a locals bar, but be warned it's locals in the "sketchy folk drinkin" sense than in the family sense. The beer isn't all that cheap and the selection is "meh" while the atmosphere isn't all that great (feels like a small town bar, complete with neon signs advertising Budweiser). The only redeeming quality is that they have Karaoke on friday nights, which is usually good entertainment. The Karaoke tends to attract the student crowd so is usually a lot of fun. Oh and young men beware, there tends to be cougars present.

I find it unusual the subtitle of this place is "Sports Bar & Eatery" because sitting in there, I…read morefelt incredibly uncool. The atmosphere is very hip, low-lit, and very thoughtfully decorated. I actually kept noting to my friends how much I loved the interior design of the place. I can see from my fellow Yelpers that this place used to be a little more hokey? Ha! Anyway, we were here on a Friday on what appeared to be a short-staffed night because our waitress seemed irritable. We let her know we were expecting more people but she didn't try that too hard to accommodate us (To be fair, my tardy friends had not made a reservation). Eventually we were able to spread across three booths so it worked out fine, but we were unable to move tables because of the pending karaoke setup. Musical chairs aside, the food was terrible to start with. My bf and I ordered the bruschetta and it was awful, amateur. Salty! Our entrees saved the night: he had pizza and I had wings, and we both enjoyed them. My friends complained about the calamari, noting they were rubbery. Couldn't take any pictures because of the dim lighting of the place. Anyway, based on the ambience of the place, I would return for a drink, but keep it intimate.

I have recently moved into the area and make every effort to support local businesses. A friend…read moreand I ate an early dinner there a few days ago. We ate inside although they have a wonderful looking patio out front. Service was fast and friendly. Along with a lager and lime, I had their specialty of the day, fish and chips. For once, I enjoyed a battered fish that was not oily. The fries are among the best I have had in Ottawa. I would go back again, and will recommend it anyone who asks.

Decent enough dive for suburbia. Beers and pub grub. Service was above average but the food (deep…read morefried pickles) were below average. All in all - about what you'd expect for a neighbourhood watering hole.

"Let's go to My Condo"- Haha, really clever!…read more Like the previous reviewer said, this place is definitely a great one for the ladies. It's a little smaller and more lounge-y than other clubs that seem to play this type of music. Still, I like. It's the kind of place where I know the words to every single song. Odd combo BUT at different points in the night I had a vodka sour and a caesar. Both were decent, a bit on the icy side. My friend and I found ourselves making up new dance movies to deal with the heat in the caesar. Rythemic fanning anyone? They had a really interesting little drink menu and for the type of place it was, the prices weren't too crazy. The crowd was quite young and whichever area they chose to occupy, having a good time. There are a bunch of booths and banquettes as well as a little dance floor. Also noted, there is a glass shower in between the women's and men's washroom. Excuse me, which crazy people are taking showers in the middle of a club? I don't really want to know. Any way you cut it, fun times! Go to My Condo. Not actually though.

If you are a group of girls, at a bachelorette party, and looking to dance, this is your place in…read morethe market in Ottawa. The decor inside is meant to look like you are at a house party at your friend's condo, sort of cheesy but sort of funny too. Some things took it too far (bowl of miro-waved popcorn on the bar, pots and pans hanging, cheap pleather ottomon/storage boxes, Bath and BodyWorks soap in the bathroom). But, the music was good, the crowd was young, and the drinks were flowing... New: couches to dance on. Gone: the dirty hot tub from the Rum Shack days and the "too cool" factor of Suite 34.

Conventional fare, but fairly priced pub food. The staff were friendly. The ambience was quite…read morelively when I visited for dinner. It was an okay experience otherwise, but I noticed a smudge on the utensils. That is concerning.

Had such a wonderful time at the Manor, the manager (I believe his name was Brandon) was incredibly…read morekind and made our evening so so special. I will absolutely be coming back here! Highly recommend.

The Arts Court is great because you can go to see many different galleries without leaving the…read morebuilding. Within the Arts Court "complex" there is Saw Gallery, video and Club, The Ottawa Art Gallery, the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art, Le Groupe Dance Lab. Entrance is pay what you can, though I did not see where to put my donation! I really enjoyed browsing around, as the gallery was literally empty except for my friend and I, so we could see things at our own pace. It's great to have works by such different artists all in one place. It would have been nice to have some help finding the different galleries though, there were not many staff people around to give directions or answer questions about the exhibits.

I might be a bit biast as I work in the building, but it is truly a hub of local artists and arts…read moreorganizations (over 25!). There is so much going on inside these heritage building walls! From the Ottawa Art Gallery, to the Theatre, Club Saw/Saw Gallery/SAW video to Ottawa Dance Directive - there is always something happening here. Most of the activities in Arts Court are free, fundraising or at very low cost and the programming benefits a wide audience. The down side is that the listings aren't grouped anywhere together, outside of the Artlist (Artengine's e-blasts). In addition, the old Courthouse's layout is a real maze to navigate and unfortunately, some people get lost, give up and get out before they've discovered something exciting or found what they've come to see in the first place.

Le Pub was mediocre. The drinks are watered down... A LOT. The music is good. Should be more…read morebathrooms.

Bar and Grills are known for the bar. This place caters to a mix of customers and promotes bands on…read moreweekends to a young crowd. During the week after work, many contractors come to enjoy a beer or two in a friendly atmosphere and enjoy great service. Plenty of TV's to catch up on sports. Prices are very reasonable and it is a great place to relax and meet friends. What is becoming more apparent is the delicious food being served at The Mix. The owners are making it all happen by hiring an Executive Chef with great menus. A nice dining area with ambiance provides the right atmosphere for those who want to dine with something different than the usual fare promoted by franchises. I hadn't gone to the Mix in awhile but I was favorably impressed by our meal. Service was excellent and the price was more than affordable. I met the owners and as they told me they wanted to create that something special for their customers to remember. A commitment like that can't be ignored. Definitely will return.