My first visit to The Clocktower. Very nice patio seating. We tried the wings (the maple bacon dry rib was delicious). All the food was very good and service was fantastic. My husband had the raspberry beer and loved it! We will definitely be back again. read more

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Wandered in on a very hot Saturday. The pub was busy but not super crowded. I liked the high top table near the window for people watching. We tried two of their beers - raspberry wheat and the kolsch. Loved the raspberry wheat. Regretting not buying any to take home. Menu has a nice selection of pub fare and Polish items. We shared the poutine and had it changed from fries to tater tots. Really large and delicious. We also tried the pierogies plate. Also tasty. It was great to relax and watch the bronze medal world cup game on the television. Prices weren't bad at all. The noise level was the only drawback as there was a party going on at a nearby table and the noise was just off the charts bad. read more

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Some of the beer here is great. The Wishart's Bitter, an English ESB, is my favourite. Wasn't keen on the others but I would return to try their IPA (they had run out). You can ask for samples before committing to buy a pint. The patio is nice and faces the evening sun, but the traffic on Bank street can be annoying due to loud motorcycles and buses. Food is mediocre. I had a fish&chips with too much greasy batter and fake fries. They should batter it more lightly and/or cook it longer, and serve fresh cut fries like I saw in the pics. The Texan burger was a much better choice, but you have to pay extra to upgrade the side. Fortunately the staff are friendly - bar man and waitress Jenn were very helpful. read more

# will go back again: 80% Definitely go back for their beers. The food was pretty good, we ordered a Burger and a chicken wrap, very good flavor but not enough chicken in the wrap. The sides were a bit disappointing, fries were not crispy and the pub chips were too hard... read more

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Food is consistently good but uninspired. The decor is nice but also uninspired. Lots of people love the this place and there is nothing wrong with it other than it is just not that interesting. Beer is decent. Location is good but with limited parking. Plan to park on the street. Overall staff are pleasant with the occasional exception. Would I return? Yes Would I recommend? Yes but along with other choices. This is a popular place, just not to my taste. read more

We recently discovered Clocktower Brew Pub in Ottawa. We thought we had found the best Raspberry Wheat beer in Halifax until we tried Clocktower's version. It is simply the best around. Although it is described as a subtle flavour, we think the raspberry is very prominent and yet the beer still well balanced and not as heavy as some wheat beers. Though this keeps us coming back to Clocktower, we really have to address the fantastic customer service shown by Bill Lewin, General Manager at the Glebe location. Bill has gone the extra mile to keep us informed of stock of the RW (we are from out of town and make trips up to Ottawa to stock up) and to make us feel extremely welcomed at all times. On our last trip, we enjoyed the Supreme Burger and the poutine. Thank you Bill and staff at the Clocktower. Highly recommended!! read more

I would say that for the food you get the price is quite expensive. It is not a restaurant so don't really expect their food to be great, they are a beer pub so if you are looking a place to have drinks, then maybe you should try this place out - otherwise, don't recommend. read more

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We've had good experiences at the Clocktower in Westboro, so we popped in for a beer and a bite to eat. Had a California flatbread that said on the menu had avocado, which was most of the reason we ordered it. Got the flatbread, have some of it, and realize something is definitely missing. Asked the waitress what's up - she went from "it never has avocado on it" to "we're out of avocados". Only AFTER we discovered it ourselves and asked. It's a primary expensive ingredient and there was no heads up that the kitchen was out? We did get a (very) small discount on our bill, but this was only after we pointed it out and after we complained. Check your food to make sure you actually are getting what you ordered, I guess! We won't be back. read more

Was visiting family close to the Glebe with the in laws and decided to check this place out. I never need much convincing to try craft beer. Reviews didn't look good but as they were handy and menu seemed generic enough to satisfy all tastes. We were shown to a comfy both which amply seated all six of us. Place is dark wood inside but the setting sun brightened it up. Balmy evening and all windows were open. I had called for reservations but we didn't need them; there were only a handful of occupied tables upstairs. I tried the beer sampler. They were out of two regular offerings. The waitress said something about getting a beer in place of the missing tastes but never mentioned it when I ordered my next drink. The beers were nothing outstanding for the most part. I wouldn't recommend this place on the beer alone. The oyster stout was passable. Others at the table liked the raspberry wheat. I had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes. It sounded promising on the menu. Bit of a let down. The mashed potatoes were lumpy and cold in the middle. The meatloaf was dry. The " onion sticks" were canned fried onions that had been sprinkled on top. The green beans and turnip side were excellent; fresh and cooked perfectly. They had a $7 kid's menu and the waitress brought colouring stuff for the kids as soon as we were seated. Nice touch. That kept them busy for the rest of the meal. The waitress apologized for the cold spuds and removed a beer from bill to make it up. I would give the food and beer a 3. The service and atmosphere four stars. read more

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Went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon - hadn't been there in a couple years. Wasn't very crowded which was curious on such a nice day but I think I discovered why - mediocre food at best, and poor value for money. I had the bacon wrapped meatloaf on the waitresses recommendation - ugh. The meat itself was passable, covered with a salty gravy and wrapped in a white, rubbery, bacon-like substance. Also a pile of salty brussels sprouts on the side. My wife had a protein bowl of some sort, including a large helping of wilted greens. My son had the $16 chicken strips - so there's that. Our waitress, though not unpleasant, was not terribly interested in our overall dissatisfaction. We wont be returning soon. read more

We have been frequenting the Clocktower for a few years now. We mainly go to the Glebe location, but have also been to the Byward market location as well. Most of the time the food is great - there have been some times where the food has been either over done or not cooked enough. Their specials can be very unique. This one week there was a Gatineau Surf and Turf which consisted of a whistle-dog, poutine and home-made fish sticks. It was delicious. Wing night is a great night to go out for cheap beer and wings. Be warned though - it gets really busy! Their beers are great. The best by far is the Pumpkin Ale. If you haven't tried it yet, you need to! read more

An Ottawa mainstay, this foodie friendly brew-pub serves up great pub-style fare, has an awesome patio, friendly service, all housed in a really cool building with a Clocktower. Lot's of options menu-wise, would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a cool lunch/brunch spot on a beautiful day or for a low-key & causal dinner. read more

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Awesome place! I've gotten so bored of regular pub food, but they seemed to have a pretty good selection of both food and beer. I was in the mood for seafood and ordered the Coastal Chowder, which was really creamy and had a generous amount of baby clams and mussels, with bacon, sweet corn, and potatoes. Very flavorful, and even better with some pepper, no salt needed. We also split the Buttered Chicken Potato Skins topped with melted mozzarella and scallions, served with cilantro sour cream. There weren't very many (4?), but was pretty filling. It was pretty good, though I wish the flavor was stronger in both the chicken (more butter chicken sauce, perhaps) and the sour cream. Love cilantro, so I was a bit disappointed and expected more of the fresh herb flavor. Washed it all down with a pint of their their original Raspberry Wheat brew, which was really light and not bitter at all, thanks to just a touch of the sweetness from the raspberries, but nowhere near as fruity as Friuli. This was great for me, since I wasn't in the mood for anything overly sweet, and the Raspberry Wheat was lighter and more subtle than I thought it would be. Prices were affordable and service was great. We'll be back to try their famous chicken wings! 15/30 #30DaysOfYelp read more

Not the best food I've ever had but it was pretty amazing considering this is a pub. I came with a friend of mine who brought her baby and dog and the staff were really accommodating. They make beer on site and it was super refreshing, I went with the lager I believe. They have everything fried you can imagine and you can't go wrong with that. The calamari was a bit rubbery, but the zuccini sticks were fried to perfection and the onion rings and sweet potatoe fries were done well too. Amidst the fried food I went for the warm goat cheese salad. The goat cheese and garlic bread were great but the salad was just ok considering it was $12. However, it was really refreshing to see some greens after all the fried food. It's not in the center of town but it has a nice patio and I would probably go back again. read more

Beer was flat. I looked around and no beer in the place had any form. This is inexcusable for a brew pub. Chicken wings were small and had little taste. Potato skins were outstanding, as was the service. Nice decor. If they would fix the flat beer and improve the wings, this would be a 4.5 star review. read more

Upon arrival at 11:30, it seemed like it would be a great start as we were served our coffees right away, but it may have been the best part of our excursion. I kid you not, we weren't out of there until about 2:30. The service was slow, granted there was a large party downstairs. That being said, there were groups in equal size to ours that were served and left before we even got our meal. The overall meal wasn't too bad, though my English muffin was hard, I suspect from sitting there a little too long waiting for other brunch members breakfasts. Others ordered French toast, the classic breakfast, and an omelet. Our meal was decent, but all the other factors made it for an unimpressive brunch. Total cost for Eggs Benedict and Classic Breakfast and two coffees: $22 It's unfortunate when the food is decent, but the service is unbearably slow. A good brunch takes several parts: service with a smile, timely order and food delivery, and of course a tasty meal. read more

I absolutely passionately love this place. I drive in from out of town now and again and this has become my comfort zone when alone. I enjoy the Bytown Brown beer, but am addicted to the Oyster Stout. I have tried their fish dish, Bytown meat loaf, the supreme burger, and Korean stir-fry. I am blown away by the quality of their food, outstanding. I am so pleased with this place that I could go twice in one day. Great dishes and beer all day long which is difficult to find. I highly, HIGHLY, recommend this establishment. Clocktower, if you're reading this, you have an amazing business! read more

Went here for dinner with a bunch of colleagues after a long day at work. The place was packed for a Wednesday evening. The service was good and orders arrived in pretty good time considering the brisk business. I love places that brew their own beer. Their brown is pretty darn good. The food was alright. I ordered french onion soup which was average. The steak was a bit over cooked for a medium rare. The evening ended with some cognac. The reason why I mention that is because this place has pretty much no insulation and is freezing inside. Combine that with sitting next to a single pane window and the door and don't be surprised if your jacket is crispy cold at the end of the night....seriously! Their heat bills must be insane!! -1 star for promoting 'alcohol to stay warm' ideas. btw...don't go there only for the food since it may not be worth it. But overall I had a really nice evening and would go back here especially to enjoy their patio. read more

Underwhelmed by the service. Very few people in the bar, yet we had to ask twice for someone to call our server over so we could order food and additional beverages. Even then she lacked interest and seemed to be more interested in the young gentleman in the back room. Very disappointed. Food was reasonably priced and not bad- but the service really tipped it in to the negative. I would not make my way here again. read more

Terrible service, there were 3 waitresses working a full patio and interior, but they were nowhere to be found most of the time. Took a while to get menus, had to ask for water which also took a while. Couldn't find anyone once our order was ready, and the waitress was super unfriendly and standoffish. The beer tasted good (I got the Kolsch) but their burger gave me a stomachache. Will find beer elsewhere and won't be coming back for sure! read more

Went to have dinner and watch a hockey game. I'm a huge fan of micro beers. This place has a great selection. Had the buffalo burger. The burger was over cooked. Over all. I'd go to have pints there but not for the food read more

The first time we came in we were exhausted from the 6 hour drive from Buffalo, our waitress was incredibly nice and peppy and made sure we were taken care of. My favorite beer was the Raspberry Wheat! We also ordered wild boar poutine which definitely hit the spot! The second time we came in the food and beer were consistent and delicious but our service went downhill, definitely felt like an inconvenience to our new waitress. We will definitely come back if we are in the area! read more

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I really wanted to like this place; it has a great location, the patio was enjoyable, and has an assortment of edibles and drinkables. The drinks (when they were full) were good. The food was good, but I'm not raving here. However, the service was below par. We could not catch the eye of our server, who was buzzing about so quickly it was difficult to even remind her about that water I'd asked for 20 minutes previously. It took longer to get our check than for our food to arrive. By the end of it, I was still a bit thirsty and we had completely missed the movie we had planned on seeing. read more

I have been to the clock tower a couple of times (both the glebe and market locations) and have have been consistently underwhelmed. They style themselves as a brew pub but their beers range between awful and mediocre. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't anything to write home about. The atmosphere was pretty good, the Glebe location has a good patio while the market location has a pretty good decor but it doesn't really stand out against all of the other similar pubs in the area. In summary, my overall impression of the clock tower is that it is half-assed. With the number of brewpubs in Ottawa growing all the time, the Clocktower will really need to up their game to stay relevant, making better beer would be the first step read more

Had a great time here on a Friday night although we had to wait about 10-20 mins for a table. Tried every single kind of their house beers and they were all pretty acceptable, not on par with brewpubs in Quebec of course but still much better than drinking crap like Canadian or Blue. Date had the bowtie pasta with bacon (it was a daily special) and it was pretty tasty, I had some kind of grilled chicken panini with peameal bacon and it definitely hit the spot too. Only downside is it was a very expensive final bill, those beers really add up I guess. Still, I would definitely return if in Ottawa again! Was way better than some of the other bars/pubs we visited the next night in the Byward Market read more

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Great atmosphere! Super beer. The seasonal was a lovely dark ale which we all raved about. Disappointing level of service though. We waited a long time for a server to take our order, to get a second round and to get the cheque. read more

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Garbage under the tables and around the patio. Ten minutes to get a menu. Table was not wiped from the previous customers, so there was food and liquid on the table. Beer was warm. Terrible service. read more

Good food, good brews, friendly staff. Need I say more? The service tends to be on the slow side and parking is a bit problematic weeknights. read more

Wife and I went for lunch. She didn't care too much for the steak but my supreme burger was excellent. Driving to Toronto so didn't have a chance to try the brew. Definitely will next time in Ottawa. read more

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Visited here during a football game and ate at the bar. It wasn't crowded at all so the service was attentive, but not particularly friendly. I had a few beers and the grilled cheddar sandwich. It feels a little silly to give grilled cheese a four star review ... but Clocktower nailed it with this familiar comfort food. Not only was the cheddar flavorful and thick, Clocktower used the only bread anyone should be allowed to for a grilled cheese sandwich: sourdough. And the sandwich was grilled in garlic butter to boot. Clocktower was thoughtful with their choices without over thinking a meal so basic. I had the side salad and opted for maple balsamic vinaigrette, because wtf that sounds delicious, and it was. I almost over thought my own comfort food by getting salad over fries (who does that with grilled cheese?) but the dressing satisfied my sweet tooth and I'd do it again. I'm not a huge beer head, I just asked for something amber colored since it's a brew pub so they don't have familiar stand-by libations. The beer was fine, but I'd go back for the food over the beer. The rest of the menu looks like satisfying bar food as well, so I'd definitely visit this location or another one again. read more

We were in on Friday night, a group of four, coming from a different restaurant where we had just had the worst experience. We landed in Peyton's section and told her we really just came for coffee and dessert, and only two of us were having dessert. Not the thing a server hopes for on a Friday night, four girls with waters and coffee and two desserts. Despite our low spend Peyton was an outstanding server: very attentive, great attitude, and super friendly. Generally we usually go to the Clocktower on the odd Friday after work but that night we had all decided to "try something new". In retrospect we all agreed we wished we had just gone there right from the start. We always enjoy the food, the service and the environment. Next time we will just start and finish there. Thank you Peyton for your excellent service, we all appreciated it. read more

I'm a big fan of clocktower. The food and service here has always been great. Now what you might not know is that they have gluten free items (including burgers with buns!). You just have to ask the server for a gf menu or what is gf. I've had the burger twice and nachos, all really good. Overall, really happy with this place and that there's finally a pub that has gluten free options. read more

JUST CALL ME GUYPERATOR FIERIOSA BC THIS PLACE IS ~~MEDIOCRE~~ ....Fury Road is a decent film and you should maybe see it. Like, i kinda feel like it's not the FEMINIST TRIUMPH that some folks have hyped it up as, but it's still pretty okay! Anyways, this isn't a review of that thing. This is a review of Clocktower! And Clocktower is.....yep, mediocre. I came in here with my sweetie early Tuesday afternoon for a late lunch! It was near-empty inside, but the service was still slooooooow. (And sparse. After the server brought our drinks and took our food orders, she only came to our table like three times -- once to bring the food, once after we flagged her down because she didn't give us napkins or *utensils* to go with the food, and once to bring the check.) Like, our server was pleasant enough but there's this feeling of SORRY DON'T CARE you tend to get when they don't bother giving you cutlery and it takes like twenty minutes to get the check *on a slow afternoon*. As for the food itself? Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. It wasn't miserable -- sweetie liked the fish&chips she got well enough, and my burger was inoffensive, but the sides were pretty small and overall it didn't really strike either of us as 'OMG THIS IS AMAZING FOOD THIS HAS CHANGED MY LIFE AND BRIGHTENED MY DAY SURELY THIS IS WORTH FIFTEEN BUCKS our money did not go to waste' Proooooooobably wouldn't come back unless someone else was paying or we had a groupon or something. read more

Wings are great, but I think it's gross that they put salsa ON their nachos!! It's bad enough that with regular nachos, it's best to eat them while they are still warm and become so so when cooled, but their nachos get REALLY soggy!! I think they should put their salsa on the side and let the guest decide if they want soggy nachos or not!! So thanks to the soggy nachos, we could only eat about a third of the portion, and for the price they charge, I don't think I got my money's worth at all!!!!! Maybe at least mention to your guests that the salsa is ON the nachos ( I would have asked for it on the side! ) read more

Was in town for a few days and made a point to visit a few brew pubs...this was the first ace in my list. As usual, I get the sampler so I'm able to taste a good selection of what's being brewed. I was pleasantly surprised at the size if their sampler...5 8-ounce glasses. I'm not sure I've ever been to a brew pub that offers that much in a sampler. Although I thought the price was steep, nearly $20, I gave in and ordered. Unfortunately, not one of the 5 beers in the sampler was anything to write home about; in fact, I could only stomach one sip from three of the options because the taste was so off. Luckily, their French fries were delicious, so my whole experience wasn't a complete bust. read more

As far as pubs go in Ottawa definitely above average food and great service. Looking forward to the one opening in Westboro !

My wife and I went out on the town (I like to show the ladies a good time!) and we decided to stop in for a drink at the Clock Tower Brew Pub. There are many pubs along Bank Street, but what drew us to the Clock Tower was a) it's distinctive building - it is a large, two-level building with a large clock tower (hence the name) and b) it has a private parking lot, which is useful on that busy stretch of Bank right up next to the 417. We arrived at around 8pm on a Tuesday night and the parking lot was full - not to worry, there was parking around the corner on Strathcona. Anyhow, the lot was full because the Clock Tower was jammed packed with customers. It is a happening place to hang out and, since the tables are placed close together, it is easy to meet new people. The real delight with the Clock Tower is that, as the name suggests, they brew a selection of their own beers. And their beer is tast-y! If you are the type of beer drinker who avoids watery, tasteless lagers in favour of rich coloured and flavourful brews, then the Clock Tower will have what you are seeking. The food is traditional pub fare (wings, nachos, etc.) at reasonable prices. Downstairs is a games room with TVs, a pool table and board games. It has a real den-like atmosphere down there. My advice is to get there early though - it is VERY popular and people tend to linger. read more

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Came for dinner on a Thursday at 7:30. Took us half an hour to order drinks .. Another 20 to get our drinks Food took horrendously long. We weren't served our food until9 pm! And the food was lacklustre. When you can't get a poutine right you might want to re think your menu. The servers were either understaffed or just slow and now efficient. Don't bring out one drink at a time !! Come on!! Brutal brutal brutal. Prime location- you can't be running your business like that read more

The best things the Clock Tower has going for it are its seasonal beers, large patio and downstairs games room. The food and main floor ambiance are average. This pub seems to be more popular in the summertime due to its patio that looks onto Bank Street. People can stop by on the way home from work or after playing some sort of organized sport and enjoy a cold one outside with friends, co-workers or family. My favourite beer is their raspberry wheat. The downstairs portion is exceptional because few pubs offer a den-like games room to casually bond with friends while you distract yourselves with games and alcohol. Both the patio and den can get busy, so try to avoid peak times. read more

I wish there was a way to rate it a 0. The staff was combative. We sat for 15 minutes before being greeted. The beer came flat and horrible. The ginger beer tasted like soy sauce. When we told the server she said we should have just ordered a sample! We decided to leave because the food choises were minimal as well. Unfortunately we had ordered already. When we expressed we were going to leave the server said we couldn't because we had ordered already . We had her pack it up. She brought out her manager which was no better when it came to customer service. Along with the manager came a customer that was a friend of the staff who then heckled us all the way out the door. Definitely won't go back! read more