Small little bar specializing in beer. I loved how their menu is split into "Beer" and "Non-Beer"…read morelol. They have lots of canned beers and some on tap. Their "Non-Beer" is mostly wine, and soda pop. They have some hard liquor, but it's limited (and just the regular vodka, rum, whiskey, etc. no liqueurs or anything fancy. I asked if they had sour mix and they said no, so I'm guessing they only mix with soda pop). Food menu is small. I came with some beer lovers. They had beers. I wanted a whiskey sour, but they couldn't make it, so I got a non-alcoholic drink (root beer). I'm not going to fault the place for this because their focus is obviously beer. The place is kind of small. They have some TVs with sports streaming. They had a really big screen that showed the menu. I thought that was weird. Why didn't they show sports on that screen? We already have the menu in front of us, lol. We got a basket of fries ($5). They were shoestring fries and really good, although a bit too overly salted. Their menu looked interesting, but we already ate before coming. Our server was nice and friendly. She seemed to feel bad that I couldn't find a drink that I liked. She even gave me a sample of some raspberry sour beer to try. I didn't like it, but not her fault, and at least she tried. I think this would be a cool place to hang out for beer lovers.

I always walked by this spot and was curious to try it out, so I came on a Monday evening after…read morework to wind down. ALL of their beers are local, which is fantastic! There's a huge selection and all the empty cans are displayed on the wall. Right after work there weren't that many people but it got steadily more full. I tried three of the food dishes, and the Nashville chicken was definitely the best as it was spiced enough. The mozzarella sticks were ok (need to be more crispy), and the cauliflower had a bit too much sauce. However, the food is generally tasty, but it's a hit or miss. Presentation was better than expected for a beer place! Service is quick and attentive. Pretty cozy spot to relax over some beers!

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.

We had a really nice night here. Indigo was our server and was a delight, and we enjoyed a…read moredelightful selection of small plates, all of which packed powerful flavour punches. It was a cool, hipster-style ambiance, only detracted by the easily forgiven large screen display of the World Series game 7.

I really love this restaurant. A great happy hour special! The prawns, drumsticks and tartare were…read moreall delicious. The service was also very good. For two people I recommend 3-4 plates! We were stuffed with 4! I will definitely be back.

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

Good times. Friendly staff. Casual…read more Lots of history here. Haunted? Washroom - immaculate. Tasty brews at reasonable cost and the bar staff is sample friendly. I'm typically not a beer person perse but I quickly fell for the blackberry type draft beer with stunning colour. Seems to be some regular patrons here and they were quite friendly. I'd never been here before but it was a nice, yet too quick stop-in. I would recommend and see myself returning one day.

New place in a former restaurant called the Courtyard. They have up and down stairs bars and dining…read moreareas. Gastropub vide. Not a huge menu but a fun menu. Lots of beers on tap. Always good to eat at the bar since the service was. great. She will let you taste the whole beer menu. I didn't do that. Ok half the beer menu, but I digress. Ordered the PEI Mussels with fries. Very casual. They had an alumni event here with live folk music and cater goodies. I didn't sneak in and eat any of those. Fun place.

Great selection of beers, no matter your taste they have something that will suit you. They're…read moreseasonal beers are always interesting, not always to my taste but nor should they be. We can buy their beers in numerous stores now but a trip to the brewery is worth it, they are very generous with the free samples so you are certain to bring home something you like. Highly suggest you try this place if you are into craft beer.

From the owner: Lancée en mai 2015, une brasserie artisanale familiale et locale. | Launched in May 2015, a family…read moreowned and locally made craft beer.

This joint has its place in the Ottawa eco system…read more My favorite part is the room, full of interesting and presumably local art. Second fave is the live music. Perhaps not the best sound system, but enjoyable. Lots of people dancing. They do some karaoke nights during the week. They have a decent menu. I had the blackened chicken salad. The presentation was simple. It tasted better than it looked! Lol. I enjoyed it. Our waiter was right on top of things and a wee bit of a character. Service was great.

I've been coming to The Rooster for a couple of years now, the food is all quite tasty pub fare and…read morethe drinks are always great. I have yet to have service that was not excellent! On Mondays and Thursday nights they also have karaoke if that's your thing! And as a bonus Monday's are also half priced wing night and they're very tasty! They also support local artists by displaying their artwork for sale around the bar which is great. So if you're looking for a local pub I'd recommend this one.

Still one of the cooler, more laid back hangouts in Ottawa. Truly deserves the "lounge" part of…read moreits name. Note that this isn't a go early and have beers type of place, most nights it's not even open for business before 10pm and even then, people don't really start coming in until 11 - midnight. Go early (10pm) and you're guaranteed a spot on one of its few loungy sofas (very comfy), but you'll also probably be alone with your companions. Great music as advertised, they always have good DJs.

This is one of my favourite spots I've been to for live music. It's a pity I haven't returned…read more Don't read anything into that though! It's a really awesome lounge. The Mercury Lounge mainly specializes in variations of jazz music, but it also includes some of the other stuff as well. The atmosphere is very relaxing with warm reds and yellows. The stage is a perfect focal point as it's framed by two twelve foot high (at least) windows that look out into the market from this heritage building. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of space, especially if you arrive with a large group and want to stick together. You may have to resolve yourselves to separate a bit for the night if you want to sit down to enjoy the music. Unlike many bars in Ottawa, this place is open until 3AM.