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The Lieutenant's Pump

3.6 (78 reviews)
ModeratePubs, British
Closed • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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THE LIEUTENANT'S PUMP ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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I got my Super Burger keto style. My mom got the Classic Club, on rye (which turned out to be marble rye, which she was delighted by.)
Josh R.

May 20, 2022: Ate on patio at Lieutenant's Pump. Beautiful setting, nestled in courtyard of an old apartment building. Lots of people of all ages sitting on patio, making for a casual, lively atmosphere. Our waitress was caring and attentive, bringing us more water unasked. I asked if she could make my burger keto-friendly, with a lettuce wrap. She thoughtfully offered a gluten-free bun but I said that didn't address the carbs. So she got it done in lettuce. It was yummy and filling.

Michelle H.

Nothing like a few good pints and some tasty comfort food after a 5 hour drive from Toronto to Ottawa. I was overwhelmed by choice on the food menu, lots of options. Plus the beer menu was full of choices. The beer was a bit on the expensive side but I didn't mind because I knew I was getting good quality based on the selection. I indulged in the Table 23 burger, which has Brie cheese, mushrooms and bacon. Talk about perfection. We tried to come back on the next night but it was super busy and no tables were available. I would definitely hit this place up again during non-peak evenings. Yum!

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Todd V.

When you visit Ottawa for a weekend, invariably you take on a brunch of some sort. As such, everyone tends to have their favourites, so when it was one of my party's turn to pick, we hit Lieutenant's Pump. Found downtown on Elgin Street, you figure it's going to be packed with a line-up out the door. A quick glance as you approach confirms your fears. The layout of the Pump is kind of, for lack of better description, all over the place. An atrium of seats exist immediately as you enter the pub, with a narrow hallway past the bar leading you to a large L-shaped area at the back. It's small enough that you can find your way around and find others in your party, but I feel sorry for the folks who may be drunk and trying to find a bathroom. The place is definitely pubby in style and does not have any of the airs or affects of a franchise pub. This has the warmth of a local neighbourhood pub and I've experienced it several times at night. However it's on the brunch that it staggers a bit. The menu is genuinely wide enough to please most-to-all and as such does make it a great place to go. Sadly, it's in the service end where things begin to fall apart. The staff seems somewhat overwhelmed with the rush that they inevitably get every Saturday and Sunday morning, leaving you waiting for a longer time than expected, and reasoning exactly why it is they have a line-up outside. Once it's there the food is decent enough, though I wonder at times if it is genuinely worth the wait.

Jose Mari P.

I love coming to the Lieutenant's Pump for their Sunday roast beef dinner; it is a great way to end the weekend and when it is too hot to cook. The beef is tender and the sides are fresh and seasonal. I also love coming for their weekend brunch; the two eggs standard is excellent value for the price point. Their chorizo scrambled egg burrito is also very good. The staff is always friendly and service is very prompt. It is a popular place for friends to meet up. Also, on weekends, their mason jar drinks are only $12.00 before 5:45 pm; their grapefruit refresher is perfect on a scorcher of a day.

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