1. WARD 14
$10–60Bar · Ottawa
“Great vintage bar, amazing atmosphere and good music.”
Open on Sunday Wheelchair accessible
Best bars in Ottawa
10 bars ranked by rating and number of reviews. How we rank
- 4.8(528 reviews)
- 4.8(463 reviews)
2. The Gilmour
$20–30Bar · Ottawa
“Cool kitchy Canadiana pub with decent grub and very friendly staff.”
- 4.7(1,551 reviews)
3. The Manx Pub
$20–30Bar · Ottawa
“Great little spot to get together and catch up over a drink.”
- 4.9(57 reviews)
4. Login bar and lounge
$10–20Bar · Ottawa
“Friendly Atmosphere, good music, and amazing service.”
Open on Sunday Call - 4.5(612 reviews)
5. Dominion Tavern
$20–30Bar · Ottawa
“Out of time bar with great people, cheap drinks and good music!”
- 4.5(478 reviews)
Lounge bar · Ottawa
“The bartender made all of us custom drinks and they were delicious.”
- 4.4(4,029 reviews)
Irish pub · Ottawa
“A charming yet unpretentious Irish pub in historic downtown Ottawa.”
- 4.4(2,169 reviews)
8. The Laff
$10–30Bar · Ottawa
“Oldest pub in Ottawa with a killer live music feature on Sunday afternoons!”
- 4.2(3,582 reviews)
Irish pub · Ottawa
“Great music, very busy, probably the best bar in Ottawa.”
Bars in Ottawa: FAQ
Who are the best bars in Ottawa?
Based on ratings and the number of reviews, the top-rated bars in Ottawa are WARD 14 (4.8 stars from 528 reviews), The Gilmour (4.8 stars from 463 reviews) and The Manx Pub (4.7 stars from 1,551 reviews).
How many bars are listed in Ottawa?
Local Citation Directory lists 10 bars in Ottawa.
Are any bars in Ottawa open on Sunday?
Yes. 10 of the 10 bars that list opening hours are open on Sunday, including WARD 14 (6 p.m.–2 a.m.), The Gilmour (11 a.m.–2 a.m.) and The Manx Pub (10 a.m.–11 p.m.). Hours can change, so it's worth calling ahead.
Which bars in Ottawa have the most reviews?
Aulde Dubliner & Pour House - ByWard Market, Ottawa ON (4,029 reviews), Heart & Crown - ByWard Market (3,582 reviews) and The Laff (2,169 reviews).