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The Best Bars in Ottawa

Chez Lucien is currently our top-ranked pick — ★ 4.6 across 3286 reviews.

Ranked from 19 spots we track across Ottawa — weighted by Google rating, review volume, and our own day-to-day coverage. Updated monthly.

Last refreshed June 2026 · No paid placement in rankings.

1

Chez Lucien

★ 4.6 (3286 reviews) · $$
137 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E3, Canada
2

Lavender Grill

★ 4.6 (1599 reviews)
47 Clarence St. Unit 101-102, Ottawa, ON K1N 9K1, Canada
3

ALORA Ottawa & ALORA Rooftop

★ 4.6 (647 reviews)
34 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P3, Canada
4

The Brig Pub

★ 4.5 (1609 reviews) · $$
23 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7, Canada
5

Prohibition Public House

★ 4.5 (1247 reviews) · $$ · Centretown
337 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J8, Canada
6

Speakeasy Tapas Lounge

★ 4.5 (343 reviews)
55 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9B8, Canada
7

Aulde Dubliner & Pour House

★ 4.4 (3874 reviews) · $$
62 William St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A3, Canada
8

Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar

★ 4.4 (3485 reviews) · $$ · Downtown
360 Albert St Unit 110, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X7, Canada
9

Queen St. Fare

★ 4.4 (1126 reviews) · $$ · Downtown
170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E1, Canada
10

The Shore Club

★ 4.4 (1054 reviews) · $$$
11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J1, Canada
11

Prova | Bar & Kitchen

★ 4.4 (219 reviews) · Downtown
101 Lyon St. N, Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9, Canada
12

Spin Kitchen & Bar

★ 4.3 (471 reviews) · $$ · Downtown
100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5R7, Canada
13

Rabbit Hole

★ 4.3 (1467 reviews) · $$ · Downtown
208 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5N2, Canada
14

Johnny Farina

★ 4.3 (2735 reviews) · $$ · Centretown
216 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L7, Canada
15

Starling Restaurant and Bar

★ 4.2 (770 reviews)
54 York St ground floor level, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T1, Canada

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